Forlì, 1961: Sipla, a small fiberglass Flying Junior manufacturer, is born. These are the dawn of large-scale production, and the new company soon becomes a pioneer in naval production in vtr. Growth is steady, small masterpieces such as Van de […]
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World spinning boats, the so-called bluewater boats, are a niche market that has many admirers, however, partly because these types of boats are often the most marine and best built. At the Cannes Yachting Festival we climbed aboard one of
VIDEO – Bluewater 56 (17 m), the retro boat for ocean cruising Read More »
If, of all people, there is one segment that has declined in recent times, without a doubt, it is the 10-meter segment. Just think back to the ‘classic’ design, to the 1960s, 1970s, and even 1980s: 10-meter hulls were stately
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Do dream boats still exist? We asked ourselves this question, the answer to which may ultimately be, at least in part, subjective. We believe yes, they still exist, although each sailor and owner obviously has his or her own idea
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XXL in volume but not only that, the new Solaris 55 is a boat that takes a step forward in the Aquileia shipyard’s production. Not a revolution, but a boat that goes to improve some of the winning features of
VIDEO – This Solaris 55 (17 m) looks like a 60-footer Read More »
The boat show season is the right opportunity to measure the market thermometer, and to discover all the new things that even in this 2025 there is no shortage of. Not only the “main stream” ones, but also the less
Global Exp 68 (20.80 m): the aluminum crossover boat from Brazil Read More »
We continue to explore the best bargains on the used boat front in our classifieds marketplace. Here you can sell and buy used boats (even the Historic Classic Boat by Sailing Newspaper!), accessories, berths, finding the right idea for your
USED BOATS: They sell 5 classic hulls from 4 to 19 meters. Read More »
German shipyard YYachts has announced a major restyling of its most successful model, the Y7. A restyling that does not upset the original design, signed judel/vrolijk & co., but refines what has made this 72-foot carbon boat a true success:
YYachts unveils restyling of Y7 (21.99 m): the judel/vrolijk signature icon Read More »
The second-hand market, never more than for sailing, is a vast, complex world full of potholes and variables. And, if figuring out which boat is right for you, and which among the ones viewed is the best option, can be
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