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Sailing the Transatlantic Race on the iconic 1970s sloop Hound was a tonic for Conrad Humphreys Photo: Nicholas Horbaczewski It’s early morning on 25 June, and last night was tough. The wind peaked at 32 knots and up on deck the mood was a little sombre. Down in the galley area was the A4 gennaker,…

As the Mediterranean season winds down, patterns emerge that tell the story of a market in motion: traditional hotspots holding strong, quieter regions rising to prominence and evolving yacht demands, plus the ever-important role of crews who have been delivering moments that reminded us why the Mediterranean remains the beating heart of global yacht chartering….

The Caribbean and the Bahamas are the hotspot for crewed yacht charters once temperatures drop in the Mediterranean. The region is one our CharterWorld brokers know intimately, from the quietest Exumas anchorages to the liveliest bays of the Leewards – home to St Barths, St Martin and the Virgin Islands. With firsthand knowledge and years…

Luxury yacht chartering is evolving. Where once it was synonymous with glamour, glittering ports, and being seen, today’s most compelling charters are about something deeper: discovery, connection, and responsibility. Nowhere is this shift more evident than in the growing interest in more remote destinations like Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Raja Ampat, Indonesia Keeping pace…

Autopilot technology is evolving at a rapid pace, with the best of today’s units offering exceptional performance, both for racing and cruising. Rupert Holmes reports It’s 0230 in the morning and we’re sailing close-hauled mid-Channel with the breeze gusting to 30 knots. In the strongest puffs our heading feathers up a little into the wind…

The MODX is a 70ft catamaran with fully automated twin inflatable rotating wingsails set on telescopic retractable masts and powered by electric motors with variable pitch, hydrogenerating propellers. Every now and again something really different comes along, and this was one of those concepts you don’t think will come to reality. I say that, having…

Marking a milestone in large yacht construction, the 120-metre PROJECT TANZANITE has officially entered the final outfitting phase at the Amels facility in Vlissingen. With a volume of 6083 GT, she is the largest Amels new build to date and an exceptional example of full custom yacht building. Her recent floating and launch signify the transition…

The 33.2-metre motor yacht XIPHIAS, built by Chantier de L’Esterel and newly refitted in 2024, is now available with an exceptional 25% discount for weekly charters in Greece this September and October. This limited-time offer presents a rare opportunity to experience a refined and beautifully restored classic yacht at outstanding value. With accommodation for eight…

The 41.8-metre motor yacht IRAMA, built by Concept Marine and refitted in 2021, is now available at an exceptional 20% discount for charters in Italy, the South of France, and Corsica this September and October. Weekly rates have been reduced from EUR 110,000 to just EUR 88,000 plus expenses – a rare opportunity to experience…

As the Mediterranean settles into the soft light of late summer, two elegant motor yachts – ANAVI and AGAVE – are offering exclusive charter specials for discerning guests seeking a refined escape this September through to November. With generous discounts, experienced crews, and access to some of the most alluring destinations in the South of…