In the ranks of dedicated bluewater boats, a few names crop up time and again that are synonymous with solid construction, reliable engineering and good seakeeping. One of those names is Hylas, whose stable of cruisers, from first Sparkman & Stephens and latterly Germán Frers, have an enviable pedigree.
The boats built by this German yard just keep getting better and better Following on the success of its 575 model, this new mid-range cruiser
It’s fitting that one of the most interesting big cruisers I’ve sailed in a long while came out of a small Florida yard that builds trailerable sailboats. No mass-production builder could have come up with the Seaward 46RK—it wouldn’t have got past the focus groups.
Jeanneau’s most audacious sailboat design yet began as many artistic endeavors do, with a hand-drawn sketch, in this case on a large sheet of paper in the Philippe Briand design office in London.
The Charles W Morgan, the oldest ship in America, takes off on its 38th voyage, visiting towns in New England including New Bedford, the site of its birth over 200 years ago
If timing is everything, then veteran UK dinghy builder RS should have no problems with its RS Cat 16, which features wave-piercing bows just like those on an AC72. Boats like this look to be all the rage
One of the new generation of small boats coming out of Europe, aboard which aesthetics are as important as performance, the Tofinou 8 is also packed with interesting features that allow you to do a lot more than just go for a spin around the harbor.
There’s a new 52-footer on the way from Island Packet, along with new models from Fountaine Pajot, Hanse and Salona
When it’s January in Germany, all roads lead to Düsseldorf. At least they do if you’re a boat person. You can look over a hundred-foot motoryacht that’s been plucked from the nearby Rhine river, paddle a canoe on an intricately landscaped mock river, cast a fly on an alpine stream, get rescued from an overturned Opti on a manmade lake, outfit yourself in bargain-basement foulweather gear or put a deposit on a new sailboat—all without stepping outdoors and all before your lunchtime bowl of goulash.
With a full walkaround deck and big boat features, the latest from Jeanneau hits the sweet spot in 34 feet.
The new Catalina 356 is among five of the Florida builder’s models that are part of the 6 Series, a newly launched range that represents
Want to sail fast, easy, and stable downwind on passage? Learn to sail with a pole.
Preview two Top 10 Best Boats 2025 nominees. Xquisite 60 Solar Sail The new flagship in the Xquisite Yachts sailing line is the 60 Solar
Lydia Mullan shares a firsthand account of J/122 Alliance’s sinking during this year’s Newport Bermuda Race.
The Horizon Yacht Sales team and four-time yacht owner, Jamie Brown discuss How To Make Your Yacht Work for You. Horizon Yacht Sales was established
The class of 2025 is shaping up to be an intriguing mix, and while the push continues toward greater interior volume, maximum comfort, and easy sailhandling
Hard to believe it’s pumpkin time—which also means boat shows time—and the October issue of SAIL magazine has the latest in new models making the
It’s been a long time since I’ve thought much about my eyewear onboard, but Vallon changed all that this summer when I tested a pair
Annapolis sailors turned out in force last weekend for the annual Hospice Cup regatta, getting in some great racing while helping raise record funding for
