A Sigma 33 yacht sailing through the water with a man at the helm

Sigma 33: one of the most successful one designs ever launched

January 20, 2023

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

A man standing up wearing a black lifejacket helming a Beneteau Oceanis 35.1

Beneteau Oceanis 35.1: one of the best family cruisers

December 27, 2022

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?

Hanse 292: an excellent fast cruiser-racer

December 20, 2022

Slim, pretty and a slippery performer, this evolution of the very first Hanse from the 1990s still makes an excellent fast family cruiser-racer, says David Harding

Dawn 39: big sister to the Contessa 32

November 10, 2022

What does a Contessa 32 with 6ft headroom and an aft cabin look like? Rachael Sprot jumps on board the Dawn 39 to find out

A Sadler 26 sailing in the south coast, with white sails

Sadler 26: the little boat with big attitude

September 8, 2022

Is the Sadler 26 the ultimate small yacht or just an overgrown dinghy? Rachael Sprot steps aboard to find out

MG 335: Second-hand secret weapon

August 3, 2022

One of the most versatile cruiser/racers of the 1980s, the MG 335 is still an excellent buy as a fast, roomy and well-mannered cruiser with plenty of racing potential

Maxi 1000: Quick, seaworthy and solidly built

June 9, 2022

If you’re looking for a quick and comfortable cruiser that is full of great features with solid build quality, few boats can rival the Maxi 1000, as Graham Snook discovers