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March 2023

2023 March 1

Table of Contents

Features 


Hove to in the gales of Biscay

John Kretschmer uses all his storm tactics on a fraught passage


Ready to sail

Look for little problems that can become big issues before launch day


Steely resolve

A 1940s steel classic gets a stunning refit to save it from the scrap heap

Boats & Gear 

Perry on Design: The Code-X and Cape 31 are exciting new designs from Bob Perry’s former interns


Technique: Asymmetric spinnaker skills


Boat Doctor: Tracking down troubling smells


Used Boat Notebook: Beneteau First 32s5


Gear: Sail repair kit


Boat Test: X-Yachts X4.3 gets a sleek and speedy redesign


Departments


For Openers


Full and By: And the Oscar goes to “Top Gun” for six minutes of sailing


On the Wind: Practice makes perfect when an idiot with his pants down goes overboard


Splashes: Sydney Hobart race was a downwind buster


For the Love of a Boat: A young couple falls in love with their Cheoy Lee 41’s old soul


Your Beauty of Sail: Reader photos


The Wharf: Brokerage, charters and other sailing related goods and services

On the Cover 

With its crew and spinnaker donning its signature yellow, Freya charges for the finish at the Rolex Swan Cup.

Cover picture by Rolex / Carlo Borlenghi