Best bluewater multihulls: Lagoon 450
Families looking for a bluewater cruising multihull should have a look at the Lagoon 450. Toby Hodges and Francois Tregouet find out whyFor those in any doubt as to what is the most popular cruising...
View ArticleBest Navigation apps for sailors: Seapilot
Best Navigation apps for sailors tested. This time we take a look at Seapilot and compare its pros and cons. Seapilot app on a phoneModern sailing increasingly relies on apps on your phone or tablet to...
View ArticleVideo: ICE 70 – onboard the sleek high performance cruiser / racer
Toby Hodges steps aboard the newly announced ICE 70 designed by Umberto Felci for high performance cruising and racing. Additional text by Rupert HolmesThe ICE 70 is a gorgeous Umberto Felci design and...
View ArticleExtraordinary boats: Bluebottle – late Duke of Edinburgh’s boat
Bluebottle is the HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh's boat. The Dragon class boat has recently undergone an exacting refit. Rupert Holmes reportsHRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, sailing...
View ArticleThe best Helly Hansen Black Friday deals for sailors
The Norwegian outdoor clothing specialist has plenty on offer in their Helly Hansen Black Friday deals, here's our pick of the best on offerNot all sailing brands offer deals at this time of year, but...
View ArticleHow this once famous yacht was brought back to life
Cynara was once a yacht to see and be seen on, but in recent years she has been out of the limelight, undergoing an extensive restoration in Japan. Nigel Sharp reportsAn extensive restoration of a...
View ArticleBlack Friday sailing deals for cruisers: 11 of the best
There are plenty of Black Friday sailing deals for cruising sailors on the market this year. We've picked some of the most useful products for sailors on the market this year Make life more fun for all...
View ArticleFirst look: Arcona 415 – electric production yacht
The Arcona 415 comes with electric propulsion as standard, continuing the brand's move towards more eco-friendly production yachtsThe new Arcona 415 is pitched as the first series-produced yacht with...
View ArticleFirst look: Infiniti 52 – DSS foil 50 footer
The Inifinit 52 will take advantage of a transverse DSS foil to increase power without the drag penalty of a beamy hull and is the first boat designed to do so from scratchThe first DSS foiling...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest yachts: IACC America’s Cup yachts
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Olympic gold medalist and America's Cup sailor, Tom Slingsby, picks the IACC America's Cup...
View ArticleVideo: Onboard the JPK 39FC – 40 foot French cruiser
Improved form stability and more interior space key features in the JPK 39FC, the latest cruiser from French yard best known for their offshore racersAlthough best known for its extremely competitive...
View ArticleBest Inflatable Paddleboard: 8 of the best iSUPs
Stand-up paddleboard instructor, SUP racer and paddlesurfer Duncan Slater takes a look at the best inflatable paddleboard in various different stylesIt might come as a surprise to discover that the...
View ArticleBest bluewater multihulls: Privilège 510 Signature
The Privilège 510 Signature is a serious luxury bluewater multihull perfect for long-range cruising. Toby Hodges and Francois Tregouet find out whyPrivilege 510 Ile d’ Yeu Seatrials Atlantiküste vor...
View ArticleBest bluewater multihulls: Neel 51
The Neel 51 has fast become a popular production trimaran with six completing the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in recent years. Toby Hodges and Francois Tregouet find out whyNeel trimarans, and...
View ArticleSecond hand boats: is a 10-year-old yacht the best age?
If you’re looking to buy a pre-owned boat, working out how old to look for is a key decision. Will Bruton speaks to brokerage and refit experts to find out why 10- to 15-year-old yachts can be a sweet...
View ArticleBest bluewater multihulls: ITA 14.99
The ITA 14.99 is a performance cruiser that offers high build quality and plenty of appeal to bluewater cruisers. Toby Hodges and Francois Tregouet find out whyA combination of sharp design from...
View ArticlePetrol vs electric outboards: 6 of the best on test
Now there are electric outboards as well as petrol motors, the choice of 2-3hp outboard engines has never been better. But which is right for you?Choosing an outboard engine for your tender used to be...
View ArticleVideo: test sailing the Allures 51.9
The alloy-hulled Allures 51.9 is set to be a much bigger boat than her predecessors, the Allures 51 and 52. Rupert Holmes and Toby Hodges reportAllures builds alloy centreboard cruisers with fibreglass...
View ArticleNew Gear: Exocet Gold flight controller
Foiling is leading innovation in many areas - the DAME Design Award-nominated Exocet Gold flight controller provides the brainpower to keep a foiling yachting flight, reports DAME jury member Elaine...
View ArticleNew Gear: KF Eco Concept Furler
The DAME Design Award-nominated KF Eco Concept furlers replace aluminium components with sustainable linen, reports DAME jury member Elaine BuntingFrench company Karver Systems produces some of the...
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