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First look: Dykstra/Baltic 117 Perseverance
The Dykstra/Baltic 117 Perseverance made its debut at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show and has already won Sailing Yacht of the Year at the World Superyacht AwardsIt would seem that I’m not alone in finding...
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First look: ClubSwan 80
Due to make her eagerly awaited regatta debut at the Maxi Worlds in early September, the first new ClubSwan 80 My Song launched from Persico Marine in Italy earlier this summer. And from the renders...
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The world’s most radical yacht? Onboard Flying Nikka
Meet the world’s first foiling Maxi, Flying Nikka. Designed for Mediterranean distance racing, this 60ft spaceship is going to shake up the big boat scene, writes Toby Hodges after an exclusive first...
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First look: WING 100 – one of the world’s largest megayachts
Royal Huisman reveal 100m megayacht. The radical Wing 100 concept is designed to be a true sailing yacht, not 'sail assisted' A dream team of superyacht heavyweights have collaborated to produce this...
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Best waterproof bag: 8 drybags tested
Using a waterproof bag is the ideal way to protect essentials afloat. Toby Hodges tested a range of current backpacks and cylinder drybags to identify which is best for purposeOnce a novelty, then a...
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Best Christmas gifts for sailors: Our pick of the very best kit in 2022
Stuck for gift ideas for the sailor who has it all? Yachting World is here to help with dozens of great ideas as we list our best gifts for sailors all selected by our expert editorial teamAre you...
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First look: Tison 48 Elida – wooden stunner
Wood and high tech materials combine in the Tison 48 to create a state of the art offshore racer-cruiser with gleaming varnished mahogany topsidesThe stunning Tison 48 design combines engineered timber...
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First look: NEO 570c
Carkeek and Neo Yachts have joined forces to produce a new cruiser / racer, the NEO 570c, with similar performance characteristics as a TP52If you design and build a boat to look this wickedly fast,...
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First look: RP56 Vasara
The new Reichel Pugh and McConaghy collaboration, RP56 Vasara, offers superyacht focus and attention at a production/mid size yacht level.Were you in the position to order a one-off cruiser racer to...
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First look: RM 1380 – largest new yacht from the French marque
The RM 1380 is set to be the biggest boat this popular French brand has produced and could well suit bluewater cruisersI like RM 1380 and I’m clearly not alone in appreciating these (typically)...
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Aura 51 review: space in abundance
When a boat is your home, the space and comfort it provides become paramount plenty of which is on offer in the Aura 51 by Fountaine Pajot Step aboard the wide transom steps of the Aura 51 and I’d...
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First look: New ClubSwan 41
This new ClubSwan 41 designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian aims to fill a gap in Swan's range between the Swan 45 and the 36Almost throughout Nautor Swan’s history its yachts have been popular and at times...
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First look: Outremer 52
The new Outremer 52 takes on all the knowledge from the companies previous successes, the Outremer 51 and 55Grand Large Yachting has pooled serious knowledge, design and build experience to create what...
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Boot Düsseldorf 2023: Top new yachts making their debut
There will be a plethora of new yacht launches at Boot Düsseldorf 2023, here's our pick of some of the most exciting launches due to be unveiled at the showOne of the worlds most exciting boat shows...
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Best yacht 2023: European yacht of the year winners
The European Yacht of the Year 2023 winners have been announced and comprise the best yacht winners in five categories including a special mention award. Toby Hodges was one of the 12 jury members who...
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First look: Hanse 510 – decidedly different style
The new Hanse 510 follows in the footsteps of the 460 and is another marker that Hanse is moving in a decidedly different directionHanse’s second model from the board of the Berret-Racoupeau design...
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First look: Swan 55 new model to replace 54
A replacement for the timeless 54, the new Swan 55 should appeal to owner-drivers, couples and familiesThe single rudder is light and responsive on the helm. Photo: HanseYachts/Nico KraussWhy bring out...
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Contest 49CS review: luxurious bluewater cruiser
Contest Yachts has created a hull with the unique option of two different decks and layouts. We tested the first aft helm Contest 49CS over two lively daysAhead of testing the Contest 49CS we has some...
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The best new boat accessories of 2023
We take a look at some of the best new boat accessories that will be making its way to a shop near you in 2023When it comes to picking the best boat accessories of any year, the Marine Equipment Trade...
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Best performance yachts: Our pick of the top options
Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the performance yachts 2022 category in the European Yacht of the Year AwardsThe European Yacht of the Year awards is the most thorough...
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