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French offshore sailor Violette Dorange and Spanish 470 champion Marta Cardona Alcántara have been named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list Violette Dorange celebrates with relatives on her Imoca monohull Devenir after placing 25th in the 10th edition of the 2024-25 Vendee Globe. Photo by Sebastien Salom-Gomis / AFP via Getty Images Is sailing…
Weather forecaster for the British Sailing Team since 2015, Simon Rowell, gives his advice on using a barometer to understand the forecast Most yachts have a mechanical barometer on board, either a brass or a stainless one screwed to the bulkhead somewhere convenient – ideally close to the navigation desk so it can be read…
With more first-time buyers committing to a new yacht — often with less experience — what do you need to consider to make the biggest purchase of your life a pleasure? Mention that you’re buying your first yacht, and plenty of helpful advisors will warn you of the perils. Buying is an act of commitment…
Motor yacht 2 Ladies has returned to the Mediterranean following a major refit in Croatia, emerging refreshed and ready for luxury yacht charters for the 2026 season. The 46.35-metre Rossinavi superyacht recently completed an extensive shipyard period at Adria Docks in Trogir under the management of Croatian engineering and refit specialist Capax. Luxury yacht 2…
French offshore sailor Violette Dorange and Spanish 470 champion Marta Cardona Alcántara have been named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list Violette Dorange celebrates with relatives on her Imoca monohull Devenir after placing 25th in the 10th edition of the 2024-25 Vendee Globe. Photo by Sebastien Salom-Gomis / AFP via Getty Images Is sailing…
Weather forecaster for the British Sailing Team since 2015, Simon Rowell, gives his advice on using a barometer to understand the forecast Most yachts have a mechanical barometer on board, either a brass or a stainless one screwed to the bulkhead somewhere convenient – ideally close to the navigation desk so it can be read…
With more first-time buyers committing to a new yacht — often with less experience — what do you need to consider to make the biggest purchase of your life a pleasure? Mention that you’re buying your first yacht, and plenty of helpful advisors will warn you of the perils. Buying is an act of commitment…
Motor yacht 2 Ladies has returned to the Mediterranean following a major refit in Croatia, emerging refreshed and ready for luxury yacht charters for the 2026 season. The 46.35-metre Rossinavi superyacht recently completed an extensive shipyard period at Adria Docks in Trogir under the management of Croatian engineering and refit specialist Capax. Luxury yacht 2…
A 1987 legend reborn: the Grand Soleil 52 pairs Frers’ legacy with modern Polli performance and Nauta style. Discover true luxury at speed. In the pantheon of Grand Soleil yachts, the 52 drawn by German Frers and launched back in 1987, still looms large. Now this legend has been reborn for a new golden age…
This year’s boat show season has highlighted the enduring appeal of established charter yachts, with seasoned brokers and experienced charterers increasingly championing beautifully maintained and expertly refitted classics over the rush for the newest launch. Some of the most admired yachts on display were not fresh from the shipyard, but proven vessels elevated through exceptional…
All about the AC40, which will be used for the Youth and Women’s America’s Cups and the America’s Cup preliminary series The 38th America’s Cup will be retaining the AC75 foiling monohull class for the actual Cup match in Naples, but the technical framework has seen a seismic shift. While the cutting-edge AC75s remain the…
The America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta marks the official start of a new Cup cycle. But what teams are competing and what have been the key transfers Arguments, lawyers, politicking, and some pretty unedifying scenes. The gap between the 37th and 38th America’s Cup has seen a healthy does of the usual behind-the-scenes nonsense for which…
The first racing of the 38th America’s Cup this weekend sees women’s and youth crews line up against America’s Cup legends. Could some upsets be on the cards? We report from Cagliari, Sardinia 20 May 2026. Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup – Preliminary Regatta Sardinia -Practice Race . ATHENA PATHWAY capsize. If you’re an America’s…
Circumnavigating in a 20-footer isn’t for everyone, but owner-skipper RW Henson built his remarkable junk rigged micro-voyager for a grand adventure. Sean McNeill reports When RW Henson envisioned the ideal boat for his global circumnavigation he knew it needed two basic features – reliability and simplicity. He wanted a vessel that was bulletproof and self-righting,…
