Ever since joining forces with catamaran builder Fountaine Pajot in 2018, France’s Dufour has been on a roll, and 2020 has been no exception. This past winter, at Germany’s Dusseldorf boat show, the company debuted its new 530, which will be making its North American debut at ...read more

The Hylas brand is synonymous with quality, performance, functionality and value. We are delighted to introduce our newest blue-water sailing vessel. From world class designer Bill Dixon the Hylas H57 is a perfect blend of classic Hylas, contemporary good looks and an ...read more

Grand Banks continues its bold foray into redefining the future of efficient long-range cruising with the upcoming imminent release of the Grand Banks 54, the second addition to the new Grand Banks family series. This beautifully designed luxury yacht comes in both flybridge ...read more

This past winter, SAIL principal editor, Adam Cort, checked out the new Italia Yachts’ new 11.98 performance-cruiser at the boot Dusseldorf show in German, and says he can attest to the fact it’s a boat more than worthy of the attention of North American sailors. Available in ...read more

Sea Ray SLX 400 Winner of an NMMA Innovation Award, the SLX 400, "The Entertainer", combines peak performance, superior comfort, incredible versatility and style, and state-of-the-art technology. The result is more than a boat - it's a premium socializing environment. Every ...read more

Winner of the “small cruiser” category in SAIL magazine’s 2020 Best Boats contest, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a versatile and remarkable spacious entry level cruiser that is also more than capable of standing up to a blow. The fact that it can be ordered with either a fixed ...read more

The new 2021 SPORT 360 is the next generation of Highfield boats. Highfield is celebrating its 10th year in the market this year and in this relatively short period of time has now delivered over 30,000 boats to happy customers in 38 countries. Highfield is already the ...read more

The new 2021 SPORT 560 is the next generation of Highfield boats. Highfield is celebrating its 10th year in the market this year and in this relatively short period of time has now delivered over 30,000 boats to happy customers in 38 countries. Highfield is already the ...read more

The Intrepid 345 Valor introduces all the luxury of a larger yacht in a 34’6” package. This sleek walkaround vessel boasts a fuel capacity of 320 gallons, and is fully loaded with all the features and amenities you need to have a great time out on the water. Enter its spacious ...read more

The French-built Neel 47 trimaran is a performance cruiser with a lively responsive helm and great accommodations. It’s also a great boat for passagemaking. For a detailed boat review, CLICK HERE. Photos courtesy of Neel Trimarans ...read more

Group Beneteau is currently in the midst of unveiling the five boats comprising its brand-new Excess line of cruising catamarans, ranging in length from around 37ft to 48ft. Photos courtesy of Excess/Christophe Launay. For a detailed review of the Excess 12 ...read more

As sailors, our obsession with sailing connects us to the water – the water is our playground, a sanctuary where we all seek enjoyment, a competitive playing field where we race as comrades; it’s sometimes our home; and always a place that unlocks our sense of adventure ...read more

The X-Yachts X4.0, a new 40-footer that came out at the same time Denmark’s X-Yachts was celebrating its 40th anniversary, more than does justice to the storied builder’s reputation for quality and performance. For additional details, including a full boat review, CLICK HERE. ...read more

If you have been to any of the boat shows held around the world, you will most definitely have admired the work of the Model Maker Group, which makes scale replica models of yachts and super yachts for the leading international yards. Based in Itri, a small town nestling ...read more

It’s been exactly one year since Helmsman Trawlers took home the trophy as the People’s Choice at TrawlerFest Seattle 2019. As the dates of this year’s Seattle installment of our popular TrawlerFest series came and went—the show having been postponed until November due to the ...read more

The Nimbus Boats 365 Coupe was designed specifically to provide as many spaces on board for entertainment, socializing, and fun as possible, while also maintaining the high standards that come with being a Nimbus. The 365 Coupe was so well-built in fact that it won the European ...read more

The Foil Pro is a lightweight, three-layer jacket, new from Helly Hansen. With redesigned cuffs, double sealed seams and tough, waterproof zips, this jacket is sure to suit the needs of performance sailors. It scores high on the company's rating scale for windproofing, ...read more

Ewol propellers make maneuvering easier, increase sailing speed and increase cruising speed under power. EWOL adjustable pitch propellers are made of stainless steel alloys that represent the highest technology in terms of marine corrosion and galvanic corrosion resistance, ...read more

In 2018 VETUS introduced the (R)Evolution in bow thruster design: The BOW PRO Thruster: a combination of the renowned electric bow thruster series and the quiet RimDrive. Revolution Our BOW PRO thrusters are fitted with proven induction technology. This system makes the use of ...read more

The diesel engine is the beating heart of your vessel, whether you cruise under power or sail. Arguably, a good running engine is your most important single piece of safety gear. Diesel engines are economical, long-lived and reliable, yet there are a number of ways in which ...read more

Rules of the Road is an in-depth course that dives into the Navigational Rules of boating. Instructor Robert Reeder, will review each rule in detail, citing both inland and international distinctions, and teaching the safe operation of both recreational and commercial vessels ...read more

An anchor isn’t just for passing the day or night away from the marina. It is a key piece of safety gear--something to keep you in one place when the engine fails or a contrary wind threatens to throw your boat on the rocks. This course is designed to teach how to anchor like a ...read more

A member of the new Sport Collection, launching the next generation of Highfield Boats’ durable rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), the Sport 420 combines luxury features with a heavy-duty aluminum hull, making it the perfect deluxe yacht tender. Measuring 20 degrees deadrise at the ...read more

New for 2021, the Sport 650 has the performance, durability and reliability to take you on adventures you can only pursue in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). Built by Highfield Boats, the world’s largest aluminum hull RIB manufacturer, the Sport 650 is one of 11 new models in the ...read more

Part of the 2021 Sport Collection from Highfield Boats, the world’s largest builder of aluminum-hull rigid inflatable boats (RIBS), the new Sport 520 is a versatile sportboat that also is well suited for use as a luxury superyacht tender. Its heavy-duty aluminum hull with ...read more