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3 weeks ago | 
cruisingworld.com | Andrew Parkinson
I’ll admit it: I used to think of “cruising” and “competition” as oil and water. You either race, chasing podium finishes and line honors, or you cruise, sipping sundowners in some paradisiacal anchorage. One approach was about tactics and trimming; the other was about slowing down and soaking it all in. For me, the latter approach always ruled the day. Then I met a new breed of sailors who blur the lines between the two. Take my friend Cate, for example.
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1 month ago | 
cruisingworld.com | Andrew Parkinson
When thirty new catamaran owners gathered in mid-May on the sun-drenched coast of Canet-en-Roussillon, France, it wasn’t just for a celebratory maiden cruise—it was for school. The third annual Excess Campus, hosted by Groupe Beneteau’s catamaran brand Excess, brought together owners from around the world for four days of hands-on training, community-building, and coastal cruising.
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1 month ago | 
cruisingworld.com | Andrew Parkinson
Excess Catamarans has announced a new hybrid propulsion option for its popular 37-foot model, the Excess 11. Starting in summer 2025, buyers will be able to equip the boat with a hybrid system that pairs twin electric motors with a diesel generator. The new setup allows for quiet maneuvering and the option to cruise under electric power alone, while still offering extended range thanks to the generator backup.
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1 month ago | 
cruisingworld.com | Andrew Parkinson
German boatbuilder Hanse Yachts has announced the launch of the Hanse 360 ST, a performance-enhanced variant of its award-winning Hanse 360. The new model was presented to the media at the Ancora Yachtfestival in Greifswald, Germany, on May 6, 2025.
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1 month ago | 
cruisingworld.com | Andrew Parkinson
Oyster Yachts has announced the launch of its latest model, the Oyster 805, an 80-foot bluewater sailing yacht designed to combine the luxury of a superyacht with the versatility of a long-range cruiser. Positioned between the existing Oyster 745 and 885 Series II, the new model introduces a fresh level of customization and comfort within a hull length just under 24 meters.
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1 month ago | 
cruisingworld.com | Andrew Parkinson
This year’s International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte, France, included the unveiling of Joool, a hybrid-propulsion and smart energy system developed by the team behind Alternatives Energies in France. According to Joool’s team, the modular and pre-configured system gives shipyards a single-source option for easier integration into builds. The company says it’s already working with several top sailboat manufacturers, including Fountaine Pajot, Dufour Yachts and Leopard Catamarans.
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1 month ago | 
cruisingworld.com | Andrew Parkinson
The Annapolis City Dock in Maryland welcomed sailors from across the mid-Atlantic region for the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show from April 25-27. More than 50 boats were on display, making this the nation’s second-largest all-sailboat show—after the Annapolis Sailboat Show that’s held in the fall. Show organizers say the number of sailboats on display here dwarfs what showgoers find at major national events including the Miami and Newport international boat shows.
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1 month ago | 
cruisingworld.com | Andrew Parkinson
Four Seas, a Santa Ana, California-based company that offers a range of inflatable boats and kayaks, has introduced the Fore Runner—a product the company says is a “new and significantly improved” folding, inflatable RIB. The Fore Runner has a re-engineered hull and is built with German-made Heytex material, which adds durability and UV resistance. Tube seams are welded rather than glued, to help the RIB last longer in the saltwater environment.
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1 month ago | 
cruisingworld.com | Andrew Parkinson
RemigoOne, an electric outboard that produces the equivalent of 3 hp, is now available in North America. The outboard comes from Slovenian-based Remigo, which also offers a range of chargers and other accessories. The RemigoOne, according to the company, does more than mimic gasoline-powered outboard engines. “RemigoOne is engineered from the ground up as a modern, ergonomic solution for tenders, small sailboats, and recreational boaters,” the company stated in a press release.
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1 month ago | 
cruisingworld.com | Andrew Parkinson
In a move that signals both continuity and transformation in American yacht manufacturing, Catalina Yachts and its sister company, True North Yachts, have been acquired by Michael Reardon, founder and CEO of Daedalus Yachts. The acquisition, announced April 30, marks a significant new chapter for two of the most respected names in U.S. boatbuilding.
