The latest issue of Ocean Racing is available from today. A large part of this issue is given over to giant multihulls with a special feature on their future. We also pick up the latest clues about what is likely to happen in the next America s Cup as well as taking a close look at the changes being made to the rules concerning the Vendée Globe boats and the new one-design boat for the next Volvo Ocean Race and there is plenty more to discover too.

The latest issue of Ocean Racing is available from today. A large part of this issue is given over to giant multihulls with a special feature on their future. We also pick up the latest clues about what is likely to happen in the next America s Cup as well as taking a close look at the changes being made to the rules concerning the Vendée Globe boats and the new one-design boat for the next Volvo Ocean Race and there is plenty more to discover too.

It would not have gone unnoticed for those with any interest in sailing competitions but giant multihulls are the flavour of the month. All sorts of multihullsin fact. Whether we are looking at ocean racers aimed at record hunters or those for people who prefer to race around the bay But how exactly do they manage to sail and to fly? What differences are there between them and why? The journalists at Ocean Racing set off to investigate by talking to sailors designers and other stakeholders Our idea was to come up with a special issue with all the details to help you understand.

Special Multihull feature

For example we look in detail at the principles behind the famous foils which allow these boats to fly out of the water and how they have evolved. Eric Tabarly s old idea” has come a long way over the past few weeks thanks to the fantastic AC72s in the America s Cupbut they are not the only ones to go down this road. At the Nautic the Paris Boat Show you ll probably hear people talking about Class Cs and how Franck Cammas won the Little America s Cup in Falmouth. Indeed you will be able to catch a glimpse there of the brand new Flying Phantom One Design the first series foiler catamaran aimed at the general public. In Paris they ll also be talking about Yann Guichard and Dona Bertarelli s latest achievements with their crew on the maxi Spindrift 2 as well as the solo projects involving Thomas CovilleFrançois Gabart and Armel Le Cléac h. We examine all this closely in the latest issue of Ocean Racing where you can also find out all about the transformation of the former Geronimo and the questions being raised about the round the world fleet race planned for these giants in the Ultimate class. From Francis Joyon to Lionel Lemonchois the leading solo multihull talents give their view on this project in the latest magazine.

We also invite you to discover the latest stories concerning the next America s Cup and the bid to pull off something even bigger and better after the revolution we saw last summer in San Francisco. Our expert Camille El Beze has dug up a few clues just for you

Focus on the 35-foot boats at the Nautic in Paris

However no worries if you prefer monohullsas we certainly haven t forgotten them in the winter issue of Ocean Racing. A chance to find out more about the rule changes concerning the Vendée Globe boats which are currently being adjusted with the aim of protecting the existing fleet while encouraging new builds. A praiseworthy initiative which is however not that easy to put into practice but which is certainly fascinating to watch. Our correspondent in CowesJocelyn Blériot has been looking at what s been going on at Farr Yacht Design and tells us all about the 65-foot one-design monohull designed for the next Volvo Ocean Race. Patrice Carpentier has also been talking to designers as part of our feature on giant multihulls but he s been thinking too about those keen amateurs who enjoy racing under IRC and looks at the latest products on display at the Paris Boat Show. More precisely he has chosen to focus on the 35-foot boats which should offer racers some great opportunities to do well in races in 2014 and remember if you are in Parisyou can see these boats in all their glory at the Nautic Paris Boat Show.

Hope you enjoy this latest issue nThe editorial team

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It would not have gone unnoticed for those with any interest in sailing competitions but giant multihulls are the flavour of the month. All sorts of multihulls in fact. Whether we are looking at ocean racers aimed at record hunters or those for people who prefer to race around the bay But how exactly do they manage to sail and to fly? What differences are there between them and why? The journalists at Ocean Racing set off to investigate by talking to sailors designers and other stakeholders Our idea was to come up with a special issue with all the details to help you understand.

__Special Multihull feature__

For example we look in detail at the principles behind the famous foilswhich allow these boats to fly out of the water and how they have evolved. Eric Tabarly s old idea” has come a long way over the past few weeks thanks to the fantastic AC72s in the America s Cup but they are not the only ones to go down this road. At the Nautic the Paris Boat Show you ll probably hear people talking about Class Cs and how Franck Cammas won the Little America s Cup in Falmouth. Indeed you will be able to catch a glimpse there of the brand new Flying Phantom One Design the first series foiler catamaran aimed at the general public. In Paristhey ll also be talking about Yann Guichard and Dona Bertarelli s latest achievements with their crew on the maxi Spindrift 2as well as the solo projects involving Thomas CovilleFrançois Gabart and Armel Le Cléac h. We examine all this closely in the latest issue of Ocean Racingwhere you can also find out all about the transformation of the former Geronimo and the questions being raised about the round the world fleet race planned for these giants in the Ultimate class. From Francis Joyon to Lionel Lemonchoisthe leading solo multihull talents give their view on this project in the latest magazine.

We also invite you to discover the latest stories concerning the next America s Cup and the bid to pull off something even bigger and better after the revolution we saw last summer in San Francisco. Our expertCamille El Beze has dug up a few clues just for you

__Focus on the 35-foot boats at the Nautic in Paris__

Howeverno worriesif you prefer monohullsas we certainly haven t forgotten them in the winter issue of Ocean Racing. A chance to find out more about the rule changes concerning the Vendée Globe boatswhich are currently being adjusted with the aim of protecting the existing fleetwhile encouraging new builds. A praiseworthy initiativewhich is howevernot that easy to put into practicebut which is certainly fascinating to watch. Our correspondent in CowesJocelyn Blériot has been looking at what s been going on at Farr Yacht Design and tells us all about the 65-foot one-design monohull designed for the next Volvo Ocean Race. Patrice Carpentier has also been talking to designersas part of our feature on giant multihullsbut he s been thinking too about those keen amateurswho enjoy racing under IRC and looks at the latest products on display at the Paris Boat Show. More preciselyhe has chosen to focus on the 35-foot boatswhich should offer racers some great opportunities to do well in races in 2014 and remember if you are in Parisyou can see these boats in all their glory at the Nautic Paris Boat Show.

Hope you enjoy this latest issuernThe editorial team

Ocean Racing available now for your tablet iPad