In Review: Coolest Concepts of the Past 12 Months As summer deliveries begin to wind down, we look to trace the lineage from initial design concept through to final delivery. From up-and-coming studios to long-established names in yachting, the tumult …
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Nick Moloney has faced some terrifying scenarios at sea. He tells Andy Rice how to handle fearNick Moloney campaigned Skandia in the 2004/05 Vendée Globe. His race ended when the boat lost its keel off Brazil. Photo: Josh Nash / …
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Owner Delighted as Extra 86 M/Y Haze Launched Extra launched their latest superyacht, 26-metre Extra 86, from its shipyard in Ancona. The Italian superyacht builder has hailed the Francesco Guida-designed project as a great testament to the vision of the …
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This new brand is the result of a Swedish owner seeking a very light displacement boat with performance (and some design aspects) akin to that of the ClubSwan 50, but with easy handling for day sailing and occasional overnighting with …
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Going Going Gone: Turquoise Sells 75m Project Turkish shipyard Turquoise, builder of such iconic yachts as Go and Quantum of Solace, has typically had very little trouble in the field of brokerage success. This reputation was reinforced, even in this …
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The Flax 27 is a Judel/Vrolijk-designed daysailer built using flax and linseed resin. Matthew Sheahan takes a closer lookThe Flax 27 is built from 80% renewable or recycled materials. All photos: Jozef KubicaIn the face of it there was nothing …
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