The split backstay is fitted with a manual hydraulic tensioner, which we make good use of to coax every last ounce of power from the light winds of our test day. It does a good job of removing sag ...

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So, if you view the Grand Soleil Blue as a super well-equipped dayboat with a performance rig, then it’s clear that a few ...

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Beneteau’s Oceanis 51.1 features a radical hull shape with ‘champagne glass’ sections. But does that lead to the sailing equivalent of Lambrusco? Sam Jefferson finds out Chines. Back in the days ...

The 25 is a pure daysailer/weekender with purpose-built roll-on roll-off trailer for easy launching and recovery. She weighs 1,050kg and, with her minimal wetted area, it’s a recipe for speed. The ...

With two new marinas on Lefkas alone, and several developments planned for the surrounding islands, Tom Fletcher looks at the future of the ever-popular cruising area… As the Ionian goes from strength ...