One year before the 2024 Vendée Globe, two back to back transatlantic races – the classic double-handed Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre race to Martinique, closely followed by the…
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What are the best ways to keep a yacht’s crew happy?
If you have a happy boat, you can have disasters happen to you, and it’ll be fine. On an unhappy boat the smallest things can become an issue.” “A happy…
5 expert tips: Shorthanded mainsail reefing
The double-handed team of Deb Fish and Rob Craigie have got mainsail reefing down to a fine art. “Even when we’re really familiar with each other and we know our…
“I never cheated” Clarisse Cremer denies rumours of Vendee Globe routing
Clarisse Cremer, who finished 12th in the 2020/21 Vendée Globe, has posted a firm rebuttal of anonymous accusations that she cheated during the solo around the world race by discussing…
How to win the RORC Caribbean 600: Expert’s guide
Inaugurated in 2009, the RORC Caribbean 600 is a relatively recent addition to the calendar of 600-mile offshore yacht races, adding to the list of established bluewater classics like the…
Nautitech 48 Open first look: last design of legend Marc Lombard
The latest and largest model in Nautitech’s line up, Nautitech 48 Open, hit the water for initial sea trials in late 2023, and is the last design legendary naval architect…
I got down and dirty with boat maintenance testing a Petzl Aria 2R headtorch
Petzl Aria 2R headtorch Specifications Functions: white light low, mid, high battery level indicator Power source: Petzl Hybrid Concept, includes: Petzl core cell (can also use 3 x AAA batteries…
Breaking barriers: How UpWind by MerConcept is aiming to usher in an offshore racing transformation
In a newly announced move, MerConcept, the offshore sailing and sustainable tech hub in Concarneau, France, has unveiled a new multihull racing program named UpWind, which is dedicated to empowering…
I went night sailing and took the Petzl Aria 2 RGB headtorch for a test run across the English Channel
Petzl Aria 2 RGB headtorch Specifications Functions: red light, green light, blink light, blue light, white light battery level indicator Power source: Petzl Hybrid Concept, comes with 3 AAA batteries,…
I tested 8 of the best head torches for sailing and boating – here’s what I found
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…
Great seamanship: Fifty South to Fifty South
The German pilot schooner Elbe 5, built in 1883, has had a remarkable life. A few years ago, she was in the news after being sunk in a collision with…
Fifteen round Cape Horn in a week! Round the world racers stream out of Southern Ocean
Armel Le Cléac’h’s 100ft foiling trimaran Maxi Banque Populaire XI became the 15th boat to pass Cape Horn in a week, when he rounded at 05:01:50hrs UTC this morning, Sunday…
Want to buy a yacht in 2024? Here’s what you need to know about the used boat market
For anyone who’s been holding off buying, or selling a yacht things have shifted. “The reality is that the market is not how it was this time last year. We’ve…
Seawind 1170 first look: 39ft passagemaking catamaran
Over the past few years Seawind has become increasingly well recognised for its quick cruising catamarans. This 39-foot Seawind 1170 retains key core elements, including relatively light displacement, plus twin…
Don McIntyre the adventurer who launched retro-round the world racing
Don McIntyre is on relaxed form when he calls from Les Sables d’Olonne. His current flock of round the world racers are swooping south on the second leg of the…
11 of the best new boating products coming to you in 2024
When it comes to boating kit and technology, the show that consistently delivers new launches and developments, is METs Trade show in Holland. Here, each year the DAME Awards are…
British Women’s and Youth America’s Cup squads unveiled
The British team is seeking to win the first ever Women’s America’s Cup. It will also be aiming to defend its title as Youth America’s Cup winners, having won with…
Fareast 42C first look: full electric powered multihull
A comprehensive package from ePropulsion includes twin 20kW electric motors and control systems, while three different battery bank sizes offer a range with sufficient capacity to motor up to 100…
Coolest yachts: Class 40 Lift 2
The highly competitive Class 40 fleet has long been a proving ground for talent, both for designers and sailors, with many going on to the IMOCA class. “I’ve had the…
Best Musto Sailing Jacket deal: over 50% off BR2 offshore
Musto Jacket Deal Spotter! Our hawk eyed Marine Group Digital Editor, Toby, here at Yachting World spotted some excellent bargains over at Musto.com right now. I had to go and…