François-Xavier Ricardou

Trimarans remain a rarity in the long-range cruising multihull market. Two French manufacturers are now offering a new approach to this segment. The Well 53 combines seafaring qualities with spacious living areas on board.

Built for the 1992 Vendée Globe, the Cigare Rouge remains a unique sailboat in the history of 60-foot yachts. Its unconventional design and numerous modifications make it a challenging boat to handle. Sidney Gavignet gives us a behind-the-scenes look and explains how it works.

The tide uses a language of its own and precise. Small lexicon on the tide.

If the tide calculations give an idea of the water levels that can be expected, this indication can then vary according to the weather conditions encountered.

You're not good at math? Don't worry, the tide calculation is more judgmental than at any grade level. Follow the guide for this useful learning.

Electronic distress signaling devices continue to evolve. While several countries already recognize them for recreational boating, their adoption remains highly uneven on an international scale. The removal of pyrotechnic flares from U.S. Coast Guard vessels has reignited the debate over changes to regulations.

New products from Guy Cotten are rare enough to merit a mention. This famous manufacturer of sailors' clothing is launching a jacket and overalls for cruising yachtsmen. A great way to equip yourself with quality equipment, without investing in top-of-the-range items.

The Ouzel?s first sea trials took place in Penobscot Bay, in the state of Maine, in the United States. This 29-meter, custom-built sailboat was intended to validate architectural and technical decisions made several years earlier. These initial voyages shed light on the yacht?s performance, its design specifications, and the trade-offs made by its designers.

Pioneer Yachts has reached a new milestone with the launch of its first PY60. This 18-meter catamaran is now entering a phase of sea trials ahead of its official unveiling at the 2026 Cannes Boat Show. The German shipyard developed this model around an architecture designed from the outset for solar-electric propulsion.

The Italian shipyard Patrone is expanding its lineup with a new 14-meter model. Unveiled as a world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, this modern gozzo represents an evolution in the brand?s interior design. Its layout is designed to prioritize life on board and multi-day sailing trips.