Despite the fact that most of us (including mega yacht owners themselves) know the impracticality of sailing boats bigger than we can safely operate short-handed, we are all drawn to larger and larger yachts for the same basic reasons. They’re faster, they’re more comfortable, they can carry more guests and more toys, and they make other people jealous. These are the same factors whether you are moving from a 30′ sailboat to a 40-footer, or from a mere 100′ super yacht to one that’s 200′ plus. The only difference is in the scale (of size, price and pride).
Of course, a purpose-built 30-50 foot yacht can go anywhere in the world, and can  … Pictures and more
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“When I accepted the invitation from Captain Jacques Vincent to go for a sail on the experimental multihull hydrofoil and speed-sailing world record holder Hydroptere, I didn’t fully realize the experience I had signed up for, but it was an epic adventure I will never forget. For those of you unfamiliar with the sport of speed sailing, Hydroptere is a one of a kind, ultra-extreme trimaran, that doesn’t ride on the water but fly’s above it on 3 giant hydrofoils. Just the kind of yacht you would expect to attract foil-boarding expert Laird Hamilton.
Extreme Athletes Attract Each Other
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Great excitement and awe at the sight of the first AC72 at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour on Saturday evening.
A keen crowd gathered in an even keener chill wind to see `New Zealand` the first AC72 officially launched.
I had only public access, but was well positioned early, with a back up location scouted. An excited and informed crowd filled in behind me.
The huge cat sat weather cocked with its 40 metre wing mast/sail feathering in the unusually cold north easterly.
The sound of its tell tails slapping against the taught fabric of its power plant, crisp to the ear  … More
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