A quick update now the heavy weather has passed, we took a bit of a pounding in short seas made worse by a backing breeze. as I said recently the maximum speed up wind in heavy conditions is 10 knots

Vaan Yachts wants to address end of life boats. Made from recycled and recyclable materials, its Vaan R5 is an electric powered cruising catamaran. Toby Hodges gives the tour from the International Multihull Show 2025. ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Dual Aeroforce inflatable wingsails combine with hydro and solar generation for automated, zero emissions cruising on this revolutionary MODX. Toby Hodges gives you the tour ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

This potent new Juan K-hullshape makes for a seriously enticing and current multi-mode cruiser-racer (for those with deep enough pockets). Toby Hodges sails the ClubSwan 43 off Palma. ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Push-button performance sailing is taken to a new easy level on Saffier's luxury flagship. Dutch quality. Plus there's a surprise favourite feature aboard! Toby Hodges sails the SL46 Med from the Ijmuiden yard in ideal conditions. Full report in YW June 2025 ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Tofinou, the original daysailer specialists from Ile de Ré, shows it's still producing some appealing models for easy summer sailing with this new Tofinou 7.9. Toby Hodges sails aboard. ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Exclusive access: Toby sails the new 33m Kiboko 4 before the owner! Get aboard for a powered up sail trial, full yacht tour and behind the scenes of how these carbon super cruisers are built at the Southern Wind shipyard. Full report in Yachting World July 2025 ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Solaris Yachts continues to develop its sleek line of Acebal designed performance cruisers. Toby Hodges hops aboard the first new 55 at the Dusseldorf Boat Show 2025 ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Not simply nIce lines: the Grand Soleil Blue is designed and build to be broken down and recycled after life. Toby Hodges introduces an intriguing new launch from Dusseldorf Boat Show 2025 ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

It's already hit 20 knots in early trials! X-Yachts' sold 14 off plan of this XR41, its first all-new racer for more than a decade. While hull design looks rapid and is all about performance for best ORC rating, the interior is modular so it can quickly switch from racer to comfortable performance cruiser. ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Maybe, maybe not... but the speed, space (on deck) and shoal draught certainly make it appealing. Toby Hodges gives a quick first boat show tour of the new Dragonfly 36 trimaran from the Danish specialists and is left itching to go sailing! ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

The Lagoon 42 outsold every other catamaran to date, with more than 1,150 boats built. This newer, larger version has some design tricks to try and ensure it meets with similar success. Full report in Yachting World May 2025 ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Wait till you see the deck layout! Toby sails Galma, the Wallywind 110, and gives you the full tour. A yacht that shows Wally is still on top of the design game. Full feature in Yachting World April 2025 ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Hot for 2025. Beneteau's First 30 was also its very first yacht and this latest iteration is a big new launch for the brand which promotes 'planing for everyone'. Is fast cruising the future and how 'affordable' is it? Toby Hodges tours the first model at Dusseldorf Boat Show 2025. More here:https://www.yachtingworld.com/yachts-and-gear/beneteaus-new-planing-first-30-a-step-change-for-the-french-giant-156055 ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Austrian yard Sunbeam brings another very modern looking hull with this Sunbeam 29.1. It's designed more for lake sailing and weekending and Toby sailed it in some chop off Kiel. ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

With fewer 'entry-level' new cruising yachts these days, the Jeanneau SO350 has to offer versatility - something which made its predecessor popular. Toby Hodges sails it from Palma. ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Düsseldorf Boat Show 2025 was the kickstart to the sailing year, where YW's Toby Hodges and YM's Theo Stocker teamed up to chat over some of the latest launches they've seen of all shapes and sizes ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Having previewed it at its Cannes 2024 debut, Toby Hodges now sails the Contest 63CS, a definitive premium quality cruising yacht from a family run yard which scooped a 2025 European Yacht of the Year award. Full review in Yachting World March 2025 ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

Looking forward to your comments on this one! Toby gives a first walkaround of the extraordinary new Wauquiez 55 from its Dusseldorf boat show debut. Some new, some borrowed ideas, but plenty of them! ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

The Hanse 360, the latest collaboration with Berret-Racoupeau, is HUGE! But it also performs well in a variety of conditions and offers a voluminous interior. It won a European Yacht of the Year 2025 award - see Yachting World March for more. ? Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ? For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ? Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ? Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ? Feel free to comment below! ? Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)