Oyster 53 reviews and more
OYSTER 53 “The second Oyster model to be designed by Rob Humphreys, the 53 is very much a little sister to the 56, and an outstanding success in her…
Sail-World.com reviews the new Beneteau OCEANIS 51.1
Not radical, but definitely new The new Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 under her Code Zero © John Curnow Unequivocally, it has been a delight to be in Barcelona to test the…
Hunter 450 Passage Reviews and more
Owner Review – Hunter 450 If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? I would definitely buy the 450 again. It is the perfect boat for our…
J/121 Boat Show & Offshore Test Update
The debut of the new J/121 Offshore Speedster in the Newport and Annapolis Sailboat Shows was welcomed by enthusiastic J/sailors from across the spectrum of experience. Long-distance offshore cruisers,…
Beneteau PERFORMANCE 38.1 Video
. Performance Package now available for the Oceanis 35.1, 38.1 and 41.1 Extended classic mast (+ 1 m / 3’3’’) Lower boom (- 15 cm / 6’’) Performance Elvström Windward 300+ German System (Two-way mainsheet…
Beneteau Swift Trawler 34 Reviews, Videos & More
UPDATED AUGUST 2025 The Beneteau Swift Trawler 34 (ST34) is among the smallest in Beneteau’s trawler range, yet it has earned an outsized reputation. Introduced as a versatile pocket trawler,…
Innovative Bow on the new Oceanis 51.1
“For us, this new generation of Oceanis cruisers was an opportunity to innovate with a new hull shape. Developed by Olivier Racoupeau, it maintains optimal performance under sail, while…
Pulling G’s with Beneteau – Pt II by John Curnow
Figaro Beneteau 3 Beneteau Just a little while ago we pulled some Gs with Beneteau’s Mr Product, aka G3. You can go back and read Part One of the story…
The Chines on the New Oceanis 51.1 by Lars Reisberg
This was one of the yachts I was particularly keen on taking a look at during Cannes Yachting Festival 2017 – not just because of my job but more because…
Performance Model for the Oceanis 35.1, 38.1 & 41.1
Performance Package now available for the Oceanis 35.1, 38.1 and 41.1 Extended classic mast (+ 1 m / 3’3’’) Lower boom (- 15 cm / 6’’) Performance Elvström Windward 300+ …