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Founded in April 1894, Yachting World is the world's oldest sailing magazine. Whether that be bluewater cruising, ocean racing, high latitudes exploring, or anything in between, and we pride ourselves on our independent tests, in-depth reports, and top-quality photojournalism.
Yachting World
12h ago
American Magic reveal their new America’s Cup boat, with a "slightly different" AC75. Helmsman Paul Goodison told us why he can't wait to see it alongside the other challengers
American Magic share their first look of the new AC75
New York Yacht Club American Magic became the fifth America’s Cup team to reveal – or at least partially reveal – their AC75 when their new ‘B3’ briefly appeared out of the team shed in Barcelona today.
The team kept observers guessing, with no full boat images released in the press release, although the America’s Cup ‘recon’ programme – created to remove the ‘spying ..read more
Yachting World
23h ago
Shane Granger and crew suddenly find themselves without a rudder in a tropical cyclone. Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from Cargo of Hope
Perhaps the best way to introduce Shane Granger is to quote from the flyleaf of his book Cargo of Hope: ‘He has worked as a radio DJ, advertising photographer, copywriter, boatbuilder, director of museum ship restoration and bush pilot, between traipsing across the Sahara Desert, being kidnapped by bandits in Afghanistan and chased through the Andes by an assortment of revolutionary lunatics, but he has always returned to the ocean.’
The ship he share ..read more
Yachting World
2d ago
Pushing multihulls downwind to the limit is best left to those who really know what they’re doing. Pete Cumming shares some pro tips with Andy Rice
Pushing fast multihulls downwind in gnarly conditions can be a hazardous business. Knowing how hard you can push, and when you need to back off, mostly comes down to experience. But it’s also down to preparation, says Pete Cumming.
“We cover a lot of miles on multihulls like Gunboats and MOD 70s, but you’ve always got to respect the fact that these boats can capsize easily and with very little notice.
“I’ll never forget the Round Ireland Race we d ..read more
Yachting World
3d ago
Sailing with electric propulsion is very different to doing so with a diesel engine and may cause you to reconsider your diesel usage. Rupert Holmes reports
Electric propulsion is rapidly becoming established in the mainstream yacht market. This is increasingly driven by customer demand, often by people who own electric or plug-in hybrid cars and are more than happy with the balance between their advantages and shortcomings.
In my role testing new yachts I’ve sailed an increasing number of boats with electric and hybrid propulsion over the past six years, ranging from lightweight daysailers t ..read more
Yachting World
4d ago
A readymade platform for sailing fast and exploring the world’s oceans in exquisite comfort
It would take years to plan, design and build a catamaran to the standard of Stylia. This unique Sunreef 70S was delivered barely two years ago with every imaginable upgrade and feature, and broker Burgess describes the boat as “probably the best Sunreef 70 ever built”. She is now in search of a new owner, ready to set sail immediately for the adventure of a lifetime.
Sunreef is recognised for having transformed the large catamaran market with its range of solid, safe, ultra-comfortable yachts. And thi ..read more
Yachting World
4d ago
The Sunreef 100 Eco offers vast amounts of renewable energy via the solar panels laminated flush into the hull. But it's more than just an eco-friendly super cat
Sunreef is celebrating two recent orders for its Sunreef 100 Eco sailing catamarans – both from existing Sunreef owners. It’ll be the first time they’ve built this model with sails, although there are already two of the larger 43m Eco sailing cats on order.
The Sunreef 100 Eco is distinguished by the way that solar panels are laminated flush into the hull, superstructure and even the mast and boom – giving them a speckled effect.
Of ..read more
Yachting World
5d ago
The British America's Cup team reveal the boat they hope will see them win the 37th America's Cup
37th America's Cup recon ··INEOS Britannia ··AC75 ··D1
The British America’s Cup team has become the fourth challengers to unveil their new AC75. INEOS Britannia revealed their AC75 in the early hours of morning, as the foiling monohull – which is code-named RB3 – emerged from the INEOS Britannia base in Barcelona in preparation for having the rig stepped in readiness for its first ever sail.
Team Principal and Skipper of the Challenger of Record, Sir Ben Ainslie said RB3 would be “on ..read more
Yachting World
1w ago
Design Unlimited has styled the interior into a ‘timeless sanctuary’ based on natural tones and materials that demand to be touched
Photo: Yachting World
Türkiye’s Ares Shipyard recently revealed it is halfway through the build of Simena, a 62m yacht based loosely on the lines of a clipper ship. It comes as a surprise, because the yard is best known for coastguard vessels, and its previous flagship was a full 14m shorter.
It doesn’t stop Simena from looking every inch a superyacht, with her Jacuzzi, aft flybridge and foredeck lounge.
Strength with Simena, Ares 62
Exterior design by Taka Yacht ..read more
Yachting World
1w ago
Ten years after his first cruising circumnavigation, Dan Bower is going again. He shares advice on essential preparation to sail around the world.
Good old fashioned seamanship and visual navigation techniques are vital when pilot information is sketchy. Photo: Oyster Wolrd Rally
Personal preparations and sailing skills are still the biggest part of planning to sail around the world. Knowledge and competence takes the stress out of situations, which is more fun for you and the crew.
That doesn’t mean you need to be a seasoned old salt, but you do need to invest time gaining some sea mile ..read more
Yachting World
1w ago
Round the world racer Conrad Humphreys discovers the fascinating world of Azorean whaleboat racing, where the top crews are truly athletic and the boats have a legacy like no other
Photo: Ralph Hewitt/Helical Productions
When the tow rope is released, two of the strongest Azorean whaleboat crewmembers leap forward and haul up the mainsail gaff as quickly as possible.
The secret is not to power up the huge main too early, before the halyard has been made off on its rudimentary jammer made from whalebone.
Once the sail is raised, you can turn towards the wind and sheet in, but there is definitel ..read more