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Welcome to the 2024 Teakle Classic Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race and Lincoln Week Regatta.

This year the Port Lincoln Yacht Club will be hosting the Australian Sports Boat National Titles as part of the Lincoln Week Regatta.  This should provide some close racing and will be exciting viewing for spectators. 

Our major sponsor once again is Peter Teakle Wines and we are very grateful to Peter and the team for their generous sponsorship and support.  The Lincoln Week Regatta is based at the Lincoln Cove Marina during the race week and we thank the Sarin Group for their sponsorship of accommodation for officials, and ensuring we have marina berths available for competitors.

So get your entries in and book your accommodation as the Port Lincoln Yacht Club are looking forward to seeing you all here in February 24!

We look forward to extending our hospitality to our returning and new competitors in 2024

Peter Teakle Wines is our naming right Sponsor again for 2024 and a huge thank you to Peter’s continued support of our event and to our returning and new sponsors for 2024.

SARIN group continue to assist in ensuring every yacht has a berth in our marina and our local food and beverage vendors are again supporting our event and ensuring you enjoy the race and the week in Port Lincoln.  We know all their assistance ensures the event continues and PLYC and the competing sailors will grow the fleet and produce strong but fair competition on the water.

Our safety record remains excellent and is secured by the reliable functioning of all YB Trackers, enabling our land-based supporters to know the location of every yacht. The tracker accuracy confirms the finish times as recorded by our volunteers at PLYC finish line.  

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ADELAIDE TO PORT LINCOLN YACHT RACE

Our 2024 host club will be the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron (RSAYS) for the briefing and start. 

Offshore multihulls will start at 1445 and Yachts at 1500. 

Entrants Note: By registering for the 2024 Teakle Classic Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race, the person making the entry acknowledges that they have read the Notice of Race and its addendum “Emergency Response Plan” and agree that their crew will be made aware of this plan.

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Adelaide-Lincoln race kicks off 2023 Australian Yachting Championships

Posted by Down Under Sail | Feb 14, 2023 | All News , Featured (home) , Keelboat , Sailing , Uncategorized | 0 |

Some of Australia’s most competitive racing yachts are gearing up for the highly anticipated Teakle Classic Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race, South Australia’s premier offshore event, which kicks off in Adelaide at 3pm this Friday 17 February.

This year’s event promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with the 156 nautical mile voyage also acting as the first division one race of the 2023 Australian Yachting Championships.

This division will be made up of the five 52-footers including local boats Secret Men’s Business and Another Hooligan, as well as Quest, Smuggler and Zen all coming over from New South Wales.

The remaining divisions have the option to compete in the offshore race, however will have the entirety of their Australian Yachting Championships racing as part of the four-day Teakle Classic Lincoln Week Regatta in Port Lincoln next week.

Early forecasts suggest the race will be sailed in traditional sea breeze conditions with breeze building throughout the evening.

Secret Men’s Business navigator and regatta chairman Steve Kemp said there was a chance of a Saturday morning breeze shut down in the last stage of the race, but was hopeful there’d be enough wind to carry the fleet home.

“There’s a weak change going through just at the start of the race, so we look like starting in 12-14 knots of breeze which may build slightly in the early evening,” he said.

“It’s then shifting into the south and holding into the Saturday morning, which will hopefully get the whole fleet home.

“Two of the models are showing breeze all the way, but one is still showing a shut down on Saturday morning, so we’re hoping the two outweigh the one, but the models that are going out over the race now by Roger Badham, the guru meteorologist, has got us having wind throughout Saturday.”

Another Hooligan boat captain Curtis Mitchell said it was going to be a tough fleet with the three Sydney-based 52s coming into the race with plenty of preparation.

“The Sydney-based boats certainly are race-hardened, there’s no denying the preparation for this race that you gain out of doing the Hobart, so these teams are going to be able to drive hard through the night and stay on the gas, which will be a big challenge for us,” he said.

“We’re hoping that being one of the lighter TP52s that we’ll be able to keep our pace up in the softer breezes and make the most of the shifts through the night to keep up with the others.”

