When 10% earns you 20%
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
Universally, boats are more expensive relative to their LOA over the last five or so years Cats are super popular, more so than ever, and it looks like that trend will continue unabated. Nothing does space, low angle of heel, or general stability like a multi, after all.
Posted on 24 Oct 15th Catamarans Cup returns
by Istion Yachting
A week of racing, celebration and connection The Catamarans Cup International Regatta is back for its 15th anniversary edition, ready to fill the Aegean with color, energy, and unforgettable moments.
Posted on 22 Oct Over 23,000 visitors attend Art Explora Festival
by Art Explora Festival
Piraeus celebrates the successful stop of the world first and largest boat-museum The Art Explora Festival anchored for the first time in Piraeus, bringing together 23,000 visitors around its unique museum boat, its exhibition pavilions and performances live from the quayside selected by Katerina Tselou, Greek curator.
Posted on 17 Oct Preparing for a long-distance passage
by Excess Catamarans
Passagemaking aboard a catamaran: the adventure of your life awaits Transatlantic and transpacific crossings... these are not just cruises. Crossing an ocean aboard a sailboat is an experience that truly enables you to reconnect with the essential, far from the world to which we are accustomed!
Posted on 10 Oct Discover the new FP48
by Fountaine Pajot
Set sail in uttermost comfort Successor to the iconic Tanna 47, the new catamaran FP48 brings next-level comfort, equipment and technology. Effortless to sail, even with a small crew. Ready to head off on your next big journey?
Posted on 10 Oct Meet Cure Marine at the Annapolis Boat Show
by Cure Marine
Unveiling the expanded Cure Marine range, including the all-new Cure 48 and Cure 68 Cure Marine returns to the Annapolis Sailboat Show (October 9–12) with big news: We're excited to unveil the expanded Cure Marine range, including the all-new Cure 48 and Cure 68, joining the critically acclaimed Cure 55.
Posted on 7 Oct Opportunity knocks
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Time with Keryn McMaster was on offer, so yeah, let's do this! Best grab it with both hands, then. Time with Keryn McMaster was on offer, so like, yeah, let's do this! She's a bit of ledge, so she fits in very well with the precursor piece we did on the Admiral's Cup, which was entitled: The call of the mighty.
Posted on 6 Oct Cure 48 and Cure 68 announced
by Cure Marine
Cure Marine Expands Line-Up With Two New Models Cure Marine, the builders of the acclaimed full-carbon Cure 55, today announced two exciting additions to its high-performance cruising catamaran range: the Cure 48 and the Cure 68.
Posted on 6 Oct Fountaine Pajot FPY 70S: an iconic yacht
by Fountaine Pajot
Combining a bold signature with a high level of personalization The FPY 70S introduces a new way of living at sea. True to the Fountaine Pajot signature, it blends elegance, sailing excellence and the quiet experience of eco-navigation. A catamaran yacht built to last.
Posted on 3 Oct First World Odyssey crews depart La Grande Motte
by Grand Large Yachting
Seven crews are on their way to the Canary Islands The fleet will meet up in Lanzarote in mid-November for a first technical stop before the official start of this second edition of the Grand Large Yachting group's round-the-world rally.
Posted on 3 Oct FPY 110S - A grand gesture. A new horizon
by Fountaine Pajot
Marking the beginning of a new era for Fountaine Pajot Yachts The FPY110S marks the beginning of a new era for Fountaine Pajot Yachts. A manifesto for those who seek understated elegance, bold architectural design, and living spaces crafted in harmony with your desires.
Posted on 2 Oct Excess Asia Pacific - Monthly update
by Excess Asia Pacific
The new Excess 11 Hybrid, the new Excess 13 and the Excess 14 displayed at Cannes At this year's Cannes Yachting Festival, Excess presented a fleet of 3 models, the new Excess 11 Hybrid, the new Excess 13 and the Excess 14 to our visitors in uplifting Excess vibes.
