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Dehler 41

Dehler
Sloop
There is no shortage of race yachts that will cruise comfortably, but is it really feasible to have ...
Horsepower (HP):
39 HP
Length Over All (M):
7.4
YEAR:
2010
Displacement (M):
8,195
Construction:
GRP/Fiberglass
Length Over All (M):
11.50
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP/Fiberglass
Boat Review

Sea Nymph Stargazer 2.8m

Sea Nymph
Trailer Sailer
Hamilton's Seanymph Boats has enjoyed a resurgence in recent months and is prepared to look outside ...
Length Over All (M):
2.8
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Pacific 38 Offshore Cruiser/Racer

Pacific
Sloop
So said an Australian boat reviewer in the seventies and it is hard to argue with him. Perception wa...
Length Over All (M):
11.6
Displacement (M):
7548
Construction:
Solid GRP (ply/grp decks)
Boat Review

Benny 53 Go (2006)

Benny
Sloop
The epitome of design, the Benny 53 Go offers the same level of style and comfort as a Sydney pentho...
Press Release
Press Release
Press Release

Bali Catamarans unveils Bali 7.0 flagship

Bali
Catamaran
New Boat
Bali Catamarans is unveiling its new flagship: A prestige catamaran that brings the style of private...
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Lagoon 47

Lagoon
Catamaran
New Boat
The Lagoon 47 signals the next stage in the evolution of Lagoon’s cruising catamaran range, bridging...
Boat Review

Elliott 1250 Tourer

Elliott
Sloop
This Aussie-built, Kiwi-designed deckhouse cruiser has the legs for fast passagemaking around the ba...
Boat Review

Beneteau First 36.7

Beneteau
Sloop
In March 2006, the latest model in Beneteau's First cruiser/racer range looked set to follow the suc...
Boat Review

Oyster 53

Oyster
Sloop
Highly regarded British yacht builder Oyster Marine has cultured a pearl Down Under. In 2006 Vanessa...
2002 Beneteau Oceanis 411 // Photo: Yacht World
Boat Review

Beneteau Oceanis 411

Beneteau
Sloop
Decades of chartering know-how have been synthesised in the Beneteau Oceanis 411's crisp lines, grea...
Article
Article
Article

Confident yacht ownership from day one: the value-add from Leopard Cats

Catamaran
Cruising
Owning your first yacht should feel like a milestone, not a mental obstacle course. For many first-t...
Eugen Seibold // Photo credit: Dominic Jack
Article
Article
Article

Inside the making of Eugen Seibold: the yacht built to work where research ships cannot

YYachts
Sloop
Boat Profile
A yacht built for a very unusual brief When the Max Planck Society set out to commission a research...
A first look at the new Horizon V74 EVO at Boot Düsseldorf // Photo credit: Horizon Yachts
Article
Article
Article

A first look at the new Horizon V74 EVO at Boot Düsseldorf

Horizon Yachts
Catamaran
boot Dusseldorf
Horizon Yachts has used Boot Düsseldorf to quietly introduce the third generation of its long runnin...
The first sailing photo of the all-new Hallberg-Rassy 370 // Photo credit: Hallberg-Rassy
Article
Article
Article

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...
Article
Article
Article

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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Article
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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
Boat Review

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 ...
Article
Article
Article

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...
Boat Review

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
Boat Review

Seawind 1170

Seawind
Catamaran
Combining the space of twin hulls with the capabilities of a proven design froma vastly experienced ...
Displacement (M):
9,200kg
Length Over All (M):
11.7m
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP

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
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Emirates GBR are out of the finals in SailGP Rio

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