2022-01-27 11:36
The new Dufour 32, designed by Umberto Felci, has been developed in the same spirit as all the latest models in the Dufour range, to be a sporty, innovative yacht that is easy to handle… Read More
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2022-01-26 15:14
Just a few weeks into the new year and plans for the highlight of the Mediterranean superyacht season – Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 – are already well advanced.
Numerous pr… Read More
2022-01-26 07:41
Just over 11 months since Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 ‘Te Rehutai’ crossed the finish line to claim the 36th America’s Cup, its younger sister class- the Am… Read More
2022-01-25 15:24
The project of the ICE 70 by ICE Yachts has been realized using the most advanced modeling and analysis software available today. “Thanks to the new virtual reality ‘tools&r&hell…Read More
2022-01-25 11:33
Kenichi Horie is a Japanese solo sailor. Horie first rose to prominence when he was thought to have become the third person to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean in 1962.
Sixty years… Read More
2022-01-25 08:42
The Rolex Middle Sea Race is unique in offshore yacht racing in that it starts and finishes in the same place, the Grand Harbour in Malta’s capital Valletta. Its spectacular course, an… Read More
2022-01-24 08:25
With our NEW CREW onboard, we go exploring the remote southern Mentawai’s in search for the ultimate ride https://www.sailingnandji.com
In this episode, we welcome a new crew membe… Read More
2022-01-24 07:22
Photo: Sailing Energy / GC32 Racing Tour
After considerable effort went into laying on a successful series in 2021 despite the pandemic, the new GC32 Racing Tour season will see the show… Read More
2022-01-23 14:11
You are tied up between two multi-million dollar yachts at a pier. The wind is blowing hard onto the dock. What three easy steps will you use to undock your boat and clear the boats ahead an… Read More
2022-01-23 07:40
Original Picture of De Tukker ex-Harle Tief after launch in 1912 on Nieuwe Waterweg near Maassluis. Source: EcoClipper
Jorne Langelaan, CEO and founder of EcoClipper Coöperatie U.A… Read More
2022-01-22 08:58
Nexans – Art & Fenêtres – photo © Jean-Marie Liot
In refit since December, Fabrice Amedeo ’s monohull is undergoing a complete transformation as she&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-01-22 07:14
Image courtesy North Sails
Thinking about battens? Preparing for a new season is something that is on everyone’s mind. Whether you’re staging your boat to launch, planning an… Read More
2022-01-21 09:28
Image courtesy Italia Yachts
Italia Yachts unveiled the first video of the new IY 20.98. This project was presented during the last Cannes Yachting Festival in 2021. The Italia Yachts 20… Read More
2022-01-20 14:51
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, WE ARE FREE!!! We have been dreaming of cruising around these islands for the last 18 months of being stuck. I honestly think that it was the thought of ar… Read More
2022-01-20 08:45
(Frank Hurley / public domain)
The expedition to find the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton ‘s Endurance is set to sail next month. Endurance was one of two ships used by the… Read More
2022-01-19 11:54
© James Mitchell/RORC
The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche, skippered by Mitch Booth, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, winning the… Read More
2022-01-19 09:47
Credits Alberto Cocchi
Do you remember the new Silent 60? This solar-powered catamaran carries 42 solar panels for 17 kWp of solar energy to power two electric motors of up to 2x340kw. Ba… Read More
2022-01-18 08:21
You need to pass between two islands, with shoals to the right and left. Buoys line the channel–some red and some green. Which side do you keep the buoys on? The answer might surprise… Read More
2022-01-18 06:46
Photo credit Discovery Shipyard
Discovery Shipyard, based in Lymington, UK, has been placed in voluntary liquidation. The directors of the Discovery Yachts and Southernly Yachts… Read More
2022-01-17 12:31
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, making our second attempt at crossing the Malacca Strait to Indonesia, we are in a rush before the strong winds approach. Rounding the most western tip of… Read More
