From supercars and pointy shoes to novel pasta shapes, Italian design is lauded the world over. But it can lack practicality – there’s no room for the kids in a…
Toby Hodges
New Brenta 80 is Sir David Chipperfield’s first yacht interior and marks Michael Schmidt’s return to boatbuilding
Three big names have contrived to combine some big ideas for this big new build. The Brenta 80, a bold new project by a new brand due to be unveiled…
Alex Thomson’s Hugo Boss has dismasted in the south Atlantic while leading Barcelona World Race
Briton Thomson, 40, and Spaniard Ribes, 43 will now cease racing in the Barcelona World Race 2014 -2015. The Hugo Boss skippers and the shore team are currently evaluating how…
A spectacular welcome for the first World ARC yacht to visit Colombia
The World ARC, a rally now organised annually by the World Cruising Club, is visiting the Atlantic coast of Colombia for the first time. If today’s welcome of the first…
Wauquiez Centurion 57 boat test – a cruiser at heart
Nowhere is the north/south European divide more evident than in cruising yacht design. The cold North Sea and Baltic types tend to favour function first. For us it’s all about…
Advanced Yachts 44 boat test – bonkers, but in a good way
This brave, brazen, brawny example of modern design is arguably the most contemporary monohull of 2014. How the Advanced Yachts 44 looks, how she feels and, crucially, how she makes her…
The resurgence of classic shapes continues as Royal Huisman announce the stunning new Dykstra-designed 56m Aquarius
If you want proof that classical yacht designs with long, overhanging ends are timeless, look at the superyachts that are being built at Royal Huisman of late. They stem from…
Jeanneau 64 boat test – a Jeanneau with superyacht ambitions
Here is a yacht guaranteed to surprise. Packed within this 64ft 1in hull, the latest from Jeanneau, are a multitude of qualities that will make you question your preconceptions about…
Colourful photos from the yachts and crews competing at the Garmin Hamble Winter Series 2014
The unpredictable UK climate is never enough to put the many crews off from fleet racing in the Solent – throughout the winter. The low light and clear, cold air…
Gunboat G4: the first flying cruising yacht could hit 40 knots. “It’s the baddest-ass coastal cruiser ever”
Meet the G4. This is Gunboat’s catchy name for a frighteningly fast new 40-foot weapon due to launch in early 2015. It is proof that the America’s Cup foiling effect…
Route du Rhum versus Volvo Ocean Race: the battle for hearts, minds and smartphone viewing
In November two of the greatest ocean races were playing out simultaneously: solo versus crewed. The Route du Rhum versus the closing first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race. It…
Rustler 37 boat test video: is this the quintessential couple’s cruising yacht?
Rustler Yachts in Cornwall has a loyal client base and an enviable reputation. The obvious question, especially during these times of frugality, is how? In an age when new…
Route du Rhum – let the battle commence
A record entry and record wow-factor for the gladiatorial solo sprint across the ocean: the Route du Rhum 2014
Broadblue Rapier 550 Video
“It’s sailing Jim, but not as we know it.” Yachting World's video of an intriguing and innovative new British built Rapier cat. Prepare for the unexpected.
Jeanneau 64 Video
We tested Jeanneau’s very impressive new flagship 64 over two days of Mistrals in Marseille. Does she have the build quality and practicality to match the superyacht looks?
37ft cruising yachts VIDEO
Yachting World video showing our test of 37ft cruising yachts: the Bavaria Cruiser 37, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 379 and the Varianta 37
Sailing aboard Kelpie of Falmouth
Kelpie is one of the finest classic restorations of recent years. We sailed aboard the schooner, Mariette's 'racing tender', at the Pendennis Cup before she departed Cornwall for the classic…
New British yachts launch
Demand for British build quality continues as two new British yachts launched last week, with more to follow.
Azuree 46 video
Yachting World’s video footage of the new Azuree 46 performance cruiser from Sirena Marine in Turkey
St Barths Bucket 2014 in images
Video footage from a drone of this year’s Bucket plus some top photography to summarize this year’s spectacular bucket in pictures