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Thomas Coville and Sodebo have less than 48 hours to go in their Jules Verne around the world non-stop record bid – but Biscay is set to serve up brutal storm conditions Thomas Coville and his crew on the Sodebo Ultim 3 trimaran are less than 1,000 miles from crossing the finish line of the…
The 38th America’s Cup Match will start on Saturday July 10, 2027; the first AC40 event takes place in Sardinia this May; and Dylan Fletcher confirmed as helmsman for new-look GB1 British America’s Cup team. Helen Fretter reports on a bumper crop of Cup news The new-look British America’s Cup Challengers, GB1 After months of…
Exploring the South Atlantic using celestial navigation turns into a three-year quest for a little-visited archipelago, by Kate Schnippering Kate and Carlos take sun sights aboard Vinson of Antarctica. Photo: Kenneth Perdigón One foot east, one foot west. I stand on a line inscribed in stone: the Prime Meridian, longitude of zero. This threshold marks…
Slovenian boatbuilder Elan has stunned many by announcing the new Elan SixtyFive as ‘the ultimate bluewater cruiser’, designed by J&J and Verdier Photo: Elan Yachts Slovenian boatbuilder Elan has stunned many by announcing the development of ‘the ultimate bluewater cruiser’, designed by J&J and Guillaume Verdier. Starting with this new high-performance carbon epoxy 65-footer, the…
Is the Anahita 100 the ultimate multihull for high-speed bluewater cruising in total comfort? Photo: Global Yacht Technology/VPLP Design Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ‘cruise’ aboard an Ultim in comfort? This audacious new project, which is already being built for an owner, could be the closest thing yet. While the…
What are the best yachts of 2026? What should you see, sail or consider buying? As one of 12 jury members from across Europe who all tested these 21 shortlisted yachts, Toby Hodges reveals the best yachts of 2026 The best yachts of 2026, the European Yacht of the Year winners, were announced this evening,…
Big firm or solo freelancer? Ben Lowings weighs the pros and cons of yacht delivery services to ensure your yacht stays in safe hands Imagine you’ve just bought your dream yacht, but it’s floating thousands of miles away. Getting it delivered to its new berth often involves arranging taxes, registration and insurance, and possibly refitting….
Norway’s western fjords are a destination that commands attention and where better to sit up and take notice than from the deck of a charter yacht. Carved by glaciers, this coastline offers a charter experience unlike anywhere else, inviting exploration throughout the year. Long light-filled summer days give way to crisp winter months when the…
Remote, unspoilt and profoundly beautiful, the Tuamotu Archipelago offers one of the South Pacific’s most exclusive yacht charter experiences. Stretching across more than 1,500 kilometres of French Polynesia, this vast chain of low-lying coral atolls is a world away from the bustle of Bora Bora or Tahiti, rewarding those who venture here with pristine lagoons,…
It was a tranquil start to the morning on board luxury charter yacht MAIA, after a calm night tucked away in a sheltered anchorage along the north coast of Vis – the Croatian island well known for its unique heritage. Spending the night as the only yacht in the bay, surrounded by clear waters and…
