Balance’s latest model, the Balance 580, offers owners a step change in performance, space and ergonomic living. And it’s already an impressively well-proven design, with the first two boats that…
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The heart-stopping tale of one yachtswomen’s encounter with a migrant vessel at sea
Susan Smillie’s book The Half Bird tells the story of a former Guardian journalist who commits to a life at sea in the immediate wake of Brexit. Her boat is…
The ocean citizen science being carried out on yachts
There is a fierce and surprisingly passionate debate unfolding on the deck of Freeranger, our 50ft Beneteau. The question at hand is which weight to use: the big one or…
America’s Cup overhauled: Women sailors, battery power, fleet racing and more in new Protocol. Plus hope for Brits?
The much delayed Protocol for the 38th America’s Cup has – finally – been agreed and signed, and there are some radical changes within it for both the racing and…
Pogo RC Review: Planing performance for shorthanded sailors
Having raced tens of thousands of miles on 33-36ft yachts optimised for IRC racing, I’ve long been frustrated by the perception that only relatively heavy designs can be competitive offshore.…
Start Disaster as Two Boats Collide and Return Home In The Ocean Race Europe Leg One
The opening leg of The Ocean Race Europe was rocked by drama within moments of the starting gun as two of the IMOCA 60s — Team Holcim PRB and Allagrande…
4 options for sailing around the world (from easy to adventurer)
One of the biggest gifts you can give yourself is time. Time to do the things you love, time to set off on a world voyage on your own yacht.…
The Ocean Race Europe 2025: Everything you need to know
Seven teams, six weeks, five legs, one unforgettable race. For its 2025 edition, the Ocean Race Europe will bring together some of the world’s top offshore racing talent. A fleet-full…
World’s Coolest Yachts: Wallygator II
“This was the boat that represented the style of Wally and was the first large yacht really able to sail fast,” recalls Vascotto. “I remember having an iconic picture in…
Why ‘Women’s Day’ still matters – we get onboard at Cowes Week
There are moments in life when an opportunity comes your way and you have approximately two minutes to make a decision that will change the course of your day. Yesterday…
5 Expert Tips: How to recover from a bad race
You learn more from your mistakes than from your successes. But when you’ve had a bad result, how do you get past the negative emotion and start turning that into…
Content funding on Yachting World
At Future Publishing we rely on advertising to keep bringing you the content you love to read. The majority of the content on Yachting World is created solely by our…
Pegasus 67 first look: A roomier Pegasus 50 for sailing couples
The Pegasus 50 is one of the standout yachts we have trialled in recent years. It’s a brilliant design for both its performance ability in lighter breezes, and its deck…
Considering your first catamaran? Start here
Imagine sailing gin-clear waters, waking up to panoramic ocean views, and having the freedom to explore some of the most stunning sailing destinations around the world. Whether you’re drawn to…
How to learn traditional sailing skills: Why learning historic boat handling skills make you a better yacht sailor
I came to traditional sailing by accident, but now I’m here, I’m a convert. And that’s because sailing traditional boats will make you a better all-round sailor. Don’t believe me?…
Monaco win the Admiral’s Cup: Jolt team take victory after high tension finish to Rolex Fastnet Race
The Yacht Club de Monaco team of Jolt 6, skippered by Pierre Casiraghi and Jolt 3, skippered by Peter Harrison, has won the 2025 Admiral’s Cup after a high tension…
Inside a Foiling Giant: An Onboard Tour of Ultime Banque Populaire XI
Banque Populaire XI isn’t just any boat; it’s a floating testament to the bleeding edge of sailing technology, designed for record-breaking speeds and gruelling ocean races. Sam Goodchild, fresh from…
Wallyrocket 51 review: Is this the world’s fastest new raceboat (on handicap)?
You have to admire the ambition. A goal to create the fastest race boat in the world (on corrected time) is no small feat, and a particularly punchy thing to…
Battle of 100-footers in 100th Fastnet: BlackJack wins match race for monohull line honours
The monohull line honours winner of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race is BlackJack 100, finishing the 695-mile race at 0021 (BST), early on Tuesday 29 July after 2d 12h 31m…
Rolex Fastnet Race: SVR-Lazartigue first to finish after 35-knot run home
The first boat to finish the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race is the Ultime SVR-Lazartigue, which won multihull line honours this morning, Monday 28 July, crossing the line at 0438 (BST) this…