The Fountaine Pajot Power 67 is the largest-ever power multihull from the France-based builder. Living Space When looked upon from the dock, the first thing that strikes you about the Fountaine Pajot Power 67 is her sheer width. Tied up stern-to at the Miami boat show among her brethren, she appeared to me as some […]
Read More
Yard Work What to look for in a yard when it’s time to do some serious work on the boat. Boat owners are always tinkering on their vessels, but when the job requires some time in the yard for a more comprehensive repair, there are a few things to consider before using their facilities. Proximity […]
Read More
Commanding a yacht worth more than a skyscraper is a special kind of heaven, and hell. Step through the crew quarters and inside one of the world’s most challenging and otherworldly professions. Step through the crew quarters and inside the life of one of the most misunderstood professions afloat. This is a captain’s story, my […]
Read More
At the break of dawn on the second day of the RORC Caribbean 600, Giovanni Soldini’s Maserati Multi70 (ITA) was in pole position, an hour inside race record pace for the 600 mile race. Video footage from on board Maserati reveals hellish conditions on deck at over 30 knots of boat speed. MOD70 Zoulou (FRA), sailed […]
Read More
We review the best waterproof cameras designed for underwater photography, from digital compact cameras to GoPro gadgets. Being on board a yacht offers access to some of the planet’s most bountiful waters. And whether you’re scuba diving, swimming or snorkelling, a waterproof camera is a key piece of equipment for photographing marine life or wrecks. […]
Read More
Hunting Gear And Equipment Hunting refers to seeking, chasing, and killing wild animals, commonly known as game. It is typically done for recreation, meat, trade, removing pests that kill livestock or damage crops, or eradicating predators that might harm pets or humans. While hunting might seem gruesome, it sufficiently benefits the environment. Hunting significantly contributes […]
Read More
Texas trout fishing is on fire, but most records are still held by Florida gators like this one. David McCleaf Many cold Januarys ago, between Houston and Corpus Christi, I used my suitcase-size cellphone to call Capt. Cliff Webb, who’d invited me to fish Baffin Bay with him on a cold, wet afternoon. “I’m around […]
Read More
Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from The Sea and The Snow Philip Temple’s remarkable tale of sailing to the farthest wastes of the Southern Ocean In the world of small-craft seafaring and modern mountaineering, 1964/5 seems very distant. Philip Temple’s remarkable work The Sea and The Snow, recently republished, brings those days straight to our […]
Read More
505 605 PHOTOS COURTESY OF HMY YACHT SALES INC Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing and HMY Yacht Sales, Inc. have partnered to launch the new outboard express cruising model line ECLIPSE, starting with the 505 and 605 models. Featuring an all-new concept, design and engineering, the models combine Michael Peters’ renowned design skills with Silver Arrows’ […]
Read More
Fish and Play Formula’s 387 center console comes in two styles, but they share the love of fishing and the need for playtime. Formula has re-entered the center console market with vim and vigor, meaning its enthusiasm and positivity with the introduction of the 387 CCF and 387 CCS has fishermen and their families realizing they […]
Read More
The Ocean Cleanup develops and scales technologies to rid the oceans of plastic. Tackling such an ambitious challenge requires acting where we can have the greatest impact on plastic pollution. In the oceans, this means focusing on the largest accumulation of floating plastic anywhere on Earth – the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the North Pacific Ocean. […]
Read More
QuickLaunch utilizes QuickSurf plates to get on plane with minimal bow rise. Garrett Cortese All-new looks, an updated running surface, new interior styling and more make Centurion’s Fi23 one of the bigger, badder 23-foot watersports boats available. The higher gunwales of the 2023 Fi23 allow for deeper, more comfortable seating, along with a drier ride. […]
Read More
The Dream of the West Indies is a tale of four schoolboys on an adventurous transatlantic crossing that’s enough to turn any parent’s hair grey. Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract In the summer of 1983, a group of very young Norwegians set out on a round trip to the Caribbean in Jeanette VI, a 35ft […]
Read More
While marine industry veteran Bob Teague and announcer Rod Smith will still man the broadcast booth for the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout presented by Performance Boat Center next year, the 35th annual event will have a new production team. Powerboat P1, which holds the marketing and production rights to Class 1 offshore racing, will […]
Read More
We pick out 8 of the best drones for sailing, from budget-friendly options right the way through to advanced 4K models, by Phil Sampson Drones are now must-have items for many cruising sailors. Sailing Instagram feeds and YouTube vlogs are full of stunning overhead anchorage shots – and, for the brave, footage taken underway. Meanwhile […]
Read More
There are many options when choosing the best chartplotter or MFD (Multi Function Display) for your boat, with a seemingly endless number of functions and a significant amount of jargon – we cut through the information overload to help you find the right unit. Not sure where to start looking for a chartplotter or MFD? […]
Read More
IBEX Carries On Hurricane Ian put the kibosh on IBEX 2022, but didn’t dissuade the Innovation Awards judges from evaluating entries. Southern Boating is combining the Engine Room and Wired columns this month to highlight some of the products entered into the 2022 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards. Due to the timing […]
Read More
Bored of socks and scented candles? Up the ante this Christmas with a gift you would be thrilled to receive from our guide to the best Christmas gifts for boaters. Buying Christmas gifts for boaters can be very tricky – after all, what can you buy someone who’s lucky enough to spend a decent chunk […]
Read More
From surf to boat, and Maine to Maryland, the striped bass reigns supreme as the world’s greatest gamefish. Here are some of the items at the top of our wishlist for next striper season. #gift-guide{max-width: 1080px;}#gift-guide .rcorners {margin:12px 0 15px 0; height: auto; overflow:hidden;}#gift-guide .rcorners h3 {margin:0;}#gift-guide .rcorners p {margin:0;}#gift-guide .rcorners .rc-title {border-radius: 15px; border: […]
Read More
Stuck for gift ideas for the sailor who has it all? Yachting World is here to help with dozens of great ideas as we list our best gifts for sailors all selected by our expert editorial team Are you wondering what to get the sailor in your life for their birthday, for Christmas or […]
Read More