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Why stand-up paddleboards have become the must-have boating accessory
What should be on your hit list of fun gear to help maximise your time afloat and at anchor? Toby Hodges explains the burgeoning appeal of stand-up paddleboards and examines a few alternative...
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Elan GT6 review: This Porsche-designed yacht is something to be proud of
Elan’s new flagship, the GT6, is the first Porsche-designed sailing yacht. Toby Hodges takes it for a test sail in the Firth of ClydeWe tested the Elan GT6 in 2-10 knots, flat water on the Firth of...
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Fusion StereoActive review: This waterproof speaker packs an audible punch
Whether on watch in the cockpit, or with friends on the beach, a portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker will put a smile on your face, and the Fusion StereoActive is one of the best on the marketThere...
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Revealed: The European Yacht of the Year 2021 winners
Despite the difficulties and Covid restrictions during 2020, the European Yacht of the Year 2021 jury managed to test 15 yachts and award 5 category winnersThe European Yacht of the Year 2021 award...
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Oystercatcher XXXV: Offshore rocketship
Richard Matthews' latest boat Oystercatcher XXXV should be an exceptional racer. The Shaun Carkeek designed rocketship should be faster than a TP52Combining much of the concept behind Niklas...
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Vismara VMM76: High speed sailing even in light winds
This new design is a collaboration between Mark Mills, Lucio Micheletti and Vismara and is a lightweight, easily handled yacht of a size that can offer fantastic accommodation, along with startling...
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Maxi-Dolphin 62ab: Semi-custom Italian cruiser
Fast and streamlined outside, light and airy inside this modern semi-custom cruiser is the best of both worlds, providing performance in comfortThe Maxi-Dolphin 62ab is a fast Italian-built semi-custom...
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Botin 56 Black Pearl: Custom offshore 56-footer
The latest Black Pearl will be a new custom Botin 56, a 56-footer that should push the boundaries of offshore performance to the limitsStefan Jentzsch enjoyed a stunning run of racing successes with...
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Bavaria C42 review: The Ford Model T of 40ft yachts
The Bavaria C42 needs to offer bang for your buck if it is to stand out in a crowded field of 40ft cruisers. Toby Hodges takes the new offering for a gusty autumn sail to see what she's made of. Photo:...
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Sailing La Vagabonde explain their multihull criteria
Why do sailing’s most successful influencers think the best boat for novice ocean cruisers is a performance multihull? Asks Toby HodgesOver the last seven years Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu have...
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Hallberg-Rassy HR50: First look
With sea trials for the Hallbery-Rassy HR50 underway at the end of 2020, Toby Hodges gets some more detail of the latest launch from the Swedish marque The eagerly awaited first new Hallberg-Rassy...
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New catamarans: 2021’s most exciting launches
Fast cruising is the theme this year, says Toby Hodges, who looks at some of 2021s exciting new multihull launches2021 looks set to be a bumper year for new catamarans as the trend for fast cruising...
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Hanse 415 review: Economical family cruiser – from the archive
Toby Hodges gets behind the wheel of the Hanse 415 and finds a well built economical family cruiser that can be easily sailed shorthanded Are you in the market for a new, economical family cruiser of...
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Hanse 575 review: Impressive home comforts – from the archive
With her huge volume and comfortable accommodation, the Hanse 575 offers impressive home-from-home comfort. But Toby Hodges wondered how her high freeboard would affect her sailing performance.When I...
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Bénéteau Oceanis 55 review: Space versus pace – from the archive
Does the Bénéteau Oceanis 55 represent a move to a more comfortable-cruising oriented boat in the Oceanis range? Toby Hodges gets behind the wheel to find out. The Sense 55 chases the very...
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 review – from the archive
Well finished and well rounded, Toby Hodges finds a complete family cruiser in the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469Last in Jeanneau’s comprehensive upgrades of the Sun Odyssey range, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey...
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America’s Cup clothing: What each team wears and why
This edition of the America's Cup sees teams racing at speeds of up to 50 knots in an incredibly intense environment. So what goes into the kit bag of a sailor at the very top end of the sport?...
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Best boating accessories: Summer sailing essentials from barbecues to coolboxes
Technical gear is crucial to your sailing experience, but adding some of the best boating accessories as well will makes a day on the water so much more funBest portable barbecues Cobb Grill Premier...
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Spirit 111: This sailing art gallery is one of the most sensational yachts...
A technical masterpiece or a piece of art? The new Spirit 111 is somehow both, and is one of the most remarkable large yachts Toby Hodges has ever sailedVery little is permitted to impact on the Spirit...
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Canova – The foiling superyacht designed for comfort
Not only the first foiling superyacht - or foil-assisted superyacht, but the first cruising yacht with a foil, the 142ft Canova is a groundbreaking project in so many ways, says Toby Hodges Were you to...
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