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The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already firmly embedded across a wide swathe of domains in the world of sailing – and it’s growing The use of AI in sailing is distinctly different to the tools based on large language models such as ChatGTP and DeepSeek that became available in the last three years…

Johannes and Lauren, Skippers of NGO RESQSHIP’s sailing yacht NADIR, talk to Yachting World about doing search and rescue under sail, and the obstacles facing humanitarian vessels in the Central Mediterranean. Plus, their expert advice on what to do if you encounter a distress situation while you’re on the water. S/Y NADIR conducts monitoring activities…

Following a record-breaking debut, the Qatar Boat Show is set to make an even bigger splash when it returns to Old Doha Port from November 5–8, 2025. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the second edition will once again transform the…

The Transat Café L’Or – formerly known as the Transat Jacques Vabre – has got off to a dramatic start with three Ocean Fifty trimarans capsizing in the first night of racing. The Ocean Fifty Lazare x Hellio being towed after capsizing off Cherbourg, during the Transat Café l’Or sailing race on October 26, 2025….

Being a good skipper goes beyond keeping the crew and boat safe—it means delivering the right experience Most people agree: skippers are responsible for the safety of the crew and the boat. But the job far exceeds keeping everyone alive and afloat. A good skipper also has to deliver an experience. One that aligns, at…

Marine Tech Editor Fox Morgan has created a short list of the very best sailing watches on the market. There’s a range to suit all budgets and sailing needs, from a basics to smart watches The best sailing watches can offer a multitude of functions, from MOB alerts to tidal calculations and large faced race…

Theo Stocker knew he was a competent sailor, but not having an RYA Yachtmaster ticket was a gap he needed to fill. Here’s how he handled the intense week of preparation and the one-day exam Many very competent and highly experienced yachtsmen and women don’t have any qualifications at all and are content to keep…

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…