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May 15, 2013Hans Klaar: The AntidoteTim Zimmermann finds an irresistible pull in the way of life of Hans Klaar, a longtime voyager and builder of Polynesian-style blue water catamarans.
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April 29, 20132009 Sailing Industry StudyThe annual report from the Sailing Company—publisher of Sailing World and Cruising World— includes studies on the bareboat charter industry, North American import sailboats, and North American sailing industries.
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April 19, 20132013 Sailing Industry StudyThe annual report from the Sailing Company—publisher of Sailing World and Cruising World— includes studies on the bareboat charter industry, North American import sailboats, and North American sailing industries.
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April 9, 2013Kirby v. Rastegar, The ComplaintBruce Kirby, Inc., creator of the Laser, filed suit in a Connecticut District Court last month, the latest move in an attempt to claim past due royalties from the Laser's American and European builder (LaserPerformance), and take ownership of the tooling. Here's the official complaint in its entirety, which makes a compelling argument in his favor. LaserPerformance owner Farzad Rastegar, has not made any public statements regarding the complaint.
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April 5, 2013Going RoboticCollege students gear up for a regatta in Gloucester, Mass., but rather than practicing roll tacks and starts, they’re perfecting boat design and coding.
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December 20, 2012J/70: Jumpstarting the FleetThe new J/70 dove into the one-design racing scene at the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup U.S. Qualifying Series, marking the start of things to come. Starting Line from our November/December 2012 issue.
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December 13, 20122013 Boat of the Year: J/70J/Boats' new one-design sensation is lighting the sportboat scene ablaze. Quick, stiff, ramp-launchable, and priced right, the J/70 checked all the BOTY boxes as it sailed its way to the top of the judges' lists. Behold our 2013 Boat of the Year.
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December 13, 2012MC38 One Design: Best Grand-Prix One-DesignThe light, powerful, and well-priced MC38 One Design takes the prize for the Best Grand-Prix One-Design.
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December 13, 2012Ker 40: Best Handicap RacerJason Ker, master of IRC-winning designs, teams up with McConaghy Boats to deliver a no-excuses, semi-custom raceboat that's dialed in for offshore sprints and buoy racing triumphs.
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December 13, 2012Dufour 36 Performance: Best CrossoverWhen Dufour Yachts said they were going to revamp their line of performance cruisers, they weren't kidding. With the Dufour 36 Performance they deliver on their promise: It's a fast, fun, and impeccably built crossover—for less than $250K. Race it. Cruise it. Enjoy the ride.
