First look: Tison 12m Mediterranean daysailer
The this new Tison 12m was designed as the ultimate daysailer but she could well be used for longer hops between ports when occasionally cruisingThe Tison 12m is a stunning ultra-light daysailer that...
View ArticleSea Eagle II: One of the world’s finest superyachts
Stunning images of the 81m schooner Sea Eagle II in French Polynesia are a rare chance to see one of the world’s most magnificent superyachts in full flight. Toby Hodges finds out more from the team...
View ArticleFirst look: Persico 72ft 40-knot foiling cruising cat
This bold design represents a new state of the art in combining comfort and speed: it’s an ultra-high performance package capable of cruising at sustained speeds above 20 knots, yet has enough space to...
View ArticleFirst look: Bavaria C46
The first model in a second generation of Bavaria’s C-series yachts, the new Bavaria C46 offers plenty of internal volume and on-the-water performanceMaurizio Cossutti’s sixth design for Bavaria, the...
View ArticleFirst look: Aeolos P45 – ultrafast carbon cruiser-racer
The recently unveiled Aeolos P45 is a new super-lightweight cruiser/ racer which has the potential to seriously disrupt the existing marketFollowing the ultra lightweight Aeolos P30 short-handed...
View ArticleBest water toys: the latest inflatables and kit for fun afloat
Toby Hodges looks at the latest inflatables, water toys, and accessories that will help maximise your enjoyment afloat in the sunCaption goes hereWith the Northern Hemisphere summer now in full swing...
View ArticleMarshall Middleton Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker review
The Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker is a really impressive bit of kit, with all the audio quality you'd expect from the legendary manufacturerLegendary rock amplifier...
View ArticleFirst look: YBreeze 75ft daysailer
YYachts' brand new YBreeze is a 75ft daysailer designed to be ultra clean, while still being fun and easy to sail... it certainly looks the partYYachts has unveiled a fascinating new 75ft luxury...
View ArticleBest waterproof Bluetooth speakers
Waterproof bluetooth speakers have improved massively in sound quality and can now offer decent levels of quality, some even matching bigger speaker systems Although an early adopter of them, I used to...
View ArticleSunGod Renegades 8K0 polarised sunglasses review
The SunGod Renegades 8K0 polarised sunglasses offer excellent protection out on the water and are relatively inexpensive and stylish too as Toby Hodges found during his testYour eyes are so valuable,...
View ArticleFirst look: Rapide 41 – a new Mills Café-Racer
The Rapide 41 is a high performance race or cruising yacht that was designed to be sailed with limited crew and executed in a traditional styleThis graceful new Rapide 41 is the first to be built in a...
View ArticleFirst look: Jack Setton’s JV60
The JV60 is a 60ft Judel/Vrolijk daysailer designed for serial boatowner Jack Setton who often commissions innovative designs This 60ft Judel/Vrolijk daysailer is the latest commission by French...
View ArticleI tested the $100 Huck Bucket could it possibly be worth the money?
Why would you spend $100 on a bucket? I had to know if this $100 bucket was worth the money so I tested it and was very surprised by the resultsI, like most sailors I’m sure, use a bucket. A lot. In...
View ArticleSwan 55 review: modern performance cruiser
Can a modern fast cruiser be all things to all people? Toby Hodges trialled the first Swan 55 to find out if Nautor's decades of experience can achieve such a featWhen it comes to choosing a modern...
View ArticleNew boats at the 2023 boat shows
As summer draws to a close we pick some of the most interesting boats set to be launched during this year's boat show seasonThe northern hemisphere summer is drawing to a close and for sailors this...
View ArticleNew yachts at Cannes Yachting Festival 2023
As summer draws to a close boat show season arrives. Here's our pick of the best new yachts at Cannes Yachting festival 2023.Cannes Yachting Festival has always featured a wide-array of new multihull...
View ArticleFirst look: HH44 – smallest offering yet
Big solar capacity, fixed keels or daggerboards, protected helms and drop down transom platforms are just some of the key feature that make the HH44 stand outThe old adage that the many benefits of a...
View ArticleDufour 41 review: game-changing 40-footer
Dufour has just changed the game with how much boat you can expect to get in a 40-footer – but is that a good thing? Toby Hodges tests the Dufour 41The number of bedrooms is usually the first line of...
View ArticleFastest race boat? Meet Wally’s new TP52 beater, the wallyrocket 51
Wally Yachts has unveiled a new one-design racing yacht, the wallyrocket51. Toby Hodges takes a look at what Wally hopes to be the fastest race boat“This will be the fastest boat in the world on...
View ArticleFirst look: Skaw Paradise – mould-breaking mini scow
A super-fast semi-flying cruising scow with influences from a foiling Mini 6.50? The Skaw Paradise is certainly something a bit different and is set to be launched in 2024The Skaw Paradise is a very...
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