FEATURES
State of play
ANDREW HURST talks to Volvo Ocean Race CEO KNUT FROSTAD about progress to date
Level spirit
ROB WEILAND is very clear that a good rule or sporting regulation needs to be easily enforceable
Fastnet focus
Quantum Sails are leaving nothing to chance with their customers for the big race
The wizard of Santa Cruz – Part I
BILL LEE wrote the original TP52 rule, is heavily involved in HPR and launched an entire sailing movement
Class struggle
No-one understands the modern Imoca 60 class more than GUILLAUME VERDIER – so who better to comment on the recent rule changes...
Seamless – Part I
ERIC HALL gives us a lesson in (carbon) history
A rare breed – Part II
A designer tour of MARK MILLS’ new Maxi
Back story
A famous name and from humble beginnings
REGULARS
Commodore’s letter
MIKE GREVILLE
Editorial
ANDREW HURST
Update
TERRY HUTCHINSON celebrates a birthday... Class40s grab a US beachhead, IVOR WILKINS reviews the Cup reviews, VASCO VASCOTTO continues to enjoy life (and win races). Plus a trinity of rating experts sets out the UMS stall
World news
Transatlantic history, the wider importance of Team New Zealand, Caribbean wrap, Oracle Racing’s third contender and US America’s Cup reflections. DOBBS DAVIS, BLUE ROBINSON, PATRICE CARPENTIER, IVOR WILKINS
Paul Cayard
Remembering two great sailors
IRC column
The mystery of inclination...
Design – A fascinating year
ADOLFO CARRAU describes some of Botín Partners’ most recent design output
RORC news
EDDIE WARDEN OWEN
Seahorse build table – Glamour
A look at that speedy new Botín 40-footer
Seahorse regatta calendar
Sailor of the Month
Extremes of the displacement spectrum