Rupert Holmes
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Yann Quenet: Why this solo French sailor refitted his micro-yacht to sail the globe again - Practical Boat Owner (opens the original)
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Yann Quenet stands out as much for the philosophies behind his self-designed and built 13ft Baluchon as for his sailing exploits. Rupert Holmes reports on one of today’s most inspirational sailors Yann Quenet build Baluchon himself, costing around €4,000. Credit: Yann Quenet Credit: Yann Quenet Given our increasingly complex world it’s all too easy to lose sight of the benefits that simple, yet elegant design solutions can bring. Breton sailor Yann Quenet has long espoused “less is more” philoso
Essential boat construction guide: GRP, wood, and metal - Practical Boat Owner (opens the original)
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Rupert Holmes looks at what lies under the surface of different types of boat construction and addresses common misconceptions Having some knowledge about how your boat is built will dictate your repair methods, the corrosion risks and handling when on the water. Credit: Cavan Images/Alamy Credit: Cavan Images/Alamy For around 60 years glassfibre construction has been almost ubiquitous in boats, aside from the most exotic racers, some mass-produced dinghies and a handful of custom one-off design
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