YACHT provides you with an exclusive insight behind the scenes of the editorial team's boat tests: Michael Good is an expert when it comes to testing sailing boats. His professional career is closely linked to the development and presentation of new boat projects. He is in constant dialogue with shipyards and their representatives to keep up to date with innovations and construction projects. In this episode, the YACHT editor reveals how he gets and stays in touch with them.
As part of his day-to-day work, Michael Good keeps abreast of the latest developments in the industry and ensures that this information is passed on to interested parties both in printed form and on digital platforms. In this way, he makes a significant contribution to the presentation of new yachts in the printed magazine and on the Websitewhere he provides a broad readership with detailed insights and analyses of new construction projects.
A long process
It is a complex process from the initial familiarisation with the new construction project to the implementation of the test on the water. Thorough planning and close cooperation with the shipyards are essential.
Feedback is also important: letters from readers and feedback on the boat tests are crucial. The test editors take the opinions and experiences of sailors seriously and integrate them into their work. In the new episode "Exclusive insights: How YACHT tests sailing boats - with Michael Good", you can find out how the independence of the tests is guaranteed and how feedback from readers is incorporated into the test reports.
Host Timm Kruse also talks to the YACHT editor about the development of sailing boats, foil technology in sailing and Michael Good's personal experiences as a sailor. You will also find out where and why he is travelling to for the next test.
These topics await you:
- Evaluation criteria for boot tests
- Discussion about the relationship with boatyards and how they deal with criticism
- Procedure of the actual test on board, including boat explanation and inspection
- Involving readers in the process
Here you can listen to the YACHT sailing podcast with Michael Good
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Leonie Meyer
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