The race over the gulfs sets up a fantastic week of racing in Port Lincoln, known colloquially to the local sailing community as the ‘centre of the universe’.

The four-day regatta consists of two ’round-the-cans’ races on both Monday and Thursday that bookend the event, a long race on the Tuesday showcasing the rugged Eyre Peninsula coastline, as well as a bay race on Wednesday morning that finishes in the heart of the Lincoln National Park, where sailors get to let their hair down and experience the iconic Megga’s Beach BBQ.

For more information about the Teakle Classic head to  www.lincolnweek.com.au  or follow the event on social media.

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Cowes Spring Classics 2024: Regatta Results & Race Photos!

In it’s sixth year of running, Cowes Spring Classics 2024 took to the solent last weekend. We’ve got the race results and some wonderful photos for you!

About the regatta.

Cowes Spring Classics is a regatta for classic yachts designed before 1970, including: Cruisers & Cruiser Racers, Gaff Rigged Yachts & Pilot Cutters, Affordable Classic Cruisers around 25ft, Day Boats & Raters, Classic Metre Yachts plus Modern Spirit of Tradition Yachts. Non-racing Yachts and Motorboats were also welcome.

This May regatta out on the Solent is a relaxed racing weekend, where an appreciation of the history of the competing yachts and bringing together the classic boat community is as important as the racing itself.

The racing was organised by the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club with two races on both Saturday 18 May 2024 and Sunday 19 May.

2024 Racing

The wavering wind this year proved a little challenging, but that didn’t stop these classic boaters enjoying some excellent racing! Here are the results…

Cowes Spring Classics 2024 Overall Winner

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Classes Overall

Class 3 overall: 3rd – EILUN (Peter Bonham Christie); 2nd – CHARM (Reuben Powell); 1st – WAVE – (Charlie Couture).

Class 2 overall: 3rd – MIKADO (Michael Briggs); 2nd – ENCHANTED (Claire Locke); 1st – HARLEQUIN (David Heritage).

Class 1 overall: 3rd – WHOOPER (Giovanni Belgrano); 2nd – CETEWAYO (David Murrin); 1st – VOLONTE (Malcolm Offord)

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Steeped in maritime history and lovingly restored to her former glory, HERMITAGE stands as a testament to the golden age of sailing. Crafted in 1929 by the C.A. Morse shipyard, now known as Lyman-Morse, in Thomaston, Maine, this classic sailing yacht boasts a rich pedigree and a storied past. Originally christened as SEA GYPSY, HERMITAGE participated in World War II, patrolling the waters near Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Block Island as part of the picket patrol. In the years that followed, HERMITAGE continued to leave her mark, playing a pivotal role in the classic yachting movement and revival of the 1960s. With her sleek lines, traditional look and impeccable upkeep, she inspired a new generation of John Alden-styled schooners, setting the standard for elegance and craftsmanship. In the 1980s, she underwent a graceful transformation from a gaff-rigged schooner to a staysail schooner, further enhancing her performance and overall aesthetic.

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The 2023-2024 refit saw the installation of a new Sea Frost 12 Volt system in the freezer compartment, a state-of-the-art HVAC system to keep guests comfortable in any climate and the addition of a second Ramnarine chart plotter for enhanced navigation capabilities. Engine instruments were upgraded to OEM specifications, and Lewmar thrusters were rebuilt to ensure smooth maneuverability in tight quarters. The propulsion system underwent a comprehensive overhaul, with the inboard engine removed, rebuilt, and reinstalled, and new bearings, seals, and hoses added to the transmission system for improved performance and reliability.

Tankage and plumbing were also addressed during the refit, with new fuel, fresh water, and holding tanks installed to ensure ample supply on long voyages. An updated water-making system was rebuilt to provide fresh water on demand, while standing rigging, stays, shrouds, and halyards were renewed or replaced to ensure the utmost safety and stability under sail. Winches were upgraded to hydraulic Lewmar models for enhanced performance, and safety equipment, including bilge pumps and fire-fighting systems was added.

