Sailing

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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3 Seconds to Safety: The New Lifejacket Tech That Just Changed Cruising

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Baltic Lifejackets, Europe’s largest lifejacket manufacturer, exhibited their sailing gear at ICE 2025, emphasizing safety and style. The Winner Harness and Legend 165 Harness models boast 165N buoyancy and automatic inflation within three seconds. Designed with integrated safety harnesses and ergonomic fits, these lifejackets deliver reliable protection and comfort for yacht crews and owners. This commitment to quality confirms Baltic’s position as a global leader in maritime safety apparel.

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360 Degrees of Perfection: This Adjustable Cleat Customizes Your Sheeting Angle

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Allen Sailing is showcasing its High-Performance Swivel Cleat—a DAME Design Awards nominee—at METSTRADE 2025. Engineered for race boats, this compact cleat features an innovative 360-degree ball-bearing base that eliminates wobble and minimizes friction. Its separate swivel for the sheaved fairlead and adjustable wedges allows for versatile angle configuration. This is British-made precision hardware that simplifies high-speed sail handling and guarantees a more effortless cleating action.

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Stop Overpaying: The Leopard 50 Just Threw Down a $278,000 Challenge to the Yachting Market

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Forget the sticker shock. The Leopard 50 just threw down a challenge to the entire yacht market with a $278,000 discount. This isn’t a showboat; it’s a brand new, duty-paid catamaran built by serious sailors, for serious sailing. It offers a spacious, proven platform for offshore capability and true family adventures. This is your chance to own a world-class cruiser without paying a premium for a dream.

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A Luxury Catamaran Redefining Sailing—Or Ruining It?

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The Serenissima Alegria 67 is shaking up Greek island charters, blending unmatched luxury with traditional sailing—yet some say it’s taken opulence too far. With every amenity you’d expect from a five-star hotel and a level of service that’s unheard of at sea, it’s dividing opinions. Is this a bold new future for yacht charters or an insult to the purity of sailing? Dive into the controversy and discover what makes this catamaran unforgettable.

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