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Some of the finest sloops on the planet will gather again in Palma this June for the one and only Superyacht Cup. Sam Fortescue reports

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Among those set to join the 21-24 June festival of sail on the Bay of Palma are the 33m Ribelle

Superyacht Cup Palma is celebrating an influx of entries since the recent publication of the Notice of Race detailing the 27th edition of Europe's

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One of the most spectacular and impressive racing sailing yachts in the world, the 2017 Svea, has changed hands after two years on the market. The deal w...

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Pete Holmberg nominates J Class Topaz.

Turquoise Yachts, the builders of the 55.99-metre yacht Blue II, have granted a closer look inside the new explorer yacht during her time in Capri this year. Blue II’s appearance is reminiscent of an old-fashioned steamship, but boasts an entirely modern design and construction. The explorer yacht is Turquoise Yachts first IMO Tier 3 compliant and ice-class yacht and is capable of taking on the Northwest Passage and polar regions with her Class 1B steel hull and ice-breaking bow. Blue II’s...

A DISTINCTIVE APPROACH Hoek Brokerage was initially set up in 1998 providing a service for owners looking to sell or buy a Hoek Design yacht. Over the years Hoek Brokerage has achieved international renown in the niche market of yachts developed by Hoek Design Naval Architects, along with an acclaimed personal service and indebt yacht knowledge.   A close cooperation with the Hoek Design office gives Hoek Brokerage a prime position in the international yacht sales and charter market...

Blue II was designed and built for autonomous voyages to some of the world’s most remote destinations. Designated ice-class 1B, she was made to explore Polar Regions and the Northwest Passage and is equipped with IMO Tier III diesel-electric propulsion. Designed by Hoek Design, some of the special features on board the 785 GT vessel include generous under-deck storage for two tenders, four multifunctional decks and six staterooms including an owner’s suite, main-deck VIP and four guest room...