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.
While the latest boats may seem out of reach, these designs show us what’s coming, and what to look for in the used market.
Top boatbuilders around the globe battle for this year’s coveted Boat of the Year title.
Discover the all-new Leopard 52, a next-generation catamaran featuring hybrid propulsion, versatile layouts, and seamless indoor-outdoor living for cruisers.
A next-generation electric catamaran built for bluewater adventure, comfort, and sustainable performance.
A carbon-reinforced, all-epoxy performance catamaran that blends bluewater speed, luxury accommodations, and shorthanded handling.
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 Dufour 44 adds several smart features to a time-proven range of cruisers.
Designed by French naval architecture firm VPLP, this cool cat blends performance with creature comforts galore.
The Leopard 46 combines hybrid propulsion, smart design, and bluewater comfort in a fresh take on the modern cruising cat.
UK-based yacht firm Vortec Marine will represent the Taiwan-built Hylas line across Europe, starting with the award-winning Hylas 57.
From storms to hybrid tech, the initial 2026 Boat of the Year trials revealed major shifts in cruising design and priorities.
While the latest boats may seem out of reach, these designs show us what’s coming, and what to look for in the used market.
Top boatbuilders around the globe battle for this year’s coveted Boat of the Year title.
Discover the all-new Leopard 52, a next-generation catamaran featuring hybrid propulsion, versatile layouts, and seamless indoor-outdoor living for cruisers.
A next-generation electric catamaran built for bluewater adventure, comfort, and sustainable performance.
A carbon-reinforced, all-epoxy performance catamaran that blends bluewater speed, luxury accommodations, and shorthanded handling.
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 Dufour 44 adds several smart features to a time-proven range of cruisers.
Designed by French naval architecture firm VPLP, this cool cat blends performance with creature comforts galore.
The Leopard 46 combines hybrid propulsion, smart design, and bluewater comfort in a fresh take on the modern cruising cat.
UK-based yacht firm Vortec Marine will represent the Taiwan-built Hylas line across Europe, starting with the award-winning Hylas 57.
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