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• Olympic sailing shakeup: Breaking down the new Olympic sailing format 12th January 2026
  Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Test Event, Marseille, France. Day 3 Race Day on 11th July 2023.Matt Sheahan reports on the new Olympic sailing format, which see the Medal Race replaces with a new system (and not the winner-takes-all options so decried by many)Most of us are off the water and counting down the weeks to […]
  Matthew Sheahan
• World’s coolest boats: 49er FX dinghy 8th January 2026
  We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Francesca Clapcich nominates the 49er FX dinghy“I did my last Olympic campaign on the 49erFX in Rio, 2016. Actually, that was the first Olympic Games where …Continue reading » The post World’s coolest boats: 49er FX dinghy […]
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• The ultimate sabbatical: The reality of raising a family on a yacht in Chile 7th January 2026
  Exploring Patagonia was a memorable family cruising adventure for Fernanda Mondadori“You need to focus on Section 10, it’s the best part!” That was the message that flooded my inbox again …Continue reading » The post The ultimate sabbatical: The reality of raising a family on a yacht in Chile appeared first on Yachting World.
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• The million-pound question: What does seven figures buy you in today’s yacht market? 6th January 2026
  £1million is a lot of money to spend, but what does it buy you in today’s market? Will Bruton takes a look at some £1m yacht optionsJust how much yacht you get for a million pounds (or euros) is a more complex question than it first …Continue reading » The post The million-pound question: What […]
  Will Bruton
• ‘Why seamanship is more than just the mastery of sailing’ – Nikki Henderson 2nd January 2026
  Red Ruby came within seconds of winning the 2023 Middle Sea Race overall. Photo: Kurt Arrigo/RolexIs good seamanship just about skill on the water? Or is there more to it if you want to be considered a true master of your craft?What is seamanship? The Oxford dictionary defines seamanship as ‘the skill, technique or practice […]
  Nikki Henderson
• What it’s like racing double-handed around the world in a 40-footer 1st January 2026
  As as the Globe40 race sets off from Sydney today, Rupert Holmes reports from the half-way stage of the double-handed round the world race in Class40sWe are deep in the South Atlantic on a screaming reach, riding the leading edge of the semi-permanent cold front …Continue reading » The post What it’s like racing double-handed […]
  Rupert Holmes
• Where to sail in 2026: the coolest yacht charter holidays on offer 30th December 2025
  Photo: Helm.yt.Yacht charter and sailing holidays offer more variety and adventure than ever. From ski/sail trips to catamaran learning cruises to wingfoiling, here’s our pick of unforgettable trips to consider in 2026.Yacht charter and sailing holidays have moved on. No longer are your options limited to bareboat or flotilla in a …Continue reading » The […]
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• Rolex Sydney Hobart line honours won by Master Lock Comanche in nail biting finish 28th December 2025
  Master Lock Comanche (Matt Allen & James Mayo) has won Line Honours in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart after a nail-biting finish in the final hours.Master Lock Comanche (Matt Allen & James Mayo) has won line honours in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 80th …Continue reading » The post Rolex Sydney Hobart line honours […]
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• Top rules for living together on board: How to manage crew and guests 26th December 2025
  When you’re welcoming guests aboard, set expectations and ground rules early. Photo: Photos: Joshua Shankle.Joshua Shankle explains how to welcome guests aboard your boat while managing crew expectations to make for a successful circumnavigation.Whether you’re new to cruising or are a seasoned liveaboard, welcoming family, friends or new crew aboard can be both …Continue reading […]
  Joshua Shankle and Rachel Moore
• La Tortue 147: the aluminium catamaran disrupting traditional yacht design 24th December 2025
  The cockpit seems to hang suspended above the water, well sheltered by the deckhouse, and is a pleasant place to be on the boat in hot weather. Photo: JM Kalfon & A Childeric. Inspired by space pirates and stealth aircraft, La Tortue 147 is a disruptive take on long-distance cruising. François Tregouet sails the radical […]
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