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Yacht Club Como
Yacht Club Como is based in Como, Lake Como, Italy. It is known for lake sailing, local regattas and a setting that makes even a poor tack look scenic.
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Two centuries after the first yachts raced off Cowes Castle, the Solent continued to offer everything from short-course knife fights to long tactical passages beneath the guns of the Royal Yacht Squadron.
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Practical cruising knowledge, maritime history and the stories that give Britain's sailing waters their character.
Explore All GuidesEdited by Michael Hodges
A practical Solent eye on boating stories
Old Sea Dogs is being tightened around attributed sources, corrections, image credits, practical notes and Michael's own boating judgement: RYA Day Skipper, Powerboat Level 2, years around Cowes and the Hamble, and a taste for details that survive contact with the tide.
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Fresh sailing stories, race notes and waterfront news
Editor's Choice
Hand-picked stories worth a proper look
Chosen for useful detail, clean attribution and a reason to read beyond the headline.
News
Revolution Met Evolution as Malizia 4 and DMG MORI Global One Redefined IMOCA Design
Malizia 4 and DMG MORI Global One brought opposing IMOCA design philosophies to The Ocean Race Atlantic, setting revolution against evolution in a fascinating test of offshore speed and reliability.
News
A New Helm for Heesen Yachts: Captain Mike Rouse Appointed as Strategic Advisor
Heesen Yachts, a pioneer in the yacht-building industry, positions Mike Rouse as Strategic Advisor, intending to optimise the captain's technical prowess and commanding expertise.
News
Nausicaä: Lürssen Launches Unconventional Fuel-Cell Superyacht and Jassj Sets Sail for Sea Trials
The maritime world welcomes Nausica, an innovative superyacht equipped with fuel-cell technology, while its sister ship, Jassj, embarks on sea trials.
Races
Unpredictable Weather and Tight Margins at Border Counties Midweek Sailing at Shotwick Lake
A spectacle of adventurous sailing, Shotwick Lake became the epicentre of drama at the latest Border Counties meeting.
Boat Reviews
Launches, sea trials, and owner-minded notes
Reviews are written around the questions buyers and skippers actually ask: handling, access, storage, maintenance, and whether the layout works once the weather turns.