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Southampton to Brixham

Sailing to the Fowey Rally 2022.

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British Hunter Ranger 265 Tour - August 2021

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This was a trip up Southampton Water to the River Hamble. SotonMet logged it as F6 gusting F7. We were double reefed on the main with about 4/5 rolls in the jib. The wind was strong enough that we struggled to motor mainly because of the short chop. She sailed extremely well though, tacking all the way - 14 miles or so in total.

Many of the Hunter range use a self tacking jib and scooper to ensure ease of use and good performance. Here is a Hunter Pilot being put through its paces. These are great boats and much sought after.

Autohelm self tacking feature on a Hunter Pilot 27 with helm remote

One of the later designs and a wonderful sailing boat. Here she sails to windward in strong winds under reefed jib alone.

A modern take on a traditional design. Interior space gives way to a fabulous sailing pedigree.

These are great little boats that punch above their weight.

Some of the best Hunter footage we have. Cameras tend to make waves look small but the performance of this boat and the skill of it's crew is evident as it surfs around the back of the Isle of Wight.

HH 23 first sail in the glorious Chichester Harbour. (By Graham Lewis)

'Sailing well under jib alone!

The Liberty 22. A hugely innovative yacht in it's day.

Wonderful footage here of what is probably the most iconic yacht in the Hunter range - the ubiquitous Sonata.