Two big launches at opposite ends of the world. On top, the 32m Ultim trimaran Gitana 18 headed out from her base in Lorient on the west coast of France for her maiden sail. Down under the Kiwis slipped their dock lines in Auckland to take their newly reconfigured AC75 out for its first sail. Both are big steps forward, both were carefully choreographed affairs and both represent the first steps in two new generations at the very leading edge of the sport.

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Bay boats are all the rage in the fishing world these days, but unfortunately some can be a little out of reach for those living in the economic realities of middle-class America. In this first look video, boats.com senior editor Lenny Rudow has a peek at the Carolina Skiff Sea Chaser 21 LX Bay Runner, a boat designed to bust into the bay boat category, but also be more accessible to budget-minded buyers. Read more: http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2014/05/carolina-skiff-sea-chaser-21lx-bay-runner-first-look-video/ Read the full review: http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2014/05/sea-chaser-21-lx-bay-runner-get-hooked/ For more boat videos, visit http://www.boats.com/ boats.com features boat reviews, how-to videos, special features, and information about new boats, boats for sale, and boating products—usually with a dash of fun. Our reviewers test the features, performance, and specifications of each boat, searching out the hidden details for a critical evaluation. If you're shopping for a boat, we want to help you make the best choice. And if you're just looking, we'll try to make it fun too. Subscribe to receive notification of new videos.

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