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Azuree 41 video – footage from our trials aboard Sirena Marine’s versatile...
This Azuree 41 video was shot during our test of this new fast cruiser in Turkey. Her alluring, powerful and modern hull shape helps make for a responsive and fun boat to sail. Over the last decade...
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Video: We test the radical and classy new ClubSwan 50 from Nautor’s Swan
For its 50th anniversary, Nautor’s Swan has produced the ClubSwan 50, a yacht so radical and so classy it had Toby Hodges running out of superlatives For its 50 anniversary, Nautor’s Swan have launched...
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Azuree 41 on test: a polished performer from Sirena Marine of Turkey
The third model in the Azuree range, the Azuree 41, is a welcome refinement in terms of quality, and something of a gem (all photos by Rick Tomlinson).What is a gem but a stone yet to be polished? When...
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X-Yachts X4 on test video: a sweet-sailing Danish performance cruiser
With 14 sold already, X-Yachts has built an absolute flyer to front its new X range, as we found out in Haderslev, Denmark.When X-Yachts announced the X6 in 2014 (see YW X6 test video), revealing a...
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X6 video: daring new semi-custom 65-footer from X-Yachts
The X6 is a bold design – a yacht that will place most others of her size firmly in the shade.The new ‘X’ line fills the gap between X-Yachts’ performance (Xp) and cruising (Xc) range and includes the...
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ClubSwan 50 on test: the most extreme production yacht we’ve ever seen
The result of a design competition won by Juan K, the ClubSwan 50 is outrageously good to sail, says Toby Hodges. All pics by Rick Tomlinson.Where we tested: From Nautor’s Swan’s waterfront location in...
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Oyster 675 video – footage from our trials aboard Oyster’s brand new first 675
Oyster Yachts’ popularity lies with its bluewater cruisers up to 60ft and, more recently its unrivalled success with 80 footers. Yet this season sees the British yard launch two new models in the...
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30 great Christmas gift ideas for sailors – our pick of the very best kit
Stuck for Christmas gift ideas for the sailor who has it all? Yachting World is here to help with 30 great ideas Are you wondering what to get the sailor in your life for Christmas. Here is our pick of...
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Electric propulsion expert Torqeedo wins another DAME – the largest marine...
Torqeedo has won the largest marine equipment design award for its innovative new Cruise Pod electric saildrives.The electric propulsion pioneer Torqeedo won the largest marine equipment prize of the...
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‘A sexy, modern 41ft cruiser that makes you feel like royalty’. We test the...
The first of a new range from X-Yachts, the X4 looks like a sailing skipper's dream, but the proof is in the pudding, as Toby Hodges discovered. Photos Richard Langdon.X-Yachts builds dependable...
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The jaw-dropping X6 from X-Yachts – a super-stylish step up for this Danish...
Toby Hodges takes the highly customised hull number one of X-Yachts new 65-footer for a test sail and found a yacht with untold potential for idyllic onboard life. Photos Richard Langdon.The X6 is a...
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Why Beneteau’s new foil-assisted Figaro 3 is big news for sailing
In the new Figaro 3, Groupe Beneteau is producing the first series-built production monohull with foils. It is a strong message that is sure to have a knock-on effect, both for racing and yacht...
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Dramatic Contest 67CS video: showing the new Judel-Vrolijk design with soul
Test Editor Toby Hodges gets to know a yacht with true character aboard the brand new 67ft Contest.Contest 67CS: The owner of this first 67CS started sailing in Norway in September 2009, aged 40. Since...
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Clipper sailor named Yachtsman of the Year for selfless act of bravery
An extraordinary act of bravery and seamanship has resulted in Clipper 2015-16 Race crew member Gavin Reid being named as the boats.com 2016 YJA Yachtsman of the YearGavin Reid, 28, an amateur sailor...
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What is behind the surge in new 60ft plus yacht designs and can you sail one...
New yacht design has taken a giant leap in average length. Toby Hodges reports on the boom in big boats Oyster 625Looking along the row of new yachts berthed stern-to at Cannes Boat Show in September,...
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The remarkable Oyster 675 on test – making a splash with a powerful new look
There may be new styling and options galore but the 675 is still assuredly an Oyster. Toby hodges reports.Photo Paul Wyeth.When it comes to series-building large cruisers, Oyster Yachts is the...
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Top 5 yachts named winners of the European Yacht of the Year 2016/2017
If you want to know which are the best new production yachts on the market at the moment, the European Yacht of the Year is the best place to start. Toby Hodges sailed the 25 nominees and gives his...
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Video exclusive: what it’s like to sail the iconic J Class Endeavour
Toby Hodges had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail the 1934-built J Class Endeavour. Join us onboard during sailing and have a look at the stunning interior in this video footageShe is often...
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Dubois Naval Architects Ltd goes into liquidation
The leading design firm set up by Ed Dubois in 1977 has closed and gone into liquidation, with its assets being sold through auction. Following the death of world-renowned British designer Ed Dubois...
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Video: Five years sailing around the world in five beautiful minutes
The crew of a 72ft bluewater cruiser document their remote travels sailing around the world in this breathtaking short videoSailing around the world is arguably the ideal way to see the very best of...
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