Classic Boat — March 2018

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MARTYN MACKRILL

GUIDO CANTINI/SEASEE.COM

Looking ahead

NEXT MONTH

IN THE LATEST ISSUE

z On test: Beneteau’s new

Oceanis 51.1

z Chay Blyth on why he

swapped oars for sails

z A cruising guide to Easter

Island

IN THE LATEST ISSUE

z Ben Ainslie and the 36th

America’s Cup

z Learn to fl y: all about the

new foiling courses and boats

z On test: the new semi-foiling

Beneteau Figaro 3

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French giant breaks the mould with radical new design Beneteau 51.1BOAT TEST

Britain's best loved CHANNEL PILOTcruising guide On writing

of epic adventures Refl ecting on a life

Faster hoistsPLUS (^)
professionals Navigating with the^
How to be a championMulti-class winners give their advice
Figaro 3Foiling yachtBOAT TEST
AINSLIE’S AMBITIONSINTERVIEW KEELBOATS
DINGHY TIPS
Onwards and upwards for AC36
New production foiler: our verdict
BEACH CLUB BLISSwaters and unlimited sailing Head to Greece for warm LEARN TO FOILNew RYA courses and foiling dinghies shaking up the scene Tactical decisions that will put WHEN TO TACK?you ahead on the upwind leg RECORD BREAKER Francois Gabart sets new solo round the world time
WINNERS: THE BEST KIT, BOATS, EVENTS AND SAILORS
The performance sailing magazine
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EVENT GUIDE
Whether your 2018 season is one
of regattas, rallies or boat shows,
here’s the planner you need
POCKET CLASSIC
A 27-footer built in 1891, still sailing
in Swedish waters following a
wonderful restoration
RATLINES
Our regular
Bosun’s Bag
of practical
advice
includes how
to set up your
ratlines
PLUS...
We sail Defender and Invader, the
two sister wooden 8-Ms in Long
Island; the Italian lakes’ most
historic yard; start-the-season
advice; and much more....
APRIL 2018 ON SALE
Friday 2 March, 2018
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Things to do in the next few weeks
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BEAUTIFUL BOATS
Stunning traditional boats,
showcased through beautiful
photography and expert
editorial coverage
EXPERT ADVICE
In-depth examination at a
practical level with credible
advice above deck and below:
hulls, paint and varnish, rigging,
sails, and traditional tools
CAPTIVATING FEATURES
Featuring classics of all
types, from J-Class yachts to
traditional work boats and
everything in between
3-4 MARCH
RYA Dinghy Show presented by Suzuki
Alexandra Palace, London
Media-partnered by Yachts & Yachting, this annual
dinghy show is held in the spectacular 1863-built
Alexandra Palace with views over London, and always
seems to pack in quite a bit of classic interest besides
the modern, high-performance dinghies.
Tel: +44 (0)20 8365 2121, alexandrapalace.com
16-18 FEBRUARY
Trillian Trust Classic
Yacht Regatta
Auckland,
New Zealand
The main annual event in
New Zealand’s classic yacht
racing scene. It includes a
parade of classic motor
launches. Visiting
yachtsmen welcome
from all nations.
classicyacht.org.nz
10-12 MARCH
Geelong Wooden
Boat Festival
nr Melbourne, Australia
This March will see the
eighth Geelong Wooden
Boat Festival. It’s a big
event, with more than 150
vessels and 12,000 visitors
expected. Couta boats,
yachts and workboats.
woodenboatfestivalgeelong.
com.au
Last year’s
Concours winner