Yachters World

When upgrading stays and standing rigging do you choose wire or HMPE? And where might it pay to replace stainless steel with Dyneema? Bruce Jacobs reports A thousand miles from anywhere in the Atlantic, with the trades blowing hard and the boat surfing down lumpy seas, the last thing you want to find on a…

Pam Lee has competed in high level double-handed racing for four seasons, from Figaro to Class 40s. Here she shares winning tips for sailing two-up with Andy Rice The team dynamic in double-handed sailing is very different compared with fully crewed boats, says Pam Lee. “In your classic IRC team you really need to have…

The sea is usually our happy place. But when it isn’t, factoring in recovery – both mentally and physically – is part of good seamanship Boat should be stationary when casualty is brought alongside. Photo: Tiger Brisius/16° South/Clipper Do you find a sense of belonging at sea? A deep intuition that it’s the right place…

The glamour of The White Lotus is heading to the French Riviera. With Season 4 reportedly set to film in and around St Tropez this summer, the iconic Mediterranean playground is once again in the global spotlight. For discerning travellers and yacht charter guests, it presents the perfect opportunity to experience the same intoxicating blend…

Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the performance yacht category in the European Yacht of the Year Awards The European Yacht of the Year awards is the most thorough and impartial awards programme – the winners here are widely considered the best yachts of the year. As such…

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The capabilities of an explorer yacht like 88m ARCTIC are often measured in size, range and engineering. But, as her captain Paul Crierie makes clear, the true defining factors are leadership and confidence. In the world’s most remote cruising grounds, where conditions are unpredictable and support can be miles away, the presence of an experienced,…

For guests on a luxury yacht charter, dining is often one of the most memorable elements of the experience. But behind every beautifully plated dish and seamless service lies the expertise of the yacht chef – working diligently in the galley, shaping each day around local flavours, guests’ preferences, and the ebb and flow of…

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…