The Most Exciting Sailing Yachts Coming in 2026 | Our Top Picks

Today, we’re settling in for a relaxed chat about our favourite topic: brand-new yachts! In this episode, we dive into the most exciting sailing yachts and catamarans set to hit the water in 2026. We’ve handpicked our top boats that push the boundaries of performance, comfort, style, and innovation and the yachts we’re most excited to sail. From beamy monohulls to performance cruising cats, we break down the standout new yacht launches you’ll start seeing on the water next year. ☕ Grab a coffee and join us as we reveal our ultimate picks for the most exciting new boats of 2026 👉 Subscribe to follow our journey — next up, we’ll be heading off to South Africa and Patagonia for some epic winter adventures before preparing for a brand new sailing season in 2026! 00:00 - 0:31 Introduction 0:31 - 4:13 Dufour 48 review 4:13 - 6:57 Excess 13 review 6:57 - 9:46 Seawind 1270 review 5:59 - 12:50 Lagoon 38 review 12:50 - 16:03 Balance 540 and 464 review 16:03 - 16:50 Conclusion Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼 After years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️ Find daily content on our socials: 📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifestylegibbon 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therunalife 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therunalife 🖥️ Collab enquiries: therunalife@gmail.com #sailing #sailingyacht #sailboatlife #liveaboard #bestyachts #sailingcouple #mediterraneansailing #cruisinglife #newboat #newyachts #2026 #monohull