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Elan Power 42: Sporting power from Slovenia

12/2006 – Sporting power from Slovenia Construction After the successful Elan Power 35, the Slovenian manufacturer revealed its latest model at last autumn’s boat shows. The Elan Power 42 is now the flagship for Elan, the up and coming Eastern European brand that generates most of its turnover from sailing yachts but has recently made […]

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  • Alutech 43: first born

    12/2006 – Alutech Marine – A43 First born. Alutech Marine, the Franco-Spanish manufacturer based 40 km from Madrid, is launching its first line of aluminium sailing yachts with an ambitious design by Guy Ribadeau Dumas. The first model in the range will be the A-43, an aluminium cutter with double bilge, keel and rudder. The […]

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  • On board Sunshine

    11/2006 – A powerful contender. The identical replica of the original two-masted schooner Sunshine made its first appearance in French waters in June 2005. She was back in September at the Régates Royales, much to the delight of classic yacht sailors and fans present in Cannes. With a deck length of 31m, maximum beam of […]

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  • Sarnico: the Spider of the Seas

    10/2006 – Previewed in www.nauticnews.com last april (see our article), launched during Cannes “Festival de la Plaisance 2006”, the Spider of Cantieri di Sarnico is an exclusive boat. Its design, created by the Nuvolari Lenard Studio, announces a new style at Cantieri di Sarnico. This beautiful unit is made available through a range of different […]

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  • Voiles d’Antibes 2006

    10/2006 – Full sail ahead in Antibes The 11th Voiles d’Antibes, held from May 31st to June 4th 2006, is now another prestigious stage of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, along with the likes of Imperia and Cannes. This change was decided last year, to celebrate the regatta’s 10th anniversary. For both participants and the […]

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  • Garcia Salt 57

    08/2006 True to tradition Garcia have instructed the Pierre Frutschi design firm to design and develop 6 new models for two ranges: Spice and Salt. The first member of the latter range will be a 57-footer. Specialists in aluminium shipbuilding since 1975, Garcia produces custom made racing and cruising yachts. This winter’s take-over of the […]

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  • Wajer Osprey 37 Cabrio: simple elegance

    11/2006 – Simple elegance Construction They may be new to the yachting business, but Dutch manufacturers Wajer Watersport certainly know what they are doing, having seemingly studied the competition and kept only the very best elements from other models. With the Wajer Osprey 37 Cabrio, the Dutch brand has produced an exceptionally elegant boat that […]

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  • Pasqui Trophy 2006 Report

    10/2006 – Spring is in the air At the second edition of the Trophée Pasqui, from May 18th to 21st 2006, the classic yachts gliding around the bay of Villefranche sur Mer began their regatta season in French waters. In Spring, the sea picks up almost as quickly as the wind. Fresh from their winter […]

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  • On board Moonbeam IV

    Moonbeam IV: pure pleasure The weather was perfect for Moonbeam IV as the first regatta of the Voiles d’Antibes got underway on Thursday 1st of June 2006. It had snowed overnight in the Alps, but now the bay was bathed in sunlight and the south-easterly wind was blowing at 15 knots. On board, 20 pairs […]

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