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out the permission of the publishers in writing. An exemption is hereby granted for extracts used for the purpose of a fair review.16 Dream Boats
Xavier Bouin from Tan Orient took his
catamaran fantasies a step further by
employing VPLP to sketch them out.
Here’s the all-carbon result.
18 Column – CaptainToby
Documenting what we all talk about in
hushed voices... lucky he’s on an Abu
Dhabi government visa.
20 Column –
Barry Harmsworth
Where would we be without a bit of ISAF
bashing from the Barry?
22 New Boats -
Monterey 238SS
A firm favourite in the region, high
specification and great power
26 Cover Boat – Prestige 750
Jeanneau’s new showboat proves the
builder is capable of entering the
big boat league
32 New boat –
Beneteau Oceanis 55
The modern Oceanis offers les and less
compromise on lifestyle and luxury,
despite having a mast and sails. The best
of all worlds?
38 New boat – Far East 28R
The latest pocket rocket to venture
towards the Middle East from its China
origins, but a design that is far from a
cheap knock-off.
42 Learning –
RYA Online Courses
Technology is being embraced by the RYA
to allow for more dynamic and richer base
of test and sample material for its global
students
44 Head-to-head – Life
begins at 40
Forty-foot cruisers are the real entry level
of proper weekending, so how did two
different buiders, Monte Carlo and Gulf
Craft, both fill their 40ft gap of water?50 Head-to-head –
Cat Contest
Not one, but three different cat options
hitting the multihull market from local
dealers – and all perfect for the region’s
winds and shallow waters.
56 Industry –
ART Marine Launch
A new stylish showroom in Emirates
Palace Hotel shows ART Marine’s
continued expansion. What else has CEO
Greg Stinner got in store?
59 Industry –
Broker expectations
What are the region’s top broker’s
expectations for 2015?
62 Lifestyle – Sailing fitness
Looking at the modern gym regime of the
VOR crews looks excessive. Wasn’t like
that in my day...
66 Best of the Rest
Pick of the web and noticeboards for
pre-owned boats I’d love to sail off with.
68 Directory
Dealers and services and where to find
them.
72 Last word – Sam Ibrahim
MTM Powersports Commercial Manager
tell us why we’re wrong about jetskis4