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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@K12-01 Rescue Margareta Emblad. Nice driving by Kjell Eljanskog and Sjöräddningssällskapet Skärhamn crew! Textbook performance! Video by Mats Ryde, SSRS at 25% true speed. See more at @kullmann-design.eu, @kullmann.no

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The 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starts on 20th February at 11:00 AST (UTC-4). Seventy boats from all over the world are ready in Antigua for the non-stop 600nm race around 11 Caribbean islands. With over 550 sailors from 30 nations taking part, the RORC Caribbean 600 is truly an international affair. On Monday 20th February, the first warning signal will sound at Fort Charlotte for an epic race featuring a highly competitive and varied fleet of IRC Offshore boats, Class40s and Multihulls. #Caribbean600

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At the top mark, WINDQUEST and MOCKINGBIRD go for the kite hoist — and both sails twist at the worst moment. Momentum lost. Pressure on. But this is GL52 racing — fast, unforgiving, real. Recovery is everything. @uptopmedia_ #GL52 #SailingLife #YachtRacing #spinnakermagazine #spinnakerbureau

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