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Take a look at the latest pictures from the RORC Caribbean 600 2015, taken by photograpers Tim Wright and Ted Martin. The post Spectacular picture highlights from the RORC Caribbean 600 appeared first on Yachting World. …read more

There have been a couple of standout plumb bow superyacht ketches launched in recent years, namely the Dykstra designed Hetairos and Kamaxitha. This latest model from Hoek Design called Elfje, looks equally sensational. Like Kamaxitha, she was built by Dutch masters Royal Huisman, and launched last summer. Royal Huisman ketch Elfje, designed by Hoek This…

With Kiwis and Italians back at the negotiating table, Cup teams are expected to vote for a major change in the 35th America’s Cup on Wednesday where a new smaller boat will be agreed After the surprise news last week that two of the biggest teams in the Cup were considering turning their backs on…

Experienced yachtsmen are being sought for sailing trips geared towards blind or visually impaired travellers Skippers wanted for sailing holiday with a difference Traveleyes, a unique travel company that runs tours for sighted and blind travellers, is seeking qualified yacht skippers for their next sailing holiday. The organisation, now in its tenth year, specialises in…

Sailing coach Pip Hare gives her expert advice on how to avoid a Chinese gybe Chinese gybes on windy days are a good spectator sport, but with the right prompt response they can be averted. In this article, I explain how they happen and what to do and when to avoid them. This type of…

New Cup class causes the longest running Challenger to carry out its threat and withdraw its challenge for the 35th America’s Cup Patrizio Bertelli’s Italian America’s Cup team Luna Rossa has withdrawn from the 35th America’s Cup. The team raised concerns over the new class of boat that was suggested last week threatening that it…