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The 65-Meter Aquarius Secures Robb Report Top Sailing Honors for Royal Huisman

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When experienced owners asked Royal Huisman to stretch their previous 56-meter ketch by an extra 26 feet, they demanded enhanced racing prowess alongside the expanded footprint. The resulting 65-meter Aquarius captured Robb Report’s coveted top award by balancing 45 percent more interior volume with highly aggressive technical systems. A retractable 25-foot keel and a towering 221-foot main mast prove that massive structural scale can still co-exist with competitive superyacht regatta performance.

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Orient Express Corinthian: Chantiers de l’Atlantique Delivers a 720-Foot Sailing Giant

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Marine manufacturing continues to push the physical boundaries of wind-powered transit. Chantiers de l’Atlantique just officially handed over the Orient Express Corinthian, a 720-foot vessel utilizing a massive automated SolidSail system. Featuring interiors shaped by Maxime d’Angeac and culinary direction by Yannick Alléno, the 15,000-tonne ship merges traditional French craftsmanship with an aggressive LNG-hybrid platform. Discover how this 220-metre build managed to log 12 knots under sail alone during recent sea trials.

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The Sailing Upgrade: The Furling System That Simplifies Every Crucial Maneuver

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Mainfurl, founded by passionate yacht racers and builders, exhibited its Mainfurl MLS furling boom at METSTRADE 2025. This DAME Design Award nominee features an innovative locking mechanism. It allows the mainsail to be hoisted without line complications and utilizes a braking arrangement to secure the sail when reefed. This system confirms Mainfurl’s focus on blending high-tech precision with sailing tradition, delivering effortless, secure, and highly efficient sail handling.

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