Category: Sailboat

As first reported on Local 10 News, the largest sailing yacht in the world, S/Y KORU, owned by Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos, has arrived in Port Everglades in South Florida. At 417 feet, the yacht is rumored to have cost $500 million and was built by Dutch brand, Oceanco in the Netherlands. Featured Image Credit: […]

The beautifully designed Oyster 675 is an excellent option for those looking for a 70ft sailing yacht with ample living space, spacious deck areas and comfortable cabins. Enjoy a thorough review of the Oyster 675 in this video from the Oyster Yachts team.  Watch the video A Closer Look: Oyster 675 Full Walkthrough Boat Tour […]

Started in 2009, the Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation (LYCSF) began in an effort to make sailing accessible to young people aged eight to 18 – not only those with the means to afford it. Sailing builds character, independence, leadership skills and offers youth the opportunity to take these lessons and newfound strengths with them […]

Croatia continues to grow as a popular yacht charter destination and with more and more yachts flocking to the coastline every year. An excellent option for those looking to explore the many islands and deep historical roots of this part of the Adriatic Sea is via a sailing yacht charter in Croatia. Read on for […]

The Annapolis Powerboat Show and Annapolis Sailboat Shows will be returning to Annapolis, Maryland on October 5 – 8 and October 12 – 15 respectively.   Annapolis Powerboat Show  As one of the oldest in-water boat shows, the Annapolis Powerboat Show has a number of activities and powerboats to see and step onboard for the duration […]

A sailboat refers to sailing vessels 78 feet and below (unlike sailing yachts that are 79ft and above). Sailboats are for boating enthusiasts who enjoy playing a bit more of an active role in navigating their boat as they trim sails and glide across the water. If you’re curious about sailboats, read on for more […]

Are you considering the world of boating? If so, you may find yourself pondering the differences between sailing boats and yachts. This guide will explore the distinctions between these two vessel types, helping you to decide on your next adventure on the water. Whether you’re interested in sailboats or yachts, we’ve got you covered. Read […]

There are a number of different sailing yachts and vessels on the water today. In this article, we will be exploring the qualities of a schooner. A schooner for sale is a boat with two or more masts, with the after masts being taller than the foremast. Image Credit: COLUMBIA 2014 141′ 2″ EASTERN SHIPBUILDING […]

Built by Feadship in 1939, this classic 109-foot (33.5m) cruising ketch was beautifully refit in 2022. IDUNA is currently for sale and residing in Valencia, Spain for those looking to arrange a viewing. Soaked in history and a pedigree only Feadship can offer, IDUNA was actually built by one of the founding fathers of Feadship, […]

Oceanco has officially handed over the world’s largest sailing yacht, KORU, to her new owner. Measuring in at an impressive 416.8 feet (127m), she departed the yard’s facilities en route to Gibraltar following completion of her sea trials in February. Image credit: Superyacht Times – Y721 yacht on sea trials Record Breaking Launch  The new […]

The South African shipyard, Southern Wind has shared a first look into their fourth yacht in the SW96 series NYUMBA. Launched at the end of 2022 and having completed sea trials in February 2023, this is the first hybrid propulsion sailing yacht completed by the team and was designed for an experienced owner. Image credit: […]

Royal Huisman shipyard celebrated the launch of 46.8m (154 ft) Nilaya, previously known as Project 405 and Reichel/Pugh-Nauta 154.   Nilaya is the first vessel to utilize Royal Huisman’s innovative ‘Featherlight’ construction method, which aims to decrease the weight of the vessel for increased performance and efficiency. “[This process] has reduced weight without sacrificing stiffness or […]