2022-01-17 07:48
Written by Joshua Bremmerer, CEO at Komodo Covers
As any sailor will tell you, harsh conditions are a given when you’re taking your boat out for a spin. You might consider these… Read More
2022-01-15 11:49
© James Mitchell/RORC
Giovanni Soldini ‘s Multi70 (ITA) Maserati has crossed the finish line first in the 8th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race, finishing at 05:… Read More
2022-01-14 09:24
© Sailing Energy/The Ocean Race
The first leg of the 14th edition of The Ocean Race will start on 15 January 2023 from Alicante, Spain. With just one year to go to the start gun for… Read More
2022-01-14 08:00
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, let’s go sailing! We arrive in Langkawi, Malaysia for some final provisions before we begin our second attempt at sailing to Indonesia. With a great… Read More
2022-01-14 07:57
Diving is an activity that requires water, some equipment, and a desire to explore the underwater world. This article will discuss three things you should invest in as a diving enthusias… Read More
2022-01-14 07:28
Image courtesy Windelo
Following the successful debut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2021, the Windelo 50 has been shortlisted in the British Yachting Awards, European Yacht of the Year 2022… Read More
2022-01-13 12:14
Kelsey Bonham gives a whole new meaning to “do it yourself.” After the pandemic unexpectedly sent her home for the semester, Bonham decided to use her time wisely and tackle a ma… Read More
2022-01-13 09:34
Are you dreaming of owning a boat? Do you want to be able to enjoy the peace and quiet, have fun fishing or swimming with friends, host lavish boat parties, or go on sailing adventures w… Read More
2022-01-13 09:00
Credits Dede De Luca OneSails
Golden autumn has brought a hugely successful close to the first full year of competition for the new Scuderia 65 racer-cruiser. On the racecourse, the full… Read More
2022-01-12 08:15
Image courtesy Spirit Yachts
Designed as a simple yet elegant day sailor, the Spirit 30 is a new addition to the Spirit Yachts portfolio. Sporting a 1930s-inspired, modern classic d… Read More
2022-01-11 10:29
Image courtesy J Class
After a 2021 season which comprised only mixed fleet racing under various handicap rules, the J Class have made provisional plans to convene at three key event… Read More
2022-01-11 08:16
Have you ever sat back and thought about all of the different types of yachts that exist in the world? If not, then this article is for you! In this article, we will discuss 6 of the mos… Read More
2022-01-11 07:56
Image courtesy Oyster Yachts
On Sunday 9th January at 1300h at Charlotte’s Point, Antigua, the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams fired the… Read More
2022-01-10 08:18
Image courtesy America’s Cup
American Magic confirmed that it intends to compete in the 37th America’s Cup (AC37) and represent the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) against the fiel… Read More
2022-01-07 12:13
Do you know your sailboat’s light air sail-ability, how to heave-to, how to avoid busy ship channels and still stay in safe water, or the number one sailing tool to carry with you at a… Read More
2022-01-07 12:02
If you love fishing, then you will agree that it is difficult to find the best fishing spots in your city or state. For people living in or visiting Florida, there are several fishing sp… Read More
2022-01-05 10:32
How can you confirm and verify your GPS navigation when sailing along the coast? What fast methods work best for the short- or singlehanded sailor? Add these three vital sailing navigation t… Read More
2022-01-04 11:44
Photo Kurt Arrigo
The Royal Ocean Racing Club, in association with the International Maxi Association (IMA) and the Yacht Club de France, is making final preparations for the 2022 RORC Tr… Read More
2022-01-04 11:26
After 2 months of delays, we are off once again! Let’s begin this journey for the second time around! Let’s go sailing, off to Indonesia we go!! In this episode of Sailing Nandji… Read More
2022-01-03 08:40
Class 30 One Design
