Preview: Hallberg-Rassy 400 – aft cockpit comfort

April 23, 2021

Popular ocean-going Swedish yacht company, Hallberg-Rassy has announced a new boat for the 2021 season, the Hallberg-Rassy 400. Hallberg-Rassy say the 400 is an aft cockpit boat with twin helms,…

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Hallberg-Rassy 29 review: from the archive

April 6, 2021

One of the smallest designs from this prominent Swedish yard, the Hallberg-Rassy 29 is no less an ocean cruiser than her larger stablemates. Duncan Kent reports

The sea kindly Hallberg-Rassy 352

January 15, 2021

Hallberg-Rassy is known for its sea-kindly and solid boats. Duncan Kent examines the nuances of the popular Hallberg-Rassy 352

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Mainsail furling systems: an expert guide

December 21, 2020

Some sailors swear by mainsail furling systems, others swear at them. Graham Snook looks at way to keep your furling mainsail in check

Could you moor in a box berth under sail?

May 25, 2020

With an onshore wind and little space to manoeuvre, how would you tackle getting into a tight box berth? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship

What makes a boat seaworthy?

April 17, 2020

What characteristics make a yacht fit for purpose? Duncan Kent explores the meaning of 'seaworthy' and how hull design and technology have changed the way we think

Hallberg-Rassy 40C: The best sailing boat Hallberg-Rassy has ever built?

February 20, 2020

The Swedish yard is turbo-charging its range of offshore cruisers, but have they left good old-fashioned seaworthiness behind? Theo Stocker spent 48 hours sailing the Hallberg-Rassy 40C to find out