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Navigating the rules of sailing: Lessons from a recent controversy
In sailing, everyone must follow the rules and regulations to ensure the competition is fair and everyone stays safe. However, even with clear instructions from the organising authority, miscommunication and misinterpretation can still occur, leading to controversy and heated disputes. Peter Valentino looks at a recent incident that happened during a sailing race. When one sailor decided to follow the rules to the letter, the whole fleet was disqualified.
3 debut projects to watch out for
Skipper highlights three luxury yacht projects that are set to sail in 2023.
7 electric boats to watch out for
Skipper chose these seven fascinating models currently on the market because they are quiet, efficient, and, in some cases, groundbreaking in a market where the selection of electric boats is constantly expanding.
The importance of proper certification for sailing officials
Peter Valentino discusses the newly appointed David Dalli of the Malta Sailing Federation's efforts to structure and implement courses for race officials and the need for appropriate certification. Given the complexity of sailing and the potential for mistakes to cause collisions and protests, he believes a training course for race officers and mark layers should be prioritised.
5 Striking Yacht Designs Set to Amaze in 2023!
Skipper takes a closer look at five yacht designs that caught our attention. These include Lucy by Tecnomarine, Lady Fleur by X-Treme Yachts, Jewels by Turquoise Yachts, Enterprise by Baglietto, and Kenshō by Admiral.
Riva 63' Virtus: The Epitome of Elegance and Performance
As an avid boat enthusiast, Peter Valentino had the privilege of experiencing this magnificent vessel firsthand and exploring the remarkable features and captivating allure of the Vanquish Riva 63' Virtus.
Exciting news for Skipper readers and partners
We are thrilled to announce that starting with the next edition, Skipper will be available to all berthed boats at the Porto Turistico di Marina di Ragusa in Sicily!
5 PRIVATE EXPEDITIONS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
Five of the most interesting private expeditions of recent years.
4 WINTER YACHT TRIPS TO TAKE BEFORE YOU DIE
Here are four gorgeous winter sailing destinations that you can start planning for.
PETE’S ROUND-UP
I started to write this piece approximately a week before the start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, wrote a bit during the race itself, and I completed the last bit in the week after that. I think I've now heard it all, weighed it all out, and voila—a bit from the past and more from the current. Peter Valentino continues.
SWAN SHADOW
Nautor's Swan, the celebrated Finnish luxury sailing yacht builder, is pushing boundaries again by entering the motor boat market with Swan Shadow.
FIM UNVEILS THE NEW 470 REGINA
An open design that makes the most of outdoor spaces thanks to the Bow Life concept.
AZIMUT VERVE 42 BUILT FOR SPEED
The Azimut Verve 42 is anything but subtle. She made her international debut on the Ft. Lauderdale boat show's face dock, surrounded by yachts three times her size. She is the baby sister of the enormously popular Verve 47. And, to her credit, she held her own.
THE ALL-NEW KARNIC S37X
The renowned Cypriot boatyard Karnic has announced the new project (S37-x), a hardtop sports cruiser design based on a 10m hull. The new sports cruiser will be Karnic’s new flagship boat offering the best salient features that any boat owner would imagine.
JEANNEAU DB/43: MORE THAN YOU EXPECT
The new Jeanneau DB/43 is a one-of-a-kind product offering in the premium day boat segment, combining an exclusive style and polished finish with an unrivalled entertainment capability.
5 BEST SUPERYACHTS AT THE SUPERYACHTS AWARDS 2022
The 2022 World Superyacht Awards have had their work cut out for them this year with the selection of just one winner for each of the 22 categories, and the results have finally come in. Here are four of our favourite winners and the categories they’ve won in.
GIORGIO ARMANI SUPERYACHT REGATTA, MAGIC CARPET 3 TAKES OVERALL VICTORY
The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta concluded with a win in the day's racing and overall victory for the Wallycento Magic Carpet 3, owned by YCCS member Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, assisted as always on tactics by Jochen Schuemann. In the Multihull category, the overall winner was Allegra, owned by Adrian Keller and with tactician Paul Larsen. However, Lord Irvine Laidlaw's Highland Fling XVII beat the latter in the final event race.
TOP 5 TAKEAWAYS FROM THE MB92 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Sustainability is a constant concern for any seafarer with a fondness for sailing; as conditions worsen, the sea can become hostile to human and marine life, rendering any journey into the waters dangerous. However, according to refit yard MB92, there are multiple solutions that the superyacht industry can undertake to minimise the significant toll that superyachts have on the environment. While many new builds have pioneered technologies to create a far more sustainable fleet, these efforts do not apply to the current fleet of vessels, which can become challenging to retrofit or modernise depending on the superyacht.
THE NEW AND IMPROVED MARINA DI RAGUSA
The marina, which offers facilities and services for safe and convenient berthing, is now under new management. Lyndsey Grima looks deeper into Marina di Ragusa's strengths to see why it's the ideal destination for your sailing vacation.
LET THEM SAIL, LET THEM RACE, LET THEM INTEGRATE.
World Sailing has banned Russian and Belarusian sailors. Is it right to ban those genuine sailors who have built a life away from the regime? Peter Valentino doesn't think so.