After the first 'cold-snap' of this winter we thought it would be a good time to write about some of the key points when winterising a boat. Most boats on summer moorings and marina berths have now been lifted out of the water and blocked off ashore. But don't just leave it there, the more [...]
Chris and Helen Tibbs are currently on a break from their sailing trip of a lifetime onboard their stunning and extremely capable Wauquiez Centurion 40. Chris Tibbs is a professional meteorologist and has over 18 years and 250,000 miles at sea, this includes 3 around the world races, the last time as Skipper of CONCERT [...]
At this years TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show we were thrilled to be exhibiting three wonderful cruising yachts. The Contest 42CS, the RM1070 and the new Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42, making her UK debut!.. It goes without saying that all three boats were received with real enthusiasm as the show visitors marvelled at the quality and [...]
She's now out in the fresh air... Flagship launch nears for Contest Yachts, Holland’s leading semi-custom yacht builder. Now well on the way to her 2018 launch, the new 26-metre flagship Contest 85CS is now out of the fitting out hall and the launch is ever closer. It is an exciting time seeing this first [...]
Sir Chay Blyth is best known for his daring and challenging adventures such as rowing the Atlantic in 1966 or competing in the original solo, non-stop round the world yacht race in 1968. He is less well known for his love of cruising...but a man of his stature should know a good boat when he [...]