Posted on 29 Sep Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systems
by John C. Payne
This Second Edition has been fully revised throughout, and covers all the major topics This Second Edition has been fully revised throughout, and offers a comprehensive coverage of all the major topics
Posted on 18 Sep Art Explora Festival Piraeus stopover programme
by Art Explora Festival
The museum boat will sail to Greece for the very first time Featuring headliners Adonis Foniadakis, Lenio Kaklea, Sofia Mavragani, Manolis Pappos, Panos Charalambous and Kyriakos Kalaitzidis & En Chordais.
Posted on 15 Sep Boat Buying Basics
by By Melanie Sunshine Neale
Melanie earned her US Coast Guard 100 Ton Master Captain's License before her car license Melanie Sunshine Neale earned her US Coast Guard 100 Ton Master Captain's License before she got her driver's license. She grew up living aboard her family's 47-foot GulfStar sailboat, cruising up and down the East Coast and the Bahamas for 20 years.
Posted on 13 Sep Aquila expands into sailing catamarans
by Aquila
Leaning into sailing roots to deliver new sailing catamarans with hybrid propulsion Aquila, the premier manufacturer of power catamarans, has announced its expansion into the sailing catamaran market with the introduction of three new models: the Aquila 44ES, 50ES, and 63ES sailing catamarans.
Posted on 13 Sep Fountaine Pajot unveils 8 new models
by Fountaine Pajot
At the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival On the eve of the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Fountaine Pajot Group unveils a new season marked by ambition, with a record number of new models, an agile industrial strategy, and a strong environmental commitment.
Posted on 10 Sep Leopard Catamarans unveils the all-new Leopard 52
by Leopard Catamarans
World premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival, US debut at Annapolis Sailboat Show Leopard Catamarans proudly announces the world premiere of its latest sailing catamaran, the Leopard 52, set to debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival on Tuesday, September 9.
Posted on 8 Sep How John adapted catamaran for accessible sailing
by Nikki Curwen
Freedom Afloat... and what's next For many, the call of the open sea is irresistible. For John, it was a passion ignited decades ago by Robin Knox-Johnston's classic "A World of My Own," and a memorable week-long sailing trip in Corfu.
Posted on 3 Sep Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 5 Season 2
by Bulwarks and Bulldust
Greenwashing - Who is saying what, what can be believed, and what needs a load more inspection... Episode Five - ponders the topic of Greenwashing. We offer some thoughts on the matter and talk with Annika Thomson, Wes Moxey, and Greg Haines about their thoughts on this vast subject. The fifth episode of Series Two is now live
Posted on 31 Aug Baby Cats (not kittens)
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
The far more important business of smaller catamarans, not an stream of kitten videos The far more important business of smaller catamarans, not an unending stream of videos of kittens.
Posted on 12 Aug Meet Ripple - Cure 55 Boat 02
by Cure Marine
Cure Marine have taken complexity and buried it behind simplicity Cure Marine have taken complexity and buried it behind simplicity. You don't need to be an engineer to run the Cure 55, but the moment you take the helm, you'll feel like a pro.
Posted on 12 Aug Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch the new season
by Bulwarks and Bulldust
First show of the new season is Michaela Claes from Pantaenius Insurance Michaela Claes came into boating just 13 years ago. A lifelong passion for horses is still there, but she has added boating to her fluent German and English as her third language, and now has her boat licence to prove it.
Posted on 4 Aug A VIP experience awaits with Ancasta at Cannes
by Ancasta
Reimagined ranges and world premieres at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 The 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for boating enthusiasts, reaffirming its status as Europe's premier in-water boat show.
Posted on 1 Aug Fountaine Pajot & Dufour Yachts World Premieres
by The Yacht Sales Co.
