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Grand Soleil 47

The new Grand Soleil 47' combines luxurious detail and advanced technology deriving from custom made boats. Its racing water lines are finished in an elegant, refined way, making this boat the perfect solution for owners looking for performance and style. www.grandsoleil.net

Calipso 36

The design philosophy and fundamental characteristics of the Calipso 36' echo those of the boats that the British call "blue water yachts", suited to afford long offshore voyages with the possibility of meeting challenging weather conditions. The Calipso 36' is suitable for sailing with a small crew or single-handed, with moderate draft to access even small ports with moderate draft, wh..

Azuree 40

For sailors who expect higher performance without compromising on comfort, the Azuree 40 Fast Cruiser version is just for you. With her carbon hybrid hull and deck giving her lighter displacement, and a taller aluminum performance mast which increases mainsail area, the Azuree 40 Fast Cruiser is both responsive and a joy to sail. The performance keel, rod rigging and dyneema ropes are provide..

Allures 39.9

The same philosophy. A new generation. The Allures 39.9 is an ocean-going yacht, with an aluminium hull, figreglass superstructure, and its own character... LH 12.65m Beam 4.15m Draft 1.00m / 2.70m Displacement 10.3 tonnes www.allures.fr

Archambault A27

Easy, fast, open to all programmes and types of sailing, our A27 meets all your requirements and can be configured with many differents options. For you to choose : fixed keel or lifting, inboard or outboard motor, a simple minimalist interior with 2 berths and chemical heads or the comfort pack with sink, stove, lockers and a saloon. And of course whatever your choice and budget, the sailing pe..

Sly 38

The Sly 38 is conceived for both cruising and racing, with a large sail plan, a middle to low displacement and an efficient fin and bulb shape.  All these facts allows Sly38 to be really competitive both on IRC and ORC rating. Marco Lostuzzi’s project perfectly complies with today's trends on hull shape and it introduces a forefront design as usual. The interior has two cabins..

Seascape 27

The Seascape 27 features powerful hull lines with a beam limited to 2.54 metres in order to conform to the road transport standards. Beside better performance in most conditions compared to the more traditional lines, her hull shape also provides a stiffer, more forgiving boat with a bigger internal volume. Carbon fibre and modern engineering allowed us to go for a mast with no backstay and cont..

Elan 494 Impression

Elan is proud to present the latest addition to the Impression range, the perfect 49ft deck-saloon cruiser for your next blue water passage or simply revelling under the sun sailing towards your favourite lagoon. Designed by Rob Humphreys and the Elan Design Team, the Impression 494 will delight with the largest cockpit in its class, a comfortable, spacious interior, splendid sailing performance a..

Beneteau Sense 46

An intelligently designed, comfortable, cosy boat, her horizontal architecture frees navigation and life on board from many constraints, providing a well-being second to none on a cruising monohull with which you can cruise round the world. Putting the pleasure of life with family friends to the fore, the Sense 46 has two spacious cabins and keeps the general layout that made the concept so succ..

Bavaria 46 Vision

Building on the success of the Bavaria Cruiser series introduced in Europe in 2010, Bavaria Yachts is further extending its product range with the introduction of an entirely new line. The Bavaria VISION series will build on the striking quality, comfort, performance, and easy handling that was introduced with the Cruiser Series. The new exclusive Vision Series will add an additional level of eleg..

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: Last Updated on Sunday, 09 September 2012 04:46

Have you ever wondered about the history and progress of the Channel Handicap System, or IRC as it is now known? Or how the Rule has developed and expanded over the last 28 years?

Jenny Howells, Technical Manager at the RORC Rating Office, has put together a brief history of the rating rule, and the Rating Office.

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