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  1. The third AC75 to be launched this cycle has taken to the water in Italy as Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli have launched their America's Cup boat

    America’s Cup boat launches are coming thick and fast, with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli becoming the third team to launch …Continue reading »

    The post More America’s Cup launches as Luna Rossa unveils their AC75 appeared first on Yachting World.

  2. Round the world racer Conrad Humphreys discovers the fascinating world of Azorean whaleboat racing, where the top crews are truly athletic and the boats have a legacy like no other

    A whaling boat on fairly calm water
    Photo: Ralph Hewitt/Helical Productions

    When the tow rope is released, two of the strongest Azorean whaleboat crewmembers leap forward and haul up the mainsail …Continue reading »

    The post Hunters to racers: the fascinating world of Azorean whaleboat racing appeared first on Yachting World.

  3. Searching for the best head torch for sailing, Fox Morgan gathered together a hot selection of some of the most popular head lamps on the market and reveals which one really is the best. (spoiler alert, there's multiple winners here)

    What makes the best head torch for sailing? Is it the red light facility? How about the ability to dim …Continue reading »

    The post 8 of the best head torches, fully tested and reviewed for sailing and boating appeared first on Yachting World.

  4. Line handling is an essential skill for keeping yourself and others safe but how best to go about it? Rachel Sprot reports

    A yacht at an angle with choppy waves nehind
    Line handling errors often occur at high pressure moments, so take time to think things through. Photo: Richard Langdon

    Boats may have nine lives, but a sailor is not supposed to have nine fingers. Every year, however, we hear …Continue reading »

    The post An expert guide to safe line handling at sea appeared first on Yachting World.

  5. A couple of days after the first AC75 launch of this cycle, America's Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, has also shown a glimpse of their AC75 ahead of it's official launch

    Last weekend saw the unveiling of the first America’s Cup boat of this cycle as Alinghi Red Bull Racing revealed …Continue reading »

    The post America’s Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand launch their AC75 appeared first on Yachting World.