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Kraken 44 first look: Another serious cruiser from Kraken
It’s no secret that Kraken Yachts has been planning new models to join its existing…
Best satellite messenger and tracker for heading off the beaten path
The best satellite messenger and trackers have come a long way in just a few…
The best marine intercom systems tested
I’m sure we’ve all seen or rather heard that boat that comes into an anchorage…
Grand Soleil Blue first look: new recyclable yacht concept
It wasn’t until the end of a lengthy press conference in Düsseldorf that Grand Soleil’s…
Solaris 55 first look: an ‘aggressive increase in form stability’
During its 50th anniversary, Solaris Yachts is launching a new version of this popular model…
World’s coolest yachts: Open 7.50
The Open 7.50 is the fastest one-design sportsboat ever built. Designed by the Finot Group,…
Wauquiez 55 first look: brimming with clever ideas
While the graphical representations of many new designs may look impressive, rarely do we see…
Sunreef 100 Eco first look: unlimited range without emitting any carbon?
Sunreef is celebrating two recent orders for its Sunreef 100 Eco sailing catamarans – both…
Simena Ares 62 first look: the surprising superyacht
Türkiye’s Ares Shipyard recently revealed it is halfway through the build of Simena, a 62m…
8 of the best head torches, fully tested and reviewed for sailing and boating
What makes the best head torch for sailing? Is it the red light facility? How…
Vaan R6 first look: New rugged and capable multihull
This Dutch yard is one of a number of the multihull builders leading the way…
Second Southern Wind SW108 already in build
Details about the second Southern Wind SW108 are scant at this stage, but it naturally…
Lagoon 60 first look: New catamaran with several innovations
This full flybridge design fills a big slot that previously existed between the Lagoon 55…
Seawind 1370 first look: New spacious performance multihull
The market for comfortable and spacious performance multihulls continues to grow. Seawind is perhaps less…
World’s coolest yachts: Amaryllis
Amaryllis, and her replica Amaryllis II, are among the coolest yachts. I had the opportunity…
Best kayak life vests and buoyancy aids
I’ve worn the same kayak life vest for over 10 years. Buy well and buy…
The best specialist yachts: new and interesting designs
What do you do when you have yachts that are as diverse as innovative daysailers,…
The West Marine Spring sale is here! Great savings across chandlery items for sail boats
If you are based in the US, then the West Marine sale is for you!…
The new inflatable tech that could cause a revolution in paddleboards, kayaks and more
In 2007 we saw the first drop stitch-built inflatable paddleboards come on to the market,…