With the preliminary design study phase drawing to a close, the ground is now being prepared for the construction of the first Class 30, with the next phase of the pro… Read More
2022-01-02 08:23
© Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo AB
The Mange Olsson Foundation has announced Martine Grael is the 2021 winner of its prestigious Magnus Olsson Prize. Awarded annually to an individual who has… Read More
2021-12-30 10:27
Due to the spread of the omicron virus variant, further restrictions have been in place in Germany since 28 December, including on events. Following the meeting of the Minister Presidents of… Read More
2021-12-28 08:33
Do you want to enjoy yourself in the water this festive season? Inflatable kayaks are an excellent option for anyone looking to enjoy some time on the water without breaking th… Read More
2021-12-23 09:14
Image courtesy Oyster World Rally
On 09 January 2022, a fleet of 25 British-built yachts, ranging in size from 54-73 feet, will set sail on a circumnavigation of the world as the third ed… Read More
2021-12-21 06:50
Image courtesy Southern Wind
Engineered by Southern Wind Shipyard and penned by Nauta Design and Farr Yacht Design, the new SW108 HYBRID is now und… Read More
2021-12-20 11:37
Credit © Jen Edney/Viva Mexico/The Ocean RaceThe Ocean Race 2022-23 will visit nine iconic international cities over a six-month period, with leg one starting from Alicante, S… Read More
2021-12-20 10:44
Your engine sputters and dies and you have just your furling Genoa to get you out of trouble. You’ll need to tack your sailboat right away. What steps will make this tough sailing chal… Read More
2021-12-18 07:22
Photo from Instagram @thesinglehandedsailor
In 2008 Dustin Reynolds was riding his motorcycle when he was hit by a drunk driver. As he lay on the road, still conscious and aware that… Read More
2021-12-18 06:28
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, after 9 days in the doldrums and receiving a tow for 50 nautical miles back to port, we are safely back in the marina. Let’s get stuck into the boat… Read More
2021-12-17 13:17
Image courtesy SailGP
Under perfect Sydney skies it was anything but a perfect day of racing for Great Britain and Japan as a major crash happened moments before the start of ra… Read More
2021-12-17 08:02
Image courtesy Yanmar
Yanmar Marine International has announced the market launch of custom solutions to pair with the new SD15 saildrive by ZF, strengthening its comprehensive… Read More
2021-12-16 15:25
Photo Daniele Molineris / Red Bull Content Pool
Santiago Lange (ARG) is the new President of the International Nacra 17 Class Association. The Nacra 17 executive co-opted Santi… Read More
2021-12-16 11:05
Photo: Andrea Francolini
Michael Bell will be joined by his son Matt on Kayimai for the Rolex Sydney Hobart’s inaugural Two-Handed Division. Michael ‘Zappa&rsqu… Read More
2021-12-15 15:45
New research from the world’s toughest sailing race has found microplastics, and in particular microfibres, to be prevalent across the length and breadth of the continent.&nb… Read More
2021-12-15 07:02
Christmas is coming. And our editorial team got together and chose which sailboats everyone would like to receive as a gift. There is no doubt: blue water sailboats are our favorit… Read More
2021-12-14 16:15
Credit Samo Vidic / Red Bull Content Pool
A new team will be challenging for the next America’s Cup, as Red Bull joins forces with double America’s Cup–winning… Read More
2021-12-14 06:00
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, the battle continues as we try to reach land for repairs. Not being able to use the engine as our prop fell apart, we have tried to sail the 200 nautical m… Read More
2021-12-13 11:41
Photo Loic Venance
Some of the world’s greatest yacht racing photographers gathered in Paris last week for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award prize giving. Among them… Read More
2021-12-13 07:52
Image courtesy RS Sailing
The RS Aero Class has an accolade of being a corinthian class with inclusivity at the core of its values. The RS Aero 6 rig has been developed to bolst… Read More
2021-12-12 07:53
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, we make the decision on where we should try and sail too for repairs. As we have sailed in circles but are now getting closer to our destination, we can st… Read More
