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With the promise of being the ‘ultimate long range explorer’ we’ve been hankering to test the Arksen 85 for some time. Did it live up to the boatbuilder’s robust adventure credentials? Hugo Andreae finds out

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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

The seasoned polar explorer Franklin lost two vessels and 129 men, himself included, in the late 1840s, searching for the route that would take 3,000nm off the sea route to the Orient. Even though glo

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

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