Developed with Laura Dekker, MiniCat GUPPY is an inflatable catamaran that weighs only 26kg and can be carried in cars, planes, on boats and even on foot
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Lewis Bennett’s trial: New pictures reveal damage to the catamaran was inflicted from inside the boat
Images of holes made from inside the Surf into Summer catamaran show that the damage was inflicted from inside the vessel. Brit Lewis Bennett is currently on trial for the murder of his wife Isabella Hellmann
Düsseldorf Boat Show 2019: Bavaria to showcase its complete range of motoryachts
Bavaria Yachts will present models from its R-Line, S-Line, and Virtess Line along with 18 catamarans and sailing yachts at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2019, 19 - 27 January
Silent Yachts’ Silent 55 launches in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago
Silent Yachts' Silent 55 has joined the fleet of a Myanmar's tourism company and it's believed to be the first solar powered yacht to sail the Asian seas
Silent-Yachts introduces its largest solar-powered catamaran, SILENT 79
Austria-based oceangoing solar-powered catamarans Silent-Yachts has unveiled its largest model to date, the 23.95m SILENT 79 catamaran
Eco boat charter La Bella Verde introduces an all-new solar-powered catamaran
Ibiza based chartering company La Bella Verde has introduced Ukulele, a new solar-powered catamaran available to hire or buy
What’s the boat of your dreams?
America's Cup World Series' sailors tell YBW what their dream boat is. What is yours? Maybe you would like to helm a Whitbread winner like Steinlager 2, or be at the controls of a classic Riva. Let us know your suggestions below.
Privilege Catamarans appoint Inspiration Marine Group as UK and Ireland agents
Inspiration Marine Group, already agents for Hanse, have now been appointed agents for Privilege Catamarans too, following the company's acquisition by the Hanse Group
First US Seawind 1260 catamaran to premier at Miami Boat Show
The Seawind 1260 catamaran will have its US launch at the Miami International Boat Show in February. See the exterior and interior pictures here
Crowdfunding campaign for British family rescued in the Pacific Ocean after their catamaran ran aground
A crowdfunding campaign is raising money for the British family of four whose catamaran ran aground whilst sailing through Beveridge Reef in the Pacific Ocean
Sailor with head injury rescued close to No Man’s Land Fort in the Solent
A sailor, who suffered a head injury after his catamaran capsized near to No Man's Land Fort, had to be rescued by the Gosport & Farnham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS)
Massive changes for the Volvo Ocean Race
In the biggest shake up in its history, the Volvo Ocean Race has announced a series of radical initiatives, including introducing a new foil-assisted ocean racing monohull and a ‘flying’ catamaran for In-Port Races
DNA unveils its new automated foil control system for the G4 catamaran
Described by the Dutch performance boat builder as a "milestone development" for the G4 catamaran, the new automated foil control system promises a steady 20+ knots without too much effort
Be Good Too, abandoned in 2014 off the US coast, washes up in Scotland
The catamaran, Be Good Too, which was abandoned after a rescue off the US coast four years ago, has washed up on a beach in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland
New Zealand sailor Alan Langdon charged by police
Alan Langdon, who sailed with his six-year-old daughter to Australia with just one rudder, has been charged with taking a child from New Zealand
Top 10 boat launches of 2016
From the Aston Martin AM37 to the Riva 76 Bahamas, 2016 has seen the launch of some stunning boats and yachts. See which ones have made YBW's top 10 this year
Top 10 yacht pioneers
YBW's list of the top 10 yacht pioneers in the last 100 years. Who do you think should be on the list? We would love to hear your suggestions.
Plans for a new sail boat ferry service between the UK and USA
VoyageVert is hoping to launch a new ferry service across the North Atlantic, where passengers can sail between Bristol and Boston in the USA.
UK Coastguard and RNLI assist catamaran near the Mersey Bar
The UK Coastguard asked for the assistance of the Hoylake RNLI after a high speed catamaran suffered engine problems
Investigation after The Wyndham pleasure boat partially sinks
London firefighters spent more than nine hours trying to rescue The Wyndham after the party boat began sinking on the River Thames.