Features & Articles
Whether you are looking for some advice on how to look after your boat, want top tips on how to make your yacht win on the racecourse or need some ideas of where to go on your next cruising adventure, read on and be inspired by our collection of sailing related feature articles…
Owner’s Adventure
Preparing for our grand tour on Verano Azul.
How we have prepared our Prestige 550 for a multi-year trip to and around the whole Med.
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New Raymarine Docksense™ Assisted docking technology
An exciting new development in recreational marine technology, the new Raymarine assisted docking control system, DockSense™, is soon to be available.
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Beneteau Oceanis 38.1
Ancasta is delighted to announce that First Class Sailing, a well established and professional sailing school, has recently purchased two new Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 yachts.
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The Rise of the Multihull
Whether you like a traditional monohull or believe that things come better in twos, it’s hard to ignore the relentless rise in the popularity of Multihull sailing yachts and power boats.
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Yacht Charter in the Balearics
Spain’s Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Cabrera offer a wide range of cruising opportunities to suit all water lovers.
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Cruising Guide - Cala D’Or
Situated in Cala Llonga, a natural sheltered harbour on the east coast of Mallorca, Cala D’Or marina is a popular base from which to explore this less developed side of the island.
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Quick fire questions
What can PRESTIGE customers expect to see from the brand over the next twelve months?
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Cruising Guide - Barcelona
Barcelona is fast becoming a popular destination for boat owners wanting somewhere that offers year round sunshine and plenty of interesting places to explore both on land and by sea.
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How To Anchor Your Yacht
Taking anchor in a beautiful bay for a spot of lunch, or perhaps a swim, is one of the many joys of boating. However, some skippers and crews can find the process daunting and challenging.
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Cruising Guide - Visiting Mylor, Cornwall
Top tips on how to make the most of a sail racing start and get ahead of the pack.
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Cruising Guide - Visiting Poole & Portland
Our new virtual broker for Poole, Portland and the wider Dorset area will be Kevin MacDonald.
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Cruiser Racer Guide
Top tips on how to make the most of a sail racing start and get ahead of the pack.
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6 Reasons to Base Your Boat in Palma
Enjoy sunshine all year round and explore secluded calas in the stunning Balearic Islands.
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The advantages of cruising with a catamaran
Imagine your own private 17 metre luxury Lagoon catamaran, professional crew, and a world cruising itinerary - only for the rich? Guess again...
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Exploring the Pacific by SUP and Sail
Ever dreamed of setting sail and leaving it all behind? Here's how an Australian couple turned that exact dream into a reality...
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Cruising Guide - Visiting Plymouth, Devon
Explore the stunning coastline of south Devon and Cornwall with our Plymouth cruising guide. Pretty anchorages, sandy beaches and sheltered harbours await.
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The Development of Foiling Sailboats
Following the recent launch of the new Figaro Beneteau 3, we take a look at how foiling has become so prominent in our sport.
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Racing Tips - The Fundamentals of Good Crew Work
We asked Lead Coach for the RYA British Keelboat Academy, Niall Myant-Best, to give us a few tips on how to fine tune your crew work to help propel you to the front of the pack.
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Racing Tips - Downwind Trimming
We asked the experts at North Sails to give us a few tips on how best to trim your spinnaker downwind.
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Racing Tips - Upwind Trimming
We asked Kevin Sproul from Ultimate Sails to give us a few tips on how to get the most from your mainsail upwind.
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Discover the Firth of Clyde
The bucket list for many sailors, the West Coast of Scotland truly is one of the finest sailing destinations in the world...
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Cruising Guide - Visiting Dartmouth
If the West Country is on your list of places to explore, make sure to call into Dartmouth on your travels...
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Top Tips - Sailing Fitness
Get the most out of your strength and conditioning programme with these top tips from Pinnacle Performance.
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Quick fire questions
With so many years in the boating industry, where does your passion lie and why? Also, Sail or Power?
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Harken At The Front
As the Volvo Ocean Race pulled into Cardiff for the UK stopover, we got behind-the-scenes access with Harken, the Official Supplier of winches, blocks, pedestals, travellers, mast car systems and deck
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