BENETEAU Owners Take Part in 55th FIGAWI Race Weekend
BENETEAU owners joined the 55th FIGAWI race weekend, giving the builder another community-focused sailing event in the North American season.
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2000 Class Adopts RS2000 Name for New Boats
The 2000 Class Association has adopted RS branding, with newly built boats to carry the RS2000 name after a 2026 committee vote.
RS200 Reaches 30 Years With Original and 2026 Boats Side by Side
RS Sailing has marked 30 years of the RS200 by comparing a restored 1996 boat with a newly built 2026 example.
Axopar 38 Cross Cabin Wins Yacht Style 10-12m Award
The Axopar 38 Cross Cabin has won the Motoryacht 10-12m category at the 2026 Yacht Style Awards, reinforcing its position in LBG's upper size …
Saffier Experience Days Bring Sailors Inside IJmuiden Yard
Saffier Yachts says its March 2026 Experience Days brought visitors from several countries into the IJmuiden shipyard to see boats in build.
Nautitech Ends Production of 40 Open After 259 Boats
Nautitech has ended production of the 40 Open after thirteen years and 259 units, closing a major chapter in the Rochefort yard’s cruising-catamaran range.
Axopar 29 XC Receives YachtBuyer 5-Star Trophy
The Axopar 29 XC Cross Cabin has received a five-star trophy following a detailed independent review covering handling, build, accommodation, helm, deck layout and …
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Axopar 38 XC Wins Cabin Cruiser of the Show at Vene 26 Båt
The Axopar 38 XC Cross Cabin has won the Cabin Cruiser of the Show title at the 2026 Helsinki International Boat Show.
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Saffier Opens IJmuiden Yard for March 2026 Experience Days
Saffier Yachts announced two Experience Days for 7 and 8 March 2026, opening its IJmuiden shipyard to visitors for guided access to production and …
BENETEAU First 30 Wins European Performance Cruiser of the Year
The BENETEAU First 30 has been named European Yacht of the Year 2026 in the Performance Cruiser category after a first year of strong …
Dragonfly 36 Wins European Yacht of the Year 2026
Quorning Boats says the Dragonfly 36 has won European Yacht of the Year 2026 in the Performance Multihull category.
Dragonfly 36 Performance Nominated for European Yacht of the Year
Quorning Boats says the Dragonfly 36 Performance has been nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2026 in the category for yachts up to …
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