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Spirit 72DH first look: New project sees woodworking maestros embrace carbon
The Spirit 72DH will be configured to suit the owner’s specific requirements for fast cruising,…
Ovni 650 first look: This new flagship looks ideal for long-distance cruising
This 65-footer incorporates many of the developments first seen on the Ovni 400 that was…
Post-Brexit sailing rules explained: Restrictions loom for 20,000 UK cruisers
There are three major areas of concern. For UK citizens an immediate impact will be…
Vendée Globe rescue: Le Cam plucks Escoffier from liferaft after ‘shipwreck’ sinking mid-Atlantic
Escoffier was adrift in his liferaft for over 11 hours, some 840 miles south of…
ClubSwan 80: New design promises the ultimate owner-driver racing experience
Another ambitious and innovative project from the Finnish brand, the ClubSwan 80 is aimed at…
‘Broken’ Alex Thomson retires from 2020 Vendée Globe after rudder damage
The enormously popular skipper has announced that he is retiring from the Vendée Globe, and…
Solaris 80RS leads a flurry of new yachts set to launch from the Italian yard
Renowned Argentine designer Javier Soto Acebal has worked with Solaris Yachts for the past 11…
Jules Verne Trophy: Head-to-head foiling battle begins for round the world record
The time to beat is 40 days, 23 hours, 30 minutes and 30 seconds, set…
Jeanneau 60 first look: Superyacht designers bring their expertise to this new model
Jeanneau offers buyers an enticing blend of superyacht features at around half the price of…
Fountaine Pajot 59 first look: This new cruising cat is a social animal
The Fountaine Pajot 59 integrates many of the new design features of the 2019-launched Elba…
Outremer 55 first look: Efficient catamaran promises more sailing and less motoring
Plugging the gap between Outremer’s longstanding 5X and 51 models, the Outremer 55 will exhibit…
Pelagic 77: Construction update on Skip Novak’s new expedition yacht
Yet another consequence of the lockdown which, as I write, is very much still in…
Pogo 44 first look: This Finot-Conq designed cruiser should punch above its weight
This Breton yard has long punched well above its weight with both its raceboats, including…
Hallberg-Rassy 50: New model continues the Swedish yard’s twin-rudder revolution
The Hallberg-Rassy 50 is the fifth new generation twin-rudder model from the Swedish yard. As…
McConaghy 105 first look: Luxurious concept promises a wicked turn of speed
With its all-carbon build, the McConaghy 105 is capable of matching true wind speed under…
Hylas 60 first look: Virtual tour brings this stunning new model to life
COVID-19 lockdown saw a bonanza of virtual boat shows and there’s every chance they are…
Shogun 50 first look: New Swedish brand looks to balance performance and comfort
Mats Bergryd approached father and son team Håken and Oscar Södergren for the design. “The…
Black Cat 30: Daring catamaran concept promises superyacht luxury at 32 knots
There’s the sleek curve of the glass superstructure, the powerful rig and the all-carbon build.…
Ice Kite superyacht project to harness latest kite sail technology
Designed to fly a large 160m2 kite from a foredeck mast, a daggerboard allows Ice…