Sunreef 100 Eco first look: unlimited range without emitting any carbon?
The Sunreef 100 Eco offers vast amounts of renewable energy via the solar panels laminated flush into the hull. But it's more than just an eco-friendly super catSunreef is celebrating two recent orders...
View ArticleExclusive 2 day sail on the largest Hallberg-Rassy ever built: Hallberg-Rassy...
Ali, MessI, Serena... an elite few can be considered a g.o.a.t (greatest of all time). But can a boat? Is this Hallberg-Rassy 69 their greatest ever? We had an exclusive chance to find outIt was proper...
View ArticleNKE NavXP chartplotter first look: NKE’s first chartplotter
Although French brand, NKE's electronics have seen widespread adoption in the racing world, the NKE NavXP is the brand's first chartplotterNKE’s electronics have never gained much traction in the...
View ArticleWauquiez 55 first look: brimming with clever ideas
The new Wauquiez 55 is aimed squarely at the premium end of the cruising market and is the first new launch from the French brand since 2018While the graphical representations of many new designs may...
View ArticleKraken 44 first look: Another serious cruiser from Kraken
The newly announced Kraken 44 will be launched in 2025 and will join the other serious cruisers in the Kraken range It’s no secret that Kraken Yachts has been planning new models to join its existing...
View ArticleThe 12 stunning superyachts set to race one another this summer
The J Class, truly classic flagships and superyachts of all shape and size will make Superyacht Cup Palma the ideal event to kick off a special big-boat Med seasonPalma is arguably the greatest place...
View ArticleSaffier SL 46 first look: larger yacht from new larger yard
The Saffier SL 46 is the latest in an impressive line of yachts from Saffier, which has now opened a new yard to keep up with production growthSaffier Yachts has grown to become the established name in...
View ArticleHutting 46 first look: stands out from the crowd
The Hutting 46 aims to please with this long distance aluminium cruising yacht featuring a number of semi-custom options. Toby Hodges reportsThis long distance aluminium cruising yacht is intended to...
View ArticleThe best downwind sails: Options explained by over 200 experienced sailors
Which downwind sails are the right choice for you? and how do you take the stress out of sail handling on a tradewind passage? Toby Hodges quizzed more than 240 skippers in last year’s ARC to find...
View ArticlePegasus 50 review: the best 50ft yacht you haven’t heard of?
Mixing new and proven ideas, the Pegasus 50 is a short-handed fast bluewater yacht with a marked difference, as Toby Hodges discovers on a two-day test sailThree towering masts pierce the skyline off...
View ArticleThe 10 best foiling dinghies: fun ways to get flying for all abilities
Toby Hodges takes a look at the latest developments in foiling dinghies and picks his top ten options for all abilities to get flying on the water Foiling used to be the preserve of a select few...
View ArticleExtraordinary boats: Cape Cod 767 is 25ft of fresh thinking
The Cape Cod 767 is a French-designed and built fun daysailer that’s jam packed with new ideas and features. Toby Hodges tests this new daysailerGranted, it’s a novel-looking shape, but why all the...
View ArticleCure 55 first look: Ultimate performance catamaran?
The new Cure 55 from Cure Marine has been announced and this incredibly light catamaran will likely deliver some seriously impressive performanceThe Cure 55 extremely lightweight Australian model is...
View ArticleXC47 review: is this the best bluewater cruiser ever?
The XC47 is marketed as the ‘best bluewater cruiser ever built’ – a very bold claim – but does this powerful yacht actually match the hype?We’re close-hauled in 7-10 knots of true wind, making 6-6.5...
View ArticleFareast 42C first look: full electric powered multihull
This Simonis Voogd designed Fareast 42C was conceived from the outset for full electric propulsion, although diesel power is an optionA comprehensive package from ePropulsion includes twin 20kW...
View Article11 of the best new boating products coming to you in 2024
Toby Hodges takes a look at the award-winning boating kit that will be making its way to chandleries in the coming year When it comes to boating kit and technology, the show that consistently delivers...
View ArticleSeawind 1170 first look: 39ft passagemaking catamaran
The newly launched Seawind 1170 is smaller than many new catamaran launches but should still prove a capable passagemaking multihullOver the past few years Seawind has become increasingly well...
View ArticleNautitech 48 Open first look: last design of legend Marc Lombard
The Nautitech 48 Open is the last design from the late, great Marc Lombard and seeks to move the 'Open' concept forwardThe latest and largest model in Nautitech’s line up, Nautitech 48 Open, hit the...
View ArticleHH44 review: Taking fast multihull cruising to another level
Disruptive, innovative, and contemporary in style and technology, this electrified HH44 takes fast multihull cruising to a new level, says Toby HodgesA fast, fun catamaran that is safe and comfortable...
View ArticleBest family yacht: our pick of the best yachts for sailing with the family
Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the best family yacht category in the European Yacht of the Year AwardsThere are many categories in the European Yacht of the Year awards,...
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