Yachts

- The 17.90 m-long MD58 ‘Minnesota’ is a fully customised carbon-fibre cruiser designed for long ocean crossings with a high standard of comfort.
- The design and weight distribution have been optimised to the nearest centimetre to ensure consistent sailing performance, redundancy and manual emergency handling.
- The layout features wide walking decks, an owner’s cabin in the fore, two aft cabins, comprehensive on-board systems and deck ergonomics designed for a two-person crew.

Maxi Dolphin MD58: A bespoke carbon cruiser from Maxi Dolphin

- Hanse Sail 2026: 6–9 August in Rostock, over 100 traditional and museum ships, free admission, sailing trips by ticket only.  
- The best views of sailing ships are in the mornings (9–10 am) and evenings (from 7 pm) along the Warnow, in Warnemünde and at the Hohe Düne.  
- Highlights include tall ships such as the ‘Gorch Fock’, ‘Pascual Flores’ and ‘Gulden Leeuw’, as well as many smaller working sailing vessels showcasing everyday maritime history.

​Hanse Sail 2026: These ships are well worth a visit

- ‘Germania III’ won Olympic bronze in the 8mR class off Kiel in 1936 and, following restoration work, still competes successfully in regattas today.
- Following the war and a change of ownership, the yacht underwent extensive restoration from 1990 onwards, with ballast and interior fittings removed and the boat thoroughly optimised for regatta performance.
- Thanks to rig modifications, weight reduction and conversion to the 8mR formula, “Germania III” achieved World Championship successes in 1998, 2018, 2022 and 2025, amongst others.

“Germania III”: How a 1936 Olympic yacht regained its speed

- Mills 62: an 18.90-metre carbon-fibre yacht with a tilting keel, three cabins and two wet rooms, designed for regattas and long-distance cruising, due for completion in 2026  
- High-tech construction using pre-preg carbon fibre, Nomex sandwich panels, load-bearing interior, twin rudders, retractable propulsion system, ISAF Category 1-compliant  
- Cariboni keel tilts up to 45 degrees, separate hydraulic circuits for the keel (350 bar) and rig (700 bar), Hall-Spars carbon rig, launch of the first yacht later this year

A stunning one-off: Fibre Mechanics builds the Mills 62 Canting Keel

- ‘Bianca II’ is a Grand Soleil Plus 80 LC, designed specifically for professional charter operations, offering a high standard of hotel-style comfort and a clear separation between crew and guests.  
- A hybrid system with large-capacity batteries enables quiet operation without a generator at night and serves primarily as a selling point for comfort and charter operations.  
- Four guest cabins plus a crew area, extensive technical specifications and special features; purchase price from 5.9 million euros, charter rates 35,000–48,000 euros per week.

​Grand Soleil Plus 80 LC: Four cabins, hybrid, 5.9 million

- Simena is a 62 metre cruising ketch from Ares Yachts, combining a classic steel hull with a carbon superstructure and modern hybrid propulsion for world cruising.
- The hybrid system with MAN diesel, 220 kW e-engine and six operating modes enables quiet, efficient operation, up to 14 knots and a range of up to 6,000 nm.
- Up to twelve guests and nine crew members stay in luxurious cabins; highlights include an owner's suite with marble bathroom, spacious decks, jacuzzi and tender.

‘Simena’: A classic 62-metre ketch with a modern hybrid system

Superyachts

- Sascha Hahnen is fitting his Bavaria 26 “Bubu 3” with a lightweight carbon-fibre swim platform, which extends the stern and increases the waterline.
- A bow sprit, optimised several times using materials on board, improves gennaker performance, though it remains a compromise; version five is already in the pipeline.
- Below deck, a reinforced structure replaces the fixed mast support, supplemented by a mobile hydraulic support; the boat remains an ongoing refit project.

“Bubu 3”: Bavaria 26 radically refitted – swimming platform, bowsprit, new interior

- The J/7 is a consistently minimalist 7-metre day sailer with a large cockpit, minimal technical features, no centreboard and hardly any stowage space, designed purely for sailing enjoyment.  
- In our test, it sailed with agility and stability, reached 6 knots at 40° to the wind, is suitable for single-handed sailing and can be manoeuvred well and in a controlled manner using just the mainsail.  
- With a standard draught of 1.16 m, 46 per cent ballast ratio, GRP sandwich construction and a price starting at around €55,000, it is fairly priced for this design.

