When a Volvo Ocean Race yacht famously hit a charted reef at full speed, it wasn’t because the data was wrong. It was because too much trust was placed in…
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Moody Deck Saloon Yachts: Ultimate Bluewater Luxury
With more and more sailors experiencing the space and comfort of catamarans on holiday, Moody DS owners know that you don’t need to switch to two hulls in order to…
World’s coolest boats: The Superfoiler
“The Superfoiler was one of the coolest boats of all time,” says Luke Parkinson, who’s sailed everything from F50s to offshore 100-footers. “It was a boat like no other. It…
How to watch SailGP Auckland 2026: All the TV & streaming details for the second event of the season
The race for the $2 million SailGP 2026 prize purse continues this weekend at the ITM New Zealand SailGP Auckland. With the action taking place on 13-14 February, here is…
Is now a good time to buy (or sell) a used boat?
When activity levels drop, assumptions tend to fill the space. A softer economy should mean softer prices; fewer listings but perhaps more negotiating room. But for yachts in the 40-60ft…
The smartest boat ever built? 500 sensors, custom autopilots, and the future of foiling
Lorient is the Hollywood of ocean racing. Like the movie factory of Los Angeles, the Brittany port is a seemingly single-purpose town that draws dreamers. And just as Hollywood is…
The commercial ship which uses 80% less fuel and proves the AeroRig’s worth
There was little doubt that the Ian Howlett-designed 70-footer Fly, built by the Elephant Boatyard on the River Hamble, was an innovative and impressive bluewater cruiser when launched in 1991.…
The best of boot 2026: 5 new yachts redefining performance
As the doors swung open at boot Düsseldorf 2026, the sailing halls were buzzing with a clear message: performance is back at the forefront of yacht design. This year’s premieres…
Do we need to rethink our relationship with electric winches – Nikki Henderson
It’s rare that emails landed in my inbox with a subject like ‘MAIB reports on fatal sailing accident’. But a recent Monday was one of them. In August this year…
February 2026
The February 2026 issue of Yachting World is out now…
The ‘Batman sail’: Is OneSails’ new multi tradewind the ultimate all-in-one?
What would be your ideal tradewind sail setup? Keep things simple with a poled-out genoa, go more specialist with a Parasailor, or fly a combination of options? We have just…
The Transat Café L’Or Debrief: IMOCAs, capsizes, and a surprise second place
Shortly after 10.30 in the evening on Saturday, 25 October, French team mates Erwan Le Draoulec and Tanguy Le Turquais found themselves upside down in a capsized trimaran in 30-knot…
The Famous Project becomes first all-female crew to sail non-stop around the world
Today, Monday 26 January 2026, the eight-person crew aboard The Famous Project became the first all-female team to sail non-stop around the world. Crossing the finish line between Ushant and…
5 expert tips: How to make the best of crew dynamics
During the build-up to the 2024 America’s Cup, inside the INEOS Britannia team we came up with a set of team values that we ran our daily lives by,” says…
Around the world record broken: Sodebo takes Jules Verne Trophy in 40d 10h 45m
Thomas Coville’s Sodebo team crossed the virtual finish line between Ushant and Lizard Point this morning at 0746 (French time), after 40 days, 10 hours, and 45 minutes at sea,…
Damage for Sodebo and The Famous Project in final miles of Jules Verne record bids
The two teams making Jules Verne Trophy attempts have both faced damage to their trimarans in their final approaches to the finish line off Ushant, northern France. Thomas Coville’s Sodebo…
Will the Jules Verne record be broken? Final 1,000 miles for Sodebo – but brutal Biscay conditions expected
Thomas Coville and his crew on the Sodebo Ultim 3 trimaran are less than 1,000 miles from crossing the finish line of the Jules Verne Trophy, and are currently more…
Swan 51 review: A new generation of performance cruising
In 1981, Nautor launched its first German Frers design, a Swan 51 that sparked one of the most successful designer/builder relations in yachting. Yet today’s version (by the same team)…
38th America’s Cup Match dates set – and Dylan Fletcher back on the helm for British team
After months of tumbleweed, there has been a flurry of America’s Cup news from both organisers and teams. Ahead of a gathering today between the five ‘founding teams’ of the…
Using Celestial Navigation to Sail the Atlantic: ‘We are at the whims of the sea’s invisible forces’
One foot east, one foot west. I stand on a line inscribed in stone: the Prime Meridian, longitude of zero. This threshold marks a rite of passage for becoming a…