François-Xavier Ricardou

A new French brand is set to enter the motor catamaran market. Its first model, the VEYA 53, will be unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2026. Behind this launch lies an industrial alliance that could shake up a particularly competitive segment.

A new American shipyard is entering the cruising multihull market. Its first model, the VMG 53, features a trimaran design tailored for offshore cruising. Behind this project are several well-known figures in the boatbuilding industry.

Wally?s 2026 Mediterranean season kicked off off the coast of Naples before continuing on to Sardinia, the Aegean Sea, and the French Riviera. More than a dozen yachts are competing in the major regattas on the calendar. A campaign that brings together Maxi, WallyRocket, and fast cruising yachts on some of Europe?s most renowned waters.

Launched in 1967, Tarantella was the first sailboat to bear the Swan name. Following a complete restoration in Finland, the Swan 36 has returned to its natural element. Its sailing schedule through 2027 sheds light on both the history of this boat and that of modern recreational sailing.

Sea trials are a key step before a yacht is delivered. Feadship has released new images of its Project 1014. This provides an opportunity to take a closer look at this vessel, which is over 100 meters long.

After more than a decade on the market, the Slovenian shipyard is preparing the successor to the Greenline 48. The Greenline 50 retains the principles that have defined the line while introducing several key improvements. Interior layout, propulsion, and life on board are among the features that deserve the attention of boaters. Available in Coupé or Fly versions.

From September 26 to October 4, 2026, Saint-Tropez will host the 28th edition of Les Voiles. Registration is already well underway, more than three months before the event. The announced return of the J-Class yachts is one of the highlights of this year?s event.

The Grand Soleil Plus 80 Long Cruise marks the arrival of a new flagship model in the Italian shipyard?s lineup. Behind its 26.20 meters lies a design clearly geared toward offshore cruising and long voyages. Its construction, naval architecture, energy self-sufficiency, and layout deserve a detailed examination.

In *The Price of Freedom*, Isabelle Colleau recounts the radical decision she and her husband made together: to leave behind a conventional life on land, move aboard a sailboat, and learn to sail. The book follows their first voyages in the Mediterranean, among the calanques, anchorages, and crossings to Corsica.

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.