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Beneteau Oceanis 58 review: from the archive
When the Beneteau Oceanis 58 was announced, it was cloak and dagger enough to border on comical. All we were given was a link to a website showing twinkling stars and describing a 'voyage to the edge...
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Jeanneau 57 review: from the archive
This is called a Jeanneau 57 for a reason. Neither a Sun Odyssey, nor a Deck Saloon (DS), this model marks a smart new family line.ln-mast furling roller reefing and in boom mainsheet makes handling a...
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Bénéteau Sense 50 review: It all makes sense – from the archive
Béneteau’s ground-breaking Sense range is leading the way in stylish living and home comforts afloat. Toby Hodges sails the first of the range, the creative Bénéteau Sense 50Like it or not, newcomers to...
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John John Florence: The surfing sailor
When surfing superstar John John Florence took his Gunboat 48 on a 2,500 mile cruise to remote Pacific islands he found a thriving ecosystem that may give us all cause for hope. Toby Hodges reportsSome...
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Bavaria 55 Cruiser review: Better by Farr – from the archive
A bit of fresh thinking – or in Bavaria’s case, a deluge of fresh thinking – goes a long way, especially when it’s from the minds of the Farr and BMW design houses. Toby Hodges joined the debut trials...
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Furlers: All the latest kit on the market
Toby Hodges takes a look at the significant developments that have been a feature of the furler market in the last few years, and picks out some of the best options on the market Easy reefing on the...
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First look: Ice 54, the new speedy cruiser/racer
Toby Hodges takes a look at the latest offering from Ice Yachts, the Ice 54, which the builders state will have the performance characteristics of a 60 footer. This enticing picture shows the latest...
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Bavaria Vision 46 review: from the archive
After a mixed reaction to their Cruiser range, Bavaria turned to superyacht specialists to vamp up the new Bavaria Vision 46. Toby Hodges finds out if a star has been bornThis is the first Bavaria with...
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Dufour 36P review: from the archive
French builders Dufour wanted a more ‘athletic’ feel for their new Performance range. Toby Hodges went to Marseille to find out if this athlete, the Dufour 36P, has the legs she promisesPlastered with...
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Oyster 575 review: from the archive
A delivery passage from Palma, Mallorca, to southern Spain gave Toby Hodges the chance to assess the new Oyster 575 in her own element as a luxury bluewater cruiser and charter yachtThis is the...
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Elan Impression 444 review: from the archive
Elan’s new Impression 444 is born from the 434, a design that made an impression itself when it launched a successful line of big- volume cruisers in 2004The new twin wheels are a similar design to the...
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Bavaria Cruiser 45 review: from the archive
This production 45-footer offers huge volumes of living space from a starting price around £125,000. Toby Hodges finds out just how much much boat you you get for your bucks with the Bavaria Cruiser...
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North Sails clothing: A sailing kit revolution?
North Sails has teamed up with Nigel Musto to produce what they believe to be the most advanced sailing clothing ever made. Toby Hodges takes a look at the technology. Very rarely do new brands of wet...
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Water for sailing: We survey the ARC fleet to find popular options
How to stow, conserve or generate drinking water for sailing is key for any offshore sailor. Toby Hodges surveyed the 81 skippers of the ARC 2020 fleet for tipsWater is the source of all life. For any...
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The fastest monohull ever? Meet the ClubSwan 125
One of the most eagerly anticipated new launches, the radical ClubSwan 125 is launched, sailing and preparing for the Rolex Fastnet Race. We take a look at this offshore speed machineClubSwan...
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Best water toys: the latest inflatables and kit for fun afloat
Toby Hodges looks at the latest inflatables, water toys, and accessories that will help maximise your enjoyment afloat in the sunCaption goes hereWith the Northern Hemisphere summer now in full swing...
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Best cooler box and cooling kit for sailors
For those of us without a fridge onboard - of merely wanting to keep drinks cold from ship to shore, a top quality cooler box is essentialA cold drink at the end of a long day is well worth the hassle...
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Best waterproof bag: 8 drybags tested
Using a waterproof bag is the ideal way to protect essentials afloat. Toby Hodges tested a range of current backpacks and cylinder drybags to identify which is best for purposeOnce a novelty, then a...
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On test: Oceanis Yacht 54
By repurposing an existing hull design, has Beneteau just reinvented the 55-footer? Toby Hodges steps onboard the Oceanis Yacht 54 to find outThere’s something surprising and quite brilliant about the...
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6 best sun protection and comfort kit for sailors
Toby Hodges takes a look at some of the best sun protection kit on the market for sailors from hammocks and fans to sunscreens and hats Year-round exposure to the sun and the double-hit of rays...
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