Beneteau’s new flagship, the Oceanis Yacht 60, is the yard’s third model to come out…
Yachts & Gear
Navigation apps: all about user-generated guides
Pilot books used to be how we explored new destinations. Cruisers and charter sailors alike…
Best paddle board accessories: the best paddleboard gear
Stand-up paddleboarding is a pleasingly simple activity: essentially all you need is a board and…
Clarionet: famous yacht meticulously restored
At just 36ft 9in, the Sparkman & Stephens sloop Clarionet is an unassuming yacht, often…
First look: Jeanneau 64 – flagship gets an update
The Jeanneau 64, which we fondly remember sailing in a Mistral off Marseille eight years…
First look video: Hanse 460 – the French-designed Hanse
Following a generation of Judel/Vrolijk designs, the new Hanse 460 is the first from Berret…
Personal Locator Beacon review: FastFind and ResQLink head to head
Personal Locator Beacons with Return Link Service Fortunately, not many people have actually used PLBs…
iWinch test: new electric winch handle option
Sometimes, a solution to a problem comes along that is so obvious, you wonder why…
First look: Dufour 32 – new smaller cruising yacht
The Dufour 32 is a compact new launch with particularly impressive deck and cockpit space…
Second hand boats: how to buy a ready to sail yacht
It’s no secret that if you want to buy a new yacht the wait is…
World’s coolest yachts: Jolie Brise
“This choice is made out respect for the boat (and crew),” says Rick Tomlinson. “There…
World’s coolest yacht: J Class Topaz
“I’ve climbed a lot of mountains so choosing the coolest is a tough one, but…
First look: Nautitech 44 Open – an ideal bluewater cruiser
It’s been many years since we’ve seen an all new Nautitech catamaran, but it may…
Fist look: Elan E6 – new flagship performance model
This new Elan E6 looks like a real weapon. Elan has collaborated with three key…
Extraordinary Boats: the new 11th Hour Racing IMOCA 60
For decades the whole point of designing an IMOCA 60 has been to win the…
World’s coolest yachts: Hydroptère
“I thought Hydroptère was the most incredible boat for a long time,” says Vendée Globe…
Best boating products of 2022: The hot list
2021 has seen many new boating products come onto the market, despite the difficulties seen…
Flax 27: update to already impressive offering
The Flax 27 was one of the stand-out boats at Boot Düsseldorf in 2019. It’s…
Video: Sailing the Hallberg-Rassy HR50
The eagerly awaited first new Hallberg-Rassy HR50, the fifth of Rassy’s new-generation twin-rudder designs, provides…
Second hand boats: buying a classic yacht
Over the last three decades there has been a spectacular classic boat revival, resulting in…