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What Under-Tensioning Does to Your Rig
While most sailors guard against overload, under-tensioning your rig poses an equally catastrophic threat to equipment. Sometimes, there are tell-tale signs, like a loose leeward shroud when sailing upwind.
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RNLI partners with Raymarine to upgrade lifeboat navigation systems
The RNLI has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with Raymarine, introducing advanced navigation and thermal imaging technology across elements of its lifeboat fleet. The collaboration will see the integration of next-generation digital navigation systems designed to improve situational awareness, operational efficiency and the long-term stability of the RNLI’s lifesaving capabilities. It forms part of…
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Sanlorenzo backs consortium bid for The Italian Sea Group
Sanlorenzo is putting its weight behind a proposed consortium seeking to acquire the entire business undertaking of The Italian Sea Group, as TISG faces insolvency proceedings following a sharp deterioration in its financial position. The move could bring together several international shipyards around a plan that aims to restart operations and protect employment. The Italian…
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ILCA KZN Regionals at Durban preview
A handsome fleet of ILCAs will be heading offshore of Durban, South Africa, over the National Women’s Day long weekend for their KZN (KwaZulu-Natal province) Regionals hosted by Point Yacht Club.
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Royal Thames YC Pre-Cowes Regatta preview
An outstanding fleet of IRC racing yachts is set to line up for today’s RTYC Pre-Cowes Regatta, with some of the biggest names in international yacht racing preparing to compete on the Solent ahead of North Sails Cowes Week.
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Fireball Worlds at Torbay Day 2
The forecast lighter winds on Monday came as a relief to many after the craziness of Sunday’s blast, and presented a completely different scenario for the competitors and the race committee.
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Worrell 1000 Race drops 2028 Notice of Race
The Organizing Authority for the legendary Worrell 1000 offshore catamaran race has officially released the Notice of Race (NOR) and finalized the dates for its highly anticipated return.
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Lark National Championship at Fowey Day 2
After a patient wait, racing at the Musto Lark Nationals finally burst into life with three races completed and 43 boats eager to show their form on the start line.
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Bembridge SC Late July Keelboat Racing
Mid-morning tides, lots of sunshine and a forecasted NW F3 all had the makings of a excellent day’s racing for the Redwings and One-Designs. In the event the breeze dropped off during the second race which brought some unexpected results.
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ClubSwan42 title fight set for Copa del Rey Mapfre
The reigning ClubSwan 42 World Champion and defending Copa del Rey Mapfre champion will face Nadir, representing Club de Vela de Andratx, and France’s Glen Ellen in one of the regatta’s most competitive one-design classes.