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)…
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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…
First look: Elan SixtyFive – is Elan’s new dawn the ultimate bluewater cruiser?
Slovenian boatbuilder Elan has stunned many by announcing the development of ‘the ultimate bluewater cruiser’, designed by J&J and Guillaume Verdier. Starting with this new high-performance carbon epoxy 65-footer, the…
Anahita 100 First Look: The ‘world’s fastest cruiser’ is in build
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ‘cruise’ aboard an Ultim in comfort? This audacious new project, which is already being built for an owner, could be…
Best Yachts of 2026: The European Yacht of the Year 2026 Winners
The best yachts of 2026, the European Yacht of the Year winners, were announced this evening, Saturday 17 January 2026. The awards have become the ideal way to kickstart the…
How to watch the first SailGP event of 2026: All the TV & streaming details for the final
The race for the $2 million SailGP 2026 prize purse begins this weekend at the Oracle Perth SailGP. With the action taking place on the 17–18 January, here is how…
How a the right delivery skipper protects your yacht (and how to choose one)
Imagine you’ve just bought your dream yacht, but it’s floating thousands of miles away. Getting it delivered to its new berth often involves arranging taxes, registration and insurance, and possibly…
A year of using the Garmin Quatix – can a Garmin marine smartwatch change your life?
It was a personal low point when I realised I was heading to a weekend laser race with an egg timer to use as my only stopwatch. A new timepiece…
The Best Garmin Watch for Sailing: 2026’s top options tested
Choosing the best sailing watch is hard enough, but when it comes to choosing the right marine smartwatch, it can feel like navigating a storm. With a sea of options…
Cruising the Great Loop: ‘Whatever you decide, the ocean currents will help you on your way’
Many cruisers focus on the eastern Caribbean, but there are some amazing cruising options further north and north-east: the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, the coastal waters of the US, and…
40 years of the ARC: The evolution of a transatlantic icon
Back in 1985 Margaret Thatcher was in Downing Street, Mikhail Gorbachev in the Kremlin, and a world-famous pop star was airlifted off his capsized yacht when Drum – belonging to…
Contest Yachts to Premiere New Model at Düsseldorf 2026!
New for 2026 with a world premiere at the Düsseldorf show, the 18-metre Contest 56CS is a fabulous evolution of the European Yacht of the Year winning Contest 55CS –…
Olympic sailing shakeup: Breaking down the new Olympic sailing format
Most of us are off the water and counting down the weeks to the start of the new season as the northern hemisphere delivers this season’s offering of short days,…
World’s coolest boats: 49er FX dinghy
“I did my last Olympic campaign on the 49erFX in Rio, 2016. Actually, that was the first Olympic Games where the 49er was also a women’s class, so we were…
The ultimate sabbatical: The reality of raising a family on a yacht in Chile
“You need to focus on Section 10, it’s the best part!” That was the message that flooded my inbox again and again as we planned our trip to Patagonia. With…
The million-pound question: What does seven figures buy you in today’s yacht market?
Just how much yacht you get for a million pounds (or euros) is a more complex question than it first appears. Over the past five years manufacturers have faced rising…
January 2026
The January 2026 issue of Yachting World is out now…
‘Why seamanship is more than just the mastery of sailing’ – Nikki Henderson
What is seamanship? The Oxford dictionary defines seamanship as ‘the skill, technique or practice of handling a ship at sea’. But the more I’ve dug into it, I’ve realised seamanship…
What it’s like racing double-handed around the world in a 40-footer
We are deep in the South Atlantic on a screaming reach, riding the leading edge of the semi-permanent cold front that extends thousands of miles south east from Brazil’s Cabo…