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Best luxury yacht: 7 ultimate luxury cruisers you can buy
Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the best luxury yacht category in the European Yacht of the Year AwardsThe definition of the best luxury yacht will differ according to...
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Lago 26 Speedster first look: lightweight flyer
The Lago 26 Speedster joins other variants of the boat, but this one has an added keel, but with displacement less than a J/70 it should offer plenty of performanceThis detuned version of the Austrian...
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The coolest Watersports Toys of 2024: From inflatable foilers to motorised...
The Summer of 2024 has seen a vast array of new watersports toys hit the market. From snorkelling, paddleboarding, spearfishing or and array of powered or inflatable craft, there are plenty of...
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More details of the hotly-anticipated XR 41
The XR 41 will be the first boat from X-Yachts to be focussed on racing in many years, and details are slowly being leaked to the publicSince we showed it in June, X-Yachts has released more details...
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Grand Soleil 65LC review: One of the most stunning new designs
The Grand Soleil 65LC is one of the most stunning new production yachts available, but who is it for? and, most importantly, what’s it like to sail? Granted, the sight of Grand Soleil’s president Gigi...
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15 of the best boats to look out for at this year’s 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...
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ClubSwan 43 First Look: A Spicy and Seriously Appealing Cruiser-Racer
The ClubSwan 43, a contemporary multi-mode cruiser-racer is one of 2024’s most exciting launches. Toby Hodges went to the Finnish yard for the first sea trials... sort of...The ClubSwan 43What does a...
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Linjett 36 first look: embodying timeless qualities
The new Linjett 36 features all the same things that have made the bigger Linjett 39 a success, but in a smaller, 2-cabin package One of the standout recent new yachts is the Linjett 39, which won the...
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Why the Kiwis will win the 37th America’s Cup (spoiler – it’s nothing to do...
Spending the long weekend in Barcelona during the first weekend of the 37th America’s Cup finals opens Toby Hodges’ eyes to a secret weapon for the New Zealand team: their supportOctober 12, 2024....
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CNB 78 One Review: ‘It was beautiful sailing… an engaging experience’
Toby Hodges writes that subtle changes born out of CNB's wealth of owner experience have made its replacement for the 76 a well-rounded easily managed cruising contender in the CNB 78 One.The CNB...
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ERYD 40 XSM first look: catchily-titled 40ft racer
Due to launch in late August 2025, the catchily titled ERYD 40 XSM will be a strong contender in the popular market for 40ft race boatsThis Emanuele Rossi design builds on the success of the EYRD 30 of...
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Swan 88 review: At the very top of this semi-custom yacht scene
Global leaders at the semi-custom end of the production scene, Nautor Swan invited us for the first sea trials of its BIG new Swan 88Swan’s CEO Giovanni Pomatti describes this as ‘an extraordinary...
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Grand Soleil 52P first look: The ‘P’ is for Performance
The new Grand Soleil 52P has been built with performance and easy sailing at the forefront of the brief to provide exhilarating sailingMatteo Polli continues to collaborate beautifully with his fellow...
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YYachts Y8 Calabash review: Sailing this semi-custom, designer cruiser
YYachts specialises in 70-100ft semi-custom carbon composite craft that embody its ‘keep it simple’ philosophy. Toby Hodges sails the YYachts Y8 CalabashThis new generation YYachts Y8 is the Griefswald...
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Contest 63CS first look: New superyacht quality 63 footer
The new Contest 63CS offers a semi-custom fitout and while it may not quite be superyacht size, it's definitely got the quality What a beauty! This Judel Vrolijk shape is now familiar to the range from...
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Solaris 74RS first look: Alluring style with some substance below decks
Solaris continues to flaunt attractive aesthetics with the Solaris 74RS - which boasts an unusual layout. Toby Hodges gets aboard at the Cannes Yachting FestivalI was taken with the layout and interior...
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Beneteau’s new planing First 30: A step change for the French giant
Beneteau has been making a variant of the First 30 for many, many years. But this new versions marks a significant change The First 30 was Beneteau’s first sailing yacht when it launched in 1977 and it...
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Heyman 42PPH: Handsome new decksaloon cruiser packed with ideas and space
Swedish designer Gabriel Heyman poured a lifetime of ideas into the Heyman 42PPH pilot saloon cruiser, which includes arguably the largest cockpit available at this sizeThink about it relative to...
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Boot Dusseldorf 2025 preview: the yachts you need to see
Toby Hodges takes a look at some of the biggest and best yachts that will be on show at Boot Dusseldorf 2025, the world's largest yacht and watersports fairBoot Dusseldorf, the world’s largest yacht...
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Best Yachts of 2025: European Yacht of the Year 2025 Winners
As one of 12 jury members from across Europe who all tested the 12 shortlisted yachts, and the only British judge, Toby Hodges reveals the best yachts of 2025. Here’s his verdict on the winners and...
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