It’s been like hospital visiting, this winter. Major abdominal surgery, complications, expert consultants called in, conferences about treatment plans, unfamiliar parts exposed, stiff upper lips necessary all round. Not anyone in…

Tom Cunliffe

One of my first jobs was at a sailing school near Marseilles. As the blazing, Mistral-swept summer gave way to more pleasant conditions, the place shut down leaving me with no…

Boot 16

Yachting Monthly visits Boot 16 in Düsseldorf, Europe’s largest boat show, to see the new Solaris 47

Dick Durham

My mother died recently and I now know why ships are called shes. I suddenly feel as though I’ve been left to swim for it, even though I’ve been old enough…

Boot 16

Yachting Monthly visits Boot 16 in Düsseldorf, Europe’s largest boat show, to see the new Django 9.80

Azuree 33C Turkish builder Azuree have launched their new and colourful 33C, the ‘C’ stands for cruising. Although with twin rudders, beam extended aft and hull chines the exterior might…

Boot 16

Yachting Monthly visits Boot 16 in Düsseldorf, Europe’s largest boat show, to see the new Lagoon 42

Bavaria Cruiser 34 Bavaria’s new 34 feels a little small for a 34ft yacht, not surprising really, as the hull length is actually 32ft, the same as their Easy 9.7,…

Boot 16

Yachting Monthly visits Boot 16 in Düsseldorf, Europe’s largest boat show, to see the new Dragonfly 28 Performance