Yachting World - May 2023

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PACIFIC CALLING
A Pacific Ocean crossing can be spectacular, but also daunting. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

HIGH TECH WOOD
The latest developments in wooden yacht construction and why this ancient material remains at the cutting edge..

595 miles in 24 hours: new record

Kevin Escoffier’s Holcim-PRB, the dominant leader of The Ocean Race, has set a new 24-hour IMOCA record by covering a breathtaking 595.26 nautical miles over 11-12 March, 2023

2 mins

Spring boat shows bloom

The shift in popularity from exhibition center-based boat shows to in-water shows continues, with two new events taking place in April 2023 in the UK, as well as the ever-growing International Multihull Show in La Grande-Motte, France

1 min

Youngest Yachtsman of Year

Hattie Rogers, aged just 22, has become the youngest ever recipient of the Yachtsman of the Year Award. Rogers, from Lymington, received the prestigious prize in March for her successes in foiling last year, including winning the SailGP Waszp Inspire Grand Final in San Francisco.

3 mins

PACIFIC CALLING

A PACIFIC OCEAN CROSSING CAN BE SPECTACULAR, BUT ALSO DAUNTING. KATE ASHE-LEONARD HAS ADVICE ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

10+ mins

END OF THE ADVENTURE

NICK BUBB EXPLAINS WHY HE DECIDED TO SELL UP RATHER THAN SAIL HOME AFTER A PACIFIC VOYAGE

4 mins

IN THEIR ELEMENT

HAVING PAUSED THEIR PACIFIC CRUISE IN MO'OREA, JOSH SHANKLE AND RACHEL MOORE FIND WONDERMENT SWIMMING WITH HUMPBACK WHALES

7 mins

OPENING ACT

ST MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA KICKS OFF THE CARIBBEAN INSHORE SEASON. DAVID HARDING MET TEAMS WHO'D MADE REMARKABLE VOYAGES TO TAKE PART

7 mins

HIGH TECH WOOD

RUPERT HOLMES REPORTS ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN WOODEN CONSTRUCTION, AND WHY THIS ANCIENT MATERIAL IS BEING USED FOR HI-TECH CONTEMPORARY DESIGN

10 mins

A BIRD IN HAND

YOUNG BRETON SAILOR GUIREC SOUDÉE AND HIS FAMOUS RED HEN, MONIQUE, RIDE OUT CHRISTMAS ICE-BOUND IN GREENLAND

9 mins

TESTED: ELAN E6 & LAGOON 51

We sail the Elan E6 performance cruiser monohull and the spacious, surprisingly speedy Lagoon 51 catamaran

10+ mins

5 EXPERT TIPS

FRANCESCA CLAPCICH ON ASYMMETRIC SAIL TRIM

4 mins

SHORT-HANDED SAILING

PIP HARE ON TACKING

6 mins

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Yachting World is world's leading international yachting magazine. From ocean racing and blue water cruising to the most glamorous super-yachts, Yachting World has the very best in nautical writing and stunning photography, with up-to-the-minute technical reports, race analysis, new boat tests and much more...