First look: Elan SixtyFive – is Elan’s new dawn the ultimate bluewater cruiser?

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…

Cruising the Great Loop: ‘Whatever you decide, the ocean currents will help you on your way’

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…

Contest Yachts to Premiere New Model at Düsseldorf 2026!

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…