Among the elite band of rock star offshore racing sailors that do a solo lap of the planet there’s one basic yet counterintuitive rule they swear by: ‘To go fast…
Bluewater Luxury – The new Moody DS48
When Moody launched its first version of the Deck Saloon yacht in the ’90s, with the exceptionally popular Eclipse range, the concept was ground-breaking. The Eclipse designs were the first…
Baltic 80 Custom: A ‘rosy’ design for racing and luxury offshore cruising
You’d never mistake this sleek Baltic 80 Custom for anything else in her trademark ‘rose’ livery. Only recently revealed by the Finnish boatbuilder, there are relatively few details available so…
How to use tides and tidal currents to your advantage
We all know the tide ebbs and flows. It’s as predictable as the sun rising or the seasons changing, but it’s also not an exact science. Getting the timing wrong…
“We’ve done something slightly different” American Magic tease first look of AC75
New York Yacht Club American Magic became the fifth America’s Cup team to reveal – or at least partially reveal – their AC75 when their new ‘B3’ briefly appeared out…
Caught in a tropical cyclone in a 130-year-old wooden sailing ship
Perhaps the best way to introduce Shane Granger is to quote from the flyleaf of his book Cargo of Hope: ‘He has worked as a radio DJ, advertising photographer, copywriter,…
Expert tips: how to sail multihulls downwind in big breezes
Pushing fast multihulls downwind in gnarly conditions can be a hazardous business. Knowing how hard you can push, and when you need to back off, mostly comes down to experience.…
‘Electric yacht propulsion opens doors to a completely different way of thinking about sailing’
Electric propulsion is rapidly becoming established in the mainstream yacht market. This is increasingly driven by customer demand, often by people who own electric or plug-in hybrid cars and are…
Stylia: 22.8m of bluewater perfection
It would take years to plan, design and build a catamaran to the standard of Stylia. This unique Sunreef 70S was delivered barely two years ago with every imaginable upgrade…
Sunreef 100 Eco first look: unlimited range without emitting any carbon?
Sunreef is celebrating two recent orders for its Sunreef 100 Eco sailing catamarans – both from existing Sunreef owners. It’ll be the first time they’ve built this model with sails,…
Ainslie’s team reveals Britain’s new America’s Cup boat
The British America’s Cup team has become the fourth challengers to unveil their new AC75. INEOS Britannia revealed their AC75 in the early hours of morning, as the foiling monohull…
Cruising Australia’s east coast: ‘A delicious mix of modern convenience and truly isolated’ adventure
When we tell people we’re bluewater cruising around the world, the first question is almost always the same: ‘What about storms?’ I’m hesitant to reinforce a Hollywood dramatised view of…
Simena Ares 62 first look: the surprising superyacht
Türkiye’s Ares Shipyard recently revealed it is halfway through the build of Simena, a 62m yacht based loosely on the lines of a clipper ship. It comes as a surprise,…
How to sail around the world: Launching an epic adventure
Personal preparations and sailing skills are still the biggest part of planning to sail around the world. Knowledge and competence takes the stress out of situations, which is more fun…
More America’s Cup launches as Luna Rossa unveils their AC75
America’s Cup boat launches are coming thick and fast, with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli becoming the third team to launch an America’s Cup AC75 boat in the last couple of…
Hunters to racers: the fascinating world of Azorean whaleboat racing
When the tow rope is released, two of the strongest Azorean whaleboat crewmembers leap forward and haul up the mainsail gaff as quickly as possible. The secret is not to…
8 of the best head torches, fully tested and reviewed for sailing and boating
What makes the best head torch for sailing? Is it the red light facility? How about the ability to dim the white light? Or do you want an ultra bright…
An expert guide to safe line handling at sea
Boats may have nine lives, but a sailor is not supposed to have nine fingers. Every year, however, we hear of instances of crushed hands, lost fingers, and major damage…
America’s Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand launch their AC75
Last weekend saw the unveiling of the first America’s Cup boat of this cycle as Alinghi Red Bull Racing revealed the boat they will sail in the 37th America’s Cup…
5 of the best new ocean cruising catamarans for 2024
Explore the latest in ocean cruising catamarans for 2024 with our lineup of five exceptional boats. From the eagerly awaited Seawind 1370 to the eco-conscious design of the Vann R6,…