The Oscars of the boatbuilding world, the European Yacht of the Year 2022, have been announced. Together they comprise the five best yachts of the year in a variety categories and, for the first time, three special mention awards 

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The 11th Hour Racing IMOCA 60, Malãma, is the first to be launched with fully crewed racing in mind. Rupert Holmes takes a look at the boat to see how she differs from the rest of the IMOCA fleet

For decades the whole point of designing an IMOCA 60 has been to win the Vendée Globe solo round the …Continue reading »

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We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Pip Hare nominates Hydroptère

“I thought Hydroptère was the most incredible boat for a long time,” says Vendée Globe solo sailor Pip Hare of …Continue reading »

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With all ports across the Pacific closed, Carlos Cuadrado faced a 3,400-mile non-stop solo passage to make it home to Australia

The tireless whirring of my coffee machine brought me back to my senses as I stood, lost in thought, in …Continue reading »

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What are the best boating products to look out for in 2022? Rupert Holmes previews some of the most exciting gear to come this year

2021 has seen many new boating products come onto the market, despite the difficulties seen throughout the year, here’s our …Continue reading »

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