Yachters World

A full-bore collision mid-Channel left a Class 40 smashed in half and its two skippers clinging to wreckage. Helen Fretter gets the full story Thirty-one Class 40s started the CIC Normandy Channel Race on Sunday, 25 May, one of the first big races of the season. It had been a tough test from the outset,…

The new Dufour 54 blends innovation with classic Dufour elements, making a boat owners can adapt to suit their sailing style. The new Umberto Felci-designed flagship for this La Rochelle-based yard introduces several new features that make life on board more comfortable and civilised. Of particular interest to owners are the two options for the…

Catch up on all the action from the Ocean Race Europe Leg 2, the race’s longest, including Biotherm taking back its lead, unexpected overtakes and weather changes, and the International Jury’s ruling on the dramatic collision that derailed two teams at the start of Leg 1. Photo: Gauthier Lebec / The Ocean Race. Paul Meilhat‘s…

The International SeaKeepers Society will host its distinguished Founders Event on 30th October 2025, during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, bringing together marine science leaders, conservation advocates, and members of the yachting community for an evening of recognition and inspiration.     A Night of Tribute and Hope This year’s event will honour two…

Be among the first to charter motor yacht MADRA II, a sleek 24.00m Ferretti motor yacht, now available at exclusive introductory rates for late summer and early autumn 2025 in the Mediterranean. Delivered in 2023, this stylish newcomer accommodates up to 10 guests and is offered at a reduced high-season rate of EUR 99,000/week and low-season…

Following an extensive EUR 1.8 million refit completed in 2024/2025, the 47.5m motor yacht ALALYA has rejoined the luxury charter fleet and is now available at a 20% discount for remaining weeks in September 2025. Built by ISA Yachts, she accommodates up to 12 guests in a flexible five-plus-one cabin layout and cruises with nine…

Competing in the Melbourne Osaka Cup is an epic mother-daughter adventure for Annette Hesselmans and Sophie Snijders Fika rolls in the swell as Sophie clings to the mast. Twenty-four hours since we left Melbourne, we are sailing through Bass Strait, notorious for its gale force winds and nasty seas. I hoist Sophie skyward towards the…

The new Stephens Waring 68ft Cirrus keeps a low profile with its classic hull form. Stephens Waring 68ft Cirrus. Photo: Billy Black This large Spirit of Tradition yacht is another masterpiece from Belfast, Maine-based Stephens Waring Design that blends classic style with contemporary shapes below the waterline and carbon construction. The project emerged from a…

The new Mylius 72 offers plenty of scope for customisation, along with impressive attention to detail This enormously powerful and spacious water-ballasted Shaun Carkeek design is intended to appeal to those who want to be competitive on the Mediterranean’s regatta scene, and also want to enjoy relaxed, fast cruising with family or friends. Wide beam…

Following her comprehensive 2025 refit, explorer yacht ARCTIC (87.6m),  is now available in Norway with introductory charter rates for winter 2025–26. This rare opportunity includes reduced weekly rates of EUR 390,000 for November, EUR 490,000 for December, and EUR 590,000 from January onwards. Accommodating 12 guests across 7 cabins, ARCTIC offers an exceptional platform for…