Dangers in cruising sailing – and how specialist yachts defy them

Cruising sailors who set off on major voyages across oceans and into remote regions face a wide range of dangers. It's no wonder that safety concepts are hotly debated in sailing circles – especially since several well-known accidents revealed the weaknesses of conventional production yachts. This article examines the most common causes of sinking yachts and takes an in-depth look at two modern blue-water yachts that…