Sommaire pour May 2026 de Yachting

Some owners measure a yacht not by how it looks at the dock, but instead by how it feels underway and in ports of call far and familiar. For these owners, the CL Yachts CLC115 presents a different set of opportunities. ¶ At 115 feet length overall, the Hong Kong-based builder’s first luxury catamaran—and the inaugural model in its C Series—is designed as a long-range residence where space, stability and ease of movement define the experience. ¶ “The launch of the CLC115 marks a significant milestone for the brand, arriving at a strategic moment in the luxury yacht market,” says CL Yachts director Martin Lo. “Building on recent successes in 2025, Cheoy Lee delivered a fleet of eight high-speed carbon fiber catamaran ferries, each accommodating 400 to 450 passengers, alongside…

There’s a lot tobelearnedafter building and delivering more than 142 powercat hulls over a six-year span. All of the lessons and hard-won knowledge Leopard acquired producing its first-generation 53 PC have been poured into the upgraded, next-generation version of the venerable powercat—which is also the flagship of the builder’s three-model powerboat series that includes a 40- and 46-footer. ¶ One of the primary refinements in the Leopard 53 PC is outside space usage. The cockpit’s former setup had only built-in furniture, but owners can now have a modular, loose-furniture arrangement to tailor the area for how they live on their boat. Furniture can be moved as needed, as well as secured to the deck for passages. A pass-through section on centerline provides access to the optional electric swim platform, which,…

Horizon Power Catamarans offers a fleet from 52 to 74 feet long, with a great deal of customizaiton. Real freedom, for some people, is a goal worthy of lifelong pursuit. Richard Ford has been chasing it since just after his military service in South Africa, at age 21. “I wanted to backpack through Europe, like all us kids used to dream about doing, and I didn’t have two pennies to rub together,” he says. “I couldn’t fly from Cape Town to Europe and backpack. I even looked at trying to join the Merchant Navy to jump a ship and try to get there. And eventually, there was a boat.” ¶ It was a 45-foot ferrocement Hartley Tahitian ketch that, on a good day, would hit 5 knots. But it needed…

Volvo penta’s IPSProfessional Platform is a propulsion system that helps superyachts consume up to 30 percent less fuel with a quieter, smoother ride compared to standard systems. IPS Professional Platforms are designed to accept power from traditional and HVO diesel engines, hybrid diesel-electric systems and electric motors. Current offerings rely on Volvo Penta and HVO-friendly D13 engines. ¶ “A key challenge was bringing the Volvo Penta IPS concept into the world of large superyachts and commercial vessels without losing the characteristics that make our Volvo Penta IPS system unique: efficiency, precision and comfort,” says Nicola Pomi, vice president of Volvo Penta’s yacht and superyacht division. ¶ The solution was heavy-duty, high-load drives and advanced hydrodynamic modeling that ensure the system’s cavitation margins and noise levels meet the expectations of superyacht…

The owner of the 221-foot CRN Amor À Vida has all the reasons in the world to profess his love of life. The upper deck of this six-deck superyacht is dedicated to owner use, with a 180-degree panoramic view of the sea from the bow’s private multipurpose area. It’s hard to imagine a better spot for feeling like the king of the world. ¶ Amor À Vida is a 1,447-gross-ton, fully custom build from the Italian shipyard, and it’s the first CRN to have a hybrid propulsion system. There’s also a heat recovery system to manage hot water for the onboard pools and plumbing in a way that reduces the yacht’s energy impact. ¶ A lot of longtime expertise helped to bring this bespoke steel-and-aluminum vision to life, with engineering…

The duchy 25 from cockwells in the U.K. is a semi-production motor launch with a shallow draft and a cockpit that accommodates six guests for day cruising. The boat’s hull and deck are crafted from fiberglass, and the decks are clad in synthetic teak. The Duchy 25 has a digitals-witching system, a 9-inch Raymarine-built navigation system, a Fusion stereo and a tidy-size galley. • Whom It’s For: Boaters seeking a dayboat with classic, ageless lines. • Picture This: It’s a lovely spring afternoon in Annapolis, Maryland, and your friends want to see Terrapin Nature Park. You zip across the bay in your Duchy 25 and enjoy the shoreline before cruising home past Greenbury Point Light. Better still, you arrive at the Boatyard Bar & Grill in time for a triple-tier…

Good bones never go out of style. The 15-year-old yacht Holdin’ My Own had them when the current owner bought the 181-foot yacht in late 2023, just after the previous ownerworked with H2 Yacht Design to modernize the interior. The new owner, whose background is in the hospitality industry, took a look at everything else on board and envisioned what would ultimately become about $11 million worth of additional improvements. ¶ “From the outset, he wanted to make one of the best charter platforms in the 55-meter segment,” says Matthew Stone, IYC managing partner in California. “These are modern systems for guests, from start to finish.” ¶ Upgrades were conceived to maximize the yacht’s original design, which, in spaces like the lazarette, is different from the way today’s yachts are…