J/7 in the YACHT test: A simple daysailer offering plenty of sailing fun

- Integrated dodger creates a standing height of approx. 1.85 m, improves climate and ventilation thanks to the chimney effect and can be shaded with mesh and tinting.  
- The interior is simple ex works and can be modularly converted into a pocket cruiser with galley, flexible toilet room, storage space, lighting and technology.  
- Closed water canisters without seacocks, 12-volt connections and the option of mounting flexible solar modules on the dodger increase autonomy.

Bente 25: Small cruiser with headroom

Small cruiser

- The Skaw Model A combines a scow bow, C-foils and a swivelling keel to create a fast, stable and comfortable cruising yacht for family sailors.  
- A flat hull, foils and variable draught enable high cruising speeds of over 20 knots, as well as flexible use in a variety of sailing areas.  
- Asymmetrical cockpit with a hardtop and a spacious carbon-fibre interior featuring two aft cabins, a large wet room and a bright seating area in the foredeck.

Skaw A: The radical foiler scow is set for its world premiere

- Ipsum 45 is a 14.20 m trimaran that combines classic ocean-going design with modern foils, lightweight construction and variable layout options.  
- Small foils with winglets create a skimming effect: reduced load on the leeward floats, shallower draught, smoother motion, and no full foiling.  
- The rig, superstructure, materials and interior fittings are freely configurable; a modular ‘Core Kit’ design enables individual semi-custom or DIY builds.

Ipsum 45: Between a pioneering spirit and high-tech

- The Linjett 36 offers a high-quality, light-filled interior, a high level of comfort and clever storage solutions, including a heated drying compartment.  
- Extensive technical specification as standard from the shipyard: lithium on-board battery, diesel heating, sailing-ready equipment; a quiet 40 PS Yanmar engine ensures a smooth motorised cruise.  
- With a base price of €462,839, it sits in the premium mid-range; excellent build quality, well-balanced sailing characteristics, ideal as a comfortable cruising yacht.

YACHT review: Plenty of space, impressive details – the Linjett 36 impresses with its comfort and quality

Cruising yachts

- The Hanse 461 represents an evolutionary step forward from the 460, offering, above all, a more flexible interior and layout concept.  
- Variations in the forward cabin, saloon, galley, aft section and utility room allow for adaptation to owner, guest or charter use.
- An open-plan feel, more light and ventilation, as well as coordinated materials and design lines, aim to create a practical, consistent interior.

Hanse 461: A fresh design, with plenty of interior layout options

- Puffin 42: a heavy, robust Bermuda cutter with surprisingly good sailing performance and a safe but cramped cockpit for blue-water cruising  
- High-quality, flexible interior layout within the aluminium hull, featuring a deck saloon, two cabins, a split wet room and very easily accessible on-board systems  
- High base price of around €1.66 million gross, but offering extensive fittings, individuality and excellent long-distance cruising capabilities, though the rudder effort is initially too high

Puffin 42 review: Impressive performance, plenty of substance, few criticisms

- Multi-sport board with 400 l buoyancy for sailing, windsurfing, SUP and stand-up sailing, designed for 1–2 people weighing up to 155 kg.  
- Comfortable EVA deck, three-layer PE hull, various conversion kits; suitable for inland and coastal waters, but only to a limited extent as a dinghy.  
- Prices: Board from approx. €4,625, optional windsurfing and SUP packages, extensive range of accessories and spare parts ex-works Leeuwarden.

Maverick: dinghy, SUP, surfboard, stand-up sailboard – all from a single base

Tenders: 3D Tender Reef Carbon – an ultra-light carbon dinghy suitable for sailing

Test Falcon Racing: Keel dinghy with speed potential and plenty of safety

Dinghies

- Five large series-produced multihull boats offer different focuses in terms of layout, comfort, fit-out options and sailing characteristics.  
- The Bali 5.2, Lagoon 51, Aura 51 and Leopard 52 are designed for versatile residential and charter use, some featuring electric propulsion, a flybridge and up to six cabins.  
- The Neel 52, a trimaran with a loft-style saloon, flexible use of the side hulls and sustainable construction, rounds off the range of large cruising yachts.

