The Yachting Year 2018

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elcome to  e Ya c h t i n g Ye a r, a glorious celebration of the

sailing universe – from wooden yachts to the latest cutting-

edge race machines, from laid-back cruising to the biggest

regattas in the world. Over the next 130 pages you can immerse yourself

in all things sail.

As well as re ecting on some of the exciting events on the water over the

past year, we look forward at what is to come in 2018.  is issue of  e

Ya c h t i n g Ye a r features exclusive articles from the editors of three of the

UK’s biggest sailing magazines – Georgie Corlett-Pitt of Yachts &

Yachting, Sam Je erson of Sailing Today and myself as editor of Classic

Boat – each of us writing about what 2018 is likely to bring in the racing,

cruising and classic boat worlds.

 e Yachting Ye a r also gives you a  rst glance at the new gear coming

out in 2018 – from a water-repellent dinghy top to an old school ditty bag.

We take a look at the important boat launches – including an a ordable

carbon foiler and a wooden pilot cutter boasting a  n keel. And our event

guide will give you a good idea of how to plan next summer, whether

you’re sailing or spectating.

We are in the midst of an incredible time for sailing.  e epic duel

between Alex  ompson and Armel Le Cléac’h in the Vendée Globe kept

millions gripped until the  nal moments. At the same time, Frenchman

 omas Coville was quietly smashing the round-the-world solo sailing

record. It was only 12 years ago that Ellen Macarthur did this in 71 days.

On his trimaran Sodebo-Ultim, Colville arrived home in just 49 days.

Surely, now the record can’t go much lower.

 e past year was special for another reason. In June, the 35th America’s

Cup took sailing to another level. Following plans shape up for the next

edition in New Zealand is making fascinating viewing.

Watching these events over the past 12 months, it has felt very much like

the late 1990s and early 2000s, when racing was in a golden age, with

Ellen, Pete Goss, Mike Golding and others giving us so many great stories,

stories that will have inspired many sailors on the water today.

As I write, the Volvo Ocean Race is in full swing, with coverage more ‘on

board’ than ever, another great battle that we can savour from the comfort

of our homes. Whatever kind of sailor you are – whether you like to go 4

knots or 15, whether your pride and joy is a Laser, or a schooner, or a

TP52 – these are exciting times. I hope you enjoy reading about some of

what’s to come in the  e Ya c h t i n g Ye a r.

The Volvo Ocean

Race has provided

more great sailing

viewing, after a

spectacular year

ROB PEAKE

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