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Video: onboard the new Oyster 595
Oyster’s latest launch, the Oyster 595, is its fastest selling model of all time as owners flock to ‘seize the day’. An overnight test proves the ideal chance to find out whyYour world becomes a very...
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Best bluewater multihulls: HH OC50
HH Catamarans are known for their lightweight flyers, but the new OC50 is designed for bluewater cruising couples, Toby Hodges and François Tregouet reportThe Xiamen-built HH range of catamarans found...
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JPK 39FC review: new sporty 40 cruiser
The novel JPK 39 FC is a proper, serious cruising yacht –that also promises masses of fun. Rupert Holmes reports I have long held that bluewater cruising yachts, especially those under 40ft, have much...
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Second hand boats: how to buy a ready to sail yacht
A good ready to sail yacht can be hard to find in the current market. Thinking outside the box about where to look can help you get on the water faster. We take a look at options to buy a boat in...
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4 best bluewater cruisers of 2022
Thinking of heading off on a world-girdling cruise or just want to cross oceans in style? Here's the best bluewater cruisers of 2022 that will help you se off on a new life at seaThe results are in...
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Bluewater cruising insurance – what you need to know
Janneke Kuysters looks at bluewater cruising insurance and explains what you need to know and why it's become increasingly difficult to insure your yacht for long distance cruisingThere’s no getting...
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First look: Owen Clarke 15m expedition yacht
This new Owen Clarke 15m expedition yacht is designed as a go-anywhere cruiser which can take on all parts of the planet from the tropics to the Northwest Passage The Owen Clarke 15m is an aluminium...
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Diving from a boat – advice from the experts
Joshua Shankle and his wife, Rachel offer their thoughts on diving from a boat. Both are experienced divers and sailors. They are currently mid-pacific on a world cruiseAs cruisers, we can find...
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Hallberg-Rassy 69: Swedish yard announces its largest model ever
The greatest Hallberg-Rassy ever? Hallberg-Rassy goes BIG with its new Hallberg-Rassy 69 as the famous Swedish yard announces plans for its largest ever model New Hallberg-Rassy 69Magnus Rassy has...
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Ovni 370 review – go-anywhere shoal draught cruising
Ovni’s smallest new model, the Ovni 370 is packed with smart thinking to appeal to those who want to cruise all waters, says Toby HodgesWith its distinctive range of bare aluminium lift-keel cruisers,...
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First look: Viator 54DS – electric powered explorer
German company Viator Marine is a new name in the boatbuilding world and the Viator 54DS is its second boat. An electric powered yacht ready for high latitudes Electric propulsion makes a great deal of...
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Oyster 495 review: an impressive smaller Oyster
An exclusive three-day test on the new baby of the Oyster range, the Oyster 495, shows that big things can come in (slightly) smaller sizes, says Toby HodgesGood things come to those who wait. After...
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Solaris 50 review: fast, fun cruising
A sleek 50-footer with comfort, rewarding sailing qualities and performance, plus easy handling the Solaris 50 offers fun and rewarding sailingThe drive to include all the features we now expect of...
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Expert advice at cruising seminars this spring: book now
The World Cruising Club and Cruising Association have a busy programme of in-person cruising seminars to help you plan your sailing adventures this springP2DNJ5 Sailing boats on the Kiel canal, Baltic...
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Contest 49CS review: luxurious bluewater cruiser
Contest Yachts has created a hull with the unique option of two different decks and layouts. We tested the first aft helm Contest 49CS over two lively daysAhead of testing the Contest 49CS we had some...
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First look: 15m Explorer Yacht Lynx
The 15m Explorer Yacht Lynx is a multipurpose and multi-climates yacht and is both a bluewater cruiser and a high lats explorer, capable of transiting the Northwest PassageThis 15m Explorer Yacht Lynx...
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First look: 18m Explorer Yacht OC188
The new OC188 from KM Yachtbuilders and designed by Owen Clarke, is built as a go-anywhere bluewater cruiser, that is capable of circumnavigationsDesigned for extended remote cruising including a...
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Two new Owen Clarke explorer yachts for high latitudes cruising
The Owen Clarke design studio currently has two bespoke yachts in build, both featuring a host of elements designed to make them proper explorer yachtsA well established and regarded name in the...
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Should you ship a yacht to a destination rather than sail it?
Let the someone else take the strain to maximise your cruising time by getting a company to ship a yacht instead of sailing. Janneke Kuysters and Helen Fretter reportAt some point, perhaps in an...
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First look: CNB 78 – stunning bluewater cruiser
Another bluewater cruiser that can be easily managed short-handed crew, CNB is continuing to deliver with their new CNB 78As Nicolas Claris’ photos show, CNB has produced a sympathetic replacement to...
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