50-foot cruising catamarans: these five models showcase the trends in this class

- The Leopard 52 offers flexible layouts with three to six double cabins, some with separate entrances, suitable for both owner use and charter operations.  
- High-quality fit-out with robust laminate surfaces, exemplary ventilation and neatly installed, easily accessible technical systems.  
- Attractive base price ex-shipyard in South Africa, though additional costs apply for transport, comfort packages and some optional fittings.

Leopard 52 review: Plenty of space, excellent features, fair price

- The Leopard 52 is Leopard’s new flagship, larger than the 50-foot model, featuring a permanently integrated flybridge lounge and an enhanced design.  
- Under sail, the 20.5-tonne catamaran with laminate sails achieves solid speeds of just under 9 knots; it is agile but suffers from sluggish steering.  
- A well-thought-out cockpit layout with three winches and separate mainsheet blocks, though without a traveller and without the option of a self-tacking jib.

Leopard 52: A robust cruising yacht with solid sailing performance put to the test

Catamarans | Trimarans

- YACHT 17/2026, featuring: Boris Herrmann’s new IMOCA ‘Malizia 4’, a report on East Greenland and 200 years of Cowes Week.
- Tests and boating topics: Stem 50, Fisher motor-sailer meet-up, Grand Soleil Plus 80 LC, and new models from NYX Yachts and Oyster.
- Practical advice and round-up: a guide to lithium batteries, seven special Baltic Sea destinations, news on the ‘Gorch Fock’, regatta racing and the latest in equipment.

YACHT 17/2026: Malizia 4, Greenland and Cowes Week

- “DMG Mori” features a radical hull geometry with a bustle for earlier foiling, smoother wave riding and more controllable handling
- Compared with the “Malizia 4”, a voluminous, strikingly shaped design contrasts with a narrower, lighter and more versatile design
- Precision titanium components for the keel and rudder are manufactured at DMG Mori’s German facilities; the boat serves as a technology demonstrator for the industry

“DMG Mori”: A radical boat as a counterpoint to Boris Herrmann’s “Malizia 4”

- Hypersail utilises an integrated energy concept combining solar, wind, wave and human power, coupled with Ferrari’s 800-volt architecture and DC/DC converters.
- Three specially developed wind turbines, kinetic energy harvesters and sensor fusion for collision avoidance ensure energy supply and operation at speeds of up to 60 knots.
- Titanium-carbon foils, numerous patents and Ferrari vehicle technologies incorporated into the design are intended to enable stable high-speed performance and set new offshore records.

Ferrari Hypersail: 18 patents, a bold vision

Regatta yachts

- In 1925, the Brunsviken Sailing Club in Stockholm filmed its year’s activities, recording around 1,600 metres of footage.  
- The film shows winter activities, boat-building, launchings, regattas, clubhouse life and the end of the short sailing season.  
- The film was very well received, is due to be screened publicly in an abridged version, and is regarded as an important historical document of the sport of sailing.

100 years ago: YACHT 2/1926 – The first Swedish sailing film

- Artur Tiller developed a robust ‘compromise cruiser for inland waterways and the sea’, three new builds of which were successfully tested.
- The yachts combine the characteristics of a sea cruiser with the elegance of an inland cruiser, featuring spacious but not luxurious interiors with four berths.
- The hulls are made of oak and mahogany; Siemens 2-cylinder engines with approx. 4 PS enable speeds of 8–9 km/h; the cockpit is watertight and self-draining, and the engine can be operated from the helm.

100 years ago: YACHT 1/1926 – 10.50-metre cruising yacht for inland waters and the open sea

- The ASV Berlin weathered the World War, losses and inflation thanks to its remaining members and strong support from the Wichards.
- The new yacht ‘Prosit III’, completed in 1919, became the centrepiece of sailing training and enabled extensive voyages at sea.
- Despite financial hardship, the club achieved sporting success in regattas and strengthened its pool of young talent through regular training voyages.

