The Vendée Globe is the world’s ultimate race course: one non-stop lap of the globe. The course starts in Les Sables d’Olonne on 10 November. There are three marks of…
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Grand Soleil 52P first look: The ‘P’ is for Performance
Matteo Polli continues to collaborate beautifully with his fellow Italian style masters at Nauta Design to create a standout Grand Soleil lineup. This Grand Soleil 52P is positioned between the…
How to follow the Vendée Globe 2024
The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe is set to begin on Sunday, November 10, 2024, as 40 skippers embark on an extraordinary solo, nonstop race around the world. This…
5 expert tips for catamaran racing
Modern cruiser/racer multihulls have a high level of safety provided you know what you’re doing. Helena Darvelid has taken all of her experience from world record-breaking passages in all-out speed…
Best Changing Mat for swimmers and surfers – 5 tested
The best change mat is one that you’ll take with you every time you head out. You can keep it in the back of your car or van ready for…
What’s it really like to go from a monohull to a catamaran? A liveaboard cruiser’s lessons learned
For over a decade, my wife, Rachel, and I lived aboard what could aptly be described as a traditional bluewater cruising yacht. Our 1984 Tayana 42, Agápē, was an excellent…
LOMO Changing Mat Bag – Drysuit and Wetsuit Bag Review
LOMO Changing Mat Bag – Drysuit and Wetsuit Bag Best changing mat for wetsuit wearers Made from tough material, this changing mat would work on any terrain—plus, you can carry…
dryrobe Changing Mat Review
dryrobe Changing Mat Best changing mat for warmth When it comes to post-swimming training, dryrobe knows its business. And this handy little changing mat feels like luxury for your cold…
Orca Changing Mat Accessory Review
Orca Changing Mat Accessory Best lightweight changing mat for lots of kit This brilliant changing mat packs down super small – and then opens up to create a large changing…
byBettyBlue The Pasty Wet Bag Changing Mat Review
byBettyBlue The Pasty Wet Bag Changing Mat Best sustainably made changing mat We went searching for an independently made changing mat and came up trumps. By far the best-looking changing…
Après Plunge Stepping Stone Changing Mat tested
Après Plunge Stepping Stone Changing Mat Best changing mat for drying cold feet In our hunt for changing mats from independent sellers, we came across Après Plunge. Creating limited edition…
The enduring appeal of Palma for superyacht owners
It’s undoubtedly the case that some long-running regattas, whatever their history and illustrious heritage, can on occasion become a bit ‘samey’, lacking surprise and the excitement of the unexpected. Having…
What is a handy billy? The answer depends on where you come from
Close reaching at a fast 60° TWA I was working out how far forward the outboard jib lead needed to move before setting up something more permanent. “Where is a…
World’s coolest yachts: Niñita
“The coolest boat of all time is called Niñita, and is a Starling Burgess 60ft schooner,” says Sam Davies. “It’s a really amazing, beautiful boat.” The custom-built Niñita has been…
Cyber Monday Helly Hansen deals: Bargains for sailors and outdoor enthusiasts
Cyber Monday sales don’t officially start until tomorrow, but already the deals are rolling in thick and fast, with Cyber Monday Helly Hansen deals in particular catching my eye. For…
CNB 62 first look: Standout natural lighting for a family cruiser
The CNB 62 is the outcome of a brief to create a yacht that blends important elements of two previous popular CNB models – the ease of use of the…
Exclusive extract of Pip Hare’s fascinating Vendée Globe book
There were many reasons to fear my passage through the Southern Ocean, and how it might once and for all expose me as not quite the individual I aspired to…
November 2024
The November issue of Yachting World is on sale 10 October and contains all the usual news and reviews about the boating world, plus: First steps to bluewater – You…
Vendée Globe 2024 preview: The most competitive edition ever?
“When you think about the Vendée Globe, you always remember the good stuff. I’ve done three now, and you remember the good bits of all the races. So it seems…
Kraken 58 First Look: A cruiser with embracing central cockpit for easy handling
Over the past few years Kraken has forged an enviable reputation thanks to its contemporary take on what’s needed to create no-nonsense serious bluewater cruising yachts. The Kraken 58 is…