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New yachts
3 next-generation trimarans shaking up the market
Smart glass cabins, modular flat-pack builds, twin engines, and structural loads routed directly through the coachroof, the latest generation of performance multihulls is throwing out the traditional rulebook. While trimarans…
The new rugged aluminium explorer yachts redefining adventure
The modern cruising landscape is undergoing a metallic makeover as shipyards double down on aluminium new builds. No longer reserved for utilitarian workboats, the latest wave of adventure yachts combines…
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…
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…
Bigger and better? Meet the high-performance multihulls
The world of high-performance cruising catamarans is currently undergoing a radical evolution. For decades, the segment was strictly defined by speed and lightweight, minimalist construction. Now, technological advancement, and a…
6 race-ready new yachts: Performance designs built for speed
Got a need for speed? The last year has delivered an explosive fleet of new performance yachts designed for one thing: getting there first. Designers are leveraging every ounce of…
New Wallyrocket 71: The Next Generation Racing Yacht
Wally launches a second Rocket. If the name and look seem familiar, it’s because we ran plenty of coverage of the first Wallyrocket 51 earlier this year, following its eagerly…
Neo 620 Roma & 460 Competizione first look: Two new stealthy yachts aiming to top the mini-maxi market
The red bandit. This rocketship is the second Carkeek design for Italian carbon cognoscenti Neo Yachts. The Neo 620 is its new flagship, which will muscle into the competitive mini-maxi…
14 of the most exciting boats to look out for at all the Boat Shows in 2025
Autumn 2025 is set to be a bumper season for new yacht launches. From Sweden to Genoa, and Southampton Boat Show to Annapolis, there are International boat shows all across…
Dufour 54 first look: Trademark Dufour features with innovative cabin options
The new Umberto Felci-designed flagship for this La Rochelle-based yard introduces several new features that make life on board more comfortable and civilised. Of particular interest to owners are the…
Stephens Waring 68ft Cirrus first look: Low-profile Mediterranean-style yacht
This large Spirit of Tradition yacht is another masterpiece from Belfast, Maine-based Stephens Waring Design that blends classic style with contemporary shapes below the waterline and carbon construction. The project…
Mylius 72 first look: Spacious layout with a minimalist style
This enormously powerful and spacious water-ballasted Shaun Carkeek design is intended to appeal to those who want to be competitive on the Mediterranean’s regatta scene, and also want to enjoy…
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…
6 boundary-pushing and innovative superyachts revealed in 2025
The world of superyachts is continually pushing boundaries, blending unparalleled luxury with cutting-edge design and impressive performance. As we look ahead, a new fleet of ambitious projects and unveiled designs…
7 next-generation fast monohulls coming to you this year
While the allure of multihulls has grown in recent decades, the there are still plenty of sailors looking for the sailing benefits offered by monohulls. Currently we are seeing an…
Metis 45 first look: Italian foiler for simplifying offshore foiling races
This Italian-designed and built foiling offshore racer is intended to fill the big gulf between Class 40s and IMOCA 60s. Full details have not yet been released, but we’re told…
Y6 first look: Designed ‘for maximum privacy and easy handling’
Over the past decade Y Yachts’ range of 70 to 90-footers has stood out from the pack in an increasingly crowded market place. These semi-custom lightweight carbon fibre yachts offer…