Set to steal the limelight at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival Fountaine Pajot and Dufour Yachts will steal the limelight at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival from 9–14 September
Posted on 21 Jul The Art Explora Festival will dock in Piraeus
by Art Explora Festival
The travelling festival sails to Greece in early October As part of its commitment to sharing culture with as many people as possible, Art Explora launched in 2024 the Art Explora Festival, a travelling festival that sails across the seas and oceans on board the world's first museum boat.
Posted on 20 Jul The first images of Fountaine Pajot's new FP41
by Fountaine Pajot
Combining comfort and conviviality, it's all about connection with the outdoors On board the New FP41, every space has been designed to combine comfort and conviviality: generous volumes, smooth circulation, full-beam cockpit, and an open galley connected to the outdoors.
Posted on 7 Jul The value of insurance.
by Pantaenius
Fire and boats are never a good mix. It used to blamed on gas, now it is electricity... Fire and boats are never a good mix. In the old days much of it ended up being blamed on gas, whereas today, electricity is often the route cause.
Posted on 3 Jul Triple amputee crosses Pacific solo & unsupported
by Mia Hodgkinson
33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster, Craig Wood, has today made history 33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster, Craig Wood, has today made history by becoming the world's first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific.
Posted on 24 Jun Video Review: The Amazing Cure 55
by Mark Jardine
Composite Construction meets Cruising Convenience It was two years ago at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show that I talked to Dave Biggar about his ideas and plans for the Cure 55. At the 2025 show I got to step on board the yacht and see how his ideas became reality.
Posted on 17 Jun Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Six
by Bulwarks and Bulldust
Episode Six is now live - Are boat shows still relevant? Episode Six - asks the question, 'Are boat shows still Relevant?' We also offer some thoughts on changes and updates. The final episode of Series One is now live
Posted on 13 Jun Fountaine Pajot's ODSea+ hybrid electric cats
by The Yacht Sales Co.
An environmentally responsible cruising experience without compromising comfort, autonomy or safety Fountaine Pajot has redefined sustainable cruising with the launch of its innovative ODSea+ hybrid electric system across its sailing catamaran range.
Posted on 12 Jun Fountaine Pajot New 41 coming to Australia soon
by The Yacht Sales Co.
It's already turning heads, recently nominated for 2025 Multihull of the Year We're thrilled to announce that the Fountaine Pajot New 41 will arrive in Australia this August – and it's already turning heads, recently nominated for 2025 Multihull of the Year.
Posted on 6 Jun Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Five
by Bulwarks and Bulldust
Episode Five - Shane Subichin, The Boat Works - is now up and running Watch along as we speak with Shane Subichin, GM at The Boat Works about his life from tinnies on Sydney Harbour to leading the team at the premier refit and maintenance yard on the Gold Coast.
Posted on 6 Jun Video Interview: Onboard the Excess 14
by Mark Jardine
At the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2025 Excess have moved forward their designs with the Excess 13 and 14 cruising catamarans, so seeing the Excess 14 was high on the priority list, as well as talking to some exceptional high performance sailors on board to learn their thoughts.
Posted on 3 Jun Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Four
by Bulwarks and Bulldust
Episode Four - Mark Elkington, The Yacht Sales Co. - is now up and running Watch along as we speak with Mark Elkington from The Yacht Sales Co. about his transition from a West Australian crayfisherman to a global sales and support organisation par excellence.
Posted on 30 May Discover the hybrid version of the Excess 11
by Excess Catamarans
Pairing a genset with twin electric engines By offering a hybrid engine aboard the Excess 11, our iconic, entry-level model, Excess Catamarans asserts its pioneer spirit, constantly innovating in the pursuit of a new way to cruise.
Posted on 19 May Explore The Remarkable Cure 55
by Cure Marine
Join Cure Marine co-founder Dave Biggar for an exclusive walkthrough Since her launch, the Cure 55 has been turning heads and earning widespread praise. Sailors have been impressed by her balanced feel, sharp responsiveness, and exhilarating performance - reaching over 21 knots SOG in just 17 knots of breeze.
