Fountaine Pajot 41 first look: First in a new range of catamarans
The new Fountaine Pajot 41 catamaran marks the start of the a completely new range for the La Rochelle-based yardFP has launched more than 4,000 catamarans over the last 40 years. The La Rochelle yard...
View ArticleBeneteau’s new planing First 30: A step change for the French giant
Beneteau has been making a variant of the First 30 for many, many years. But this new versions marks a significant change The First 30 was Beneteau’s first sailing yacht when it launched in 1977 and it...
View ArticleBest satellite messenger and tracker for heading off the beaten path
Fox Morgan takes a look at some of the best satellite messenger and tracking devices on the market to see how they compare against each other for usability, functionality and cost of use. The best...
View ArticleBest personal locator beacons and AIS units: 16 top options for boating
If you head offshore or participate in competitive sailing then you'll need to consider a PLB and/or an AIS beacon. Tech Editor and marine safety gear and comms specialist, Fox Morgan has tested an...
View ArticleHanse 590 first look: At the top limit for owner-operation
The new Hanse 590 feels enormous below and offers much of what you would need for bluewater cruisingThis is a massive new flagship for Hanse’s Greifswald yard, one which completes its new range of...
View ArticleThe best gifts for cold water swimmers – 4 days left to order!
The global phenomena that is Cold Water swimming shows no signs of diminishing. It seems everyone I know these days is giving it a go... even me! I've drawn on the expertise of Rowan Clarke who is an...
View ArticleBoot Dusseldorf 2025 preview: the yachts you need to see
Toby Hodges takes a look at some of the biggest and best yachts that will be on show at Boot Dusseldorf 2025, the world's largest yacht and watersports fairBoot Dusseldorf, the world’s largest yacht...
View ArticleYour complete guide to using radar on a yacht
The latest generation of radar options offer impressive clarity and differentiation, plus game-changing features for collision avoidance, says Rachael Sprot. She tests them on a busy Channel...
View ArticleWorld’s Coolest Yachts: AC45F
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Freddie Carr nominates the AC45F“The AC45F foiler was the one design boat we raced in 2016,...
View ArticleBest Yachts of 2025: European Yacht of the Year 2025 Winners
As one of 12 jury members from across Europe who all tested the 12 shortlisted yachts, and the only British judge, Toby Hodges reveals the best yachts of 2025. Here’s his verdict on the winners and...
View ArticleEagle 46 First Look: Elegant design with eco-friendly features
Hoek Design is a long-standing master in this field, and the Eagle 46, which was unveiled by Leonardo Yachts at Cannes in September, is unlikely to disappoint.The Eagle 46The Eagle 46’s elegant and...
View ArticleCeccarelli 42 first look: A contemporary spirit of tradition yacht
The contemporary Ceccarelli 42 has extensive woodwork features reflecting previous yachting eras.The Ceccarelli 42. Photo: Fabio TaccolaRoberto and Luisa Lacorte are passionate sailors with enviable...
View ArticleStephens Waring 39 first look: A classic-style yacht with comfortable features
The new Stephen Waring 39 evokes classic designs from the mid-20th century with a timeless aesthetic and contemporary innovation.The Stephens Waring 39. Photo: Alison LangleyThis more classic and...
View ArticleWOY26 first look: Open daysailer with sustainable design
The new WOY26 is a modern daysailer built using high-tech timber for easy sail handling.Photo: Nico KraussOne of the stand-out new yachts of recent years is the Thomas Tison-designed 48ft Elida, which...
View Article4 of the coolest new wooden yachts in 2025
Rupert Holmes takes a look at a number of new wooden yachts that have been recently launched or will soon be launchedIt has now been many decades since wood was the most widely used material in yacht...
View ArticleBuying a ‘Bulletproof’ Yacht: New and Used Adventure Boat Advice
As owners seek to sail more self-sufficiently, beat the depreciation associated with many production boats and explore off the beaten track, a yacht that’s very well built has become key for some...
View ArticleVision 484 first look: New catamaran in development for 2026 launch
The new Vision 484 focuses on simplicity and avoids complexity where possible. It will launch in 2026.The Vision 484This South African yard’s first model, the Vision 444, is a fast and lightweight...
View ArticleExtraordinary boats: The Mini Globe Race Globe 5.80
The Mini Globe Race is a single-handed around the world race in home-built plywood yachts, for a new class designed specifically for the race: the Globe 5.80. Additional reporting by David Harding“Go...
View ArticleEvo 60 first look: Luxury catamaran with a capital L
The Evo 60, a modern-looking luxury catamaran expected to cost around $3.5m, will debut at the International Multihull Show in 2026.The Evo 60The Evo 60 is an eye-opening, performance-focused luxury...
View ArticleBalance VersaDrive Hybrid 464CC and 502CC first look: Carbon core catamarans...
The new Balance VersaDrive Hybrid 464CC and 502CC from Du Toit Yacht Design and Balance are longer and faster than previous models from these boatbuilders.Du Toit Yacht Design has also been busy with...
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