2021-12-11 05:06
A massive emergency response was called to a marina in Rhode Island after two yachts (a sailboat and a motoryacht) went up in flames. Crews responding to a report of a blaze at Hinckley Yach… Read More
2021-12-10 14:22
Image courtesy YYachts
After the delivery of “Vegas Baby“, YYachts developed a modified 80 feet platform for a Swiss customer. For the new Y8, the German shipyard de… Read More
2021-12-10 08:45
Winter arrives and there are fewer opportunities to sail. So why not dream a little while watching some of the best sailing movies? Our editorial team has chosen its ten best sailing… Read More
2021-12-09 13:17
Credits Felix Diemer for SailGP
SailGP returns in its third season with additional new teams, more iconic cities and thrilling racing as it reaffirms its status as the most exci… Read More
2021-12-09 10:31
Credits by StoryTailorDo you remember the classic sailing yacht Borkumriff II, originally delivered in 1982 by Lubbe Voss? The 31-meter schooner, is now listed for sale and wo… Read More
2021-12-08 05:12
JL.Carli / Alea / Transat Jacques Vabre / Armel Le Cléac’h and Kevin Escoffier
There is nothing like an IMOCA sailor who is stuck on land. Just ask Pip Hare, the Br… Read More
2021-12-07 07:58
Image from Instagram @angelcandicesSupermodel Candice Swanepoel took to Instagram on Monday to promote new pieces from her eco-lifestyle brand Tropic Of C. The 33-year-old model – who… Read More
2021-12-06 10:42
Our prop fell apart 100 nautical miles from land. With little wind to sail, we are adrift in the Malacca Strait… How do we get out of this one?
In this episode of Sailing Nand… Read More
2021-12-06 07:05
Courtesy Elan Yachts
Recently, Elan Yachts started teasing the world of sailing with a new project. Pinifarina, the legendary design studio from Turin, Italy, joined t… Read More
2021-12-03 10:52
The launch of an 80ft Expedition yacht at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders is projected for early 2022. She’s been a massive and complex project, and there is still some way to go, bu… Read More
2021-12-02 16:51
The Beneteau First 18 SE equipped with a system that makes it easier to use the boat’s asymmetrical spinnaker, especially when hoisting or dumping: the sail is stored flush i… Read More
2021-12-02 11:33
The Japan Coastguard rescued a construction worker who was stranded at sea on his overturned boat for 22 hours. They released a video of the rescue operation with swimmers reaching the boat… Read More
2021-12-02 10:44
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, we are adrift in the Malacca Strait. Our prop fell apart over 100 nautical miles to land. We have 3 countries where we can go, but because of covid, these… Read More
2021-12-01 13:27
Jean-Louis Carli / Alea pour IMOCA
They may have finished in second place in the Transat Jacques Vabre to LinkedOut, but no one can doubt that Charlie Dalin and Paul Meilhat on APIVIA hav… Read More
2021-12-01 10:02
Photo courtesy Peacoq
Do you remember the Peacoq, the single and a double handed foiling dinghy? Combining speed and lightness, the Peacoq changes the traditional sailing practi… Read More
2021-11-30 08:32
Image courtesy Contest Yachts
Contest Yachts announces the all-new Contest 49CS, a beautiful aft-cockpit addition to the shipyard’s famed 50ft/15m centre-cockpit core.&nbs… Read More
2021-11-30 08:10
The 36th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) began their ocean crossing on November 21 from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria toward the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. But bad news is now repor… Read More
2021-11-29 13:26
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, things take a drastic turn for the worse. After working so hard to escape the clutches, lockdowns and rules in Malaysia regarding travel, we are on our way… Read More
2021-11-28 19:11
Credits Jean Marie Liot / Alea
With the podium settled with the arrival of Charal on Saturday, it was rush-hour at the Transat Jacques Vabre finish today in the IMOCA Class, as six boats… Read More
2021-11-26 10:02
The new SILENT 60 solar powered catamaran carries 42 solar panels for 17 kWp of solar energy to power two electric motors of up to 2x340kw. Backed up by a battery capacity of up to… Read More
