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From Scrub Island to Round Tortola, the British Virgin Islands will once again turn their natural waterways into one of the worlds most beautiful and demanding racecourses.
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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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Yacht Club of Greece (Nautical Club of Greece) is based in Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is known for Greek yachting tradition, racing, cruising links and a commanding position above classic Mediterranean waters.
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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.
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.
The maritime world welcomes Nausica, an innovative superyacht equipped with fuel-cell technology, while its sister ship, Jassj, embarks on sea trials.
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.