Boat TrialsReal Views with RadarNovember 7, 20183 mins2756 viewsRadar is an essential real-time view of your surroundings so enhancing it with easily readable color coding is…
SEAir—Foiling for the MassesNovember 7, 20185 mins3447 viewsFoils are being fitted to racing yachts and even superyachts but have a longer heritage on motorboats, a…
Boat TrialsDiesel Outboards: Work HorsesOctober 23, 20184 mins4258 viewsDiesel outboard from Oxe and D-torque recently made a splash and have some impressive stats so we took…
EventsGENOA. The Future of Boating? The RepowerESeptember 24, 20181 min522 viewsThere is no more natural place for a boat show than Genoa, the former ocean republic of the…
EventsGENOA. Bluewater Cruiser—CNB 66September 24, 20181 min2261 viewsCNB 66 monohull is a semi-custom yacht that continues a distinguished line after the previous Bordeaux 66 (that…
EventsGENOA. Family Comfort–the Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42September 24, 20181 min558 viewsThe Berret Racoupeau design has cruising comforts firmly in mind, as we found out during our test sail…
Boat TrialsBird’s Eye View for BoatersSeptember 24, 20184 mins426 viewsThe rising tide of consumer electronics is steadily increasing the functionality of boat electronics as onshore developers see…
Va Va Voom! Turn the Key and GoSeptember 6, 20186 mins501 viewsConvenience is king in many aspects of the modern world, so why should power boating be any different?…
Events{Cannes Yachting Festival} Beneteau First AgainSeptember 6, 20184 mins467 viewsFrench yacht building giant Beneteau is re-launching a new armada of boats including its race-winning line of cruiser-racers, First.…
Fashionista: The Invictus 320GTSeptember 6, 20183 mins438 viewsUsing striking aesthetics aimed at getting you noticed on the Amalfi coast and other chic places around the…
Boat TrialsSharkMIX: Tiny but PunchyJuly 17, 20182 mins444 viewsThis battery-powered underwater scooter packed a mightier punch than its small size suggests when we tested it in…
Boat TrialsHighfield Patrol 760—Wave RiderJune 7, 20183 mins642 viewsRigid inflatables are the most versatile of power boats, as this high-performance RIB from Highfield shows. We…
Industry NewsEnhanced GPS EGNOS Tested in SydneyJune 7, 20183 mins471 viewsCharacters such as Hollywood’s crazy Captain Ron who scare fellow sea goers with careless docking and other dangerous…
Industry NewsBavaria Yachts in the DoldrumsMay 10, 20181 min601 viewsBavaria Yachts, one of the top three major global production builders, continues to trade despite a German court…
Boat TrialsFlagship with Finesse—The Palm Beach 65May 10, 20184 mins554 viewsThe American-inspired and formerly Australian-built Palm Beach is a premium brand for the seriously discerning owner. The company—now…
Events{La Grande Motte} Style and SpeedApril 17, 20182 mins759 viewsFast cruisers allow sailors to achieve greater daily mileages, so the new TS5 from niche French builder Marsaudon…
Events{La Grande Motte} Europe’s Largest Catamaran ShowApril 17, 20185 mins538 viewsThe highlight of the year for multihull fans is Europe’s largest show for these boats in La Grande…
Events{La Grande Motte} Number One DesignerApril 17, 20181 min324 viewsDesigning for the world’s leading catamaran brand, Lagoon, is quite a responsibility but it’s something Marc Van Peteghem…
Innovation FocusNew Dawn for Diesel OutboardsNovember 15, 20175 mins1090 viewsOutboard engines are the traditional propulsion for many boats, but environmental and technology changes are revolutionizing the sector.…
Smart PeopleThe New Wave of Marinas Phone AppsOctober 25, 20174 mins505 viewsCommercial pressures and broader consumer demands require marinas to become more efficient. New phone apps allow real-time surveillance…
Innovation FocusModern Canal CruisingJuly 25, 20174 mins381 viewsInland waterways offer boaters some of the safest, yet most interesting experiences, especially on a state-of-the-art cruiser. NauticExpo…
Smart PeopleThe Seabin Project—Saving Our SeasJuly 25, 20174 mins549 viewsWhat began as a dream to clean the ocean has become an innovative product made by a bunch…
Tradeshows{La Grande Motte} Custom InnovationApril 24, 20171 min406 viewsThe latest Thai-built Alibi custom performance cruiser shows great innovation. The French company founded by racer/designer Loïc Goepfert…
Tradeshows{La Grande Motte} A Quiet ArrivalApril 24, 20171 min419 viewsThe quiet arrival of the Solarwave 64 went unheralded at La Grande Motte 2017. But crowds soon gathered…
Tradeshows{La Grande Motte} Better LithiumApril 24, 201759 secs376 viewsBattery technology is one of the key elements in efficient yachts, especially lightweight racers or smart-thinking cruising boats.…
Tradeshows{La Grande Motte} The Catana 53 Hits the Cruising Sweet SpotApril 24, 20174 mins488 viewsThe wind is free. Add two engines and you have a formula that makes sailing catamarans appealing by…
Tradeshows{boot} An Android Navigation AppJanuary 25, 20171 min360 viewsNavionics has already popularized navigation apps for smartphones. The Italian company continues to develop its charting software with…
Tradeshows{boot} Diving SafelyJanuary 25, 20171 min283 viewsA major trend at boot Düsseldorf 2017 was the popularity of scuba diving, reflected in the large number of…
Tradeshows{boot} A Solar-Powered Luxury YachtJanuary 25, 20171 min395 viewsThe Solarwave 64 combines the spaciousness of a catamaran with the sun’s renewable energy to create an efficient…