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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,…
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…
The Balearic Islands are often defined by superclubs, glossy marinas and postcard-perfect beaches – but step aboard a luxury yacht and a far more authentic Mediterranean story unfolds. This seven-night charter from Palma de Mallorca to Ibiza reveals the real Balearics where wild coastlines and age-old traditions still shape daily life Beautiful Balearics Mallorca is…
Janneke Kuysters discovers cruising beyond the Caribbean – from Mexico to the Bahamas and America’s Great Loop Chris and Alison Major’s Beneteau 423 Fika. Photo: Chris Major/CM Images LLC Many cruisers focus on the eastern Caribbean, but there are some amazing cruising options further north and north-east: the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, the coastal waters…
Sponsor Content created with Contest Yachts New for 2026 with a world premiere at the Düsseldorf show, the 18-metre Contest 56CS is a fabulous evolution of the European Yacht of the Year winning Contest 55CS – such an exceptional performer at every level, that the determination of her creators for any successor was ‘why lose…
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, and Yachting World has been there since the start Back in 1985 Margaret Thatcher was in Downing Street, Mikhail Gorbachev in the Kremlin, and a world-famous pop star was airlifted off his capsized yacht when Drum – belonging to Simon Le Bon of…
Matt Sheahan reports on the new Olympic sailing format, which see the Medal Race replaces with a new system (and not the winner-takes-all options so decried by many) Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Test Event, Marseille, France. Day 3 Race Day on 11th July 2023. Most of us are off the water and counting down the…