Posted on 3 May Smarter at the Dock, Safer at Sea
by Cyclops Marine
How Upgrades Are Changing Cruising The service being offered by yacht manufacturers leaps forward every year - responding to a market which demands the highest quality in every aspect.
Posted on 25 Apr Leopard Catamarans unveils Leopard 46
by Leopard Catamarans
This innovative sailing catamaran marks a bold advancement in design, technology, and comfort Leopard Catamarans, a world-renowned leader in sailing and power catamarans, is excited to introduce its latest model: the Leopard 46.
Posted on 25 Apr VETUS shares updates from SV Delos
by VETUS
YouTube stars Brian and Karin Trautman and their exciting catamaran build VETUS, the leading developer of onboard boat systems, is delighted to share the latest developments from the acclaimed YouTube stars, Brian and Karin Trautman of SV Delos, as they continue work on their ambitious project to build Delos 2.0.
Posted on 24 Apr Disabled Sailors Association Steps Up
by Mike Wood, MBE, Chairman
The Portsmouth based charity orders a £2 million catamaran In a bold and compassionate response to the closure of the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST), the Disabled Sailors Association (DSA) is rising to the challenge, stepping forward to fill the void left in the world of accessible sailing.
Posted on 21 Apr Cure 55 nominated for 2025 Multihull of the Year
by Cure Marine
Earning instant recognition as a hot contender The new Cure 55 blazes straight into the spotlight, earning instant recognition as a hot contender for the 'Multihull of the Year' Award in the Performance Cruising category by Multihulls World / Multicoques Magazine.
Posted on 10 Apr Staying in your lane – a Robertson and Caine story
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
Boat building is quite happy to hand out Degrees from the University of Hard Knocks at will It's not an easy thing, this boat building caper. It is quite happy to hand out Degrees from the University of Hard Knocks, at will, and frequently. Much like on-the-spot fines from an overzealous parking inspector.
Posted on 10 Apr The Cure 55 Dazzles off the Sunshine Coast
by Cure Marine
Some truly exhilarating sailing in a variety of wind conditions and sea states Since our last update, we've been enjoying some truly exhilarating sailing aboard the Cure 55, MIYU, in a variety of wind conditions and sea states off the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Australia.
Posted on 10 Apr Cure 55 first Sea Trial
by Cure Marine
Stiff, responsive, and remarkably balanced at the helm Under full mainsail and self-tacking jib the performance was nothing short of impressive, with all on board agreeing that she sailed exactly as expected—stiff, responsive, and remarkably balanced at the helm.
Posted on 19 Mar Discover the new Outremer 48
by Outremer Catamarans
The new Outremer 48 fully asserts its positioning with a true length of 48 feet. The latest Outremer model was unveiled last week during an exclusive webinar attended by over 300 people, confirming the strong enthusiasm generated at the Cannes and Annapolis boat shows when the project was first mentioned.
Posted on 13 Feb Honest Eco Electric Yacht - Panther
by McConaghy Boats
Designed for those who seek speed, sustainability, and luxury on the water The Panther Series by McConaghy Boats—a line of eco electric yachts designed for those who seek speed, sustainability, and luxury on the water. Sail at over 20 knots and experience the thrill of performance sailing while embracing eco-friendly practices.
Posted on 12 Feb Simplifying Rig Setup for Owners
by Cyclops Marine
How leading yacht manufacturers are setting new standards Leaving the dock with the incorrect rig settings guarantees suboptimal performance and comfort, but it can also lead to serious safety hazards and unnecessary damage to equipment.
Posted on 29 Jan Lagoon 38 - Always dream big
by Lagoon Catamarans
The feeling of a large catamaran aboard a 38-footer? It's possible! Lagoon 38, an invitation to explore the world's seven seas... designed for you to share a comfortable, peaceful cruising experience. With this model, Lagoon invites you to always dream big!
Posted on 23 Jan