Despite her age, HERMITAGE's interior spaces are as elegant and inviting as ever, with teak accents and dark glass cupboards lending a sense of timeless charm to the main salon and dining area. The salon is anchored by a large wooden dining table, perfect for meals or simply enjoying conversation. A large mirror adds to the sense of openness. The galley, positioned on the port side forward of the salon, combines modern convenience with classic elegance, featuring stainless steel countertops, a double sink and a Meile electric stove and oven. The modern yet classically styled galley further solidifies HERMITAGE’s commitment to maintaining traditional charm without compromising functionality.

Accommodating up to 12 guests in seven cabins, HERMITAGE offers a luxurious retreat. The owner's stateroom, situated on the port side aft of the salon, exudes classic elegance with its teak accents and tranquil ambiance. Bathed in natural light from a port window, the room features a welcoming double bed flanked by a wooden hanging closet and ample storage. A full en-suite bathroom adds convenience and privacy. Guests are treated to three staterooms on the port side, each designed for comfort and style. Detailed teak doors lead to cozy sleeping quarters with bunk-style twin beds, overhead lighting and portholes. Spacious hanging closets and additional storage ensure a clutter-free environment. A mirrored layout on the starboard side offers twin bunks and ample storage for added convenience. Starboard and aft of the salon, another guest stateroom awaits, boasting classic wood teak finishes and a comfortable double bed. A sink and hanging closet add to the room's functionality, ensuring a restful stay for guests. Forward, the final guest stateroom features a bright ambiance and a double bed with storage, providing easy access to the deck through the lazarette hatch.

HERMITAGE cuts a striking figure on the water, with her sleek lines and graceful silhouette evoking the timeless beauty of a bygone era. Her teak pilot house offers unparalleled panoramic views. To starboard is a second helm station ready for navigation and to port, a dedicated navigation station offers all the essential instruments and charts. The custom seating area forward features a U-shaped teak bench that provides the perfect vantage point for alfresco dining and soaking in the sights and sounds of her cruising grounds. 

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• Complete overhaul of Windlass 
• Rebed cabin house windows 
• Bronze seacock brought to current ABYC standards
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• Entire HVAC system replaced 
• Replaced house service batteries batteries (14 AGM) 
• Raymarine Hybrid touch combination radar, speed GPS, chart plotter new 2023 (x2)
• All engine equipment instruments are new (OEM)
• Engine was removed, rebuilt and reinstalled 
• Lewmar bow thruster rebuilt 
• Fuel tanks new 
• Fresh water tanks new 
• Holding tanks and sanitation hose new 
• Upgraded water maker
• New Stainless steel Goosenecks 
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• All halyards and sheets new 2023
• Deck winches replaced with 11 new Lewmar hydraulic winches, Nine #68 and two #58.  
• Mast winches replaced with Andersem #46 two speed speed self tailing.  
• New Halon 1211 automatic fire extinguisher 
• New Electric bilge pumps (x4)
• All mechanical systems renewed including engine and drive systems.
• Planking renewed including a complete new stern
• Full sanding and paint of entire vessel
• Full interior renew floors, cabins, paint new head in bow cabin, fabrics etc 
• Full varnish
• Complete new A/C
• All rigging revised and repaired.
• All hydraulics repaired or replaced
• 2 x hydraulic Schottel hydraulic drives removed and bench serviced 
• Lewmar bow thruster -Carbon Main and Fore masts and standing rigging from GMT 
• New Mainsail, Foresail, Fore-staysail, Genoa, Staysail and 2 Asymmetric spinnakers from Evolution sails 
• All planking, framing, floors, transom, transom framing and replaced
• Stem, stem knee, horn timber and deadwood repaired or replaced
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• Multi-function: Ramnarine Hybrid Touch combination Radar, depth, speed, GPS, Chart plotter. (Second added 2023) 
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• Firefighting: Fireboy 
• Rudder position indicator: Simrad 

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• D.C Electrical Systems: 12 and 24 volt systems 
• Batteries all NEW (2023) 
• A.C Electrical Systems: 50 amp 120/240 Volt system 
• Generator: Two Northern Lights 25KW 

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• Teak decking (New 2009)
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• GMT prepreg carbon fiber masts and pocket booms new 2015, with faux painted to appear as Sitka Spruce for traditional look.  1 x 19 stainless steel wire standing rigging throughout, new 2015.
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Watch live: Coastal Classic yacht race from Auckland to Russell

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Watch the start of the iconic sailing contest from Auckland to Russell.

