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Andrew Parkinson

Fort Lauderdale

Editor-in-Chief at Cruising World

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  • 1 week 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.

  • 2 weeks 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.