This year’s 40th Rolex Middle Sea Race was an all or nothing affair in terms of wind. The 113 competing yachts faced challenging and varying conditions, ranging from very light air making a painfully slow initial 48 hours for most of the fleet, to gusts up to 30 knots and a building sea state with boats smashing upwind towards the end. Of the yachts carrying Doyle sails, the race saw them improve on their 2018 results.

Yachts sporting Doyle sails gained international attention by winning races at the 20th Les Voiles de Saint Tropez race week from 28 September to 6 October. There were 4,000 sailors and 300 modern and classic yachts, but all eyes were on yacht Lyra* as she snatched the BMW trophy in the Wally class. David Leuschen’s Galateia*, also powered by the latest Cable-less technology in Doyle sails claimed second place overall for the Wallys.

In the heart of historic Palma, where the only remaining gateway to the 12th century Medina still stands, is an Aladdin’s cave of retro and vintage poster art depicting the Balearic Islands in a nostalgic tint that draws from the glamorous golden age of travel

Revenue from superyacht charters is raining down on the Balearics as exponential growth in this unique yachting sector continues

Major food chains are now offering vegan options due to soaring demand. #Veganism is, without doubt, a growing global trend as people choose to eat a plant-based diet for both health and ethical reasons. Responding to demand from vegans, top supermarkets including the UK’s Tescos and Sainsbury’s are launching vegan plant-based meals. Goodfellas is bringing out a frozen vegan pizza, and Pizza Express and Pizza Hut [VIDEO] have been offering vegan cheese since last year.

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One of many complete copies of InMadrid magazine, of which I was editor for two years. The Valentine's special, with a kinky twist!