2020 has been the year of uphill battles, and the PIC Coastal Classic yacht race today will see no different. From 9:30am, 165 sailboats will quite literally begin an uphill battle from Auckland's Waitemata Harbour to Russell in the Bay of Islands, sailing against the wind into light winds from the north.

With the wind strength on the start line near Devonport Wharf expected as low as 5 knots, and an incoming tide pushing backward on progress that is made, it will be a very tactical start to the 119 nautical mile journey.

Conditions are set to improve as the day progresses, with the wind strength building and shifting slightly east for a straight-line drag race up the coast. However, competitors will again need to be intensely strategic as they enter the Bay of Islands into the night with a dying breeze to battle their way to the finish line off Russell Wharf.

Among the lead pack expected at the finish line is the New Zealand Ocean Racing team, co-skippered by Bianca Cook and Darryl Wislang. While this is Darryl's first PIC Coastal Classic and Bianca's 6th, he has won The Ocean Race onboard a V065 sailboat similar to what they are sailing today, twice. They are joined by fellow Ocean Race veterans including Ryan Houston and Tony Rae: a total team of 12 talented kiwi yachties who among them have completed at least 64 editions of the PIC Coastal Classic. Based on weather modelling, they are expected into Russell around midnight tonight.

Competitors have until 3pm Saturday to finish, and it looks like the smaller boats especially will need all the time they can get. The smallest boat in the fleet again this year is the Elliot 7 called Elevation, a sport boat from the Bay of Plenty that is clever enough to be put on a trailer and towed home behind a car from Russell, rather than the rest of the fleet that will turn around and sail home on Sunday.

Among the other notable entries in today's race include Emotional Rescue, a Davidson 55 yacht that became the first monohull boat to win the PIC Coastal Classic in 1989, the year it was launched. The boat was recently purchased from the original owner by Carl Whiting, a name known to many from his 20 years sailing professionally from the Americas Cup to the Olympics. The 1989 race was described as "Atrocious" with winds of up to 70kn, a far cry from what is likely to be experienced today.

The PIC Coastal Classic is the annual event that signals the start of the summer boating season. Sailed every labour weekend since 1982, the New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club event has grown into much more than a yacht race, with now over 25 boats taking part in a non-competitive cruising rally division too.

Family and friends can follow the race on Friday morning from 9:30am with live streaming of the start, and yacht tracking by PredictWind online on www.coastalclassic.co.nz.

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British challenger for America's Cup christens AC75 race boat Britannia

INEOS Britannia, the British challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, has christened its new AC75 race boat Britannia at an official naming ceremony in Barcelona. The event was led by INEOS chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and INEOS Britannia CEO and skipper Sir Ben Ainslie. 

More than 200 people gathered for the ceremony, including team members, their friends and families and senior representatives from INEOS, the Royal Yacht Squadron and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, whose Applied Science division helped design and develop Britannia.

Julia Ratcliffe and Romane Polli – the daughters of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his partner Catherine Polli – were appointed the "godmothers" of Britannia and christened the boat by spraying sparkling wine on the bow.

The name Britannia was chosen by Sir Jim Ratcliffe in homage to one of Britain’s most famous racing yachts, built by G.L Watson in 1893 for King Edward VII. King George V took ownership of Britannia in her later years and converted her into a formidable J Class racing yacht, with her lifetime record consisting of 231 race wins and 129 further podiums.