100 years ago: YACHT 7/1926 – 40 years of the Berlin Academic Sailing Club

Classics

- At Port Canto, 120 sailing yachts measuring 10 metres or more in length will be on display, including monohulls and multihulls.
- From 8 to 13 September, sailmakers and equipment suppliers will be presenting the latest innovations in modern sailing.
- In addition, 580 motorboats and 680 other exhibitors will be present, establishing the festival as an international boating platform.

Heading for the sailing area at the Cannes Yachting Festival

- Fountaine Pajot ordnet vor dem 50-jährigen Jubiläum seine Führung neu; CEO Nicolas Gardies geht 2027 in den Ruhestand.  
- Stéven Guedeu wird Deputy CEO für Vertrieb und Marketing, das Führungsgremium wächst auf acht Mitglieder mit klaren Zuständigkeiten.  
- Die Gruppe investiert weiter in Produktentwicklung, Innovation und alternative Antriebe, bei 136,3 Mio. Euro Umsatz im Halbjahr 2025/26.

Fountaine Pajot: Werftengruppe mit neuer Führungsspitze

- Waldbrand zerstört zwei von drei Catana-Produktionshallen in Canet-en-Roussillon; rund 3.000 Menschen in der Region werden evakuiert.
- Betroffen ist die Fertigung der Bali 5.8 und des Catana OC50; Formen im dritten Gebäude blieben erhalten, andere Werke sollen Folgen begrenzen.
- Der Brand trifft das nautische Cluster der Region; wirtschaftliche Langzeitfolgen für Werften und Zulieferer sind derzeit noch nicht absehbar.

Catana Gruppe: Brand wütet in Werft in Canet-en-Roussillon

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Yachts: Everything about new and used sailing yachts & dinghies

Maxi Dolphin MD58
A bespoke carbon cruiser from Maxi Dolphin

Hanse Sail 2026
These ships are well worth a visit

“Germania III”
How a 1936 Olympic yacht regained its speed

Superyachts

A stunning one-off
Fibre Mechanics builds the Mills 62 Canting Keel

Grand Soleil Plus 80 LC
Four cabins, hybrid, 5.9 million

‘Simena’
A classic 62-metre ketch with a modern hybrid system

Small cruiser

“Bubu 3”
Bavaria 26 radically refitted – swimming platform, bowsprit, new interior

J/7 in the YACHT test
A simple daysailer offering plenty of sailing fun

Bente 25
Small cruiser with headroom

Cruising yachts

Skaw A
The radical foiler scow is set for its world premiere

Ipsum 45
Between a pioneering spirit and high-tech

YACHT review
Plenty of space, impressive details – the Linjett 36 impresses with its comfort and quality

Hanse 461
A fresh design, with plenty of interior layout options

Puffin 42 review
Impressive performance, plenty of substance, few criticisms

Dinghies

Maverick
Dinghy, SUP, surfboard, stand-up sailboard – all from a single base

Tenders
3D Tender Reef Carbon – an ultra-light carbon dinghy suitable for sailing

Test Falcon Racing
Keel dinghy with speed potential and plenty of safety

Catamarans | Trimarans

50-foot cruising catamarans
These five models showcase the trends in this class

Leopard 52 review
Plenty of space, excellent features, fair price

Leopard 52
A robust cruising yacht with solid sailing performance put to the test

Regatta yachts

YACHT 17/2026
Malizia 4, Greenland and Cowes Week

“DMG Mori”
A radical boat as a counterpoint to Boris Herrmann’s “Malizia 4”

Ferrari Hypersail
18 patents, a bold vision

Classics

100 years ago
YACHT 2/1926 – The first Swedish sailing film

100 years ago
YACHT 1/1926 – 10.50-metre cruising yacht for inland waters and the open sea

100 years ago
YACHT 7/1926 – 40 years of the Berlin Academic Sailing Club

Shipyards

Heading for the sailing area at the Cannes Yachting Festival

Fountaine Pajot
Werftengruppe mit neuer Führungsspitze

Catana Gruppe
Brand wütet in Werft in Canet-en-Roussillon

Yachts: Everything about new and used sailing yachts & dinghies

Maxi Dolphin MD58A bespoke carbon cruiser from Maxi Dolphin

​Hanse Sail 2026These ships are well worth a visit

“Germania III”How a 1936 Olympic yacht regained its speed

Superyachts

A stunning one-offFibre Mechanics builds the Mills 62 Canting Keel

​Grand Soleil Plus 80 LCFour cabins, hybrid, 5.9 million

‘Simena’A classic 62-metre ketch with a modern hybrid system

Small cruiser

“Bubu 3”Bavaria 26 radically refitted – swimming platform, bowsprit, new interior

