Pure 42: Test report and shipyard portrait
The Pure 42, an aluminium deck saloon yacht, was tested in detail. With outstanding performance and workmanship, it impresses as a new series model from the young shipyard Pure Yachts from Kiel. We introduce the makers and their boat. The "Malizia Explorer", on the other hand, will now be used for scientific excursions. It will be used by professional sailor Boris Herrmann for climate protection missions. A visit on board shows the innovative approaches of this extraordinary yacht.
Classics from Sparkman & Stephens
The Swans drawn by Sparkman & Stephens' are particularly popular within the Swan community. Many of the ships and the sailors who sailed them made maritime history. We shed light on the elegance and technology of these classics and explain why they are still so popular today.
Travelogue: Northern Spain
Our report on the north coast of Spain shows that you don't necessarily have to cross the Bay of Biscay as quickly as possible. It's worth more than one stopover. Discover the cultural and scenic highlights of this fascinating stretch of coastline along the north coast of Spain with us.
Other topics in the magazine
- Panorama: Developments in the Kiel Canal and more.
- New boatsSun Odyssey 455 and an innovative racer from Turkey.
- Review of the year: Sailing highlights of the year 2025.
- 25th Mini TransatThe success of the Swiss Mathis Bourgnon.
- Boat serviceA day at the Yachtwerft Dick shipyard in Kiel.
- Travelling at night: An essay about experiences at sea at night.
- Technology & equipment: Innovations in Dyneema and binoculars.
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Pascal Schürmann
Editor YACHT
Pascal Schürmann joined YACHT in Hamburg in 2001. As head of copywriting and head of the editorial team, he makes sure that all articles make it into the magazine on time and that they are both informative and entertaining to read. He was born in the Bergisches Land region near Cologne. He learned how to handle the tiller and sheet as a teenager in a touring dinghy on the Sneeker Meer and on a tall ship on the IJsselmeer. During and after his studies, he sailed on the Baltic Sea and in the Mediterranean. As a trained business journalist, he is also responsible for boat financing and yacht insurance reports at YACHT, but also has a soft spot for blue water topics.
