Powering to windward in one of the breeziest starts to a winter I can remember, it was hard to tell what was rain and what was spray. Sunshine and a…
Yacht reviews
First look: Saare 41.2 third 40 footer in the range
After a change of ownership, Saare is back with the Saare 41.2, adding a third option to their range of 41-footers, as this will co-exist alongside the 41 aft cockpit,…
First look: Dufour 41 – better performance and simpler maintenance
The new Dufour 41 follows hot on the heels of the Dufour 37 in terms of design, focusing on more space, better performance and simpler maintenance. There’s more living space…
Hanse 388 review: a comfortable and elegantly styled yacht
When buying a new boat, it might be tempting to choose the most up-to-date model you can find within your size and price range. Why not take advantage of the…
First look: Bavaria C46 – proven concept, bigger size
We tested the latest Bavaria C45 in 2018, which at the time was the first Cossutti designed Bavaria in that size range. Just five years later, Bavaria are bringing out…
Astus 22.5 review: sporty little trimaran for the weekend?
Small multihulls like the Astus 22.5 can be remarkable boats in which you can do remarkable things. Like Richard and Lilian Woods: each sailing one of their own Woods-designed Strider…
Nordship 420 DS: The boat that offers everything
Centre cockpit, deck saloon yachts with full-beam aft cabins seem to offer everything, but is the promise too good to be true? Graham Snook heads to Denmark to find out
Sigma 33: one of the most successful one designs ever launched
One of the most successful offshore one-designs ever launched, the Sigma 33 is also becoming widely recognised as a capable and versatile cruising yacht
Oyster 495: the dream boat that sets the bar
Oyster have long set the standard for luxurious blue-water cruisers, and the Oyster 495 is the new baby in the range. Even if you’re not in the market for one,…
Beneteau Oceanis 35.1: one of the best family cruisers
First-time owner John Raynor wanted an easy-to-handle yacht that he could relax on with family and friends. Has his Beneteau Oceanis 35.1 measured up?