A Show of Surprises<\/h2>\r\nDespite some major absentees\u2014Bavaria, Hanse, Arcona, and Elan among them\u2014Boot D\u00fcsseldorf still had an impressive lineup of new yachts and cutting-edge designs. Foot traffic remained strong, particularly among German sailing enthusiasts, and the demand for new boats was evident with long queues to step aboard some of the show\u2019s biggest launches.\r\nLuxury Cruisers Steal the Show<\/h2>\r\nFor those looking at the high-end market, there was no shortage of stunning yachts. The Contest 49 and Hallberg-Rassy 69 exemplified premium craftsmanship, while the Contest 63 CS, fresh from winning European Yacht of the Year<\/a>, drew plenty of admiration. Another standout was the Bestevaer 54, a high-latitude aluminium cruiser designed for serious offshore adventures.\r\nInnovation in Bluewater yacht Design<\/h2>\r\nOne of the most talked-about boats was the Hylas 42, an unconventional centre-cockpit cruiser with an enormous aft cabin and distinctive gull-wing-style access to the cockpit. The design challenges conventional bluewater cruiser<\/a> layouts, proving that innovation is alive and well in the sailing world.\r\nAffordable Fun: Small Yachts Making a Comeback<\/h2>\r\nAt the other end of the spectrum, there was a clear trend toward smaller, more affordable yachts, appealing to single-handed and double-handed sailors. The Beneteau First 30<\/a> stood out as a true \u2018planing cruiser,\u2019 blending performance with a minimalist yet comfortable interior. Built in collaboration with Seascape, this lightweight yacht promises speed and fun at an accessible price point.\r\n\r\nOther noteworthy small yachts included the Maxus 31, offering swing, deep, and shallow keel options for under \u20ac150,000, and the Bente 28, a stylish and practical performance cruiser. Swallow Yachts\u2019 Bay Cruiser 21, fresh off a European Yacht of the Year win<\/a>, showcased clever engineering, water ballast, and an ultra-light carbon mast, making it an excellent choice for weekend cruising.\r\nMultihulls with Serious Speed<\/h2>\r\nOn the multihull front, the new Dragonfly 36 turned heads. With heated helm seats and the promise of speeds up to 24 knots, this trimaran offers both performance and cruising comfort. It\u2019s a yacht that\u2019s equally at home on a fast passage or a relaxed weekend sail.\r\nDream Boats: The Editors\u2019 Picks<\/h2>\r\nIf they could take home any yacht from the show, Toby would go for the Dragonfly 36, citing its thrilling speed and shallow draft versatility. Theo, on the other hand, was drawn to the Beneteau First 30, loving its stripped-down simplicity and planing potential.\r\n\r\nWith so many exciting launches, the next step is to get these yachts out on the water for real-world testing. Many of the show\u2019s new models will be available for sea trials in the coming months, and both Theo and Toby have a long list of boats they can\u2019t wait to put through their paces.\r\n\r\nStay tuned for full reviews and boat tests as we continue to explore the best new designs of 2025. In the meantime, watch the full conversation between Theo and Toby in the video above for an in-depth look at all the highlights from Boot D\u00fcsseldorf 2025!\r\n\r\n
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<\/a>If you enjoyed this\u2026.<\/h2>\r\n\r\nYachting World is the world's leading magazine for bluewater cruisers and offshore sailors. Every month we have inspirational adventures and practical features to help you realise your sailing dreams.<\/em><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nBuild your knowledge with a subscription delivered to your door. See our latest offers<\/a> and save at least 30% off the cover price.<\/em><\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n
","excerpt":{"rendered":"Yachting Monthly’s Theo Stocker and Yachting World’s Toby Hodges have been scouring the halls of Boot D\u00fcsseldorf 2025, and after a few packed days at the world\u2019s biggest indoor boat show, they sat down to discuss their highlights. From high-end luxury cruisers to innovative small yachts, here\u2019s what caught their eye this year. A Show of Surprises Despite some major absentees\u2014Bavaria, Hanse, Arcona, and Elan among them\u2014Boot D\u00fcsseldorf still had an impressive lineup of new yachts and cutting-edge designs. Foot traffic remained strong, particularly among German sailing enthusiasts, and the demand for new boats was evident with long queues to step aboard some of the show\u2019s biggest launches. Luxury Cruisers Steal the Show For those looking at the high-end market, there was no shortage of stunning yachts. The Contest 49 and Hallberg-Rassy 69 exemplified premium craftsmanship, while the Contest 63 CS, fresh from winning European Yacht of the Year, drew