With new build waiting lists growing at an unprecedented rate, buyers are turning to the second hand boat market to get on the water without the wait. But if you’re…
Yachting World
January 2022
In Yachting World January 2022 issue, we speak to Australian star skipper, Tom Slingsby who was recently named 2021’s sailor of the year. We get the story of Carlos Cuadrado…
Foiling: the history of the hydrofoiler
The biggest revolution to hit watersports in general has been foiling, and it’s easy to view the use of hydrofoils as a relatively recent phenomenon. In truth, although foiling has…
Plymouth, Chicago and Dubai to host Sail GP 2022 during 10-event series
Sail GP, the multi-event foiling catamaran circuit, will be expanded to 10 events for the 2022/23 season. Beginning in Bermuda in May 2022, the foiling F50 circuit has announced new…
Sail the world: future-proof bluewater options
In stressful times it’s tempting to cast off the bowlines and head for the horizon to sail the world. But the reality is that cruising in a post-pandemic world is…
Best bluewater multihulls: Neel 51
Neel trimarans, and the Neel 51 specifically, blend the extreme space offered by the family/charter catamarans together with good average speeds. First impressions of the Neel 51 are sure to…
On the shoulders of a giant: the legacy of Sir Peter Blake
Twenty years after the death of Sir Peter Blake, Sarah-Jane Blake talks to Alex Stone about her father’s legacy and the influence he has had on her life Puke hāhaka,…
Video: Ice 70 review – a luxury, fast Med cruiser
Some yachts will always produce that instant spark of attraction. With others, the appeal may be slower burning, where facets or practicalities will help make the appeal more than skin…
Best bluewater multihulls: Privilège 510 Signature
Privilège was the creation of Vendée Globe founder Philippe Jeantot 35 years ago and with its yard in Les Sables d’Olonne has grown to be a leader in the luxury…
Webinar: Knut Frostad on digital sailing
Don’t miss the final Bluewater Sailing Webinar series by Grand Large Yachting, in association with Yachting World. In this latest episode, former Norwegian Olympic sailor and legendary offshore circumnavigator, Knut…
Best Inflatable Paddle board: 8 of the best iSUPs
It might come as a surprise to discover that the vast majority of the stand-up paddle board (SUP) market is inflatable. In fact, in most conditions good quality pump-up boards…
Video: Onboard the JPK 39FC – 40 foot French cruiser
Although best known for its extremely competitive smaller offshore racing boats, this Breton yard also has a range of serious, yet fast and lightweight, cruising yachts of which the JPK…
Is Alinghi making an America’s Cup comeback?
Entries opened for the 37th America’s Cup today, December 1 2021. Despite the oldest trophy in sport having neither a confirmed date, nor an agreed venue, the Cup holders reported…
World’s coolest yachts: IACC America’s Cup yachts
“I was obsessed with the Version 5 America’s Cup boats back in the early 2000s, I used to sit there and stare at the TV,” recalls 2021 World Sailor of…
ARC yacht abandoned after fatality mid-Atlantic
A sailor taking part in this year’s Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (the ARC) was fatally injured, and his crew mates rescued 500 miles west of the Canaries. Max Delannoy was…
First look: Infiniti 52 – DSS foil 50 footer
The first DSS foiling Infiniti 52 has emerged from the shed at Composite Builders in Holland, Michigan. This design is intended to transform offshore racing, combining speed without the need…
First look: Arcona 415 – electric production yacht
The new Arcona 415 is pitched as the first series-produced yacht with electric propulsion as standard. Arcona already has a long history of developing boats with optional electric motors, dating…
Black Friday sailing deals for cruisers: 11 of the best
There’s plenty of deals on sailing specific clothing and sailing kit on the market this year for Black Friday. But cruising sailors might also want to consider some of the…
How this once famous yacht was brought back to life
An extensive restoration of a yacht not far short of 100 years old and 100ft long would provide a mighty challenge for any established boatyard, no matter how skilled and…
The best Helly Hansen Black Friday deals for sailors
Not all sailing brands offer deals at this time of year, but the Helly Hansen Black Friday deals are usually some of the best out there for sailors. Helly Hansen…