Bigger is better? It certainly seems to be the case in the world of sailing, where manufacturers are consistently discovering that what their clientele want are bigger and bigger models. This is certa

Mass production. It’s a term that is often scorned. What’s the opposite of mass production; bespoke, hand crafted, exclusive. Somehow the invers of that can almost come across as a dirty word. Yet a f

Radical lines and modern eco construction make for ...

A fast day-sailer makes perfect sense if you enjoy sporty sailing but don’t want either a racing yacht or a cruiser. That’s where the Saffier 27 comes in, says David Harding

Beneteau’s big launch at Düsseldorf was the Beneteau First 60. The revival of the First range since Beneteau started working in earnest with Slovenian sportsboat specialists Seascape, really is someth

Easy to handle and surprisingly sporty, the Gib’Sea 312 Plus is less well known than many of her contemporaries but she makes a great fast cruiser, says David Harding