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The first sailing photo of the all-new Hallberg-Rassy 370 // Photo credit: Hallberg-Rassy
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boot Düsseldorf 2026: Hallberg-Rassy 370 unveiled as new offshore cruiser

Hallberg-Rassy
Sloop
New Boat
The Hallberg-Rassy 370 will make its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026. Positioned between the 340...
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La Tortue 147 and easy summer living afloat

Catamaran
New Boat
The 2025 International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte set new records, with a larger fleet, world...

Shaw 1050

Shaw
Keeler
Offering speed, thrills and ease of sailing with just enough technicality to challenge and excite th...
Horsepower (HP):
20
Length Over All (M):
10.5
YEAR:
2025
Displacement (M):
2.5
Construction:
Full carbon
CONSTRUCTION:
Carbon fibre

Lagoon 43

Lagoon
Catamaran
Compact yet voluminous, the Lagoon 43 is much more than an entry-level cruiser, reports our Australi...
Length Over All (M):
13.85
Displacement (M):
(ECC) 13,319kg
CONSTRUCTION:
Infused polyester with balsa core

Dufour 44: Très Bon

Dufour
Sailboat
Helming the Dufour 44 during a club race was both exhilarating and surprising, reports our Australia...
Length Over All (M):
13.91
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415: A next-generation cruiser with sailing in its soul

Jeanneau
Sloop
New Boat
Debuting at Cannes in September, Jeanneau's all-new Sun Odyssey 415 is poised to become a new benchm...

1975 Alan Mummery Ketch

Alan Mummery
Ketch
The 1975 Alan Mummery Ketch is a classic, craftsman-built 12.2m (40-foot) timber cruising yacht with...
YEAR:
1975

1974 Townson 36 Custom

Townson
Monohull
With a beam of 3.28m, a draft of 1.9m, and a displacement of 6,240kg, Jenanne II is a proven perform...
YEAR:
1974

Elliott 1150 Tourer

Elliott
Keeler
Denim is a classic Kiwi tale. Start with a solitary man and a dream, pile on the challenges, stir in...
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass/epoxy/foam core (deck) and plywood (hull)

Matera 40 cruising catamaran

Matera
Catamaran
This build philosophy—and its practical result—is best shown in the wide, uninterrupted arch of the ...
Horsepower (HP):
40
Length Over All (M):
13.5
YEAR:
2025
Displacement (M):
4800 loaded
Construction:
Carbon fibre, PVC core, West System resins
Length Over All (M):
12.2
CONSTRUCTION:
Composite

Dibley 7.5m Sportsboat

Dibley
Daysailer
Despite the lack of gennaker it’s still a fun and fantastic ride down the harbour, and reminds me ho...
Construction:
Vacuum-infused
CONSTRUCTION:
Carbon fibre hull & decks

The Lagoon 38 sets a new standard in compact catamarans

Lagoon
Catamaran
New Boat
The Lagoon 38 is the ideal choice for those looking to embrace a new way of living and working on th...

2005 Ganley Solution 43

Ganley
Sloop
The Ganley “Solution” can sail anywhere on our oceans. It has low mileage 72 HP Nissan diesel with 3...
YEAR:
2005

Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen

Italia Yachts
Monohull
New Boat
Italia Yachts has announced the launch of the IY 9.98 NextGen, a groundbreaking evolution in yacht d...

Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300: A modern racing yacht with a proven track record

Jeanneau
Offshore Racing Boat
Boat Review
Since 2008, Jeanneau has produced 150 Sun Fast 3200 sailing yachts, establishing it as a popular per...
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World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements

Catamaran
News Articles
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to ...
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The pleasure of living on board: A closer look at the Excess 13 catamaran

Excess
Catamaran
Innovations in Boat Design
Since its debut in 2019, Excess has swiftly risen as a sought-after brand in the world of catamarans...

Beneteau Oceanis 34.1

Beneteau
Monohull
As you would expect from an experienced design team, the boat is well-balanced and, while the sail a...
Horsepower (HP):
21 (std), 30
Length Over All (M):
10.77
YEAR:
2024
Displacement (M):
5,470
Length Over All (M):
9.50
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP

Katoa, a Given 14.5m Sailing Catamaran

Given
Catamaran
Boat Experiences
The Katoa project began 15 years ago in a 18m x 10m shed on the couple’s Dairy Flat property. Most c...

Saffier SE 33 Life

Saffier Yachts
Daysailer
The Saffier SE 33 Life daysailer is a breath of fresh air in the production yacht world, with perfor...
Horsepower (HP):
15
Length Over All (M):
11
YEAR:
2024
Displacement (M):
3000
Length Over All (M):
9.85
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
Foil Designs for A75, A40 and F50. Image credits : America's Cup Media and SailGP Media

On The Topic of Foils

AC40
AC37
In high-performance sailing, especially in events like the America’s Cup and SailGP, hydrofoil techn...
SailGP New T-Foils Being Constructed for Use on F50 Catamarans. Image credit _ SailGP

The New T-Foils Set to Revolutionise SailGP’s F50 Racing Catamarans

F50
Innovations in Boat Design
As the next season of SailGP approaches, a game-changing development is set to elevate the competiti...

