For some monohull sailors, multihulls are still from a different planet, or perhaps even a different galaxy. Despite the increasing popularity and acceptance of catamarans as charter boats, many of…
Yacht reviews
Saffier SE 24 first look: a fun little speedster
Dutch yard Saffier really knows how to make fun, fast boats that are a doddle to sail solo or shorthanded. The Saffier SE 24 features a hull that is wide…
Sunbeam 29.1 first look: stylish weekender
We covered the Sunbeam 32.1 recently, and hot on its heels is a smaller sibling, the Sunbeam 29.1, as this long-running Austrian yard updates is range of ultra-modern, stylish weekenders.…
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 review
Age comes to us all, and with it a certain softening of our midships. After almost 40 years of the Sun Odyssey line, you could be forgiven for thinking Jeanneau’s…
£284,000.00
Southerly 32 review: one of the most sought after cruisers
Owning a boat that can float in knee-deep water opens up all sorts of possibilities. Whether that matters to you depends on the sort of sailing you do, but for…
£130,000.00
First look: Sunbeam 32.1 – a real head-turner
Like something from Back to the Future, the Sunbeam 32.1 is a boat that is designed to turn heads and divide opinion. You may love it or you may hate…
First look: Beneteau Oceanis 37.1
Beloved of the charter industry as well as many private owners, Beneteau’s Oceanis 38.1 has been a mainstay of the range since its launch nine years ago, yet yacht design…
First look: Bestevaer 36 – smallest ever model
In a world in which yachts are constantly becoming larger, this Dutch brand is bucking the trend, with the smallest-ever model in its 20-year history. It’s intended to offer performance…
J-Boats J/45 review
Moving water is hard work. A big, foaming wake might look impressive, but it’s not fast. Glide through the water with as little disturbance as possible, however, and the chance…
£450,000.00
Grand Soleil 34.1 review
Getting to know a boat you haven’t met before can be a true voyage of discovery. And in the case of Andy Iyer and his family, with their Grand Soleil…
£50,000.00