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At CharterWorld we’ve been contemplating the ultimate choice for charter guests: the soul and timeless allure of a classic, or the thrill and sparkle of a newly launched yacht, brand-new to the charter scene. Legendary yacht CHRISTINA O Newcomers, like recently introduced motor yachts MAVERICK and AD ASTRA embody modern design, advanced technology, and the…
The Ocean Film Festival 2025 highlights powerful stories on surfing, conservation, cave diving, and the ocean’s healing power. Don’t miss ‘We the Surfers’, a standout entry about the growing surf community in Liberia, and how the Robertsport Surf Club uses the ocean for healing The Robertsport Surf Club. Photo: Copyright © HAND STUDIO, Frechou, Bourbon,…
The latest wave of performance luxury multihulls is bigger, faster, and more luxurious than ever. Toby Hodges reports on the continued rise of the big cat There’s been the odd singular sailing superyacht thus far, the likes of the 44m Pendennis-built Hemisphere and Perini Navi’s recent 46m floating art gallery ArtExplorer, while JFA has quietly…
From luxury designs to smartwatch technology and boat interactivity, here’s how we crowned the very best Garmin watch for sailors. Choosing the best sailing watch is hard enough, but when it comes to choosing the right marine smartwatch, it can feel like navigating a storm. With a sea of options from various brands, each offering…
Commercial skipper Viveka Herzum explains how free diving skills can be good for your boat, your mind, and your budget, plus the dos and don’t when you’re just getting started. Photo: Doug Perrine / Alamy. For a sailor, free diving is far more than a sport or a pastime. It’s a key skill with clear…
The 2025 charter season is set to welcome a fresh fleet of superyachts, each offering a unique combination of design, performance and onboard lifestyle. Whether you’re seeking a modern Mediterranean charter yacht, a family-friendly Caribbean escape or a robust expedition vessel, this curated selection brings together four standout new entries to the global charter market….
The Patí Català is a rudderless, boomless, daggerboardless 18ft catamaran, which blind sailor Dani Pich sailed around the Isle of Wight Local dinghy classes tend to evolve to suit the particular conditions of the waters they sail in, and the Patí Català catamarans are unique to their Barcelona birthplace. The catamaran is a development of…
Back in August the Protocol for the 38th America’s Cup was finally agreed and signed. Within it were details of a major structural change to the America’s Cup: the formation of a new Partnership, but that was only finally agreed last week. Matt Sheahan analyses why it’s important Despite looking like another bland piece of…
Mark Chisnell recalls how a tiny calibration error with a boat’s new instrument system turned a tactical move into an awkward grounding It’s the second day of a race weekend, an early season shakedown for boat and crew. A pleasant 12-14 knots is blowing from the eastern entrance of the Solent. The first upwind leg…
After 17 days and 3,259 miles, the first sight of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas should have been the end of a dream—but after the initial euphoria, I started wondering if this iconic port of call is worth the effort ‘Laaaaaaaaaand ho!’ The first shouts drifted through the companionway at 0545 on 25 April. Hiva…
