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That’s Why They Call It a Prototype

The Lightspeed 32 is a high performance catamaran with a bright future as a one-design class. Before the boat goes into production, however, its caretakers must work through a few “teething pains.” From our August 28 eNewsletter.

Satellite Radio Weather Forecasts

Ditch the hassles of Single Sideband radios, GRIB files via email, and Weatherfax transmissions with an GPS plotter that functions on satellite radio.

Club Swan 42 Takes Inaugural Sail

The new Club Swan 42 had its first sea trials on June 28 and 29, sailing from the Nautor yard in Pietarsaari, Finland. The original concept for the 42-foot racer/cruiser was formed through a partnership between the New York YC and Nautor’s Swan. In July 2005, the New York Yacht Club selected Nautor’s Swan as its partner for a new international one-design racing class. Designed by the German Frers design office in collaboration with Nautor’s Swan, to specifications developed by the NYYC, this new

Is It Time to Upgrade to PBO?

The latest upgrade in standing rigging is lighter and stronger than wire. But what does that get you? SW compares PBO parts with their traditional equivalents to find out. From our April 2004 issue.

Magnitude 80

A canting keel system, forward daggerboard and pivoting bow pole give Doug Baker’s /Magnitude 80/ a collosal advantage in West Coast distance races and Wednesday night beer can races alike. From our September 2005 issue.

Blade F16: This Blade is Razor Sharp

A product of the Formula 16 box rule, which produces light, fast, gennaker-rigged 5-meter cats for single or doublehanders the Blade is small at just 16 feet, but has a 30-foot mast and is a tremendous performer upwind. From our March 2006 issue.

The Swan 46, A True Performance Cruiser

While it is marketed to cruising sailors, the Swan 46 is a responsive, great-sailing boat with the chops to get it done on the racecourse too. From our April 2006 issue.

Beneteau USA Turns 20

Sailboat maker Beneteau USA today celebrates its 20th anniversary of building boats in Marion, S.C…

That’s Why They Call It a Prototype

The Lightspeed 32 is a high performance catamaran with a bright future as a one-design class. Before the boat goes into production, however, its caretakers must work through a few “teething pains.” From our August 28 eNewsletter.

Satellite Radio Weather Forecasts

Ditch the hassles of Single Sideband radios, GRIB files via email, and Weatherfax transmissions with an GPS plotter that functions on satellite radio.

Club Swan 42 Takes Inaugural Sail

The new Club Swan 42 had its first sea trials on June 28 and 29, sailing from the Nautor yard in Pietarsaari, Finland. The original concept for the 42-foot racer/cruiser was formed through a partnership between the New York YC and Nautor’s Swan. In July 2005, the New York Yacht Club selected Nautor’s Swan as its partner for a new international one-design racing class. Designed by the German Frers design office in collaboration with Nautor’s Swan, to specifications developed by the NYYC, this new

Is It Time to Upgrade to PBO?

The latest upgrade in standing rigging is lighter and stronger than wire. But what does that get you? SW compares PBO parts with their traditional equivalents to find out. From our April 2004 issue.

Magnitude 80

A canting keel system, forward daggerboard and pivoting bow pole give Doug Baker’s /Magnitude 80/ a collosal advantage in West Coast distance races and Wednesday night beer can races alike. From our September 2005 issue.

Blade F16: This Blade is Razor Sharp

A product of the Formula 16 box rule, which produces light, fast, gennaker-rigged 5-meter cats for single or doublehanders the Blade is small at just 16 feet, but has a 30-foot mast and is a tremendous performer upwind. From our March 2006 issue.

The Swan 46, A True Performance Cruiser

While it is marketed to cruising sailors, the Swan 46 is a responsive, great-sailing boat with the chops to get it done on the racecourse too. From our April 2006 issue.

Beneteau USA Turns 20

Sailboat maker Beneteau USA today celebrates its 20th anniversary of building boats in Marion, S.C…

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