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The fall-out between Ainslie and Ratcliffe after the last America’s Cup has escalated once more, with a dispute over who owns the £180-million AC75 the British team will need for the America’s Cup next year Former British America’s Cup team title sponsor Sir Jim Ratcliffe of petrochemicals giant INEOS is taking legal action against team…

Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the specialist yachts category in the European Yacht of the Year Awards What do you do when you have yachts that are as diverse as innovative daysailers, a lake sportsboat, a recyclable one-design and an elite high-end carbon weapon? Well at the…

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our time. Benjamin Schwartz nominates the VO70 Mar Mostro Mar Mostro. Photo: Dan Armstrong/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race/Getty The VO70 Mar Mostro / Puma was designed by Juan K and originally took part in the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean…

Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the best family yacht category in the European Yacht of the Year Awards There are many categories in the European Yacht of the Year awards, from the best luxury yachts to performance yachts. But some of the most hotly-anticipated options come when it is time…

The America’s Cup 2027 in Naples is already shaping up to be one of the most exciting events in international sailing, drawing fans, superyachts and spectators from around the world to Italy’s spectacular Bay of Naples. As teams prepare throughout 2026 for the next edition of the historic regatta, many sailing enthusiasts are already planning…

It’s 40 years on from the first ARC rally. Yachts are bigger, and technology is smarter – but experiencing the crossing of an ocean remains unchanged. Elaine Bunting reports Open to all: PanExplore is one of several operators that offers novice sailors a chance to complete an ARC. Photo: PanExplore.com Ask Atlantic Rally for Cruisers…

How much weather information can you deduce in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea? Meteorologist Simon Rowell on understanding the weather of the day There is now so much weather information available online. There are apps and websites that will give you forecasts every hour for any location, down to previously…

For today’s discerning travellers, luxury is no longer defined simply by the destination – it is defined by the entire journey. Privacy, flexibility and seamless service have become essential elements of modern luxury travel, and few combinations deliver this more effectively than luxury yacht charter and private jet travel. Together, they create a fully curated…

Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the best luxury yacht category in the European Yacht of the Year Awards 2026 The definition of the best luxury yacht will differ according to personal opinion and from boat to boat. This year’s nominees in the luxury yacht category of the…

Sailing to South Georgia Island, a family sail-ski-climb adventure for Skip Novak reveals the changing Shackleton Traverse Photo: Zu Macdermot We hit the cold front square on. From light and variable in the centre of the low, bottoming out at 973mb, the wind took but an hour to ramp up to a point where we…