YACHT 10/2026: Netherlands special, Temu test and the red-hot Pogo RC
YACHT
· 28.04.2026
The Netherlands offers sailors a remarkable variety within a short distance. Sheltered inland waters, the open North Sea and the Wadden Sea lie close together. The YACHT editorial team went on a tour around North Holland and got to know the neighbouring country from all sides.
In addition to the detailed travel report, the Netherlands special provides information about innovations on inland waterways, the coast and the islands. Particularly worth reading is the report on old flat-bottomed ships that compete against each other in regattas. When these traditional ships race against each other, it becomes spectacular.
Navigation rules for northern Sardinia, information on the Red Sand lighthouse and details on waterway tolls in Lower Saxony complete the travel section.
Practical test of equipment from the low-cost mail order company
The Chinese online mail order company Temu attracts customers with extremely favourable prices for boating equipment. But how good are the fittings, ropes and other items really? The YACHT editorial team ordered various products and subjected them to a thorough practical test.
The report shows which items are worth saving money on and where sailors are better off buying branded goods. The test results are differentiated and provide specific purchase recommendations.
In addition to the Temu test, the editorial team presents chart plotters, a leather coat for the steering wheel, boat hooks and a windproof sailing jumper. In the pantry section, there is a recipe for homemade tomato pesto, a foldable cool box is presented and a practical Ikea picnic set is tested.
Pogo RC: Radical offshore racer on the test bench
With the RC, the French shipyard Pogo Structures presents an uncompromising offshore racer. The boat is consistently designed for regatta sailing and dispenses with any comfort that does not serve performance. YACHT has extensively tested the radical racer and compared it with the competition. The question was whether the Pogo RC has what it takes to be a winner.
The test looks at the construction, the sailing characteristics in various conditions and the handling on board. The design is aimed at maximum speed in offshore regattas. The detailed test report with all relevant data and impressions from the water shows how the boat compares with other performance cruisers.
Timeless elegance: Peter Norlin's yachts and the International 110
Peter Norlin knew how to design beautiful and fast boats like no other. The Swedish designer influenced entire generations of sailors with his designs. Yachts designed by Norlin are still in demand and appreciated today. YACHT honours the master of his trade with a detailed review of his work.
Far older is the International 110, a canoe stern keel dinghy built well over 80 years ago. This special boat is sailed ambitiously, especially on the US west coast. YACHT was on site and visited the class.
Ancora Yacht Festival and reader photo competition
Germany's largest in-water boat show is just around the corner. The Ancora Yacht Festival presents premieres and offers an extensive programme for sailors. YACHT presents the most important innovations that will be on show at the festival. The article provides an overview of the participating shipyards, the models on show and the supporting programme.
Last but not least: YACHT is organising a readers' photo competition. Sailors can submit their best shots and win great prizes. Whether landscape shots, action photos or atmospheric images - all genres are welcome. The conditions of entry and details of the prizes can be found in the magazine. A jury of photographers and editors will select the best entries at the end of the season. The winning photos will then be published in the autumn.
Other topics in the magazine
- Performance cruiser Oceantec 43
- Journey cat Bali 7.0
- Sports boat DS27
- Italia Yachts 9.98 Nextgen
- German successes at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia
- America's Cup
- Soudée's solo record ride
- Alain Gerbault and his 38-foot cutter "Firecrest": the Frenchman circumnavigated the world single-handed in the 1920s, his book has now been published in German
- Rotting boats: Old ships are often left to fall into disrepair, the report sheds light on the problem and possible solutions
- Project: How an old yacht is made ready for racing, part 2
- Essay: How to prevent boat expenses from becoming a constant topic of contention at home
- Riverboat church: Pastor Mark Möller on his floating church, which travelled from the Thames to the Elbe and moored in Hamburg
- Sailing in the cinema
- Mini boat sailor Quenet
- Albert Schweizer
- European GPS system
- "Gorch Fock"
- Grinding ear
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