
Boat of the Year 2026 Preview: Changes in the Weather
From storms to hybrid tech, the initial 2026 Boat of the Year trials revealed major shifts in cruising design and priorities.

From storms to hybrid tech, the initial 2026 Boat of the Year trials revealed major shifts in cruising design and priorities.

Beneteau’s largest First yet blends high-performance sailing with refined living spaces in a 62-foot design unveiled in Germany.

Outremer introduces the high-performance 64 and 57, blending comfort, reliability and speed for long-distance cruising.

Top boatbuilders around the globe battle for this year’s coveted Boat of the Year title.

The modern classic sloop enters sea trials, marking a milestone for U.S.-built world cruising yachts.

A modern evolution of a Grand Soleil icon, redesigned for sailors who want true offshore comfort and serious performance.

A carbon-reinforced, all-epoxy performance catamaran that blends bluewater speed, luxury accommodations, and shorthanded handling.

A pocket daysailer with classic lines, modern performance, and high-end upgrades makes the Alerion 33 Gallup a top brokerage pick.

The Saffier SE 28 Leopard brings a modern hull, singlehanded simplicity and custom features ahead of its 2026 world premiere.

High performance meets versatility with the Dragonfly 36 trimaran, starting with its unique Swing Wing folding system.

A new generation of sailors meets a new generation of speed.

The First 36 SE podiums in its first outing, showing competitive pace and versatility in offshore racing conditions.

From storms to hybrid tech, the initial 2026 Boat of the Year trials revealed major shifts in cruising design and priorities.

Beneteau’s largest First yet blends high-performance sailing with refined living spaces in a 62-foot design unveiled in Germany.

Outremer introduces the high-performance 64 and 57, blending comfort, reliability and speed for long-distance cruising.

Top boatbuilders around the globe battle for this year’s coveted Boat of the Year title.

The modern classic sloop enters sea trials, marking a milestone for U.S.-built world cruising yachts.

A modern evolution of a Grand Soleil icon, redesigned for sailors who want true offshore comfort and serious performance.

A carbon-reinforced, all-epoxy performance catamaran that blends bluewater speed, luxury accommodations, and shorthanded handling.

A pocket daysailer with classic lines, modern performance, and high-end upgrades makes the Alerion 33 Gallup a top brokerage pick.

The Saffier SE 28 Leopard brings a modern hull, singlehanded simplicity and custom features ahead of its 2026 world premiere.

High performance meets versatility with the Dragonfly 36 trimaran, starting with its unique Swing Wing folding system.

A new generation of sailors meets a new generation of speed.

The First 36 SE podiums in its first outing, showing competitive pace and versatility in offshore racing conditions.
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