plenty of admiration. Another standout was the Bestevaer 54, a high-latitude aluminium cruiser designed for serious offshore adventures. Innovation in Bluewater yacht Design One of the most talked-about boats was the Hylas 42, an unconventional centre-cockpit cruiser with an enormous aft cabin and distinctive gull-wing-style access to the cockpit. The design challenges conventional bluewater cruiser layouts, proving that innovation is alive and well in the sailing world. Affordable Fun: Small Yachts Making a Comeback At the other end of the spectrum, there was a clear trend toward smaller, more affordable yachts, appealing to single-handed and double-handed sailors. The Beneteau First 30 stood out as a true \u2018planing cruiser,\u2019 blending performance with a minimalist yet comfortable interior. Built in collaboration with Seascape, this lightweight yacht promises speed and fun at an accessible price point. Other noteworthy small yachts included the Maxus 31, offering swing, deep, and shallow keel options for under \u20ac150,000, and the Bente 28, a stylish and practical performance cruiser. Swallow Yachts\u2019 Bay Cruiser 21, fresh off a European Yacht of the Year win, showcased clever engineering, water ballast, and an ultra-light carbon mast, making it an excellent choice for weekend cruising. Multihulls with Serious Speed On the multihull front, the new Dragonfly 36 turned heads. With heated helm seats and the promise of speeds up to 24 knots, this trimaran offers both performance and cruising comfort. It\u2019s a yacht that\u2019s equally at home on a fast passage or a relaxed weekend sail. Dream Boats: The Editors\u2019 Picks If they could take home any yacht from the show, Toby would go for the Dragonfly 36, citing its thrilling speed and shallow draft versatility. Theo, on the other hand, was drawn to the Beneteau First 30, loving its stripped-down simplicity and planing potential. With so many exciting launches, the next step is to get these yachts out on the water for real-world testing. Many of the show\u2019s new models will be available for sea trials in the coming months, and both Theo and Toby have a long list of boats they can\u2019t wait to put through their paces. Stay tuned …Continue reading »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":447,"featured_media":156918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[123],"tags":[1181,1633],"review_manufacturer":[],"acf":[],"introduction":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/447"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156917"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":156945,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917\/revisions\/156945"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156917"},{"taxonomy":"review_manufacturer","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/review_manufacturer?post=156917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Innovation in Bluewater yacht Design<\/h2>\r\nOne of the most talked-about boats was the Hylas 42, an unconventional centre-cockpit cruiser with an enormous aft cabin and distinctive gull-wing-style access to the cockpit. The design challenges conventional bluewater cruiser<\/a> layouts, proving that innovation is alive and well in the sailing world.\r\nAffordable Fun: Small Yachts Making a Comeback<\/h2>\r\nAt the other end of the spectrum, there was a clear trend toward smaller, more affordable yachts, appealing to single-handed and double-handed sailors. The Beneteau First 30<\/a> stood out as a true \u2018planing cruiser,\u2019 blending performance with a minimalist yet comfortable interior. Built in collaboration with Seascape, this lightweight yacht promises speed and fun at an accessible price point.\r\n\r\nOther noteworthy small yachts included the Maxus 31, offering swing, deep, and shallow keel options for under \u20ac150,000, and the Bente 28, a stylish and practical performance cruiser. Swallow Yachts\u2019 Bay Cruiser 21, fresh off a European Yacht of the Year win<\/a>, showcased clever engineering, water ballast, and an ultra-light carbon mast, making it an excellent choice for weekend cruising.\r\nMultihulls with Serious Speed<\/h2>\r\nOn the multihull front, the new Dragonfly 36 turned heads. With heated helm seats and the promise of speeds up to 24 knots, this trimaran offers both performance and cruising comfort. It\u2019s a yacht that\u2019s equally at home on a fast passage or a relaxed weekend sail.\r\nDream Boats: The Editors\u2019 Picks<\/h2>\r\nIf they could take home any yacht from the show, Toby would go for the Dragonfly 36, citing its thrilling speed and shallow draft versatility. Theo, on the other hand, was drawn to the Beneteau First 30, loving its stripped-down simplicity and planing potential.