by Natalie | Nov 23, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Vendée Globe favorite Alex Thomson (GBR) has today been forced to slow his HUGO BOSS to a crawl as he attempts to make a technical repair to a longitudinal beam in the bow of his IMOCA 60. Having been in the lead group since the start, Thomson alerted his team to the...
by Natalie | Nov 23, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
After SailGP cancelled its second season in 2020 due to COVID-19, the global championship in identical F50 catamarans has dramatically revised its intended schedule for the restart in 2021-22 due to continued concern surrounding the coronavirus. The updated schedule...
by Natalie | Nov 22, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Vendée Globe favorite Alex Thomson (GBR) has paused racing to address damage to his 2019 VPLP-design HUGO BOSS. Ross Daniel, Technical Director at Alex Thomson Racing, has released the following statement at 11:30 GMT on November 22: “Yesterday evening (Saturday 21st...
by Natalie | Nov 20, 2020 | Daily News, Features
To connect with its audience on a new level, luxury British boat builder, Fairline Yachts, launches “F//LINE 33 Presents” – its new channel on Spotify, with a series of curated atmospheric playlists providing the perfect soundtrack both on and off the water. The first...
by Natalie | Nov 20, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Captain John Percival was an ambassador for on-board training and encouraging investment in a vessel’s crew. The crew training centre he founded in 1996 aims to promote high standards in all levels of crew, in all departments, inspiring students to return to their...
by Natalie | Nov 19, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Pinnacles of wealth and sophistication, superyachts are all about excess. From their opulent amenities to the amount of fuel they burn when cruising, the yachting industry is in dire need of an eco-friendly makeover. The good news is there are new trends on the...
