Nautical Magazine | Guides, Itineraries and Market — Page 3

Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 as a buyer market map

Cannes 2026 is set to gather more than 700 boats and around 150 premieres, making preparation essential for serious buyers and sellers.

July 28, 20265 min read

ArticleTechnique & Maintenance

Bayview Mackinac 2026 puts seamanship ahead of the result sheet

The 102nd Bayview Mackinac ended with Natalie J first to Mackinac Island, 107 finishers and 87 retirements. Its useful lesson is risk management, not just silverware.

July 27, 20265 min read

ArticleGuides & Models

Aquila 35 Sport pushes the compact powercat beyond the dayboat brief

The new Aquila 35 Sport heads to Cannes with a 35ft 6in hull, 14ft 9in beam, four social zones and a two-berth cabin: a compact powercat built around real day-and-weekend use.

July 26, 20265 min read

ArticleGuides & Models

Saxdor 460 GTS opens the flagship family before Cannes

Announced on 23 July, the Saxdor 460 GTS will bring a more open reading of the 460 platform to Cannes 2026: same flagship family, different priorities for deck life, shelter and weekends afloat.

July 25, 20265 min read

ArticleMarket & Trends

Next Yacht Group buys Siman and sharpens its metal superyacht play

Next Yacht Group's full acquisition of Siman adds direct metal fabrication, engineering and refit capacity. For Maiora and AB Yachts, the move is more industrial than financial.

July 24, 20265 min read

ArticleMarket & Trends

Monaco Yacht Show 2026 turns new-yacht scarcity into a live market

The first Monaco Yacht Show 2026 fleet list includes 43 superyachts delivered this year, turning Port Hercule into a practical test of availability and value.

July 23, 20265 min read

ArticleGuides & Models

Arcadia A80new: the second launch reframes sub-24-metre luxury

Arcadia’s second A80new launch points to a sharper brief below 24 metres: less theatre around length, more emphasis on volume, owner space, crew flow and slow cruising.

July 22, 20266 min read

ArticleGuides & Models

Riva 96' Argo Super brings beach-club logic to the flybridge

Launched in La Spezia on 20 July 2026, the first Riva 96' Argo Super updates the 90' Argo with a more usable stern, a main-deck day head and a Cannes debut ahead.

July 21, 20265 min read

ArticleTechnique & Maintenance

Sustainable marine fuels and the case for existing boats

NMMA’s latest update on sustainable marine fuels shifts the debate from green promise to real compatibility with engines, tanks, range and marina supply.

July 20, 20264 min read

ArticleGuides & Models

Benetti Lady Sarah shows how charter can shape a new build

The delivery of Benetti Oasis 40M Lady Sarah points to a practical ownership route: use years of charter experience to define a precise semi-custom yacht before building.

July 19, 20265 min read

ArticleGuides & Models

Sanlorenzo SHE puts heritage and hybrid power into 80 feet

Launched at Ameglia before its Cannes 2026 premiere, Sanlorenzo SHE blends Heritage lines, Lissoni interiors and IPS hybrid power. Five pre-debut sales make it more than a design statement.

July 18, 20265 min read

ArticleMarket & Trends

U.S. boating access: infrastructure is becoming a boat-value issue

WRDA 2026, NMMA advocacy and Maryland funding put ramps, dredging and slips at the centre of boat ownership, use and resale strategy.

July 17, 20265 min read

ArticleTechnique & Maintenance

Amer 42 Explorer Even Further turns efficiency into the main story

After sea trials for the new steel explorer, Amer is putting one figure at the centre of the story: 60 litres per hour in Eco Mode at 9.5 knots on a 42-metre yacht.

July 16, 20265 min read

ArticleGuides & Models

Pearl 73 heads to Cannes with terraces and a two-master layout

The Pearl 73 will make its Cannes Yachting Festival debut in 2026, bringing a 22-metre flybridge package built around aft terraces, an aft galley and two master suites.

July 15, 20266 min read

ArticleLiving the Sea

Sail Boston 2026: the practical checklist for entering Boston Harbor without mistakes through July 16

With Sail Boston 2026 running through July 16, Boston Harbor remains subject to controlled routes, regulated areas and operating windows that skippers should check carefully before entering.

July 14, 20264 min read

ArticleMarket & Trends

Kadey-Krogen in Chapter 7: What Changes Now for Owners, Buyers, and the Used-Boat Market

U.S. builder Kadey-Krogen Yachts entered Chapter 7 liquidation on July 6, 2026. Here is the practical read-through for owners, customers awaiting delivery, and anyone watching the used-boat market.

July 13, 20265 min read

ArticleMarket & Trends

U.S. boat market, July 2026: what really changes now for buyers and sellers

NMMA’s July 10, 2026 update shows new powerboat retail unit sales down 7.1% on a rolling 12-month basis, while freshwater fishing boats remain slightly positive. Here is the practical guide to buying, selling, or waiting without misreading the market.

July 12, 20264 min read

ArticleGuides & Models

Pershing GTX90: what to look at after the first unit launch

The Pershing GTX90 brings the Sport Utility Yacht formula into the 90 to 100-foot segment. Here is what matters most for owners and buyers: outdoor space, garage setup, layout, propulsion and real cruising profile.

July 11, 20265 min read