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Busting the hull speed myth Modern hull forms, like this Jeanneau SO440, use chines to create volume forward while keeping a narrow entrance at the waterline

  • December 13, 2021

Waterline length is not the defining factor in maximum boat speed that we all think it is. Julian Wolfram busts the hull speed myth

The full-length hull chine on the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 increases volume as well as righting moment when heeled.

  • October 27, 2021

Theo Stocker takes a look at the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1, the new replacement for the Oceanis 34, which is set up for simple sailing

Was the Sutton Hoo Ship rowed or sailed? Building a replica of the vessel should answer this question once and for all. Credit: Daniel Fisher/Sutton Hoo Ship’s Company

  • October 13, 2021

82 years after the ghostly remains of the Sutton Hoo ship were discovered the debate still rages - was the longboat propelled by sail, oar or a mixture of both?…

Beryl and Miles Smeeton with their daughter, Clio and their pets board Tzu Hang. Credit: Clio Smeeton

  • September 27, 2021

Miles Smeeton and his wife, Beryl were cruising trailblazers. Their daughter Clio recalls a lifetime of sailing with her parents and in her own boats

Understanding how your hull shape responds to waves will keep you and your crew safe and comfortable. Credit: Richard Langdon

  • September 15, 2021

Understanding how your hull shape responds to waves will keep you and your crew safe and comfortable in a blow, says Julian Wolfram