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380

Jeanneau
Sailboat
In the wide cockpit, the racing-style Carbonautica wheels are positioned well aft and outboard, corr...
Horsepower (HP):
40
Length Over All (M):
11.22
YEAR:
2024
Construction:
GRP
Length Over All (M):
10.77
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP

Seawind 1170

Seawind
Catamaran
Combining the space of twin hulls with the capabilities of a proven design froma vastly experienced ...
Length Over All (M):
11.9m
Displacement (M):
9,200kg
Length Over All (M):
11.7m
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
First In Line : The First 44 is Beneteau's performance cruiser model.

Beneteau First 44

Beneteau
Monohull
Fifteen knots eased back to about 10 knots and the boat felt light on the helm, responding nicely to...
Length Over All (M):
14.15
Displacement (M):
10500
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
13.17

Dibley 12m canting-keeler

Dibley
Keeler
The cockpit is open and spacious, raceboat-style, with a cool curved edge to the deck at the open tr...
Length Over All (M):
12
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
10.85
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass over a foam core

Seawind 1370

Seawind
Catamaran
Solar panels on the vast roof help keep the batteries charged.
Length Over All (M):
13.7
Displacement (M):
11000
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
12.7
CONSTRUCTION:
Infused foam-cored GRP

Moody 41DS

Moody
Sloop
The major point of difference between this boat and a regular cruising yacht is the high-profile dec...
Length Over All (M):
12.52
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
11.42

Beneteau First 36

Beneteau
Sloop
The First 36 has a pleasingly yacht-like cockpit: this is a boat that is meant to be sailed.
Length Over All (M):
11.98
Displacement (M):
4800
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
10.25

Profab 1200

Profab
Catamaran
The quad-cam 7.6L V12 600hp Verado is stunning!
Length Over All (M):
13.0
Displacement (M):
11700
Construction:
Aluminium

Hanse 460

Hanse
Sloop
Code has three cabins, the master cabin forward and twin double quarter berths.
Length Over All (M):
14.60
Displacement (M):
12600
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
13.05

HH 50

Hh
Catamaran Sloop
After a day of sailing the HH50, I can clearly see the attraction, assuming your budget is large eno...
Length Over All (M):
15.79
Displacement (M):
16000
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
14.89
CONSTRUCTION:
E-Glass or carbon fibre versions

Pogo 36

Pogo
Sloop
The course for the SSANZ race had us first heading to Gannet Rock, off the NE coast of Waiheke Islan...
Length Over All (M):
10.86
Displacement (M):
3800
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
Figreglass/polyester/PVC foam

Wright 52 Powercat

Wright
Catamaran
The Wright 52’s interior exudes sheer comfort, usability, and Kiwi boat-building craft.
Length Over All (M):
15.4
Displacement (M):
16000
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
CONSTRUCTION:
Solid fibreglass and composite

Artnautica 60 Sportfisher

Artnautica
Monohull
The hull and IPS 800s make for a happy marriage. Matuku cruises at 23-24 knots, consuming about 155 ...
Length Over All (M):
18
Displacement (M):
22000
Construction:
Carbon Fibre
CONSTRUCTION:
100% resin-infused carbon

Parker 920 Explorer Max

Parker
Monohull
The 920 Explorer Max was conceived as a multi-role vessel: a day boat, fast commuter, sportfisher an...
Length Over All (M):
9.95
Displacement (M):
3413
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)

Elan E6

Elan
Sloop
The Slovenian builder has set its sights firmly on owners who want speed as well as style.
Length Over All (M):
14.30
Displacement (M):
11250
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
13.68
CONSTRUCTION:
Vacuum-assisted infusion lamination

Dufour 470

Dufour
Sloop
Nothing is more enjoyable to sail to windward than a deep-keeled monohull.
Length Over All (M):
14.85
Displacement (M):
13200
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)

E-40 Powercat

John McGettigan
Catamaran
The E-40 PowerCat is the latest in a long line of engineering and boating innovations by John McGett...
Length Over All (M):
12
Displacement (M):
3600
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
Core composite foam with carbon fibre inserts

Wind Spirit – LSB 24m Expedition Ketch

Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders
Ketch
The warm tones of the naturally finished anegre wood paneling creates a snug ambience and the carefu...
Length Over All (M):
24
Displacement (M):
50000
Construction:
Wood
Length Over All (M):
22
CONSTRUCTION:
Cold-moulded multi-layer strip-plank yellow cedar encased in E-glass and Kevlar
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2026 New Zealand Europe Dinghy National Championship sails in Nelson

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Built for Olympic racing and now racing as a vintage class, the Europe dinghy will decide its New Ze...
2026 PredictWind P Class Tauranga Cup. Day 2. Photo: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die
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Batten adds another Tauranga Cup to his P Class record

Sailing
The final race of the Tauranga Cup brought the 2026 P Class Nationals to an end after five days on t...
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Superyachts lost in massive Sydney harbour marina blaze

Incidents on the water
Sydney marina fire: what we know so far In the early hours of this morning, Sydney boaties at The S...

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