The X6 is a bold design: a muscular, small superyacht blessed with powerful lines; a…
All latest posts
How to be a winning skipper – the surprisingly simple secrets to forming and leading a great crew
What is the secret to a happy crew that bond at sea as a team…
Controversy brews at ARC rally over cruising yachts’ engine hours with accusations of cheating
How far would you go to win the silverware? Would you listen to the relentless…
Crew fight to save ARC yacht after fire takes hold and rages on board
A crew celebrating a successful ARC transatlantic crossing to Saint Lucia found themselves fighting a…
‘A sexy, modern 41ft cruiser that makes you feel like royalty’. We test the new X4 from X-Yachts
X-Yachts builds dependable cruiser-racers, right? Reliably built performance yachts that get regatta results – not…
New record time, a sinking and a dismasting among highs and lows of largest ever ARC transatlantic rally
A record transatlantic crossing time and a sinking will be among the highs and lows…
“Foil controls are needed – the loads are massive” warns Vendée Globe sailor Seb Josse
Leading French offshore sailor Sébastien Josse says he believes that designers and builders need to…
Foil damage in Southern Ocean forces out Vendée Globe favourite Seb Josse
Top French sailor Sébastien Josse, one of the favourites in the Vendée Globe solo round…
Vendée Globe solo sailor rescued in Southern Ocean after keel failure
French solo sailor Kito de Pavant, taking part in the Vendée Globe race, has been…
Arcona 465 video review: Pip Hare tests the new Swedish all-carbon cruiser-racer
Performance cruisers are designed and sold to chew up the miles on longer journeys without…
Cheeki Rafiki tragedy: charter company director pleads not guilty to six charges
Douglas Innes, the director of Stormforce Coaching, appeared in Winchester Crown Court today to plead…
Why don’t more women hold professional sail qualifications?
There has been a highly publicised drive to increase the female participation in competitive sailing…
Why do the new Vendee Globe IMOCA 60 yachts have foils?
Foils are the newest phenomenon on the Vendée Globe race and one that looks as…
How JPK 10.80 Yes! was modified for inshore racing and won at Cowes Week
The JPK 10.80 really caught the attention of the offshore racing fraternity when Géry Trentesaux’s…
Why now is the right time to buy your next boat – three owners share their stories
Upgrading to a newer or larger yacht is always an exciting prospect. It’s a gateway…
200 days to go until the first America’s Cup match – what happens next?
The first match race between the challenger and defenders Oracle Team USA starts on 17 June,…
Francis Joyon abandons attempt to break round the world record
French sailor Francis Joyon has abandoned his attempt to break the fully-crewed round the world record for the Jules…
Three crew and two children rescued in the Atlantic from sinking ARC yacht
A crew of five taking part in the ARC transatlantic rally has been rescued after…
Why yacht designers see a major role for toughened glass in new structures
It was once virtually a given that the bigger and more elaborate the superyacht, the…
Joyon launches Jules Verne assault, while Coville hunts singlehanded record
Francis Joyon, twice the fastest man to sail around the world singlehandedly, has set off…