\r\n\r\nWith so many exciting launches, the next step is to get these yachts out on the water for real-world testing. Many of the show\u2019s new models will be available for sea trials in the coming months, and both Theo and Toby have a long list of boats they can\u2019t wait to put through their paces.\r\n\r\nStay tuned for full reviews and boat tests as we continue to explore the best new designs of 2025. In the meantime, watch the full conversation between Theo and Toby in the video above for an in-depth look at all the highlights from Boot D\u00fcsseldorf 2025!\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n<\/a>If you enjoyed this\u2026.<\/h2>\r\n\r\nYachting World is the world's leading magazine for bluewater cruisers and offshore sailors. Every month we have inspirational adventures and practical features to help you realise your sailing dreams.<\/em><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nBuild your knowledge with a subscription delivered to your door. See our latest offers<\/a> and save at least 30% off the cover price.<\/em><\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n
","excerpt":{"rendered":"Yachting Monthly’s Theo Stocker and Yachting World’s Toby Hodges have been scouring the halls of Boot D\u00fcsseldorf 2025, and after a few packed days at the world\u2019s biggest indoor boat show, they sat down to discuss their highlights. From high-end luxury cruisers to innovative small yachts, here\u2019s what caught their eye this year. A Show of Surprises Despite some major absentees\u2014Bavaria, Hanse, Arcona, and Elan among them\u2014Boot D\u00fcsseldorf still had an impressive lineup of new yachts and cutting-edge designs. Foot traffic remained strong, particularly among German sailing enthusiasts, and the demand for new boats was evident with long queues to step aboard some of the show\u2019s biggest launches. Luxury Cruisers Steal the Show For those looking at the high-end market, there was no shortage of stunning yachts. The Contest 49 and Hallberg-Rassy 69 exemplified premium craftsmanship, while the Contest 63 CS, fresh from winning European Yacht of the Year, drew plenty of admiration. Another standout was the Bestevaer 54, a high-latitude aluminium cruiser designed for serious offshore adventures. Innovation in Bluewater yacht Design One of the most talked-about boats was the Hylas 42, an unconventional centre-cockpit cruiser with an enormous aft cabin and distinctive gull-wing-style access to the cockpit. The design challenges conventional bluewater cruiser layouts, proving that innovation is alive and well in the sailing world. Affordable Fun: Small Yachts Making a Comeback At the other end of the spectrum, there was a clear trend toward smaller, more affordable yachts, appealing to single-handed and double-handed sailors. The Beneteau First 30 stood out as a true \u2018planing cruiser,\u2019 blending performance with a minimalist yet comfortable interior. Built in collaboration with Seascape, this lightweight yacht promises speed and fun at an accessible price point. Other noteworthy small yachts included the Maxus 31, offering swing, deep, and shallow keel options for under \u20ac150,000, and the Bente 28, a stylish and practical performance cruiser. Swallow Yachts\u2019 Bay Cruiser 21, fresh off a European Yacht of the Year win, showcased clever engineering, water ballast, and an ultra-light carbon mast, making it an excellent choice for weekend cruising. Multihulls with Serious Speed On the multihull front, the new Dragonfly 36 turned heads. With heated helm seats and the promise of speeds up to 24 knots, this trimaran offers both performance and cruising comfort. It\u2019s a yacht that\u2019s equally at home on a fast passage or a relaxed weekend sail. Dream Boats: The Editors\u2019 Picks If they could take home any yacht from the show, Toby would go for the Dragonfly 36, citing its thrilling speed and shallow draft versatility. Theo, on the other hand, was drawn to the Beneteau First 30, loving its stripped-down simplicity and planing potential. With so many exciting launches, the next step is to get these yachts out on the water for real-world testing. Many of the show\u2019s new models will be available for sea trials in the coming months, and both Theo and Toby have a long list of boats they can\u2019t wait to put through their paces. Stay tuned …Continue reading »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":447,"featured_media":156918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[123],"tags":[1181,1633],"review_manufacturer":[],"acf":[],"introduction":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/447"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156917"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":156945,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917\/revisions\/156945"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156917"},{"taxonomy":"review_manufacturer","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/review_manufacturer?post=156917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Multihulls with Serious Speed<\/h2>\r\nOn the multihull front, the new Dragonfly 36 turned heads. With heated helm seats and the promise of speeds up to 24 knots, this trimaran offers both performance and cruising comfort. It\u2019s a yacht that\u2019s equally at home on a fast passage or a relaxed weekend sail.