Whether you are looking to cross oceans short-handed or simply demand more space, power, and comfort at anchor, this year’s crop of new yacht launches reveal a clear trend –…
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4 new high-volume cruisers pushing interior limits
Production yacht design has entered a new era where volume is no longer a dirty word for traditional sailors. Modern naval architecture, defined by full-length chines, flared topsides forward, and…
The coolest yacht launches (and biggest trends) of 2026
Boot Düsseldorf has long been a key moment for boatbuilders to showcase their latest models for the year. Alongside Cannes in September and a smattering of smaller regional shows (Southampton…
The coolest new yacht launches of 2025
Sitting in the Uerige brew house in Düsseldorf’s charming old town, sipping glass after little glass of the dark Altbier and munching my way through perfectly crispy pork knuckle, it…
J/40 first look : The most comfortable J yet?
When I tested the J/45, it was one of the most enjoyable boats to sail that I’ve had the pleasure of testing in recent years. So they may not be…
Linjett 36 first look: Nods to tradition for serious cruisers
When we sailed the Linjett 36’s big sister, the Linjett 39, last year, we thought she was a gorgeous cruising boat that would appeal to proper cruising sailors. With a…
Hanse 360 first look: Award-winning design
Equally aimed at the 36ft cruising market, the Hanse 360 represents the very latest thinking in cruising yacht design, where volume is king and wide hulls and high topsides are…
Hallberg-Rassy 370 first look: Easy handling and good performance
Swedish yard, Hallberg-Rassy has continued the roll-out of its latest design philosophy across its range of yachts. Rather oddly, the yard claimed the new Hallberg-Rassy 370 does not replace any…
9 impressive new yachts coming to a marina near you in 2024
Mid-winter on the banks of the Rhine might seem like an incongruous time and place for a boat show, but boot Düsseldorf, held for 10 days every January, remains the…
Hallberg-Rassy 69 first look: bigger and better?
Go big or go home? Well Magnus Rassy has decreed that Hallberg-Rassy needed a new flagship, and this is it – the largest yacht that the Swedish has ever built,…