Tag: boats
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Anker 434 – the first 12 Metre constructed of wood in over 50 years
12 Metre Class sailing. Yacht designer and naval architect Johan Anker (1871 – 1940) was known for designing long sleek and beautiful boats. Norwegian sailor and yacht designer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics became known as the “master of lines” not only…
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We name this ship Brexit Britain – yacht firms toast booming market
Fall in pound since the EU referendum has turbo charged sales, say British boat builders
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The Frauscher 1414 Demon powers into 2017
Have a look at the Best of Boats Award 2016 winner! See the Frauscher 1414 Demon, the largest Frauscher motor yacht – winner of the 2016 Best of Boats Award and nominated for the 2017 European Powerboat of the Year Award driving on lake Traunsee. This ravishing lady from the Frauscher shipyard is a…
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How to sail faster than the wind
The yacht Vestas Sailrocket 2 has shown that, when it comes to breaking speed records, clever design and cunning technique are more important than strong winds
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Diving is in and is tremendous fun: 2017 boot Düsseldorf confirms the statements
In January 2017 the new watersports season starts in Dusseldorf, Germany. Diving is the megatrend at boot Düsseldorf 2017. Diving is in, is tremendous fun and is becoming more and more popular. boot Düsseldorf can confirm these statements, because Halls 3 and 4, in which diving apparatus, suits and state-of-the-art equipment are being presented, are in…
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Volvo Ocean Race’s M32 catamarans to be used for guest sailing
From 2017, every sailing enthusiast can experience Volvo Ocean Race‘s high performance sailing. Race director Phil Lawrence revealed that the M32 boats, which weigh just 510kg and can sail in most weather conditions in stadium mode, will be used in both guest sailing and Pro-Am racing mode during the final days of at least eight of…