The XR 41 burst onto the scene as X Yachts’ first dedicated race boat in years. The boat immediately lit up the racing world, with two teams finishing first and second at ORC Worlds in dominant fashion. Soon after, the boat found itself at the center of a controversy over its rating. Or did it? […]

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I started sailing before I could walk 30 years ago, and have been working for major sailmaking brands in the industry for over 8 years.
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