by Natalie | Jan 16, 2020 | Daily News, Features
The commitment of teams to win the America’s Cup is matched by their eagerness to hide how they’ll do it. However, the era of skirted hulls to protect design secrets has been replaced by the “share era” in which exposure is almost as important as hoisting the trophy....				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Natalie | Jan 15, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
The 60m SY200 will be entirely self-sufficient in terms of energy requirements. In optimum conditions, the SY200 will be able to reach speeds of up to 20kt. UK-based naval architect and yacht designer Philippe Briand has unveiled his new sailing superyacht concept,...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Natalie | Jan 15, 2020 | Daily News, Features
With Scuttlebutt HQ in California, the threat of brushfires is never far away. You get used to it, you prepare for it, but that doesn’t minimize it, and despite our familiarity, what Australia is enduring remains mind-blowing. Enduring the worst wildfires seen in...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Natalie | Jan 14, 2020 | Daily News, Features
 Newport, RI and London, England –  Musto, the world’s leading premium technical sailing brand, has signed on with 11th Hour Racing Team as an official supplier for the next three years. Musto will provide 11th Hour Racing with high performance clothing on and off the...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Natalie | Jan 14, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Feadship’s ARROW 75m now embarks on sea trials. A large crowd of Feadship personnel and invited guests joined the owner and his party on Friday 10 January for the christening and official naming ceremony of the newest member of the Feadship family – the...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Natalie | Jan 14, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Richard Matthews makes a comeback. Richard Matthews founded Oyster in 1973 Richard Matthews, founder of the blue-water cruising yacht brand Oyster Yachts, has accepted an invitation from current owner, Richard Hadida, to join the board. In a statement, the UK...