The Oceanwalker S60 is notable for its high freeboard, 31-inch-wide side decks and beefy handrails. When I stepped aboard the Oceanwalker S60 power catamaran in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I knew it wasn’t built with boat-show flash in mind. Instead, this model from Revolution Marine Group felt like a pragmatic, well-executed statement of volume, utility and livability, with understated luxe touches throughout. ¶ Inside, the 27-foot, 6-inch beam and nearly 7 feet of headroom in the salon create an immediate impression of spaciousness. This was Hull No. 6, with tweaks based on charter experience aboard previous hulls: The generous freeboard, raised 15 inches compared to those hulls, made a noticeable difference. I could actually enjoy a view of the nautical world just outside the hullside windows while reclining in the stateroom…

the elegant capital city of Victoria, British Columbia, anchors the southern tip of Vancouver Island, where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets the Salish Sea. Its stunning gardens and architecture, wildlife and scenery, and great restaurants make it a top port on any Pacific Northwest cruise. THINGS TO DO Victoria’s nickname as the City of Gardens stems in part from its world-renowned Butchart Gardens, a former limestone quarry that now blooms with millions of bedding plants in more than 900 varieties over its 55 acres. The magnificent panoramic views over the sunken garden, with its kaleidoscopic beds and Ross Fountain, are the highlight of this Canadian national historic site. Paths also meander through impressive Japanese, Italian, Mediterranean and rose gardens. ¶ Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbor is home not only…

If you could choose one destination to charter that The Moorings doesn’t currently offer, where would it be? ¶ For quite some time now, according to the team at The Moornings, the answer they’ve received to that survey question has been La Paz, Mexico. Existing and prospective charter clients alike wanted a base for bareboats and crewed yachts in this part of the world, where vibrant marine life in the Sea of Cortez meets the undeveloped landscape ashore. ¶ Thus, The Moorings charter base that just opened in La Paz. It’s been up and running since January. “One of the benefits of chartering with The Moorings is the diversity of the destination options we offer. There is truly something for everyone,” says senior marketing manager Ian Pedersen. “The lively social…

Talent respects talent. It’s why pro basketball players cheer the loudest for Olympic gymnasts, and why Academy Award-winning actors hang out with chart-topping musicians. The best of the best know excellence when they see it. ¶ The team at Gill commands that kind of respect when it comes to protecting boaters from the elements. They knew that when environmental concerns required them (and pretty much everyone else) to stop using polyfluoroalkyl substances to make clothing water-resistant, they needed to collaboarate with a company that could play at their level. ¶ “Nikwax, I mean, they’ve been in the business for as long as we have,” says Matt Clark, Gill’s director of product and sustainability. “They’ve been around for 50 years now, so they know what they’re doing. We’re obsessed about fabric…

The M7’s aft deck has significant real estate for serious beach club vibes. The nearly 25-foot beam adds interior volume in the salon, where views of the outdoors are all around. PRESTIGE HAS BUILT ITS REPUTATION ON CREATING APPROACHABLE, stylish cruising yachts. The M7, at 59 feet, is the builder’s most ambitious step into the multihull space, combining the stability and volume of a power catamaran with the familiar design and ease of use long associated with Prestige’s monohull models. ¶ In many ways, the M7 is designed to serve as a bridge between the two worlds. It offers the broad, villa-like footprint that multihull owners value while still presenting the handling, proportions and lifestyle cues that resonate with traditional monohull buyers. For cruisers ready to expand their horizons without…

On a blustery january day, i helped my friend deliver his sailboat from Anacortes, Washington, to Seattle. This is usually a routine trip, but this time, winter storms meant that massive trees, logs the size of telephone poles and branches peppered the Salish Sea. When we entered the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s open waters, wind-driven waves rode atop a good-size swell. I drove carefully, but I still dinged two relatively small branches that the waters concealed. ¶ A week later, I was excited to see Sea.AI announce its integration with Barnacle Systems’ Brnkl Blue and Brnkl Black. Recording video imagery isn’t new, but this integration captures video imagery plus data from networked instrumentation, location information and systems data. It represents an important evolution, allowing owners, captains and insurers to…

Aquila sold 27 hulls the moment it announced its 54 yacht. The power catamaran was a direct answer to a growing number of boater requests for flexible three-, four- and five-stateroom layouts for owner-operators as well as crewed charter yachts. ¶ Twin 380 hp Volvo Penta D6 diesels are standard on board the 54; however, some models come with optional twin 480 hp Volvo Penta D8s or twin 550 hp Cummins QSB6.7 diesels. ¶ At press time, there were 16 Aquila 54 Yachts available, ranging from $1.69 million to $2.6 million. FROM THE ARCHIVE “We left Clearwater for a short run along the Intracoastal Waterway and then out into the Gulf of Mexico. There was only a small chop, with 1- to 2-foot rollers, and the 54 felt like it…