J/7 in the YACHT testA simple daysailer offering plenty of sailing fun

Bente 25Small cruiser with headroom

Cruising yachts

Skaw AThe radical foiler scow is set for its world premiere

Ipsum 45Between a pioneering spirit and high-tech

YACHT reviewPlenty of space, impressive details – the Linjett 36 impresses with its comfort and quality

Hanse 461A fresh design, with plenty of interior layout options

Puffin 42 reviewImpressive performance, plenty of substance, few criticisms

Dinghies

MaverickDinghy, SUP, surfboard, stand-up sailboard – all from a single base

Tenders3D Tender Reef Carbon – an ultra-light carbon dinghy suitable for sailing

Test Falcon RacingKeel dinghy with speed potential and plenty of safety

Catamarans | Trimarans

50-foot cruising catamaransThese five models showcase the trends in this class

Leopard 52 reviewPlenty of space, excellent features, fair price

Leopard 52A robust cruising yacht with solid sailing performance put to the test

Regatta yachts

YACHT 17/2026Malizia 4, Greenland and Cowes Week

“DMG Mori”A radical boat as a counterpoint to Boris Herrmann’s “Malizia 4”

Ferrari Hypersail18 patents, a bold vision

Classics

100 years agoYACHT 2/1926 – The first Swedish sailing film

100 years agoYACHT 1/1926 – 10.50-metre cruising yacht for inland waters and the open sea

100 years agoYACHT 7/1926 – 40 years of the Berlin Academic Sailing Club

Shipyards

Heading for the sailing area at the Cannes Yachting Festival

Fountaine PajotWerftengruppe mit neuer Führungsspitze

Catana GruppeBrand wütet in Werft in Canet-en-Roussillon

Maxi Dolphin MD58
A bespoke carbon cruiser from Maxi Dolphin

Hanse Sail 2026
These ships are well worth a visit

“Germania III”
How a 1936 Olympic yacht regained its speed

A stunning one-off
Fibre Mechanics builds the Mills 62 Canting Keel

Grand Soleil Plus 80 LC
Four cabins, hybrid, 5.9 million

‘Simena’
A classic 62-metre ketch with a modern hybrid system

“Bubu 3”
Bavaria 26 radically refitted – swimming platform, bowsprit, new interior

J/7 in the YACHT test
A simple daysailer offering plenty of sailing fun

Bente 25
Small cruiser with headroom

Skaw A
The radical foiler scow is set for its world premiere

Ipsum 45
Between a pioneering spirit and high-tech

YACHT review
Plenty of space, impressive details – the Linjett 36 impresses with its comfort and quality

Hanse 461
A fresh design, with plenty of interior layout options

Puffin 42 review
Impressive performance, plenty of substance, few criticisms

Maverick
Dinghy, SUP, surfboard, stand-up sailboard – all from a single base

Tenders
3D Tender Reef Carbon – an ultra-light carbon dinghy suitable for sailing

Test Falcon Racing
Keel dinghy with speed potential and plenty of safety

50-foot cruising catamarans
These five models showcase the trends in this class

Leopard 52 review
Plenty of space, excellent features, fair price

Leopard 52
A robust cruising yacht with solid sailing performance put to the test

YACHT 17/2026
Malizia 4, Greenland and Cowes Week

“DMG Mori”
A radical boat as a counterpoint to Boris Herrmann’s “Malizia 4”

Ferrari Hypersail
18 patents, a bold vision

100 years ago
YACHT 2/1926 – The first Swedish sailing film

100 years ago
YACHT 1/1926 – 10.50-metre cruising yacht for inland waters and the open sea

100 years ago
YACHT 7/1926 – 40 years of the Berlin Academic Sailing Club

Fountaine Pajot
Werftengruppe mit neuer Führungsspitze

Catana Gruppe
Brand wütet in Werft in Canet-en-Roussillon