Alexander Dreyfoos, whose passion for yachting was matched by his love of photography, died in West Palm Beach on May 28. He was 91 years old. Dreyfoos earned renown for commissioning the first SWATH vessel as a superyacht. Additionally, he made generous philanthropic donations to the arts, sciences, and ocean conservation. Born in New York […]

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If you are new to the sport and can be hard to work out exactly what to wear dinghy sailing, so here's our guide to the kit you might want to consider to get you started

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Sian Lewis picks out the best snorkelling set for underwater explorers...

Explore the wonders of the ocean for longer with a good mask and snorkel – who knows what creatures of …Continue reading »

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Rupert Holmes reports on latest developments in wooden yacht construction, and why this ancient material is being used for hi-tech contemporary design

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An owners’ rendezvous is a great way not only to meet fellow customers of a shipyard, but also to get ideas for a new yacht. For one family from Australia, it was the inspiration to sign a contract for a Horizon FD 90 yacht, which they’ll further offer for charter. The owners joined the Horizon […]

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