Sailing-Boats Articles
A host of sailing talents from across the country showcased their prowess in the ILCA Northern Series 2025. With thirteen stirring events held at various prestigious venues like Leigh & Lowton and brisk water bodies like Delph and Pennine, the series celebrated the robust Northern ILCA fleet.
A noteworthy count of 128 sailors demonstrated their skill, endurance, and spirit, counting their best five results from thirteen possible events. This format, aimed at bolstering broad participation, allowed sailors the flexibility to change rigs between events, adding to the dynamism and complexity of the competition. Among these participants, the young sailors’ gallant attempts to overthrow Ian Jones, synonymous with victory for 28 consecutive years, were commendable.
Sanlorenzo, best known for crafting custom-made composite and metal yachts, has set its course towards more expansive seas. The Italian yard recently unveiled its largest superyacht to date — the 74Steel, in response to a growing client appetite for vessels with length exceeding 70 meters. The 74-meter, 1,900gt mammoth signifies Sanlorenzo’s calculated stride into the ultra-large yacht segment and underlines the firm’s ongoing technical evolution.
No stranger to the luxury yacht industry, Sanlorenzo has been gradually amplifying its superyacht portfolio over the last decade. However, the 74Steel is more than just another imposing vessel; it’s a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to elegance, functionality, and the pure joy of living life at sea. As Sanlorenzo’s chairman and chief executive, Massimo Perotti, puts it — ‘The 74Steel demonstrates that scale doesn’t mean excess. You can expect the same level of refinement and precision, even in this new, larger category.’