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Two-boat tuning is a huge part of any Olympic campaign, John Gimson shares some trade secrets with Andy Rice Before he specialised in foiling catamarans, John Gimson was long-time tuning partner to Iain Percy and the late Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson in the Star keelboat, playing a key role in helping them win gold and silver…
Once a rarity the aluminium bluewater cruiser is now something being embraced by a great many builders. Here’s four adventure yachts being launched this year The modern cruising landscape is undergoing a metallic makeover as shipyards double down on aluminium new builds. No longer reserved for utilitarian workboats, the latest wave of adventure yachts combines…
A squall can add to, subtract from, or totally reverse the wind. Learning to map it by any means is the key to staying upright, says Simon Rowell Squalls are self-contained convective systems, often confined to less than a mile or so in diameter, but they can occur in clumps of several hundred miles in…
If your family hasn’t – yet– fully caught the sailing bug, we have the latest ideas to get them hooked. Here’s how to get your family into sailing Beach club holidays in sunny climates are a great way to get youngsters involved in sailing – either learning from scratch or brushing up their skills. Photo:…
Two-boat tuning is a huge part of any Olympic campaign, John Gimson shares some trade secrets with Andy Rice Before he specialised in foiling catamarans, John Gimson was long-time tuning partner to Iain Percy and the late Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson in the Star keelboat, playing a key role in helping them win gold and silver…
Once a rarity the aluminium bluewater cruiser is now something being embraced by a great many builders. Here’s four adventure yachts being launched this year The modern cruising landscape is undergoing a metallic makeover as shipyards double down on aluminium new builds. No longer reserved for utilitarian workboats, the latest wave of adventure yachts combines…
A squall can add to, subtract from, or totally reverse the wind. Learning to map it by any means is the key to staying upright, says Simon Rowell Squalls are self-contained convective systems, often confined to less than a mile or so in diameter, but they can occur in clumps of several hundred miles in…
If your family hasn’t – yet– fully caught the sailing bug, we have the latest ideas to get them hooked. Here’s how to get your family into sailing Beach club holidays in sunny climates are a great way to get youngsters involved in sailing – either learning from scratch or brushing up their skills. Photo:…
Modern yacht owners are increasingly turning to connected systems to ensure their boat is ready to sail the moment they step aboard If you leave your yacht in the marina – can you monitor it on your phone? Photo: VW Pics/Universal Images Group/Getty Walk the pontoons in any busy marina and you can often feel…
A dram of rare 1926 Macallan whisky, anyone? With one of just 40 bottles selling at auction recently for over £2m, it would set you back around £100,000. And you’d think twice about getting behind the wheel of a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO after it sold at auction for $70m. Luxury, rarity and high-profile auctions…
As Southeast Asia continues to emerge as a growing destination in global yachting, Gulf Craft is at the forefront of this evolution—bringing a clear vision of lifestyle-driven design, long-range cruising and growing charter appeal to an increasingly engaged market. In this CharterWorld Q&A, CEO Erwin Bamps shares insights into the strategic importance of the upcoming Singapore…
Power moves to sail and carbon meets comfort. Here are the four key multihulls set to define the 2026 International Multihull Show in France The multihull market in 2026 is no longer a monolith of charter cats versus speed machines. As we head to the 16th edition of the International Multihull Show at La Grande-Motte…
Did a system limit cause the Auckland crash? Matt Sheahan looks at the technical gaps and the software updates SailGP isn’t discussing The Black Foils SailGP Team helmed by Peter Burling collides with the DS Automobiles SailGP Team France helmed by Quentin Delapierre whilst in action on Race Day 1 of the ITM New Zealand…
These days, everything is smart. From homes to cars, technology is quietly improving how we live, travel, and consume energy. Superyachts are no different. In fact, some of the most interesting innovation in luxury travel is happening at sea as yacht design evolves. The focus is no longer just on size or speed but…
