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ICE 53 ST: the latest innovation from ICE Yachts is bivalent and fast. Sailors all over the world, including this writer, have always been forced to choose their boat according to the category definitions imposed by the market. Cruising, cruising-racing, racing-cruising and pure racing are the four categories that all of us have until now been forced to identify with when choosing what to sail, whether to participate in winter regattas or to go on holiday with our families. This compromise has never been able to fully satisfy anyone, because a boat capable of cruising has never been fast enough to really compete in regattas, while a racing boat has never been able to satisfy a family’s need for comfort when cruising. #ICEYachts #sailors #innovation #bivalent #fast #boatcategories #cruising #racing #regattas #familycruising #boatcomfort #sailing #yachting #boatdesign #performance #boatinnovation #sailingworld #oceanlife #sealovers #adventureseekers#theinternationalyachtingmedia https://lnkd.in/dUUiqPqW

Are you curious about sailing but not sure where to start? Look no further! 🛶⛵️ In our latest article, former Olympic dinghy sailor, Christian Brewer, gives you all the hints and tips you need to get into dinghy sailing. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXTQMsmV #dinghysailing #dinghy #sailing #rya #olympian #adventure

"The Transat Québec St-Malo was a really fun race. There were three main parts to it - the exit of Le Saint-Laurent river which felt like a Figaro race... pretty intense, lots of decisions, current, the local wind effect - it was really challenging and really interesting with a backdrop of beautiful scenery.⛵️ "Then the transatlantic crossing in the next major part of the race. Very variable conditions with the weather changing a lot from one grib file to the next - you had to be really decisive with the decision making and then try and define your own logic in how you thought the weather was going to play out. It was pretty interesting for the whole fleet.🗺 "We made the option to dive south which was a bit longer in distance travelled, but we felt like it was a lower-risk option. It worked out well for us in the end, so we were really happy. We had quite a few challenges crossing the Atlantic. We had some technical issues, the major one was breaking a rudder, which meant we had to switch the rudder from side to side during the race to be able to spend time on the other tack. That was quite a big decision for us internally - to decide what to do and how to manage that. We managed to find a solution that worked for us, but obviously when we did that - we were never sure if we'd be able to finish the race. So we were obviously really happy to come out on top.🤩 "The third part of the race was entering the English Channel. The fleet compressed as we approached the European shoreline and it was back into intense racing again, 24 hours of light winds, local effects, current, making the right decisions. We had to sail the boat very differently because we were limping on only one rudder. That was a challenging aspect for us. Right up until the last five miles we weren't sure how we would deal with it, but then we had a nice finish into the end and a brilliant arrival into St Malo. A really fun race, I got on really well with the guys and I was really chuffed to get this result - a transatlantic race win in the Class 40 under my belt. I had a lot of fun, and learnt a lot from this type of boat racing in a really high standard of fleet.🙌 "Next for me, I'm still working with Clarisse Crémer and we're in preparation for her Vendée Globe. The other boat's currently in the workshop so right now it's the planning phase, getting all the technical equipment up to standard service, new sails - so I'm mainly working on that side of stuff for her, and the boat will be launched in September.⛵️ "So now it's time for me to take a bit of rest and I potentially have another big announcement to make, sometime in the coming month. So stay tuned!"😲 #Class40 #TransatQSM #Sail #Sailing

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"Garmin instrumentation and technology are instrumental to American Magic. The quality and accuracy of the instruments allow for precision. When we are trying to win a game of inches in the hardest race, Garmin provides exactly what American Magic needs!" - Terry Hutchinson, American Magic Skipper and Read the full blog post: https://lnkd.in/d5Qp3ZTu

What brings more joy than to find your own little space in the vast ocean? Imagine yourself and your loved ones getting away from the big crowds and creating an experience just for you... that's NAVEGO PR Sailing Charters & Sailing Lessons #puertorico #vacationgoals #caribbeangetaway #familyoutings #couplesgoals #friendsouting #sailingcharters #booknow

🏆 As the 2024 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship for the Mallory Trophy approaches, the spotlight is on the collaboration between US Sailing and the network of Regional Sailing Associations (RSAs) across the country. This partnership underscores the vital role that RSAs play in the sport, particularly in the lead-up to major national events like the U.S. Adult Sailing Championship. US Sailing, as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport, oversees a broad spectrum of activities across 11 distinct areas in the United States. 🇺🇸Within these areas, RSAs serve as the linchpin for organizing and coordinating sailing activities. These umbrella organizations ☂️bring together regional clubs, ensuring that local sailors have access to a well-structured calendar of races, classes, regattas, and handicapping systems. More than just administrative bodies, RSAs are the backbone of grassroots sailing in the United States, fostering a strong community and promoting the sport at all levels. Read more about RSAs here: https://lnkd.in/eQdADArT #USSailing #RegionalSailing

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Probably the best sailing training for beginners in Romania

Probably the best sailing training for beginners in Romania