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Only four miles separated the leading trio as DMG MORI, United by the Ocean, 11th Hour Racing and a repaired Team Malizia searched for the fastest path towards Brittany.
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A Thousand Miles From Lorient, the Atlantic Tightens Its Grip
Only four miles separated the leading trio as DMG MORI, United by the Ocean, 11th Hour Racing and a repaired Team Malizia searched for the fastest path towards Brittany.
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© Michael HodgesBehind the Foils: A Sunday Morning at the 2026 iQFOiL World Championships
Old Sea Dogs goes behind the scenes at Weymouth & Portland as the world's best Olympic windsurfers prepare their extraordinary flying machines for six days of World Championship racing.3 min read
© Georgia SchofieldThe Atlantic Draws Its First Battle Lines
Only 54 miles separated the six IMOCA teams after their first night at sea, while a developing low-pressure system promised to turn a tactical opening into a high-speed Atlantic charge.3 min read
© Michael HodgesA Shortened Course and a Long Road to Victory
Rough weather denied the fleet its traditional passage to Torquay, while a navigational penalty promoted Gary Aldington and Anton Modin to victory in Britain's great offshore powerboat race.3 min read
© Paddy CondyThe Long Atlantic Chase Begins Beyond New York
Boris Herrmann's new Team Malizia yacht led a tightly packed, gender-balanced fleet into bumpy seas as the inaugural 3,000-mile race from New York to Lorient finally began.3 min read
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reviews are written around the questions buyers and skippers actually ask: handling, access, storage, maintenance, and whether the layout works once the weather turns.
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Inverting Convention, Lagaria Reveals 90m Superyacht Concept 'Platea' as an Open-Air Club at Sea
The innovative design studio Lagaria, thriving in Monaco, presents a revolutionary superyacht concept, identified as Platea, where the outdoor experience is king.Reviews