Boreal 56 is an aluminium explorer yacht with a scow-influenced shape - why? And does it work?

Boreal is a French yard building no-nonsense aluminium explorers, with a centreboard, daggerboards and a doghouse. This already gives Boreal a commanding niche, so why the scow bow? Toby Hodges sails the unstoppable new Boreal 56 for European Yacht of the Year trials 2025 from IJmuiden. See the full review in Yachting World December 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 :)