Step aboard the Contessa 32, one of the most iconic bluewater sailboats ever built. Known for her seaworthiness, timeless design and offshore pedigree, the Contessa 32 remains a favourite among serious sailors and cruising couples alike. In this short review we highlight her classic lines, strong reputation in ocean racing, and why she’s still considered one of the best small yachts for long-distance sailing. 📺 Watch the full Contessa 32 review here: https://youtu.be/IWiA1Hf_xBs?si=DENs0xWg3Qvjq-34 Would you sail a Contessa 32 across an ocean? Let us know in the comments. Join us on Substack for free: https://sailingrubyrose.substack.com/ Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/sailingrubyrose Thanks for watching! Please subscribe and leave a comment ⛵️ To support our work ❤️ https://www.patreon.com/sailingrubyrose Our videos are free for everyone to watch, and always will be. However, we have an amazing community of Patrons who, for the cost of a cup of coffee a month, receive all sorts of benefits and perks. This support allows us to continue bringing our stories to you, so a HUGE thanks to our wonderful Patrons 😊 Click the link above to find out more. SOCIAL MEDIA http://www.instagram.com/sailingrubyrose http://www.facebook.com/sailingrubyrose https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingrubyrose #Contessa32 #SailboatReview #ClassicYacht #BluewaterSailing #SailingLife #YachtTour #OceanSailing #Sailboat #YachtReview #SailingAdventure #Shorts

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It’s so hard not having our floating home in action, can’t wait to get back aboard our family home! #sailing #liveaboard #sailingfamily #sailinglife #dubai

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Little could the Victorian and Edwardian owners of six beautiful 52 feet identical gaff cutter cruiser-racers, and their young designer Alfred Mylne, imagine that more than 125 years later one of them would still be doing exactly what they'd conceived. Believed the last remaining ‘Clyde 20-Ton One Design', TIGRIS has been lucky to be almost constantly and extensively raced and cruised throughout her long life. And many of her owners gave back, and continue to do so to ensure that this beautiful, still very practical, fast, and superbly authentic, high provenance yacht continues to give pleasure and gain admirers. https://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/yacht/752/TIGRIS A relatively recent open heart surgery refit in current ownership by Chantier du Guip concentrated on the vitally important structural elements down below, where she is effectively only a decade old.

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► Just look at multihulls sailing all over the world - especially on longer passages: many of them leave their mainsail stowed on the boom. In the event of a squall or big gusts, it’s not always so easy to reduce sail quickly and calmly. That’s why the idea of a furling mainsail is so attractive. But until now, two systems have coexisted on the market, both of which Lagoon has found less than satisfactory: an in-mast furling system increases weight aloft and prohibits the use of conventional horizontal battens, while standard in-boom furling system uses a mandrel built into a housing – making it ultimately very heavy and even dangerous in the event of an impromptu gybe, and the crew can’t see what’s going on during hoisting and lowering maneuvers. The Lagoon Furling Boom, designed as an option for the Lagoon 46 and 51, favors the boom rather than the mast for furling, and dispenses with the need for a special housing. The sail therefore remains visible, like the good old roller booms of the 1960s... except that the system has progressed with a structure attached to the mast that offers a constant radius. The aim is to distribute the load from the battens onto the bolt rope, thus significantly increasing the life of the mainsail. The Lagoon Furling Boom is kept level by having a topping lift stop and includes a horizontal feeder adjustment (luff guide prefeeder), ensuring a more favorable angle of attack at the luff. During our tests at La Rochelle, the system proved functional provided four instructions were followed: - Fully release the mainsheet - Set the topping lift to the stop - Hold the catamaran head to wind - Maintain good tension on the luff during hoisting and lowering The electric winch takes 4 minutes to hoist the sail (only slow speed is used for safety). Only one point remains to be optimized: the feeder, left free laterally, runs the risk of pivoting and obstructing the passage of the first batten. A stop to limit the angle to 30° angle should solve the problem. The Lagoon Furling Boom is clearly an item of equipment that will encourage sailors to use their mainsail more often, but let’s not dream: it’s still impossible to reduce the sail area downwind without turning into the wind. This product is primarily designed for family and/or short-handed crews. An e-Watch option alerts the user, when using one of the winches, if the topping lift is not at the stop or if the mainsheet is not sufficiently eased. Price: €37,000 ex-tax, including the sail, for the Lagoon 46; €46,000 ex-tax, sail included, for the Lagoon 51. ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 500 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X - https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag @LagoonCatamarans1984 #lagooncatamaran #lagoon46 #lagoon51 #grandpavoisofficiel #larochelle #multihullsworld #multicoquesmag #catamaran #multihull #multicoque #furlingboom #lagoonfurlingboom

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THE EXCLUSIVE DAYS – BORDEAUX Erleben Sie die Welt von Lagoon wie nie zuvor. Vom 11.–14. März 2026 laden wir Sie zu den Exclusive Days in Bordeaux ein. Steigen Sie an Bord ausgewählter Lagoon Katamarane, entdecken Sie unsere neuesten Modelle und spüren Sie, was modernes Yachtdesign wirklich bedeutet. ✨ Exklusive Einblicke ⚓ Mehrere Lagoon Modelle live erleben 🤝 Treffen Sie unsere Experten vor Ort 🌊 Der Beginn Ihres nächsten Abenteuers Besonderes Highlight: Die Weltpremiere der neuen Lagoon EIGHTY 3. Sichern Sie sich Ihren Platz und kommen Sie an Bord. 🔗 https://masteryachting.com/event/lagoon-exclusive-days-2026/ THE EXCLUSIVE DAYS 📍 Bordeaux, France 📅 11.–14.03.2026 #LagoonCatamarans #ExclusiveDays #MasterYachting #LuxuryYachts #Bordeaux

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