Speaking at the launch, Sir Jim Ratcliffe said: "The America’s Cup has a long and rich history and continually sets the new standard in design, technology and innovation in racing. So, to be back as the British challenger racing Britannia - with all the legacy the name brings - is a real honour for the team. The challenge ahead is immense and one that I know the team will face with grit and determination."

Alongside the Mercedes F1 Team, INEOS Britannia have also drawn on experience from across the INEOS Sport group, including the INEOS Grenadiers cycling team, the All Blacks and now Manchester United, in support of the America’s Cup Challenge.

Sir Ben Ainslie added: "It’s brilliant to have so many people here to name Britannia and celebrate all the hard work that has gone into this campaign so far. INEOS Britannia is embarking on the challenge of a lifetime to be the first British team to win the America’s Cup. It’s wonderful to have Jim and his family here to name Britannia alongside friends and relatives of the team and we’re thankful to everyone for their support.”

INEOS Britannia is the first British team to compete in three consecutive America’s Cups since 1903.

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The Gala Opening Ceremony of the 5th International exhibition Moscow Boat Show was held on March 20 in the lobby of the first pavilion Crocus Expo IEC. The trade fair has demonstrated once again to be the largest project in Russia exhibiting the best products in the yachting segment.

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The Moscow Boat Show is the own Crocus Expo IEC project and is supported by Aston Martin Moscow, Burevestnik Group logistics department and the Yachting specialized magazine.

The exposition space increased up to 30 000 sq m and was accommodated in all 4 exhibition halls of the fairgrounds! 280 Russian (Arkhangelsk, Vyborg, Kazan, Kaluga, Republic of Karelia, Moscow and Moscow region, Nizhny Novgorod, Novorossiysk, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, St. Petersburg, Sverdlovsk region, Sochi, Chelyabinsk, Tyumen and Yaroslavl region) and foreign ( Denmark , Germany , Holland , Greece , Spain , Italy , Cyprus , China , Latvia , Poland , USA , Turkey , Ukraine, Finland , France , Montenegro and Croatia ) companies participated in the show.

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Arcady Zlotnikov, First Deputy Director Crocus Expo IEC, was traditionally the first to take the floor at the official opening ceremony. He greeted warmly exhibitors, guests and visitors of Moscow Boat Show. Nikolay Krjuchek, Deputy Chief of the State Inspection on Small size Vessels (GIMS) of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of Russia, Georguiy Shaiduko,Acting President of the Russian Yachting Federation (VFPS), Olympic champion in Atlanta, and Ekaterina Grishechkina, Director of exhibition Moscow Boat Show also spoke at the ceremony.

The high-ranking guests noted dynamic development of the branch which well reasons the intensive growth of the exposition and appearance of rather unique articles.

The official opening ceremony of the Moscow Boat Show

The visitors for the first time had an opportunity to purchase 19-meter boats, private submarines, Jetlev-Flyers from MS Watersports and also rare yachts and boats.

The questions-and-answers session was organized for the journalists after the ceremony. Mass media representatives could communicate directly with organizers of the exhibition and top officials of the Russian yachting.

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Sailboat Review: Italia Yachts 14.98

• By Herb McCormick
• May 22, 2024

In fashion, cuisine, culture, cinema and luxury brands—in other words, in just about every facet of upscale society—the Italians bring an advanced approach to the fine art of living well. La dolce vita , right? Lamborghini, Louis Vuitton, Gucci. Rome, Venice, Milan. Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Gina Lollobrigida. When you hear these names, no further explanation is required. They epitomize grace and style. 

This is a rather highfalutin way to launch a boat review, but I’m devoid of apology. Because in the nautical world, there’s another brand that deserves high praise.

I’ve been aware of the Italia line of ­performance cruisers for several years now, but as a judge in the 2024 Boat of the Year contest in Annapolis, Maryland, as I stepped aboard to inspect the 51-footer, I wasn’t really prepared for the experience. There was but one word to describe the 14.98 model’s attention to detail, long list of options, approach, and execution: magnifico. 

