The first Grand Soleil 60 has four cabins and a forward sail locker. A closer look at its cruising layout, rig options and ...

Same owner, different design choices. Why Southern Wind moved from a fixed keel on the SW105 to a lifting keel on the SW108.

What 28 real yacht-to-yacht rescues reveal about distress calls, liferaft transfers, crew recovery and the safety decisions ...

How long does it take to sail from the Canaries to the Caribbean? Compare crossing times, trade-wind routes and the option of ...

Sailing stories about the people, voyages and events that shaped life at sea. Read profiles of solo sailors and ocean racers, accounts of offshore adventures, and features on sailing history and ...

The magnificent setting of the Casino del Bel Respiro, commissioned by Pope Innocent X in 1644, in the grounds of Villa Pamphilj, was the outstanding and historic setting for the Minister for Sport ...

In the world of yachting, few sailing yachts manage to bridge the divide between the romance of the past and the demands of today. Wisp, designed by Stephens Waring Design and built by Artisan ...

Designed by naval architects Christophe Barreau and Frédéric Neuman, the 51 and 55 Sport versions push Windelo’s performance DNA further. A series of optimizations—both structural and aerodynamic—have ...

Nauta shared the design work of Southern Wind’s KIBOKO 4, the second 35.51-metre SW108 sailing yacht, a combination of performance, elegance and innovation. KIBOKO 4 follows in the footsteps of her ...

The new Grand Soleil Blue marks a significant step for Cantiere del Pardo. The GS Blue is a bold departure from the brand’s highly successful performance and long cruise models, which run from 40ft to ...

Buying a used cruising sailboat under 40 feet starts with two separate decisions: which type of boat suits your sailing, and which individual example is worth owning. A model with the right layout can ...

In recent years, the market for sailing yachts designed for ocean cruising—commonly known as bluewater yachts—has seen a steady influx of new models. Among these, the Contest 63CS from the Dutch yard ...