\r\nDream Boats: The Editors\u2019 Picks<\/h2>\r\nIf they could take home any yacht from the show, Toby would go for the Dragonfly 36, citing its thrilling speed and shallow draft versatility. Theo, on the other hand, was drawn to the Beneteau First 30, loving its stripped-down simplicity and planing potential.\r\n\r\nWith so many exciting launches, the next step is to get these yachts out on the water for real-world testing. Many of the show\u2019s new models will be available for sea trials in the coming months, and both Theo and Toby have a long list of boats they can\u2019t wait to put through their paces.\r\n\r\nStay tuned for full reviews and boat tests as we continue to explore the best new designs of 2025. In the meantime, watch the full conversation between Theo and Toby in the video above for an in-depth look at all the highlights from Boot D\u00fcsseldorf 2025!\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n<\/a>If you enjoyed this\u2026.<\/h2>\r\n\r\nYachting World is the world's leading magazine for bluewater cruisers and offshore sailors. Every month we have inspirational adventures and practical features to help you realise your sailing dreams.<\/em><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nBuild your knowledge with a subscription delivered to your door. See our latest offers<\/a> and save at least 30% off the cover price.<\/em><\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n
","excerpt":{"rendered":"Yachting Monthly’s Theo Stocker and Yachting World’s Toby Hodges have been scouring the halls of Boot D\u00fcsseldorf 2025, and after a few packed days at the world\u2019s biggest indoor boat show, they sat down to discuss their highlights. From high-end luxury cruisers to innovative small yachts, here\u2019s what caught their eye this year. A Show of Surprises Despite some major absentees\u2014Bavaria, Hanse, Arcona, and Elan among them\u2014Boot D\u00fcsseldorf still had an impressive lineup of new yachts and cutting-edge designs. Foot traffic remained strong, particularly among German sailing enthusiasts, and the demand for new boats was evident with long queues to step aboard some of the show\u2019s biggest launches. Luxury Cruisers Steal the Show For those looking at the high-end market, there was no shortage of stunning yachts. The Contest 49 and Hallberg-Rassy 69 exemplified premium craftsmanship, while the Contest 63 CS, fresh from winning European Yacht of the Year, drew plenty of admiration. Another standout was the Bestevaer 54, a high-latitude aluminium cruiser designed for serious offshore adventures. Innovation in Bluewater yacht Design One of the most talked-about boats was the Hylas 42, an unconventional centre-cockpit cruiser with an enormous aft cabin and distinctive gull-wing-style access to the cockpit. The design challenges conventional bluewater cruiser layouts, proving that innovation is alive and well in the sailing world. Affordable Fun: Small Yachts Making a Comeback At the other end of the spectrum, there was a clear trend toward smaller, more affordable yachts, appealing to single-handed and double-handed sailors. The Beneteau First 30 stood out as a true \u2018planing cruiser,\u2019 blending performance with a minimalist yet comfortable interior. Built in collaboration with Seascape, this lightweight yacht promises speed and fun at an accessible price point. Other noteworthy small yachts included the Maxus 31, offering swing, deep, and shallow keel options for under \u20ac150,000, and the Bente 28, a stylish and practical performance cruiser. Swallow Yachts\u2019 Bay Cruiser 21, fresh off a European Yacht of the Year win, showcased clever engineering, water ballast, and an ultra-light carbon mast, making it an excellent choice for weekend cruising. Multihulls with Serious Speed On the multihull front, the new Dragonfly 36 turned heads. With heated helm seats and the promise of speeds up to 24 knots, this trimaran offers both performance and cruising comfort. It\u2019s a yacht that\u2019s equally at home on a fast passage or a relaxed weekend sail. Dream Boats: The Editors\u2019 Picks If they could take home any yacht from the show, Toby would go for the Dragonfly 36, citing its thrilling speed and shallow