The new version of the X 4.3 has some pretty big boots to fill. Not only had X-Yachts sold more than 100 of the yachts, she impressed many on launch,…
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Golden Globe Race: the leaders search for wind
British skipper Simon Curwen is continuing to lead the Golden Globe Race, but some of his rivals are making the most of a small low pressure system to catch up!
First look: Beneteau First 36
Although not officially launched at the Cannes Yachting Festival, this was the first time we had been able to step aboard the new Beneteau First 36. Launches in the sub-40ft…
Night Sailing: A full guide to sailing in the dark
Night sailing is bread and butter to an ocean sailor and often crucial to coastal passage making, be it to catch a tide, avoid bad weather or simply to eat…
First look: Solaris 50
We got the chance to see both the Solaris 40 and the Solaris 50 at Cannes – keep an eye on the Yachting Monthly Youtube channel for a tour of…
First look: Beneteau First 44
A little over three years ago, Beneteau launched their First 53 to much acclaim as the French brand moved their ‘First’ marque into the competitive sector of luxury performance. With…
Best polarized sunglasses for sailors: 9 pairs tested
A decent set of sunglasses are essential on the water. Theo Stocker explains why they’re so vital, and tests nine pairs
Best T-Shirts for sailors and boaters
The ubiquitous T-shirt is ideal for summer sailing, being inexpensive, cool, easily washed, and available in an endless choice of colours with a plethora of attractive graphic designs or witty…
Sailors’ Sin Bin: New Yachting Monthly book reveals sailors’ secrets
A new collection of sailors’ brilliantly funny, real-life blunders, will be launched at the 2022 Southampton Boat Show, with the confessions collated from the pages of Yachting Monthly magazine. The…
GGR 2022: Damien back in the race; one skipper retires
French favourite in the 2022 Golden Globe Race, Damien Guillou has left Les Sables d'Olonne after making repairs to his self-steering gear. Canadian Edward Walentynowicz has retired from the GGR