Circumnavigating in a 20-footer isn’t for everyone, but owner-skipper RW Henson built his remarkable junk rigged micro-voyager for a grand adventure. Sean McNeill reports

When RW Henson envisioned the ideal boat for his global circumnavigation he knew it needed two basic features – reliability …Continue reading »

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Currently in the hands of just her sixth owners, a strikingly unusual megayacht is going up for auction next month. The five-decade-old is arguably one of the first purpose-built rugged explorers. She’s also the precursor to modern-day superyachts with larger-than-typical owners’ parties in mind. The auction, online from June 8 to 10, is being run […]

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Stu Bannatyne explains how to make the most of your sail crossovers and IRC rating to Andy Rice

Maximising the benefits of your training time is one of Stu Bannatyne’s mantras. Drawing on his wealth of offshore racing …Continue reading »

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As part of its intention to strengthen its reach among international superyacht clientele, RMK Marine’s yachting division has established a formal presence on American shores. A Miami office for RMK Yachts is now open at RMK-Merrill Stevens shipyard (above). Heading the office is Juan Morillo, a locally based broker who has been representing the shipyard […]

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Tim Kershaw, whose background spans time aboard superyachts and selling them, is the new director of sales for Delta Marine. He’ll be the first point of contact for brokers, captains, and potential clients stateside and internationally. A New Zealand native, Kershaw entered the yachting industry in 2012 as a deckhand. Following that, he pursued a […]

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