Yachting World’s test of Beneteau’s voluminous new chined cruiser – a boat that’s sure to divide opinion
Toby Hodges
Jeanneau 57 review: from the archive
New family line A staggering 370 54DSs have sold in six years -“In a market we were unsure of, that was our big success story,” says Jeanneau’s sailboat product manager…
Beneteau Oceanis 58 review: from the archive
Lost in translation Something was being lost in translation, but I at least felt it must be something special. When we did finally get some graphics through, however, I was…
Canova – The foiling superyacht designed for comfort
Were you to somehow be teleported into foiling superyacht, Canova’s palatial master cabin while under way – and let’s face it, many of us would like a sudden change of…
Best boating accessories: Summer sailing essentials from barbecues to coolboxes
Best portable barbecues Cobb Grill Premier Plus portable barbecue I was introduced to the Cobb when a friend offered me a hot dog – which he was cooking in the…
America’s Cup clothing: What each team wears and why
Watching the AC75s cracking along on a foil, it’s easy to forget that innovation pervades every element of elite racing, particularly America’s Cup racing and goes well beyond simply boat…
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 review – from the archive
Last in Jeanneau’s comprehensive upgrades of the Sun Odyssey range, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 offers an impressive package, which benefits from the experience gained from earlier revamps. Compared with…
Bénéteau Oceanis 55 review: Space versus pace – from the archive
Since they launched the radically different Sense range three years ago, French builders Bénéteau have marketed their other cruising brand, Oceanis, as more of a traditional sailor’s boat, but does…
Hanse 575 review: Impressive home comforts – from the archive
When I went aboard the new Hanse 575 at the Southampton Boat Show, there was a couple in their mid-40s sitting in the saloon looking comfortably at home discussing the…
Hanse 415 review: Economical family cruiser – from the archive
Are you in the market for a new, economical family cruiser of 40-45ft? Then you’re in luck, the Hanse 415 could be everything you are looking for. Some of the…
Sailing La Vagabonde explain their multihull criteria
Over the last seven years Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu have advanced from novice sailors to logging more ocean miles than most of us will sail in a lifetime. And…
Bavaria C42 review: The Ford Model T of 40ft yachts
What constitutes ‘good value’? What you get for your money in any market segment often comes down to size – be that square feet of real estate area or gigabytes…
Botin 56 Black Pearl: Custom offshore 56-footer
Stefan Jentzsch enjoyed a stunning run of racing successes with his 2014 Carkeek 47 Black Pearl, including the 1st sub-50ft yacht in the 2017 Caribbean 600, a class win in…
Maxi-Dolphin 62ab: Semi-custom Italian cruiser
The Maxi-Dolphin 62ab is a fast Italian-built semi-custom cruiser from the board of Argentinian designer Alejandro Bottino, a former protégé of Soto Acebal, and is for an owner who will…
Vismara VMM76: High speed sailing even in light winds
The Vismara VMM76 is a powerful beast of a boat, which was conceived to offer high-speed sailing alongside civilised living and bags of style. It’s the result of a collaborative…
Oystercatcher XXXV: Offshore rocketship
Combining much of the concept behind Niklas Zennström’s radical Fast40 Ran VII with the experience of Oyster Yachts founder Richard Matthews is bound to result in an exceptional yacht. And…
Revealed: The European Yacht of the Year 2021 winners
The European Yacht of the Year 2021 award winners are announced this morning, Friday 22 January. Yachting World has been a jury member for the European Yacht of the Year…
Fusion StereoActive review: This waterproof speaker packs an audible punch
There is a good reason why the Fusion StereoActive should probably be at the top of the list for any sailor looking for a waterproof Bluetooth speaker. Designed and built…
Elan GT6 review: This Porsche-designed yacht is something to be proud of
A few decades ago having a supercar was a real status symbol, a prominent way of shouting ‘look at me!’. Times and trends have changed, as has, arguably, the appetite…
Why stand-up paddleboards have become the must-have boating accessory
The advent of high-strength PVC inflatables and high-pressure pumps has transformed the world of marine toys. The variety of inflatable stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and windsurfers is getting all ages afloat…