Photo Gallery
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March 1, 2013Northern Light Explores AntarcticaDeborah Shapiro and Rolf Bjelke explore the island around Antarctica in their series, Pearls Around the White Contenent. Check out the astonishing photographs from their trip.
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May 4, 2012Outremer 49Both performance and practicality are priorities for this long-legged French cat. Web extra from our June 2012 issue. Photos by Billy Black.
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September 13, 2012Moody AC 41Though now built in Germany by Hanse Yachts, the Moody brand’s British heritage has been retained by longtime designer Bill Dixon, the creator of the new 41. With classic lines and contemporary features like dual headsails, twin wheels, and a walk-through transom, the old and the new are equally represented. The Moody AC 41 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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April 28, 2011CW Boat of the Year PresentationsBlue skies and warm breezes that make you want to be out sailing made Strictly Sail Maimi a fitting venue for handing out the awards to four of this year's Cruising World Boat of the Year winners.
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September 7, 2012Discovery 57Built in Great Britain to the highest resin-infused standards and to a design by acclaimed naval architect Ron Holland, the latest entry in the Discovery line is a true all-oceans bluewater voyager. The yacht’s centerpiece is the prominent raised deck saloon. A pair of wheels and a solent rig provide smooth sailing on passage. The Discovery 57 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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February 21, 2013Chartering in PanamaA weeklong charter on the Caribbean side of Panama ends and takes on a new life—on the Pacific side, at the entrance to the world-famous canal.
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May 2, 2012Rebuilding Nikki’s IceboxOn an old boat, few projects are as satisfying or as enduring as fixing a cold box that won’t chill out. "Projects" from our May 2012 issue by Bruce Bingham.
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November 15, 2012Morris Ocean 48 GT“Grande Touring” is what the “GT” stands for in this new offering from the Maine builder, and it’s a fitting description. The pretty sloop features a clever, expansive interior layout; a tall rig with self-tacking jib and furling main; and, of course, the detailed, high-quality craftsmanship for which the company is known. The Morris Ocean 48 GT is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 7, 2012Cornish Shrimper 19Available in either the “Classic” two-berth version or the “Modern” four-berth model, this compact cruiser (which actually measures 22 feet 6 inches LOA) is full of surprises, including a pivoting bowsprit for solo mast stepping; numerous trailer options; and either an outboard gas engine or inboard Yanmar 1GM diesel auxiliary. The Cornish Shrimper 19 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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January 30, 2013Blue Jacket 40 DebutThe Blue Jacket 40 is the result of a collaboration between Tim Jackett, designer for many years at Tartan Yachts, and Bob Johnson, chief designer at Island Packet Yachts. This new performance cruising boat, billed as the first in a series, is being built by Island Packet at its yard in Florida. It made its world debut at the Strictly Sail Chicago boat show, which ran from January 23 through 27, 2013.
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
