Yachters World

Whether you’re foiling into a start line at 30 knots or lining up in a keelboat, Dylan Fletcher shares key rules for getting off the line cleanly with Andy Rice Starting has always played a disproportionate part in the outcome of a race. The shorter the duration of the race, the more this is true….

The new space race has reached sea level. With over 6,000 Starlink satellites already in orbit, can Jeff Bezos’s Project Kuiper play catch-up—and ultimately provide a better deal for mariners? Space is back in fashion, and with media interest at a level not seen since the days of the Apollo lunar missions it can be…

Luxury travel for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) evolved rapidly in 2025, and the direction of travel was clear. Today’s most discerning travellers are moving away from overt displays of wealth and towards experiences defined by privacy, personalisation and purpose. For the yacht charter sector in particular, these shifts present both an opportunity and a clear mandate:…

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Dylan Fletcher nominates the AC75 ‘RB3’ ‘RB3’ was the hull name of INEOS Britannia, the AC75 the British America’s Cup team sailed in the 37th America’s Cup Match against Emirates Team New Zealand after winning the Louis…

Classically styled and newly launched, the 117m (383.8ft) superyacht BOARDWALK by Lürssen is poised to make waves as a family-focused retreat with expansive leisure amenities and will be delivered in 2026. Superyacht BOARDWALK ©KlausJordan The recently launched 117-metre superyacht BOARDWALK represents a new benchmark in family-oriented design and timeless maritime craftsmanship. Built by German shipyard Lürssen and…

Toby Hodges takes a look at a new generation of high-performance multihulls, which are sacrificing ultimate speed for luxury, livability, and eco-credentials The world of high-performance cruising catamarans is currently undergoing a radical evolution. For decades, the segment was strictly defined by speed and lightweight, minimalist construction. Now, technological advancement, and a new focus on…

Last weekend the Emirates GBR Team became SailGP season champions. Helmsman Dylan Fletcher talks exclusively to Helen Fretter to explain how “If someone gave you a lottery ticket with a 33 % chance of winning $2m, you’d snap their hand off!” said Dylan Fletcher, helmsman of the Emirates Great Britain Team during last weekend’s SailGP…

Just you and your partner, on a yacht. It’s the dream scenario – but how to ensure you both enjoy it equally? Bluewater sailors share their secrets with Helen Fretter For many cruising couples the liveaboard life is a shared ambition worked and saved towards for years, before setting off together, alone. For others, the…

The new Ultim from Gitana stable sports radical foils and rudders that showcase a truly innovative approach by the team and designer Guilluame Verdier. When the Rothschilds and Gitana team unveil a new boat, they do it properly – and last night the huge team base in Lorient, France, became the theatrical backdrop to the…

The Caribbean offers fascinating sailing grounds far beyond where most sailors venture. Janneke Kuysters on where to go for a true tropical adventure Seen one Caribbean island, seen them all? Not at all: the region offers amazing diversity, from incredible habitats to vibrant cultures. For many cruisers the Caribbean is an extended stopover destination –…