draft versatility. Theo, on the other hand, was drawn to the Beneteau First 30, loving its stripped-down simplicity and planing potential. With so many exciting launches, the next step is to get these yachts out on the water for real-world testing. Many of the show\u2019s new models will be available for sea trials in the coming months, and both Theo and Toby have a long list of boats they can\u2019t wait to put through their paces. Stay tuned …Continue reading »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":447,"featured_media":156918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[123],"tags":[1181,1633],"review_manufacturer":[],"acf":[],"introduction":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/447"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156917"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":156945,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917\/revisions\/156945"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156917"},{"taxonomy":"review_manufacturer","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/review_manufacturer?post=156917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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<\/a>If you enjoyed this\u2026.<\/h2>\r\n\r\nYachting World is the world's leading magazine for bluewater cruisers and offshore sailors. Every month we have inspirational adventures and practical features to help you realise your sailing dreams.<\/em><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nBuild your knowledge with a subscription delivered to your door. See our latest offers<\/a> and save at least 30% off the cover price.<\/em><\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n
","excerpt":{"rendered":"Yachting Monthly’s Theo Stocker and Yachting World’s Toby Hodges have been scouring the halls of Boot D\u00fcsseldorf 2025, and after a few packed days at the world\u2019s biggest indoor boat show, they sat down to discuss their highlights. From high-end luxury cruisers to innovative small yachts, here\u2019s what caught their eye this year. A Show of Surprises Despite some major absentees\u2014Bavaria, Hanse, Arcona, and Elan among them\u2014Boot D\u00fcsseldorf still had an impressive lineup of new yachts and cutting-edge designs. Foot traffic remained strong, particularly among German sailing enthusiasts, and the demand for new boats was evident with long queues to step aboard some of the show\u2019s biggest launches. Luxury Cruisers Steal the Show For those looking at the high-end market, there was no shortage of stunning yachts. The Contest 49 and Hallberg-Rassy 69 exemplified premium craftsmanship, while the Contest 63 CS, fresh from winning European Yacht of the Year, drew plenty of admiration. Another standout was the Bestevaer 54, a high-latitude aluminium cruiser designed for serious offshore adventures. Innovation in Bluewater yacht Design One of the most talked-about boats was the Hylas 42, an unconventional centre-cockpit cruiser with an enormous aft cabin and distinctive gull-wing-style access to the cockpit. The design challenges conventional bluewater cruiser layouts, proving that innovation is alive and well in the sailing world. Affordable Fun: Small Yachts Making a Comeback At the other end of the spectrum, there was a clear trend toward smaller, more affordable yachts, appealing to single-handed and double-handed sailors. The Beneteau First 30 stood out as a true \u2018planing cruiser,\u2019 blending performance with a minimalist yet comfortable interior. Built in collaboration with Seascape, this lightweight yacht promises speed and fun at an accessible price point. Other noteworthy small yachts included the Maxus 31, offering swing, deep, and shallow keel options for under \u20ac150,000, and the Bente 28, a stylish and practical performance cruiser. Swallow Yachts\u2019 Bay Cruiser 21, fresh off a European Yacht of the Year win, showcased clever engineering, water ballast, and an ultra-light carbon mast, making it an excellent choice for weekend cruising. Multihulls with Serious Speed On the multihull front, the new Dragonfly 36 turned heads. With heated helm seats and the promise of speeds up to 24 knots, this trimaran offers both performance and cruising comfort. It\u2019s a yacht that\u2019s equally at home on a fast passage or a relaxed weekend sail. Dream Boats: The Editors\u2019 Picks If they could take home any yacht from the show, Toby would go for the Dragonfly 36, citing its thrilling speed and shallow draft versatility. Theo, on the other hand, was drawn to the Beneteau First 30, loving its stripped-down simplicity and planing potential. With so many exciting launches, the next step is to get these yachts out on the water for real-world testing. Many of the show\u2019s new models will be