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W ords are the stock in trade of any journalist and when you find yourself lost for them, then you know you have a problem. It does happen from time to time though and there was a period where the mai

Readers will be aware that the Hanse 360 has been out for over a year now and this entry level Hanse has received many plaudits during that time for its blend of cruising versatility and ease of handl

Light, fast, simple to launch and easy to sail – that’s the new BayCruiser 21, says David Harding

Material science and clever sailmaking have combined to chip away at the difference between cruising and racing sails. A new breed of crossover sails are being marketed for the first time at performan

The Melges 15 Reichel/ Pugh-designed performance one-design, which was launched in 2021 and won Sailing World’s Boat of the Year in 2022, is now one of the most successful classes in the USA with over

None of us plans to be caught in a gale, but if it happens then both the boat and the crew must cope. Jake Kavanagh speaks to Jester Challenge skippers and asks how they get ready for stormy weather