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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

A couple of years ago, the idea of having an internal pocket in a tri-suit to hold ice, so it trickles down your neck as it melts, would have seemed a gimmick. But that was before we realised the deva

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

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In this gear special, we share news from the world of outdoor kit, and recognise the best gear and brands in our annual awards