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Vision 484: The Knysna Yard Unveils Its New Bluewater Catamaran

13 October 2026

Vision Yachts, the South African yard based in Knysna since 2014, has announced the launch of its new flagship: the Vision 484, a 48-foot bluewater cruising catamaran whose hull number one will hit the water in March 2027. A rare sign in the industry, the first five production slots were sold before the design was …

Boat maintenance: the small oversights that can have serious consequences

13 October 2026

Boat maintenance is important, we all agree on that. We will not go back over engine maintenance, antifouling, or rigging checks here. You already know all about that. Today, we are going to talk about those small things we forget to inspect, or that we inspect while always putting off the moment to act. Yet …

Feeling 1040: The Vendée Racer-Cruiser That Left Its Mark on the 1980s

8 October 2026

The Feeling 1040 is a racer-cruiser monohull built by the Vendée-based Kirié shipyard from 1985 to 1987, to designs by naval architect Philippe Harlé, with interior styling by Michel Mortain. Measuring 10.40 metres in length with a displacement of approximately five tonnes, she is a masthead sloop with a fixed keel (or a reduced-draft version, …

Sailing Yacht Survey: Why It Is Essential Before Buying a Second-Hand Boat

5 October 2026

Buying a second-hand sailing yacht is always a significant investment. Going without a survey means taking the risk of discovering hidden defects, construction flaws or traces of past damage too late. Yet many boaters, pressed by the desire to set sail, keen to save a few hundred euros or won over by a reassuring listing, …