available for sea trials in the coming months, and both Theo and Toby have a long list of boats they can\u2019t wait to put through their paces. Stay tuned …Continue reading »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":447,"featured_media":156918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[123],"tags":[1181,1633],"review_manufacturer":[],"acf":[],"introduction":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/447"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156917"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":156945,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917\/revisions\/156945"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156917"},{"taxonomy":"review_manufacturer","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/review_manufacturer?post=156917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Yachting Monthly’s Theo Stocker and Yachting World’s Toby Hodges have been scouring the halls of Boot D\u00fcsseldorf 2025, and after a few packed days at the world\u2019s biggest indoor boat show, they sat down to discuss their highlights. From high-end luxury cruisers to innovative small yachts, here\u2019s what caught their eye this year. A Show of Surprises Despite some major absentees\u2014Bavaria, Hanse, Arcona, and Elan among them\u2014Boot D\u00fcsseldorf still had an impressive lineup of new yachts and cutting-edge designs. Foot traffic remained strong, particularly among German sailing enthusiasts, and the demand for new boats was evident with long queues to step aboard some of the show\u2019s biggest launches. Luxury Cruisers Steal the Show For those looking at the high-end market, there was no shortage of stunning yachts. The Contest 49 and Hallberg-Rassy 69 exemplified premium craftsmanship, while the Contest 63 CS, fresh from winning European Yacht of the Year, drew plenty of admiration. Another standout was the Bestevaer 54, a high-latitude aluminium cruiser designed for serious offshore adventures. Innovation in Bluewater yacht Design One of the most talked-about boats was the Hylas 42, an unconventional centre-cockpit cruiser with an enormous aft cabin and distinctive gull-wing-style access to the cockpit. The design challenges conventional bluewater cruiser layouts, proving that innovation is alive and well in the sailing world. Affordable Fun: Small Yachts Making a Comeback At the other end of the spectrum, there was a clear trend toward smaller, more affordable yachts, appealing to single-handed and double-handed sailors. The Beneteau First 30 stood out as a true \u2018planing cruiser,\u2019 blending performance with a minimalist yet comfortable interior. Built in collaboration with Seascape, this lightweight yacht promises speed and fun at an accessible price point. Other noteworthy small yachts included the Maxus 31, offering swing, deep, and shallow keel options for under \u20ac150,000, and the Bente 28, a stylish and practical performance cruiser. Swallow Yachts\u2019 Bay Cruiser 21, fresh off a European Yacht of the Year win, showcased clever engineering, water ballast, and an ultra-light carbon mast, making it an excellent choice for weekend cruising. Multihulls with Serious Speed On the multihull front, the new Dragonfly 36 turned heads. With heated helm seats and the promise of speeds up to 24 knots, this trimaran offers both performance and cruising comfort. It\u2019s a yacht that\u2019s equally at home on a fast passage or a relaxed weekend sail. Dream Boats: The Editors\u2019 Picks If they could take home any yacht from the show, Toby would go for the Dragonfly 36, citing its thrilling speed and shallow draft versatility. Theo, on the other hand, was drawn to the Beneteau First 30, loving its stripped-down simplicity and planing potential. With so many exciting launches, the next step is to get these yachts out on the water for real-world testing. Many of the show\u2019s new models will be available for sea trials in the coming months, and both Theo and Toby have a long list of boats they can\u2019t wait to put through their paces. Stay tuned …Continue reading »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":447,"featured_media":156918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[123],"tags":[1181,1633],"review_manufacturer":[],"acf":[],"introduction":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/447"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156917"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":156945,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156917\/revisions\/156945"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156917"},{"taxonomy":"review_manufacturer","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/review_manufacturer?post=156917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}