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We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Luke Parkinson nominates the Superfoiler “The Superfoiler was one of the coolest boats of all time,” says Luke Parkinson, who’s sailed everything from F50s to offshore 100-footers. “It was a boat like no other. It always kept…
A quiet season has led some buyers to expect bargains. But stock remains tight, paperwork matters more than ever, and the market is proving more active than the mood music suggests When activity levels drop, assumptions tend to fill the space. A softer economy should mean softer prices; fewer listings but perhaps more negotiating room….
Gitana 18 is the newest foiling Ultim trimaran is a melting pot of crazy ideas that could potentially fly at 55 knots. Helen Fretter gets a look on board Gitana 18 was moved under cover of darkness Lorient is the Hollywood of ocean racing. Like the movie factory of Los Angeles, the Brittany port is…
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…
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Luke Parkinson nominates the Superfoiler “The Superfoiler was one of the coolest boats of all time,” says Luke Parkinson, who’s sailed everything from F50s to offshore 100-footers. “It was a boat like no other. It always kept…
A quiet season has led some buyers to expect bargains. But stock remains tight, paperwork matters more than ever, and the market is proving more active than the mood music suggests When activity levels drop, assumptions tend to fill the space. A softer economy should mean softer prices; fewer listings but perhaps more negotiating room….
Gitana 18 is the newest foiling Ultim trimaran is a melting pot of crazy ideas that could potentially fly at 55 knots. Helen Fretter gets a look on board Gitana 18 was moved under cover of darkness Lorient is the Hollywood of ocean racing. Like the movie factory of Los Angeles, the Brittany port is…
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…
