For 2021, the International Rating Certificate (IRC) new developments include the addition of flying headsails to the IRC sail wardrobe and an improved method of rating spinnaker poles and whisker poles.

Recognizing the evolution of sail types, IRC has introduced a new definition of a Flying Headsail which encompasses some “Code0” sails that do not measure as a spinnaker. There are several rules defining the Flying Headsail relating to the half width/foot ratio, a maximum tack point position, no battens or stiffening of the sail and other requirements.

For 2021, the International Rating Certificate (IRC) new developments include the addition of flying headsails to the IRC sail wardrobe and an improved method of rating spinnaker poles and whisker poles.

Recognizing the evolution of sail types, IRC has introduced a new definition of a Flying Headsail which encompasses some “Code0” sails that do not measure as a spinnaker. There are several rules defining the Flying Headsail relating to the half width/foot ratio, a maximum tack point position, no battens or stiffening of the sail and other requirements.

We decided to highlight the work of a sea photographer with whom we are used to working. This is Matteo Carli Roy based in Nice

 Italia Yachts 11.98 born for racing and cruising

While the cruising racing category very often designates boats designed for cruising with which one can participate in regattas, this is not the case with the Italia Yachts 11.98.

Marine electric motor manufacturer Oceanvolt announces the signing of an OEM contract with the series production yacht builder Elan Yachts. Its commercial director Christian Hallberg explains the importance of this agreement for the development of electric yachting and its inclusion in the OEM's strategy.

Philip Käsermann et Franziska Berger ont rompu avec le quotidien de leur vie en Suisse pour voyager une année de la Méditerranée aux Caraïbes. Chose pas banale, ils ont réalisé leur tour de l’Atlantique sans une goutte de carburant.