First look: Swan 108 – new maxi-era Swan
The New Swan 108 looks to be another stunner from Nautor Swan with sleek lines and a powerful hull shape combining to deliver top-notch performanceNautor’s latest model – billed as being the first in...
View ArticleFirst look: SailScow 37 – ocean racing inspired cruiser
The new SailScow 37 has been developed alongside a Vendée Globe racer and looks to bring performance and volume to the cruising marketMuch of the drive towards scow bow cruising yachts is driven by top...
View ArticleWe’re astounded by this new foiling superyacht: Baltic 111 Raven
Giant T-foils provide most of the stability for Baltic 111 Raven, a cruising yacht that’s likely to break speed records with its hydrofoils born of America's Cup technology Wow…! This foil-assisted,...
View ArticleYYachts Y9 review: new sweet spot of superyachting
The ability to get sailing quickly, easily and enjoyably is what makes the Y9 so appealing, says Toby Hodges after sailing BellaTime. You may not be able to buy it, but some may be fortunate enough to...
View ArticleFirst look: Baltic 110 Zemi – all carbon luxury cruiser
The new Baltic 110 Zemi is designed to take on cruising and racing in a luxury, fast paced superyacht package. Toby Hodges reports This Malcolm McKeon all-carbon luxurious performance yacht is...
View ArticleSpirit 72DH review:
A multipurpose design, a dual purpose yacht. Toby Hodges sails Spirit Yachts’ latest stunner, the Spirit 72DH and finds a new benchmark in modern classic qualityClear the headland three miles south of...
View ArticleFirst look: 15m Explorer Yacht Lynx
The 15m Explorer Yacht Lynx is a multipurpose and multi-climates yacht and is both a bluewater cruiser and a high lats explorer, capable of transiting the Northwest PassageThis 15m Explorer Yacht Lynx...
View ArticleBest Christmas gifts for sailors: Our pick of the very best kit in 2023
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...
View ArticleFirst look: MCP 68 – luxury yacht meets trawler-style motorsailer
The MCP 68 is a modern design with beam carried right aft, which helps create a powerful hull, while also creating room to house a large tender garage at the sternA luxury yacht meets a rugged...
View ArticleFirst look: 18m Explorer Yacht OC188
The new OC188 from KM Yachtbuilders and designed by Owen Clarke, is built as a go-anywhere bluewater cruiser, that is capable of circumnavigationsDesigned for extended remote cruising including a...
View ArticleTwo new Owen Clarke explorer yachts for high latitudes cruising
The Owen Clark design studio currently has two bespoke yachts in build, both featuring a host of elements designed to make them proper explorer yachtsA well established and regarded name in the...
View ArticleFirst look: New designs from KM yachts
KM Yachts has been busily launching many new boats, including it's smallest and largest yachts to date in terms of overall volumeDutch aluminium specialists KM Yachts continues to respond to a high...
View ArticleC-Cat 65 first look: elegant, sophisticated catamaran
The C-Cat 65 from Comar is a 65ft catamaran designed for cruising, the first example of which is set to be launched in summer 2025Italian yard Comar is adding a 65ft model designed by Enrico Contreas...
View ArticleFirst look: Black Pepper Code C.69
The Black Pepper Code C.69 is the impressive yard's first multihull designed for offshore passagemaking and racing in comfort and styleBlack Pepper Yachts never ceases to impress, whether it’s the...
View ArticleArcona 50 review: Luxury performance cruiser
A watershed design for the traditional Swedish brand, but does Arcona’s flagship have the X-factor to stand out in a crowd? Toby Hodges tests the new Arcona 50 to find outArcona – a Swedish yard with a...
View ArticleFirst look: Dazcat Ocean Cruiser 55
This new flagship Dazcat Ocean Cruiser 55 has been designed to be able to make progress even in very light airs, thereby reducing engine useThe Multihull Centre in Cornwall is no stranger to...
View ArticleFirst look: Rapido 50XS – 20 knot cruiser
The new Rapido 50XS is an appealing two-cabin boat with a compact saloon that has an all round view, combined with easily achieved 20-knot plus performanceA desire for speed is leading to a revival of...
View ArticleFirst look: Contest 63CS
This new Contest 63CS is just the right size to be sailed either with crew or without according to the Dutch builder of the yachtThe run of Georg Nissen-designed Contest 62CSs finished 10 years ago and...
View ArticleBest base layer: thermal clothing for year-round sailing
Still feeling the chill on the water? Perhaps you want something to keep you warm on a long overnight passage. Picking the best base layer for sailing is essential, say Toby Hodges and Rupert Holmes...
View ArticleFirst look: Swan 51 – redeveloping a classic
The new Swan 51 will fit between the brand's 48 and 55 models and is set to launch in Cannes in 2025The Swan 51 of 1981 broke new ground as it was the first German Frers design for Swan, the spark for...
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