Super boats, technique, cruising itineraries. It’s SAIL of August!

Why get on board with us for the August issue of the Sailing Journal? For many good reasons. Read on, we already reveal ten previews, starting with the photostory of the Volvo Ocean Race passing by the 20 must-see bays where to drop anchor during your cruise and the presentation of two “one-off” boats: the IMOCA 60 by Andrea Mura and the Italia 9.98 Low Noise II by Giuseppe Giuffré… And much, much more.

1. 38,000 MILES OF “BUNCH A LOT”
We tell you about the last round-the-world race in eight iconic images: an edition that marked the new era of pure monotype sailing even in the Ocean, one where the new “emerging” nations are the winners. What doesn’t change is the “hardness,” it happened that way 37 years ago as well, as you will see from the story dated 1978 by Pierre Sicouri concerning the second stage of the mythical Whitbread…

2. THE “VACATION SPECIAL”
Must-see bays of the Mediterranean islands, the best restaurants, summer skies on boat nights, tips for the perfect cruise, the tastiest recipes and a…little game for you readers. This in a nutshell is our “2015 boating vacation special…

3. ALL THE SECRETS OF THE WORLD CHAMPIONS
We tested the boat that just won the ORC C world championship: the Italia 9.98 Fuoriserie Low Noise II. We explain why this boat of just under ten meters, is practically impregnable. Such a hull is the end result of teamwork based on experience on the water…

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4. A SUPERBOAT FOR ANDREA MURA
We reveal the secrets of the Italian boat that will participate in the Vendée Globe, the solo round-the-world race. A monohull that “flies” thanks to foils and weighs half as much as a Volvo Ocean 65. For the first time, one of our sailors could risk winning the toughest regatta in history. Sponsors permitting.

5. IT’S TIME TO TAKE THE RIGHT EDGE
Sail fast, taking advantage of every variation in the wind and without losing water toward the goal, whatever it may be: a buoy, a port, a roadstead. This is the goal and dream of every sailor: from the racer to the cruiser, from the drifter to those aboard a megayacht. How to do it? We explain it to you…

6. GREEN ENERGY – HOW TO CUT CONSUMPTION
Solar panels, hydrogenerators, wind generators: they will help you cover much of the consumption and increase the reliability of the boat. With benefits for your wallet and the environment around you. Here’s how to do it, after calculating your indicative onboard consumption with our tables…

7. THE STORIES OF THE GIRAFFE
In the Giraglia of records, the one of 243 starters for 243 miles (on the Saint Tropez-Giraglia-Genoa course), there is one record that deserves it: that of the Gianin VI, an old Hallberg Rassy 41 from 1976 (but the design, by Olle Enderlein of Sweden, dates back to 1963) that won for the second time in ORC, repeating its 2011 success. We also tell you how Dede and Mafio De Luca completed the Giraglia x 2 aboard an 80-foot Maxi!

8. THE DEBUTANTS.
A season of great news, what we are about to experience. We give you a first glimpse, A to Z of the boats you will be able to see on the water soon. A tasty appetizer of what you will find in the September issue, with an in-depth analysis of all the season’s new…

9. THE GREAT BEAUTY (HOW TO MAKE SAILING BETTER).
His name is Roberto Lacorte, and he is a great enthusiast and excellent sailor. He is the owner of one of the most admired new boats, SuperNikka, with which he manages to win in regattas and go on family cruises. He has invented the 151 Miglia, one of the most successful offshore races, and is supporting athletes from Olympic classes and a soloist for the upcoming Mini Transat. He has many things to tell, object, advise….

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10. AMEL 55, THE GOLDEN ISLANDS–AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE
Our Veronica Bottasini spent two days aboard the Amel 55 Cabriolet discovering the secret places between Hyères and Porquerolles where to drop anchor and enjoy the spectacle of a magical sea. And he experienced a true flagship that offers everything you need to comfortably travel the world by boat.

Remember, there are also many other good reasons not to miss the new June issue of the Sailing Journal. On newsstands, on iPad, iPhone and all Android tablets and smartphones.