by Natalie | Dec 9, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Day 31 – For the leaders of the Vendée Globe, the very difficult conditions in an Indian Ocean depression are the most challenging of the race so far. Fatigue accumulated over one month of racing is less noticeable when motorway conditions roll out in front of a...
by Natalie | Dec 9, 2020 | Daily News, Features
The United States SailGP Team has been restructured for the 2021-22 season, bringing on America’s Cup winning skipper Jimmy Spithill (AUS) as CEO and helm. Spithill will lead the U.S. team as it fights to claim the sport’s largest monetary prize of US$1 million when...
by Natalie | Dec 8, 2020 | Editorials, Features
By the time this article comes out, the winners of the World Superyacht Awards, one of the most esteemed awards in yachting, will have been announced and local company BMComposites, nominated as part of the team who worked on the extensive refit of SY M5 will know...
by Natalie | Dec 8, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Gulf Craft has launched its Majesty 175, which it says is the largest composite yacht in production today. The splashing ceremony was held at the shipyard in the United Arab Emirates and celebrated along with the yacht’s owner. The project has been underway for four...
by Natalie | Dec 8, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Superyacht refit and repair shipyard, MB92 Barcelona has been given approval by customs authorities for their facilities to be an officially recognised bonded store (DAP). To support the RPA service already available, clients will now be able to unload items directly...
by Natalie | Dec 8, 2020 | Daily News, Features
According to Peter Greenhalgh, who heads up grand prix sales for Doyle Sails Solent, ‘lots of people’s boats are underperforming’. He suggests some sailors are reluctant to harness the full power of their sails, citing cruisers who just run a main and jib. But he says...
