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Allures 40.9 vs Ovni 400: French aluminium centreboarders go head-to-head
Back in the mid-2000s the niche market for aluminium centreboarders was disrupted by the arrival…
CNB 66 yacht test: Intoxicating cruiser is a cut above the mainstream
Congratulations. You’ve finally received that hefty bonus. Or perhaps you cashed in your pension, married…
Saffier SE37 Lounge test: A veritable supercar of the seas
Looking for a pair of trainers for fashion, road and cross-country running? They don’t exist.…
Swan 65 test: The triumphant return of a true sailing icon
If it hadn’t been for the original Swan 65, Nautor’s Swan might never have become…
Ice 60 review: The chic Italian yacht that offers more than just style
Styles come and go. To stand the test of time you need something else, something…
European Yacht of the Year 2019: Special yachts
This category assembles a varying mix of interesting craft, many of which we might otherwise…
Arcona 435 review: Swedish star offers something for everyone
After the Arcona 435 sailed off with the Performance Cruiser category win at this year’s…
European Yacht of the Year 2019: Best multihulls
A real mix of multihulls made this a diverse, tricky category to judge. It can…
Grand Soleil 52LC test: Italian beauty offers stimulating sailing
The Grand Soleil 52 Long Cruise Sport (52LC) is wedged, stern-to, in between a grubby…
European Yacht of the Year 2019: Best luxury cruisers
Before the sea trials began, I would have put money on a Hallberg-Rassy or the…
Dufour 56 Exclusive review: Smooth cruiser offers both style and substance
In some respects, Dufour yachts used to be a bit like the early Citroën cars:…
European Yacht of the Year 2019: Best performance cruisers
Not only was performance cruisers a very close category from which to decide a winner,…
Amel 50 review: An indoor sailing experience to excite even hardened sailors
Amel has a long established following for yachts designed and built to match the needs…
J/99 review: All thrills, no frills on board this double-handed racing machine
We ghosted down the Hamble River under mainsail alone, the water slipping silently past our…
European Yacht of the Year 2019: Best family cruisers
It was really positive to see a mix of mid-sized entries shortlisted for the family…
Wilhelmina: The Nigel Irens motor launch designed for sailors
It’s a beautiful autumn afternoon in Salcombe, and half a dozen of the local yawls…
Wauquiez PS42 review: Interior finesse shines through on classy cruiser
A good brand exudes quality. Seeing a logo on a car or a yacht is…
Hanse 548 review: The push-button 50-footer that can be sailed by a couple
Imagine putting a cruising couple from the late 1990s into a time capsule and fast-forwarding…
X-Yachts X4-9 test: Danish yard strikes a tough balance with hybrid design
The X49 is squarely aimed at the no-compromise sailor who wants it all. It combines…