2021-11-25 17:05
Credits Jean-Louis Carli – Alea
On a beautiful morning off Fort de France in Martinique, the blue and white Guillaume Verdier-designed IMOCA LinkedOut, sailed by Thomas Ruyant and… Read More
2021-11-25 08:28
© Ainhoa Sanchez /Volvo AB
Two race fleets will assemble in Alicante, the Spanish home of the Race, for the winter holiday period in 2022 before a mid-January 2023 start for leg one… Read More
2021-11-24 06:01
Image courtesy Bali Catamarans
The new Bali 4.4 offers interesting living spaces, both inside and outside. With an optimized sail plan, sailing should gain in performance. The F… Read More
2021-11-23 13:22
Volvo Penta has been announced as the overall winner of the DAME Awards at METSTRADE 2021 for its Assisted Docking System. The Volvo Penta Assisted Docking… Read More
2021-11-23 10:18
Image courtesy YYachts
The new YYachts Tripp 90 is one of the largest sailing yachts built in Germany and benefits from the expertise of a renowned shipyard and a talented archi… Read More
2021-11-22 10:33
MONDAY – BOAT LIFE: Sail. Break stuff. Fix. Repeat… Ep 238
In this episode, we are out sailing and going through Nandji’s systems to make sure everything works. We ha… Read More
2021-11-19 10:27
Credits Rob Kamhoot
Nauta Design has showcased the depth of its design skills in the brand-new Southern Wind 105GT, Taniwha, one of the stars of the last Monaco Yacht Show. Delivered… Read More
2021-11-17 11:50
Image courtesy America’s Cup
The Protocol of the 37th America’s Cup was released today by the Defender, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Emirates Team New Zealand and… Read More
2021-11-12 10:58
Credits Billy BlackLegendary designer Bill Dixon penned the lines of the Hylas H57 and produced a compelling vision for the interior styling which Hylas has realised with great int… Read More
2021-11-08 09:48
Photo: Sailing Energy / GC32 Racing TourErnesto Bertarelli’s Alinghi team today won both the GC32 Menor Mar Cup on Spain’s Costa Calida as well as the 2021 GC32 Racing Tour… Read More
2021-11-05 13:31
The Beneteau First 36 has a mission to bridge the gap between high-tech development in the world of racing and mainstream racer-cruisers. To be specific, even the standard version of Fir… Read More
2021-11-04 15:45
Seldén, the Swedish manufacturer of rigs and sail handling equipment, is expanding their deck hardware range by introducing an assortment of Soft-Attachment blocks, Ratchet blocks and… Read More
2021-10-29 12:41
@ Jérémie ELOY
On stand-by in Cadiz since the end of September, Francis Joyon and his crew, composed of Antoine Blouet, Bertand Delesne, Christophe Houdet and Bernard Stamm… Read More
2021-10-18 10:55
Swan has crowned its winners across the four classes of the Swan One Design Worlds after a week characterised by challenging conditions. The triumphant owners and crews have the right to… Read More
2021-10-15 09:57
Credits ClubSwan Racing | Studio Borlenghi
Electricity crackled along the quayside yesterday morning as crews prepared for the first race of Swan One Design Worlds in St Tropez. After the… Read More
2021-10-08 12:12
Credits ClubSwan Racing | Studio BorlenghiCrews and owners are making their final preparations ahead of the biggest event in the ClubSwan Racing calendar, which gets under way on 13 October… Read More
2021-09-29 12:33
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, we narrowly escape the regulations and head out for a shakedown sail before strict lockdown rules are implied to the country. We want to get out of the con… Read More
2021-09-16 13:33
Photo by Tom van Oossanen
The lightweight construction of the 46m performance cruiser, Royal Huisman’s project 405 aka Reichel / Pugh – Nauta 151, employs the shipyard’s… Read More
2021-09-10 12:30
Image courtesy Nautor’s Swan
Two years of racing comes to a head in Palma this month, when the Swan one-design fleet gathers to contest The Nations Trophy. The best performing boats… Read More
2021-09-09 05:52
Wally101. Image courtesy Wally
Construction is under way on the fully custom Wally101, inspired by the Wallycento box-rule design. The outer carbon skin of the Wally101 hull has been… Read More
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