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Ping XV – The Legendary Scandinavian “Volkswagen of the Sea”
Ping XV, the Nordic Folkboat, conceived in 1941 at the request of the Royal Scandinavian Sailing Association, which sought a seaworthy,...
Jun 92 min read
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Malamok – Steel Bermudan Sloop with Ocean-Bound Spirit
Launched in 1969 at the H. Schmidt shipyard on the banks of the River Elbe, in Hoopte (Hamburg), Malamok was conceived as a rugged...
Jun 91 min read
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Karmatán II: A Legendary Heritage, Restored to Keep Racing
Few yachts in the classic Mediterranean fleet can boast a record as distinguished as that of Karmatán II . Designed by the legendary...
May 292 min read
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Islander: Scottish Spirit, Mediterranean Soul
Launched in 1937 by nA. M. Dickie & Sons in Scotland, Islander is a 17.20-metre Marconi ketch that embodies the elegance and strength of...
May 293 min read
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Dreva: A Gaff Cutter Born in the Mists of Mevagissey
Dreva en la Sitges Vela Clásica (Foto: Jan Latussek) In the gentle haze of interwar Mevagissey, when shipyards still smelled of tar and...
May 292 min read
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Molly Q: A Living Legacy of the Morecambe Bay Prawner
The Molly Q is a traditional English cutter of the Morecambe Bay Prawner type, built in 1914 by William & Sons Crossfield at the...
May 292 min read
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Bakea: Ocean Yawl by Laurent Giles – Elegance in Motion
The Bakea is a majestic ocean-cruising yawl, born from the drawing board of the renowned British naval architect Laurent Giles, one of...
May 291 min read
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Nerissa: A Masterpiece of Classic Yacht Design
The Nerissa is a masterpiece of classic yacht design, born from the elegant lines of New Zealander Arthur Robb and the meticulous...
May 292 min read
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Tagomago: Abeking & Rasmussen’s Legacy in the Mediterranean
Built in 1935 by the renowned German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen, Tagomago is a classic racing yawl that seamlessly blends the elegance...
May 292 min read
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Andrea, a Swedish gem for quiet cruising
Andrea is a sailboat with classic lines and a Nordic soul, built by the prestigious Swedish shipyard Hallberg-Rassy. It is part of a...
May 292 min read
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Izarra, when sailing is a matter of class
The Izarra is an evolutionary refinement of the celebrated Twister series designed by Kim Holman in the 1960s. While its origins...
May 291 min read
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