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Absolute Bliss

A choppy day in the South of France is the perfect proving ground for Absolute’s new flagship, the Navetta 75.

Darwin 86 Set For U.S. Debut Later This Year

Narrowly missing out on Chris Caswell’s recent feature on big boats (Yachts of Distinction, July/August 2015), Italian big-boat builder, Cantiere delle Marche, has launched its newest Darwin Class 86 “2.0” in Italy.

Survival Gear Savvy

It’s smart to keep an eye on the boat’s emergency equipment, even between scheduled service intervals.

Steel Heart. Steel Will.

Discover how Captain Luuc Klop transformed a rugged, unfinished 44-foot pilothouse trawler into “Barabbas”—a stunning, family-friendly passagemaker.

We Have Liftoff

It’s not every day that a builder and owner take Hull No. 1 for 1,200-mile, open-water shakedown, but the Demey 60 Spaceship is headed for new frontiers.

Refit by Design

The concept process behind Croix du Sud demonstrates how to consider a future refit for a classic build.

Hold Tight

Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.

Wild, Wild West

An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.

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