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The Contest 50CS, MISS MILLIE OF VALETTA is for sale and was recently caught on video by Senior Yacht Broker Alan McIlroy. At 50ft/15m, she is a superbly useful size…

From 2014, Bestevaer 66, ANABEL is an extraordinary world cruising yacht, built for her current owner. Every aspect of the design and build has been carefully thought through with redundancy…

History of Oyster 575, SAFIYA From 2016, SAFIYA is #35 of this successful bluewater cruising yacht from Oyster. She has a lovely Grau Beige gelcoat livery and she was built…

History of Van de Stadt Samoa 47, DESTINY Samoa 47’ DESTINY was built in 2011 in the UK to MCA Category Zero standards and she has been maintained that way…

Southern Ocean Shipyard in Poole in the UK pioneered the build of capable world class bluewater cruising yachts in GRP first with the Pioneer, Excalibur and Gallant 53. The Ocean…

You might be interested to know that MaxZ86, WAY OF LIFE is for sale. For further details – [OFF MARKET] History of MaxZ86, WAY OF LIFE She started life as…

Ker 63, DARK HORSE OF ENGLAND is a true performer, as well as an easily handled family cruising yacht with huge accommodation as her USP. History of Ker 63, DARK…

The Discovery 55, VELA VEE is for sale and has had a recent price tumble. We thought we would give you the opportunity to see what makes her tick. As…

We know RONA well, as she has passed through our hands twice. Originally built in the UK at Shoreham-BY-Sea, she was a gaff schooner and had much success cruising and…

Zeydon Z60, REGULUS is a recently refitted fast and comfortable performance cruiser, built in 2008 in Belgium by Zeydon Yachts. She was designed by Peter Boscoff, who is more commonly…

This 33 metre Laurent Giles Motorsailer is captivatingly handsome and full of character. Built in the UK in 1989 by Cochrane Shipbuilders, she combines charm with usability and has 5…

Discovery 55, MERLYN III has had just one owner since her launch in 2012 and boasts an impressive specification. The Ron Holland-designed Discovery 55 sets a high benchmark for luxury,…

A very special yacht that is certainly unique and guaranteed to make heads turn. She has quite a history and a story to tell… Meet Corby Spirit of Tradition, SPIRIT…

And now for something something a little bit different – Wide Beam Canal Barge, MONTY! The wonderful MONTY is a lovingly-kept, much-updated and modernised wide-beam barge, having originally been laid…

Dixon 65, LIARA was built in 2002 by Southern Ocean Marine, of exotics, with structural engineering from High Modulus. She is one of a line of famous yachts called LIARA….

But… What/Who Is FPB 78, GREY WOLF II? GREY WOLF II is the second in a series of three FPB 78s designed by Dashew Offshore and built by Circa Marine…

Discovery 55, KILORAN first splashed in 2015. With all the unique and special features of her sisters – a proper deck saloon, interior watch keeping, a deep protected cockpit, sail…

The saying “right tool for the job” is particularly apt for our pastime of putting to sea in boats. We trust in our chosen steed to carry us and our…

Alfred Mylne Glen-Coats Gaff Sloop, DUET was designed by Sir Thomas Glen-Coats and built by the renowned Scottish yard McGruer & Co in 1926 to compete in the International 6…

Nautor Swan 36, AFFINITY is the smallest Swan from the hands of German Frers. She offers many attractive features to suit both a cruising and racing owner alike… Watch the…

Hull number 30 of this incredible bluewater cruising yacht, the Discovery 55 sisterhood is iconic with their easily handled Solent rigs, automated sailing from the cockpit, sweet lines from Ron…

Island Packet 440, JESSICA MEI is an ideal bluewater cruising yacht with her traditional exterior, cutter rig design, modern construction techniques, and is very much capable of crossing oceans. With…

The Nautor Swan 411 is a rugged and fast cruising yacht – well suited to extended passages and superbly constructed by the highly regarded Nautor’s Swan yard. A sleek profile…

From 2012 and first commissioned in 2013, this late addition to the Discovery 55 sisterhood (slightly over 50 of these benchmark bluewater cruising yachts were built) is now offered for…