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From an unloved 90s yacht to a 136m cargo ship, Matt Sheahan explores how the AeroRig’s rebirth is finally making wind-powered trade a reality There was little doubt that the Ian Howlett-designed 70-footer Fly, built by the Elephant Boatyard on the River Hamble, was an innovative and impressive bluewater cruiser when launched in 1991. And…
Once again boot Düsseldorf (the Düsseldorf boat show) showcased a number of top yacht launches. Toby Hodges rounds up some of the very best As the doors swung open at boot Düsseldorf 2026, the sailing halls were buzzing with a clear message: performance is back at the forefront of yacht design. This year’s premieres showcased…
Debuting for charter in 2026, the 72-metre Admiral-built superyacht GECO (by G. Armani) is a one-of-a-kind Ultra Custom vessel featuring seven cabins for 12 guests, expansive wellness facilities and interiors curated by Giorgio Armani. Luxurious 72m yacht GECO by G ARMANI Superyacht GECO (by G. Armani) is an architecturally distinctive vessel, sure to stand out…
Electric winches have outrun our training. Nikki Henderson explores the ‘Mollie’ tragedy and how we must bridge the safety gap at sea It’s rare that emails landed in my inbox with a subject like ‘MAIB reports on fatal sailing accident’. But a recent Monday was one of them. In August this year a 74-year-old Kiwi…
From an unloved 90s yacht to a 136m cargo ship, Matt Sheahan explores how the AeroRig’s rebirth is finally making wind-powered trade a reality There was little doubt that the Ian Howlett-designed 70-footer Fly, built by the Elephant Boatyard on the River Hamble, was an innovative and impressive bluewater cruiser when launched in 1991. And…
Once again boot Düsseldorf (the Düsseldorf boat show) showcased a number of top yacht launches. Toby Hodges rounds up some of the very best As the doors swung open at boot Düsseldorf 2026, the sailing halls were buzzing with a clear message: performance is back at the forefront of yacht design. This year’s premieres showcased…
Debuting for charter in 2026, the 72-metre Admiral-built superyacht GECO (by G. Armani) is a one-of-a-kind Ultra Custom vessel featuring seven cabins for 12 guests, expansive wellness facilities and interiors curated by Giorgio Armani. Luxurious 72m yacht GECO by G ARMANI Superyacht GECO (by G. Armani) is an architecturally distinctive vessel, sure to stand out…
Electric winches have outrun our training. Nikki Henderson explores the ‘Mollie’ tragedy and how we must bridge the safety gap at sea It’s rare that emails landed in my inbox with a subject like ‘MAIB reports on fatal sailing accident’. But a recent Monday was one of them. In August this year a 74-year-old Kiwi…
Toby Hodges reports on the latest specialist downwind sail featuring twin connected gennakers for running or reaching, which use structured luffs and integrated furling technology What would be your ideal tradewind sail setup? Keep things simple with a poled-out genoa, go more specialist with a Parasailor, or fly a combination of options? We have just…
The Transat Café L’Or last Autumn was a dramatic race featuring unexpected finishes, capsized boats, and speedy IMOCAs A fast start for Ultim Maxi Banque Populaire XI. Photo: Vincent Curutchet/Alea Shortly after 10.30 in the evening on Saturday, 25 October, French team mates Erwan Le Draoulec and Tanguy Le Turquais found themselves upside down in…
From big boats to Extreme 40s, David ‘Freddie’ Carr has been a lynchpin of close-knit and super-successful crews. He shares tips on team dynamics with Andy Rice During the build-up to the 2024 America’s Cup, inside the INEOS Britannia team we came up with a set of team values that we ran our daily lives…
The Famous Project becomes first all-female crew to sail non-stop and unassisted around the world as they complete their Jules Verne Trophy bid BREST, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : Arrival of Alexia Barrier and his crew of The Famous Project CIC Dee Caffari, Annemieke Bes, Deborah Blair, Molly LaPointe, Támara Echegoyen, Stacey Jackson and Rebecca…
The two teams making Jules Verne Trophy attempts have both faced damage to their trimarans in their final approaches to the finish line off Ushant, northern France. Sodebo has suffered damage to their seaboard rudder sleeve in ferocious seas, while The Famous Project has almost completely lost the use of their mainsail The two teams…
The fastest circumnavigation ever: Thomas Coville sets a new non-stop around the world record time to win the Jules Verne Trophy BREST, FRANCE – JANUARY 25 : Thomas Coville and his crew, Benjamin Schwartz, Léonard Legrand, Frederic Denis, Pierre Leboucher, Guillaume Pirouelle, Nicolas Troussel, aboard the Maxi Trimaran Sodebo Ultim 3 off Ouessant, celebrate winning…
