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Vendee Globe: Experience the Everest of the Sea with North Sails by North Sails 8 Nov 18:07 PST 9-10 November 2024 Sam Goodchild – Vulnerable – Vendee Globe – during his training on September 27, 2024, off Groix, France © Pierre Bouras Experience the Everest of the Sea with North Sails Imagine being isolated, confined to a vessel no bigger than 40 square meters, in severe weather that tests both your physical and mental limits. You find yourself at Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean—the most isolated location on Earth. Each moment brings a wave of emotions: fear, solitude, and…

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Canadian Olympic Team Leader Dennis Toews Passes Away by Sail Canada 8 Nov 15:03 PST Sail Canada’s 1988 and 1992 Olympic team leader Dennis Toews © Sail Canada It is with deep sorrow that Sail Canada announces to the Canadian sailing community the death of its Team Leader for the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games, Dennis Toews from Gladstone, Manitoba, who passed away on November 3, 2024, at age 93. Dennis Toews began his journey in boating and rowing, ultimately discovering sailing in 1959 at the Burlington Yacht Club. He thrived as a sailor and, in 1978, alongside Hans Fogh…

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J/70 US National Championship at Fort Worth Boat Club – Day 1 by Julie & Christopher Howell 8 Nov 14:36 PST November 7–10, 2024 2024 J/70 US National Championship © Hannah Lee Noll The inaugural J/70 US National Championship began Friday with 18 teams competing amidst difficult, shifting conditions on Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth, Texas. With overcast skies and a variable breeze measuring 10-15 knots plus stronger gusts, the environment proved challenging for teams. Under the guidance of Principal Race Officer Mark Foster, the fleet featured eight Corinthian teams, one Mixed-Plus team, and five One Pro teams. At…

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From Haute Couture to High Rolling:Delights off the Docks of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has built a reputation over the past 63 years as the host of the world’s largest in-water boat show, establishing a tradition as strong as the trade winds with the boating community. With 300 navigable miles of tropical inland canals and gondolas from the New River tidal estuary gliding through the Intracoastal Waterways, this maritime city has aptly earned the title “Venice of America.” However, beyond the enticing aquatic offerings found along the city’s coast, whether inspired by Italian charm or…

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Amer Steel 41M Explorer: at the Monaco Yacht Show, Amer Yachts showcases a new design that blends luxury, technology, and innovation. Amer Yachts elevates the standards in the eco-friendly and emission-conscious sustainable superyacht segment with the debut of the new Amer Steel 41M Explorer at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. This new yacht, commissioned by its owner at the start of the year and set for delivery in 2025, will embody true innovation, technology, and design. Noteworthy advancements are reflected in the hull design, which will utilize cutting-edge techniques and shapes. The yacht will feature an advanced propulsion system that…

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Francesco Paskowski designs the new Baglietto T60 A new superyacht is entering the yacht design arena, conceived by Francesco Paskowski. The T60 is Baglietto’s newest model, launched at the recent Monaco Yacht Show 2022, and signifies the natural progression from the T52, as well as the brand’s traditional design. This 60-meter, 1,000 GT project showcases elegant lines reinterpreted in a contemporary style, made more fluid by the lightened side powers that blend into the ceiling structure, giving the impression of being almost suspended. The sleek appearance is accentuated by the black glass strip that incorporates the portholes, a distinctive element…

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The newly opened David Kempinski Tel Aviv has officially unveiled its triplex penthouse, which spans the 30th to 32nd floors of the beachfront hotel that opened in April 2022. The grand suite, named the ‘David Penthouse Suite,’ offers an impressive 4,090 square feet of space, including 1,290 square feet of outdoor rooftop area and a private pool measuring 32 feet in length. Situated in the heart of the Promenade, on the beach of this renowned city, the David Kempinski Tel Aviv marks the group’s inaugural property in Israel and undoubtedly elevates local hospitality standards with Kempinski’s promise of a five-star…

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Two of the four new VanDutch Centers that the shipyard has decided to launch in the most iconic yachting destinations around the world have officially opened, aiming to elevate its luxury yacht brand known globally for its glamorous elegance. Positioned by the water to provide stunning views to visitors, the two inaugurated VanDutch Centers are located in Saint-Tropez and on Lake Garda, at the marina of Moniga del Garda. They were the centerpieces of two exclusive events – which took place on May 26th and June 11th, respectively – celebrating their opening. The VanDutch Centers in Miami and the Balearic…

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Nacra 17 European Championship at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo – Day 3 by Alexia Lahoud, 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing 8 Nov 09:19 PST 5-10 November 2024 2024 Nacra 17 European Championship – Day 3 © 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Today, four races were successfully completed by the Nacra 17 fleet at the European Championships, which are currently taking place at the Sferracavallo Sailing Club in Palermo and are set to conclude on Sunday. After a quiet day yesterday with no races held, today’s events commenced at 10 a.m. with all 18 teams on the water. These four races added…

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