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    Motor boat reviews

    Christmas gifts for sailors: Our pick of the very best kit

    Stuck for Christmas gift ideas for the sailor who has it all? Yachting World is here to help with dozens…

    • Toby Hodges
    • 01.12.2020

    Beautiful but deadly: Why the Fastnet Rock has always been feared by mariners

    The Fastnet Rock lighthouse is as famous in its way as Cape Horn, and just as notorious. Its history shows…

    • Elaine Bunting
    • 08.07.2019

    VIDEO: How a massive makeover turned the Volvo Ocean Race one-designs into mint condition

    A huge refit process is underway in Lisbon to turn the seven round the world VO65s and one new yacht…

    • Elaine Bunting
    • 11.10.2017

    Yacht reviews

    Hell or High Seas: a voyage around Cape Horn

    Taylor Grieger and Stephen O'Shea round Cape Horn in their Watkins 36CC, Ole Lady after a 15 month voyage from Florida to raise awareness of PTSD amongst US veterans. Credit: Taylor Grieger & Stephen O’Shea
    Taylor Grieger and Stephen O’Shea faced pirates, navigated the 
Furious Fifties and came to blows during a life-changing voyage from…

    • Katy Stickland
    • 18.01.2021

    Skippers tips: Adapt your boat & prevent corrosion

    Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images
    Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers share their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor. Do…

    • Katy Stickland
    • 13.01.2021

    Storm sailing: ‘The boat was slammed over and water poured in’

    Randall Reeves' 45ft heavy displacement expedition sloop Moli with a bone in her teeth in the southern Indian Ocean. Credit: Randall Reeves
    Randall Reeves leaves the storm jib in its bag while braving the Southern Ocean to prove that speed is safety…

    • Yachting Monthly
    • 11.01.2021

    How to choose the right lithium batteries for your boat

    Lithium batteries work well with solar power as they can take high charge for short period. Credit: Alamy
    Boost the life and performance of your lithium battery by installing the correct charging setup, says Duncan KentLithium batteries work…

    • Yachting Monthly
    • 06.01.2021

    Superyacht reports

    Heesen Home wins Baccarat SuperYachtWorld Award

    Baccarat SuperYacht World prize goes to Heesen’s 50-metre Heesen’s Home wins unique Baccarat award at the Monaco show…

    • Paul Ashton
    • 30.09.2017

    95-metre Lürssen Kismet arrives in London

    The superyacht is docked in Canary Wharf. The superyacht is docked in Canary Wharf The post 95-metre Lürssen…

    • Alexandra Groom
    • 20.09.2017

    Heesen delivers 55-metre Laurentia

    Heesen’s steel-and-aluminium fast-displacement 55-metre has been christened by her owners and delivered Delivered: Heesen’s fast displacement 55-metre The…

    • Paul Ashton
    • 07.09.2017

    Feadship Venus comes home

    Iconic 78-metre joins other Feadships at birthplace for autumn refit Venus among the Feadships returning home for refit…

    • Paul Ashton
    • 01.09.2017

    Damen sells 75-metre SeaXplorer

    Second rugged expedition vessel on order from the Damen shipyard Owner of latest Damen SeaXplorer plans global expeditions…

    • Paul Ashton
    • 22.08.2017

    On board 118-metre Vitality concept

    New interior renderings of the 118-metre Vitality concept reveal a yacht that offers a host of guest options…

    • Paul Ashton
    • 18.08.2017

    The technical marvels of Pink Gin IV

    The 53.9-metre from Baltic Yachts puts the emphasis on the guest experience as well as sailing performance The…

    • Paul Ashton
    • 17.08.2017

    Hartman Yachts unveils explorer ranges

    Hartman Yachts, part of the Dutch Hartman Marine Group, has unveiled two new ranges of yachts from 24…

    • Paul Ashton
    • 16.08.2017

    Gear reviews

    Discovery 50 review: This British bluewater catamaran could win over monohull purists

    Discovery-Bluewater-50-catamaran-boat-test-running-shot-credit-Richard-Langdon-Ocean-Images
    British brand Discovery is one of the few monohull yards to build catamarans. Could the Bluewater 50 be one for…

    • Toby Hodges
    • 24.09.2020

    Hallberg-Rassy 40C review: Is this really the Swedish yard’s best boat yet?

    hallberg-rassy-40c-yacht-test-aft-running-shot-credit-Richard-Langdon
    Magnus Rassy says this is the best boat his yard has ever built. Theo Stocker spends two days sailing the…

    • Yachting World
    • 27.08.2020

    Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 review: This could be the yard’s most popular catamaran yet

    All photos: Gilles Martin-Raget
    This Elba 45 looks set to be one of the most popular Fountaine Pajot cruising catamarans yet. Sam Fortescue travels…

    • Yachting World
    • 30.07.2020

    Italia 11.98 review: This Alfa Romeo of the seas strikes a fine balance

    italia-11.98-yacht-review-aerial-view-credit-Fabio-Taccola
    At first acquaintance this cruiser/racer seems curiously at odds with itself – until you get behind the wheel. Matthew Shehan…

    • Matthew Sheahan
    • 23.07.2020

    Tofinou 9.7 review: This Peugeot-designed daysailer is a thing of great beauty

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    The Tofinou 9.7’s blend of modern design and timeless looks creates intoxicating results, reports François Tregouet Photo: Robin Christol Sweet…

    • Yachting World
    • 24.06.2020

    Dehler 30 yacht test: This one-design racer has a real double appeal

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    An award-winning offshore blaster, the Dehler 30 is many things to many sailors. But can a short-handed one-design racer-cruiser really…

    • Matthew Sheahan
    • 20.05.2020
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