Gunboat founder Peter Johnstone broke the story on their Facebook page here, reporting that squalls had been in the 40-knot range for most of the day, but it was when…
Gunboat G4: is this the world’s first flying cruiser? She could do 40 knots on foils
When the Gunboat G4 launches this spring, she will be the most outrageous coastal cruiser-racer ever seen – and certainly the fastest. If you ever needed proof that the America’s…
Cruising in Brittany: its warm weather, golden beaches and handy marinas take some beating
Peter Cumberlidge cruises the coast of north Brittany and investigates a slower pace of life among the many island anchorages
The first time a Chinese team has won a leg of the Volvo but what is the future for this Franco/Chinese team?
What had not been anticipated before the event started back in November was the Franco/Chinese team’s consistently potent performance. Second into Cape Town on the opening leg, second into Abu…
Why the Kiel Canal, shortcut to the Baltic, is a fascinating mini cruise all of its own
The Kiel Canal can be a fascinating voyage in a yacht, as Detlef Jens reports
Fuel cell from Hydromax: a smaller, lighter, cleaner alternative to diesel generators for battery charging
Hydrogen fuel cells offer a mobile, silent form of power that can be useful for recharging batteries in place of generators. But although the technology has been available to yachtsmen…
Two new French plastic rope blocks that may save you weight and money plus reduce friction in deckgear
French sailors have always been the innovative, daring types. They have the heart for adventure and the mental fortitude for prolonged discomfort, which goes some way into explaining their domination…
Yacht refit 2: how a three-month refit of Zest was worth all the effort and expense
Many owners have found yacht refit to be a protracted process and in some cases have missed more than one season of sailing. This seems to be particularly the case…
Volvo Ocean Race: Dongfeng seals the deal for Leg 3 as the rest of the fleet come piling in behind
On the face of it Caudrelier’s Franco/Chinese team had owned the race since they took the lead on the second day out of Abu Dhabi, never dropping off pole position…
Gallery: Stunning superyacht racing pictures from the Millennium Cup 2015, held in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand
The Millennium Cup 2015 regatta was won by the 50m Perini ketch and five-time circumnavigator Silencio. Steinlager 2, previously skippered by Sir Peter Blake and the only yacht to have…
Volvo Ocean Race: Dongfeng Racing on verge of an impressive leg win but tensions are running high and provisions running out
winning this leg into the Chinese port of Sanya would be particularly special for this new and impressive campaign.
Yacht refit tips: you can save costs on refitting a quality cruiser by project managing the work yourself
Have you ever hankered after a top-quality yacht, fitted out to your own requirements, but discounted the idea on the basis of cost? If so, it may be worth looking…
Get immediate access to Yachting World on iPad/iPhone wherever you are in the world!
If you fancy immediate access from wherever you are in the world you can go digital on the iPad or iPhone and still take advantage of our January sale offers. From…
Morris 48 – an eagerly awaited new American yacht with a mix of modern a traditional values
Even on an afternoon of intermittent drizzle, nothing could dampen the eagerness of visitors to Annapolis to see on board the Morris 48 (officially the Morris Ocean Series 48GT). Every…
Team Vestas Wind navigator Wouter Verbraak sacked after review into Volvo Ocean Race shipwreck
Team Vestas Wind have sacked navigator Wouter Verbraak as part of the Volvo Ocean Race crew. Verbraak was the navigator when the yacht ran up on a reef in the Indian Ocean…
Our top tips for using iPad apps for navigation: first thing, get a waterproof case!
Using iPad apps for navigation is becoming a popular option and we tested seven chartplotting apps for a feature in Yachting World. But what about using an iPad on board? …
5 tips: sailing to win. Top match racer Ian Williams gives his top tips
Sailing to win - how to win a race and ensure you cross the line first. Tips by top match racer Ian Williams
Why the inlets and rocky islets of Maine are some of the best cruising grounds in the US
Tom Zydler enjoys a late-September cruise through the fragrant inlets and rocky islets of Maine sailing in his classic Mason 44 Frances B
Whale encounter – there seems to be an increasing number of collisions with whales as yachts get faster
The first I heard about a sailing boat colliding with a whale mid-ocean was when the 49ft sloop Peningo had a whale encounter 700 miles from the Azores while…
5 top new yachts crowned European Yacht of the Year 2015 winners from 25 tested
The European Yacht of the Year is the most thorough competition there is for production boats, the only one that comprises 11 different magazines, from 11 different European nations, testing…