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1. The icon updated: meet the 1970s Swan 48 given a radical new look

   Lucky Bird is a 1972 Swan 48 that has been given a spectacular new lease of life by Younique Yachts in the Netherlands

   

   Can you improve on perfection? The Sparkman & Stephens-designed Swan 48 is widely considered to be one of the most …Continue reading »

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2. The $1million match race: Ellison and Coutts unveil SailGP circuit for 50ft foiling catamarans

   The new SailGP circuit will see six teams compete at five events around the world in one-design 50ft catamarans for a $1million prize purse

   

   There had been many rumours and speculative stories, but last night at a glitzy ceremony in London the highly anticipated …Continue reading »

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3. Golden Globe skipper recovering in hospital after dramatic Southern Ocean rescue

   Golden Globe solo skipper Abhilash Toby was dramatically rescued from the South Indian Ocean after he was badly injured and spent nearly 72 hours adrift in his dismasted yacht

   

   Abhilash Tomy, the Golden Globe skipper who was dramatically rescued from the South Indian Ocean on Monday after nearly 72 …Continue reading »

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4. A voyage for 21st Century madmen? What drives the Golden Globe skippers

   Helen Fretter went to the start of the Golden Globe Race to find out why 17 men and one woman have eschewed modern technology to race solo around the world for 300 days
   

   

   A voyage for madmen, so was the original Sunday Times Golden Globe Race deemed. When the first non-stop race around …Continue reading »

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5. How to win at double-handed racing – top 5 tips from a champion

   Double-handed racing is booming in popularity, with both inshore and offshore events introducing double-handed classes. We get expert tips on how to set up your boat and routines for success

   

   The popularity of double-handed sailing is on the rise. This year even Cowes Week ran a double-handed category for the …Continue reading »

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