Gunboat 66 Phaedo dismasted 16 Jul 2013 | 11:45 am

Phaedo dismasting from Richard Langdon on Vimeo. Check out the interview with the owner shortly after the dismasting his Gunboat 66 Phaedo in the early stages of the Transpac race.

Future Multihull 11 Jul 2013 | 07:51 pm

(Source: Future Fibres) With its first multihull on the water in August, the second one in September and an exciting new contract to announce, Future Fibres is now firmly on the map for supplying comp...

Modern Classic 11 Jul 2013 | 07:44 pm

(Source: Marlow) The Classic Series brings Marlow’s knowledge of high-tech, performance running rigging from our Grand Prix Series and Standard range to traditional and classic yachts. The solid wh...

Omer's latest wing 4 Jul 2013 | 12:08 pm

The latest version:  Mark IV (Source: Omer Wing-Sail) This wing is based on a rotating A frame mast, that supports the wing in both sides, having an accurate wing profile as well as high moment of...

Time for a check up 2 Jul 2013 | 03:42 pm

18 years since its last inspection, the iconic K1 'Big Boat' gets a rig check. The full story over on Sail-World.com A crane lifts the crew skywards to attach lifting strops to the spar - KZ-1 Mast r...

Probe on 2 Jul 2013 | 03:20 pm

Marine Results develops wheel probe for cored composites International rigging and inspection specialists Marine Results have developed a new Non Destructive Testing (NDT) procedure using a custom bui...

R.I.P. - Ted Hood 1 Jul 2013 | 11:08 am

Frederick E. "Ted" Hood 1927-2013 Born in Beverly, MA in 1927 to Ralph Stedman Hood and Helen Emmart Hood, Ted grew up in the nearby towns of Danvers and Marblehead. He attended Marblehead High Schoo...

VOR Update: Running Rigging 27 Jun 2013 | 11:17 am

Size matters 26 Jun 2013 | 11:39 am

(Source: Doyle Rigging Palma) Bob stays for a 40ft Grand Prix race boat. The top sample is the new bobstay I have built, and the bottom sample is the original from the boat. Its hard to see i...

New summer signings 26 Jun 2013 | 11:30 am

'Super' new direction for Spencer Rigging Limited On 1st July 2013 Spencer Rigging are delighted to be opening their doors to the Superyacht World again.  The company is no stranger to the elite w...