There’s a lot to unpack here, and I’ll get to the truly important features: clean aesthetics, robust construction and sparkling sailing characteristics, as well as myriad customization options. But first, allow me to unload a few lines that I jotted down because they really speak to the deep level of detail ingrained in every 14.98:

“Cellphone holder/charger on the steering pod.” “Very sweet, ample life-raft stowage in cockpit.” “Stainless-steel stanchions and pulpits painted black: sexy.” “Really nice adjustable sheet-lead arrangement and excellent belowdecks install keep lines tidy and clean.” “Huge sail locker forward, always a bonus, with room for inflatable dinghy and outboard.” “Drains around hatches a great idea.” “Giant lazarettes with access to steering quadrant, very cool.” “Interior LED lights with floor-level lighting really adds to ambience.” “Engine-room manifold system with everything led to single through-hull is brilliant.” “Love the Oceanaire blinds and screens on all hatches.” “That single rudder will make backing down easier.”

Why all the attention to these ­relatively minor items? Simple: If you sweat the small stuff, it usually means you’re laser-­focused on the major matters. Which is certainly the case with this yacht.

The design of the 14.98 is a collaborative effort between naval architect Maurizio Cossutti, who drew the exterior platform, and interior designer Mirko Arbore, who handled the belowdecks layout and furnishings. Cossutti has delivered a stunning hull form—a tapered, curved dish that rises at the bow and descends toward the stern with a subtle sheerline that accentuates the minimalist coachroof and keeps wetted surface to a minimum. There’s a sleek, extended sprit forward—it’s available in two lengths, standard and racing, and sort of serves as an exclamation point for this contemporary structure—and a drop-down swim platform aft, centered by a ­spacious cockpit for lounging or ­maneuvers, depending on the task at hand.

Down below, there are three layouts from which to choose. In the United States, the 14.98 is represented by David Walters Yachts, a brokerage house that, having previously repped Hylas Yachts, has deep experience with luxurious brands that cover both bases between a dedicated bluewater cruising boat and an honest racer-cruiser capable of Grand Prix inshore competition and offshore events such as the Newport Bermuda Race. Erik Haaland, sales director for the Italia line, presented the boat to us; when we asked about options, he smiled. “Just ask us,” he said. “We’ll do it.”

David Walters has imported 12 Italias into the States in the past five years, and, as of this past fall, had another quartet on order. We sailed Hull No. 7, whose owners are a couple of former college racing sailors who still wish to compete at a high level. They did last year’s Annapolis to Newport Race with a 10-person crew, notching 17 knots flying down Chesapeake Bay.

They also enjoy using the boat as a weekend condo and taking extended cruises with their family, including a Chesapeake trip this past summer and a season in New England coming up. It’s a true dual-purpose boat. And it’s been fitted out accordingly.

The nearly beam-width traveler in the cockpit forward of the twin wheels is a clear sign that this is a race boat; the standard setup calls for a single, centrally located mainsheet. All lines are led aft to a suite of clutches. There are several winch packages from which to choose, including the set of electric winches on our craft. The standard draft is 8 feet, 2 inches, though a nearly 10-foot performance keel is an option, as are a pair of L-shaped shoal-draft alternatives. Likewise, the rig on our test boat was carbon fiber, though the standard spar is aluminum. There’s also a choice of mainsails: traditional, square-topped and battened, or furling. 

Regarding power and systems, there was no generator on this boat, but rather a Victron lithium-ion battery bank with 800-amp capacity linked to a pair of 250-amp fast-charging alternators that will permit 12 hours of uninterrupted air conditioning without running the engine. (There is space for a generator, but on this boat, it was occupied by the air-conditioning compressor.) This boat was also equipped with a Spectra watermaker. A pair of 200-watt removable solar panels were installed on the dodger for additional juice.

The resin-infused construction is robust but light, utilizing various densities of foam core depending on its placement within the laminate. For example, it’s reinforced in the bow, where slamming can occur, but lowered in less-stressed areas to keep weight at a minimum. Bulkheads are tabbed and glassed into the boat (plywood is standard, but foam-cored bulkheads are available). Carbon-fiber reinforcements are used throughout, including the transverse stringers and a grid system that’s bonded in place and then relaminated to the hull, bulkheads, and stringers. There is no traditional chainplate; instead, the rigging attaches to a stainless-steel padeye that is bolted through the top of the hull toe rail into the carbon-fiber grid system. 

