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Is the Contest 67CS the most impressive new yacht under 80ft in production...
Some yachts develop character, while others have it built in. Toby hodges went in search of heart and soulContest 67CS , Designed by Judel&Vrolijk. Palma de MallorcaWe were on board Contest’s first...
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First look videos from 6 of the most recent launches from Bavaria, Dufour,...
Take a quick peek aboard six of the new launches at this year's Dusseldorf boat show that stood out from the crowd with these first look videos we shotBavaria C57 Bavaria has been promising something...
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A pocket guide to the J Class yachts – the world’s most elegant racing fleet
Toby Hodges profiles the world's most beautiful fleet of classic racing yachts – the J ClassClose competition between J Class yachts Rainbow and RangerShamrock V – JK3 J Class yacht Shamrock sailplan...
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At the helm of J Class yacht Endeavour – we get exclusive on-board access
Toby Hodges jumped at the chance to helm the J Class Endeavour, one of the world’s most distinguished and beautiful yachts.The mighty press of canvas fills as her bows fall off from head to wind. As...
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The new heyday of the J Class – why this illustrious class is now more...
Toby Hodges on the 2017 renaissance of this giant yacht class.As the breeze freshens, we power up even more. We’re heeled to the gunwales now, our near 200 tonnes displacement creating a bow wave that...
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The incomparable style of Wally Nano MkII – a Hoek designed modern classic
The reinvigorated Wally Nano may now have the performance to match its killer looks. This MkII version marries Italian styling with Dutch workmanship to extraordinary effect.Wally Nano, Hoek designed...
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Bluewater cruisers recommend their top new gear and marine equipment
We asked a range of active bluewater cruisers to recommend their recent top deck gear purchases – the results range from top down furlers to anchors to inflatable cockpit lights.Yachting World readers...
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How the Baltic 67 semi-custom cruising yacht has brought this Finnish yard...
Why does one of the world's most successful superyacht builders was to get back into building production cruisers? Toby Hodges reports.Baltic Yachts is the reigning king of large custom carbon fibre...
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Aboard the Bavaria C57 – the boat that has changed so much for Bavaria Yachts
A new designer and new construction processes kicked off a big year of change for the German Bavaria yard, says Toby Hodges.In January 2016 Bavaria stole the show at the world’s largest boat show in...
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Highlights and amazing images from St Barth as six J Class yachts race each...
The biggest season ever for the J Class yachts kicked off in style off during the St Barth Bucket in the Caribbean in March. Have a look at the fabulous images and video hereHanuman. Photo Carlo...
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First look videos from on board Hanse 588 and Hanse 675
Our first look on board the two new big boats from Hanse Yachts. Watch our walk-through videos of the Hanse 588 and the Hanse 675.The Düsseldorf Boat Show in January presented the opportunity to have a...
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On test video: folding bikes, e-bikes, electric scooters or unicycles – which...
How do you get around once you've sailed to your destination? Check out this video of our portable transport test, which includes everything from folding bikes to unicylces.Carrying a set of wheels on...
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Clipper Race deaths – the full lessons learnt from official investigation
The UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released its findings into two fatal accidents aboard the Clipper Race yacht CV21, IchorCoal, during the 2015/2016 Clipper Round the World RaceAndrew...
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Endurance is a 110m expedition superyacht concept with styling inspired by...
Expedition yachts take all shapes and sizes these days but practical necessity and reliability look to have been given prominence by the design consortium behind this new concept.Here is an expedition...
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Acadia – the latest Hoek Truly Classic TC90 and ‘an exceptional example of...
A twin-cockpit miniature superyacht that can be handled by just two crew. Toby Hodges reports.Both the Truly Classic TC90 and TC127 designs have proven particularly popular recently and the launch of...
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Beneteau Oceanis Yachts 62 offers luxurious design at a price rarely seen in...
Toby Hodges appreciates the comfort aboard the luxury cruiser winner of European Yacht of the Year 2017. But can she sail? Waterkampioen Proefvaarten voor de Europese Boot van het Jaar in Cannes...
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Spirit Yachts starts construction on Spirit 111 – one of the largest...
Ipswich boatbuilder collaborates with Rhoades Young on most ambitious yacht to dateIpswich-based modern classic builders Spirit Yachts has started construction on its largest project to date, a 34m...
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New Wally 145 unveiled – a lightweight hybrid global super cruiser designed...
The newly commissioned Wally 145 looks to be the fast super cruiser that has it all, including an innovative triple cockpit layout and a hybrid propulsion system Wally has started to build its third...
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America’s Cup: Gear failure deals a shocking blow for Land Rover BAR during...
A critical part of the wingsail of Land Rover BAR that broke early in their first race against Emirates Team New Zealand forces the British to retire from both races. In the second semi final America's...
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Three hulls better than two – how the Neel 51 trimaran is challenging its...
The Neel 51 may have turned plenty of heads at La Grande-Motte boat show in April, but can three hulls really offer the style and accommodation expected these days of a luxury performance...
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