Sailyachts

Nautor’s Swan has announced a new Swan 108 and the sale of its first hull, while the Finnish builder has also sold the first Swan 88.

evolved from a proven design and added a new hangout spot with its upper-lounge seating to offer a practical, seaworthy and surprisingly spacious entry-level model.

It’s very hard to improve’a Swan design, especially when the last one in line came from the drawing board of the inestimable Germàn Frers. But it is possible.

inuing an exciting couple of years for new models from Bali, the French builder is scheduled to launch its 4.4 sailing catamaran in the autumn.

Heading Bali’s second generation of catamarans, the new 4.8 is its second-biggest model, offering all the brand’s signature features and up to six cabins with en-suite bathrooms, a rarity on a sub-50ft sailing cat. Meanwhile, dealer Asiamarine has ordered a specially customised unit for Asia.

After a restricted year with few boat shows and sea trials, we were excited to be invited to the CNB shipyard in Bordeaux to see the first hull of the Lagoon 55, which is set to cause quite a stir this year as further units are unveiled and are distributed around the world.

Designed by Philippe Briand and Winch Design, the new Jeanneau Yachts 60 offers an enormous range of options, especially in the interior.

Joining the large Seventy 7 sail cat and Seventy 8 and Sixty 7 powercats, the new Lagoon Sixty 5 offers comfort, easy handling, remarkable space and a wide range of layout options for all three decks.