“These boats are known as stiff, upwind missiles,” Haaland said. We confirmed it when we had a chance to sail the boat. 

And quite the sail it was. In ideal 10 to 14 knots of Chesapeake Bay pressure, the 14.98 tracked like a freight train, easily notching speeds in the mid-7-knot range hard on the breeze, and then topping out at more than 9 knots when cracked off to a reach. At the helm, raised and leveled with a fold-up chock like the round-the-world racers, the deep, single rudder provided plenty of bite. The wheel was light to the touch, and visibility was outstanding. It would be a real treat to get into the open ocean on the 14.98 and let it spread its wings.

There has to be a drawback to all this somewhere, correct? Yes. The boat ain’t cheap. In fact, with a million-plus-dollar price tag, give or take, the 14.98 is, for most of us, an aspirational brand, a vessel aimed at sailing’s 1 percent club. 

Still. It’s heartening to know that in a world of mass production, with goods and services often aimed at the cheapest common denominator, there are things being made with care and skill that elevates a category or genre. When it comes to production sailboats, such results should be recognized and applauded. We’re looking at you, Italia 14.98. Grazie .

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You can learn a lot about a brand by looking at actual owners and how they use their boats, and it’s clear from this list of US Italia sailors that they enjoy competing aboard their yachts. Chuck Stormes from Detroit, a past commodore of the Bayview Yacht Club, placed first overall in the 2022 Bayview to Mackinac Race aboard his 9.98, DeTour . New Yorkers Andrew and Linda Weiss have owned several yachts called Christopher Dragon , and on their 11.98 of the same name, they’ve won the Block Island Race, the Northern Ocean Racing Trophy and other prizes. Jeff and Sarah Kennedy sail the 14.98 Artemis , our test boat for this review. Frank and Nancy McGowan, aboard their new 12.98, Querencia , are looking forward to the next Newport Bermuda Race, as well as the ORC World Championship in Rhode Island later this year. Bostonian John Sapirstein, who previously sailed a 12.98 Classic, has moved up to Aquilone , a 16.98. He expects to take delivery in the Adriatic Sea this spring before a summer in the Mediterranean and a trans-Atlantic trip in the ARC rally in 2025.

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Assume the role of a chief of staff of one of the three massive German Army Groups. Keep the logistics chain working, advance your armies eastwards and enable them to reach their destination located deep in the Soviet Union – and before your opponents’ armies do the same!

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1941: Race to Moscow is a logistics-focused race game with point-to-point movement and abstracted combat. Players take turns moving armies – divided into armored and non-motorized – placing and transporting fuel, ammo, and food to their troops, and fending off Soviet counterattacks. The player who acquires the most medals wins the game, but you can also bet everything on one strike and finish the war by conquering Moscow, Leningrad, or Rostov.

1941: Race to Moscow brings the system used in 1944: Race to the Rhine to a completely new level, with much deeper and more demanding gameplay, as the Eastern Front logistics was a nightmare of supply columns consisting of numerous horse wagons, trucks and trains. What’s more, the powerful Soviet armies are just across the border, getting ready to launch their own onslaught. With the world’s strongest army to beat and a difficult logistical puzzle to solve, 1941: Race to Moscow is a dream come true for every gamer who ever wanted to experience the thrill of Blitzkrieg and Operation Barbarossa!

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Game components:

• 3 turn orders cars

110 cards (58x88mm):

• 11 Army cards
• 54 Pursuit cards
• 33 Soviet cards
• 12 OKH cards
• 3 large double-sided Front cards
• 3 logistic cards

190 cardboard markers:

• 120 player markers
• 26 Soviet markers
• 3 air support markers
• 1 fleet marker
• 40 medal tokens

plastic insert for the game box

10 ziplock bags

• 110 universal cards (58x88mm)

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