Our cruising dreams of exploring South Korea’s islands were grounded by a bizarre set of maritime restrictions, from bridge warnings to mandatory pre-applications for every anchorage Stone statue on the shores of Jeju. Photo: Cameron Dueck The sea around us was filled with orange and yellow buoys, causing my imagination to go wild with visions…

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Will Oxley nominates the Kingfisher/Skandia Asking WIll Oxley to pick the coolest yacht he’s ever sailed is a tough choice, as his list incudes Comanche, Sodebo Ultim, and the foil-assisted superyacht Raven. “It was quite a difficult…

The 90-metre superyacht LUNA (ex. DAR), built by Oceanco, is now available with an exclusive Caribbean charter offer for late 2025. For bookings between 16 November and 21 December, a substantial €250,000 reduction is offered on the standard weekly rate of €1,200,000 – bringing the charter rate to €950,000 + APA + €100,000 security deposit….

From 8–12 April 2026, Dubai International Boat Show 2026 will once again transform Dubai Harbour into a stage for the world’s most spectacular yachts. Now in its 32nd edition, the region’s premier marine event brings together international shipyards, luxury brands and lifestyle enthusiasts for five days of ocean-inspired elegance. Following a record-breaking 2025 edition that…

Large multihulls are getting bigger and faster, but how do you handle them? Pro skipper Mike Kopman has top advice for anyone sailing powerful catamarans Photo: Sailing Energy/Multihull Cup It’s safe to say that the catamaran is truly out of the bag when it comes to the appeal of multihulls as cruising platforms, and not…

American Magic has announced it will not compete in the 38th edition of the America’s Cup, stating that the event’s current Protocol does not provide the necessary framework for a financially sustainable campaign Paul Goodison takes control of American Magic’s latest Patriot preparing for this year’s America’s Cup off Barcelona. Photo: Ugo Fonollá/America’s Cup The…

Lauric Thiault captures a slow voyage through the most remote corners of the world, while sailing Patagonia Navigating the ice before night settles and scattered growlers fuse into an unbroken field. Photo: Lauric Thiaul Patagonia isn’t a place you rush through. At least not if you want to experience it fully. Its fjords and channels,…

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…