Yachting World
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Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeExploring Fiji and the Lau Isles: ‘There are no shops or medical services readily available’ Anchored in turquoise waters between the distinctive ‘mushroom’ islands in the lagoon at Fulaga. Photo: Marianne Urth Cruising the Lau Group in Fiji left an unforgettable impression on Marianne Urth The path through the
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeExpert advice on making the most of a delivery passage the Ocean Fifty trimarans had a dramatic start to the Transat Café l’OR in 2025. Photo: Jean-Marie Liot/Alea Offshore racer Michaela Robinson talks to Andy Rice about how to make the most out of a delivery passage A deli
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropePolynesian Wayfinding: How these sailors navigated the open Pacific with no compass or GPS Brianna Randall explains how ten Hawaiian sailors navigated 1,600 miles of ocean with no GPS or compass, using only ancient Polynesian wayfinding From the Cook Islands to New Zealand is some 1,600 miles of open ocean. In
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeWe sailed through ‘the world’s most dangerous place to sail’ New friend Amos overcame his fear of water to visit on board. Photo: Elena Levon A passage across the Atlantic’s least-sailed waters was a true adventure for Elena Levon. The message was short: “If I don’t make it, know
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeBuying an electric weekender yacht Electric propulsion has arrived in the weekender market. But is it genuinely viable – or still something of a compromise waiting to catch up with the idea? The concept of range anxiety entered the lexicon with the advent
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeVeya 53 – a new paradigm for powercats The Veya 53 is set to make its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival Veya Yachts, the premium power-catamaran brand created by Fountaine Pajot and Couach Catamarans, created considerable interest in the industry
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeUnderstanding and making the most of sea breezes Ed Holt / Alamy Simon Rowell explains everything you need to know about the development of sea breezes Sea breezes are the sailor’s saviour on hot, still summer days when the country is sitting under an enormous high …
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeWhat can we learn from the late Charlie Dalin? The love of the sea and sailing… Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance celebrates winning the 2024 Vendee Globe, on January 14, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France. Photo by Jean-Louis Carli / Alea Sailing isn’t just a means to an end or destination – so why
Yachting WorldNorthern Europe‘I visited the Ferrari factory in Maranello to see how their supercar technology is revolutionising sailing’ Ferrari Hypersail is a fully electric sailing boat with components from the controversial Ferrari Luce at the heart of this revolution Give me two wheels any day – I couldn’t care less about cars. At least that’s what I’
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeFrom the bonkers to the brilliant: The definitive top 100 coolest boats of all time What are the Coolest yachts of all time? Some of the greatest names in sailing choose the most iconic boats ever built How do you define ‘cool’? It’s an unquantifiable quality. What’s cool to one person, might be banal o
Yachting WorldNorthern Europe3 next-generation trimarans shaking up the market Toby Hodges takes a look at three new multihulls coming to the the market this year. Is performance taking over the multihull market? Smart glass cabins, modular flat-pack builds, twin engines, and structural loads route
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeHas Cowes Week bounced back for good? This year's bicentenary North Sails Cowes Week has seen a resurgence in entry numbers and feel-good vibes at the iconic regatta. Is the event back for good? Helen Fretter reports Friday afternoon, 7 August 2026, and the
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeWorld’s Coolest Boats: The AC40 – ‘You feel like a Formula 1 driver’ Photo: Ricardo Pinto/America’s Cup We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our time. This time, the most successful female sailor in Olympic history, Hannah Mills,
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeHow to extend your summer cruising season in the Med Make the most of your sailing season by stretching time in the Eastern Mediterranean. Janneke Kuysters explains how The eastern Mediterranean is a treasure trove of beautiful cruising grounds, spectacular natural beauty,
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeFixing rig failure mid-Pacific: ‘The mast groaned with every roll. It was physically and emotionally extremely stressful’ Photo: Adam Ainsworth A mid-ocean rig failure and battery overheat turned an amazing Pacific sail into a tense race to safety for Adam Ainsworth We were adrift, 2,800 miles into our 4,100-mile Pacific crossing, with only
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeRacing around the world via the great capes: ‘The feel-good factor you get from mastering complex skills is a big driver’ Photo: Richard Palmer Racing round the world via the great capes is an ultimate bucket list item, but what’s it really like? Rupert Holmes found out when competing in the Globe 40 Four days from the Cape of Good Hope it’
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeInside the Transatlantic sailing experiments stripping celebs (and filmmakers) of control Life at sea is becoming increasingly popular viewing on the small screen, with a number of hit European reality TV series set on yachts. But why are ocean passages such an interesting concept for television? Amy Bell inv
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeWe lived our own Odyssey in the Greek Islands A change of plans while cruising Greece left Richard Thomson reflecting on a summer of extremes In the lee of the island of Oxia and the low-lying mainland, we altered course and sheeted in, the wind …
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeHow modern mega-ships are ditching fossil fuels in favour of sail power With three enormous DynaRig projects in build, these distinctive square-rig offshoots may have come of age. Toby Hodges looks at the past, present and future of this potent big rig system Some of the largest, boldest yac
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeThe tropical weather signals every offshore sailor must know When the daily rhythm of the tropics disappears, trouble is near. Learn to read the warning signs of tropical waves and the MJO says Simon Rowell Sailing in the tropics, as you get to within about 30° of the equator the
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeWhy 50 knots has been beaten but not defeated Current speed record holders Paul Larsen and Vestas Sailrocket 2. Photo: Vestas SailRocket Is 50 knots still the magic number? Or will the latest launches go through sailing’s ‘sound barrier’ for mile after mile offshore
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeThe wallyrocket phenomenon: a stellar debut for the new pocket fleet Some new racing boats arrive with promise. Others arrive with results The emergence of the new wallyrocket fleet has sparked ‘wallyrocket Mania’ – a phenomenon driven not by marketing hype, but …
Yachting WorldNorthern EuropeExpert tips for leeward gate roundings Simon Hiscocks shares tips on planning a leeward gate rounding when flying an asymmetric spinnaker with Andy Rice The leeward gate, or leeward mark, is the biggest pinch-point on the race course. There’s a huge opportuni
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