Dee Caffari explains what a 7th circumnavigation means to her after the team aboard The Famous Project crossed the line off Ushant to set a new record for the first all female crew to complete a non-stop lap of the planet in the Jules Verne. Their performance in a boat that is clearly of a very different generation to the current crop of foiling machines and requires the crew to sail it in a more conventional way, makes for a fascinating story. When it comes to global records, it’s easy to simply focus on the first and the fastest and disregard any trip that doesn't meet this binary challenge. But when you look at the number of failed attempts at just completing the course, whatever the gender make up in the crew, simply completing it is a huge achievement. Their trip was successful because of their determination and resilience above anything else and their story is a fascinating one. Part 4 of our Lapping the Planet series looks at the closing stages of their trip and how patience and smart thinking delivered the result they were looking for.

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► Full test in Multihulls World N°202: https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/dragonfly-36-performance-for-gliding-along-as-fast-as-the-wind ► While boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest indoor boat show, might not be bursting at the seams with sail-cruising multihulls, the 2025 edition of the event is nonetheless the setting for an unmissable preview - we’re talking about the Dragonfly 36! Quorning Boats has always been a staunch supporter of this German boat show – in fact, 5 years ago, it was here that the manufacturer’s previous new model, the Dragonfly 40, was unveiled. But back to the 36: This trimaran, which can still be folded thanks to its further optimized Swing Wing system, has taken two and a half years to develop. In terms of design, this all-new model is the first Dragonfly to feature three inverted bows - until now, the central hull has always retained a traditional bow shape. Unsurprisingly, the 36 is available in both Touring and Performance versions, the latter having a rig 2 meters (6½ feet) taller. What’s more unusual is that the profile is in carbon on both models. Below deck, the new interior design features double cabins forward and aft, a separate bathroom, a fully equipped galley and a spacious saloon. The standard finish is in ash, with elm as an option. By the time we visited, on day 3 of the boat show, the yard had already taken 15 orders. The Dragonfly 36 is looking like a best-seller... We’ve already made an appointment for a test sail. ► TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Builder: Quorning Boats Architects: Olsen Design/Quorning Boats ApS Length: 37’11”/44’1” (11.55/13.43 m) Beam: 26’8”/12’2” (8.12/3.7 m) Waterline length: 35’9” (10.9 m) Draft: 2’2”/6’7” (0.67/2 m) Light displacement: 9,925 lbs (4.5 t) Mainsail: 645 or 753 sq ft (60 or 70 m²) Self-tacking jib: 215 or 269 sq ft (20 or 25 m²) Genoa: 323 or 414 sq ft (30 or 38.5 m²) Gennaker: 1,184 or 1,615 sq ft (110 or 150 m²) Motor: 30 or 40 HP Fuel: 23 US gal (90 l) Water: 52 US gal (200 l) CE Category: A5/B7 ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 600 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #hellomulti @Quorningboats #quorningboats #bootcamp #bootdusseldorf #dragonfly36 #gwendorning #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #trimaran

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Everyone's been asking for it ... Nick on the Lagoon 46 Catamaran in a 60 second walkthrough - part II Part 1: https://youtube.com/shorts/UX0hO7jribQ For the full walkthrough video see here: https://youtu.be/XE4DJoPakBo =========================== Looking to sail in Croatia? Here are four ways we can help make it happen for you: ⛵️ ⛵️ Premium Tours ➡︎ ➡︎ https://rb.gy/wrvmtg ⛵️ ⛵️ Flotilla Sailing Weeks ➡︎ ➡︎ https://rb.gy/xozady ⛵️ ⛵️ Bareboat Charters ➡︎ ➡︎ https://rb.gy/yg7l2v ⛵️ ⛵️ Buy a Yacht ➡︎ ➡︎ https://rb.gy/afxrbv =========================== Filmed with: 🔓 Main camera: Sony a7iii, FE4/16-35 Ziess Lens, Rode Wireless GO II with Lavalier GO Since updated to: https://amzn.to/3UCHIEl Filmed and Edited by Nick Hathaway, 45 Degrees Sailing =========================== Music provided by Epidemic Sounds. Start your free trial here ➡︎ ➡︎ https://rb.gy/cvexwp =========================== Connect with Nick & 45D on Social Media: =========================== ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-hathaway-03b60934 ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/company/45-degrees-sailing ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/45degreessailing ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/45degreessailing

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Teams have begun arriving to Campione Del Garda for our 2017 LaserPerformance Collegiate Cup! Stay tuned to our social media for regular updates!

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