Saffier Yachts has announced that the Saffier SL 46 MED has been nominated for the European Yacht of the Year 2026 award.
Saffier up for award
Contest 50CS premiere
Dutch yacht builder Contest Yachts has announced the US premiere of its 50-foot (15-metre) model: the luxury performance cruising Contest 50CS.
Tender touch
Oyster Yachts continues to innovate and evolve its model range with the introduction of the new Oyster 595SII Tender Garage.
Outteridge to Sweden
Ahead of SailGP’s Geneva debut, event organisers announced the return of Artemis Racing to the SailGP 2026 season and Nathan Outteridge as Team driver.
Sailing addition
Aquila returns to its founders’ sailing roots to branch into sailing catamarans, with the first model, a 50, preparing for launch at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2026.
Rules released
The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup AC75 Class Rules and Technical Regulations have been released.
Swan soars
Nautor Swan took centre stage during the Cannes Yachting Festival, presenting plans for new models and an energised approach to its brand and global presence.
Biotherm seals victory
Paul Meilhat’s French-flagged IMOCA Biotherm has won the fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe – the 1,600-nautical mile leg from Genova, Italy to Boka Bay in Montenegro.
Morris wins iQFOiL
Grae Morris has been crowned iQFOiL Under 23 World Champion in Portimão, Portugal, after an incredible week of racing.
Lucky joins fleet
US yachtsman Bryon Ehrhart’s 88-foot Lucky has emerged as a new international player, and threat in October’s Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A).
Sail Expo highlights
The Pittwater Sail Expo 2025 is set to be the biggest sailing only showcase in the country, with “Catalina and Italia yachts side by side” as two highlights among the headline displays.
Four future forward
At the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival Fountaine Pajot announced a bold new chapter in its history, unveiling an unprecedented line-up of four new sailing catamaran models.
SailGP cut short
Inclement weather caused the cancellation of Day 2 of the ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix in St Tropez.
Morris back for iQFOiL
Grae Morris has returned to competition this week for the iQFOiL Under 23 World Championships in Portimão, Portugal.
Sunreef’s sublime 80
At this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, Polish builder, Sunreef will showcase the Sunreef 80 in its line-up of three sailing catamarans.
Oyster in Cannes
British brand, Oyster will present two exceptional models at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Oyster 495 and the Oyster 565.