SNOW PRINCESS

Charter company Lumi Yachts is named after the Finnish word for snow, but a few days on board its brand new Princess Y80 is enough to melt anyone's heart

BOAT CUISINE

Phil Sampson visits an historic establishment on the banks of the Beaulieu River

AZIMUT 50 FLYBRIDGE

Azimut's 50 Flybridge is one of those boats that really ought to come with a health warning.

TO THE ROOT OF THE MATTER

Phil Sampson discovers that things are not always as they appear...

HOW TO NAVIGATE IN FOG

Being out in any form of restricted visibility, due to heavy rain, snow, mist or fog, is a major concern to all boat users because three things immediately come into play.

BEYOND THE HORIZON

Jasper Smith, founder of Arksen and champion for a new brand of off-grid oceanic adventure, talks to Alex Smith

RIVA 82 DIVA

Riva's aptly named 82 Diva is sharply dressed and highly sought after but does it also deliver a suitably memorable performance?

AQUAHOLIC

Nick Burnham: It's worth taking at least a shallow dive into the boating budget, as current running costs are always interesting

THREE STEPS TO HEAVEN

How a brief holiday RIB rental led from an RYA training course to a share of a Med-based Princess 61 in three short steps

WALLYWHY 150

A new launch from Wally is always going to cause a splash, but will the latest addition to the Wally why range create the same ripples as its larger predecessor?

AQUAHOLIC

Nick Burnham - His very last boat trip before he died was a final cruise up his beloved River Dart with my mother and I aboard my own boat

HOW TO MANEUVRE A SHAFT-DRIVE BOAT

One of the joys of boating is the wide variety of different craft on offer. Whereas the vast majority of cars have four wheels and one engine and therefore drive in roughly the same way, boats are much more varied in terms of size, style, hull design and means of propulsion. As a result they tend to handle very differently too, so making the switch from something like a single-engined planing sports-boat to a twin-engined semi-displacement cruiser requires a certain amount of readjustment from the skipper too. So how do you go about doing that? For me, having a clear understanding of what’s happening when and why is vital to grasping what steering and throttle inputs are needed.

AEGEAN ADVENTURE

Thomas and Jutta Kittel prepare for their Mediterranean swansong as they commence the final leg of their Greek cruise, discovering some unspoilt gems amidst the busier holiday islands of the Northern Sporades

DUTCH ROYAL TOUR

The Leaver family take Duchess, their regally named Van der Valk 1800, on a return visit to her homeland

JEANNEAU MERRY FISHER 1295

If you want a flexible but sensibly priced flybridge cruiser, Jeanneau's flagship Merry Fisher might be about as good as it gets...

FAIRLINE SQUADRON 58

Is Fairline's lavishly featured new 58-footer really as good as it looks? We head for Southampton to find out

SAFETY UPGRADE

Solo boater, Gilbert Park, safeguards his fun with a new MOB alert

HOW TO MAINTAIN A SMALL OUTBOARD ENGINE

With winter approaching, now is the time to give your tender’s outboard engine some TLC. These tough little workhorses don’t need much in the way of maintenance but they all suffer from lack of regular use and a few simple steps now can prevent a lot of frustration next season.

QUARKEN 27 CABIN

Can Quarken's new Cabin variant match the award-winning T-Top? We head to Finland to find out

SAVING BREDA

Desperate to impress his dismissive father, Alain Lamens sold his house to restore this stunning Dunkirk Little Ship

IT'S A KIND OF MAGIC

PART THREE David Vandyke's decision to enter a boatshare syndicate was fuelled by his longing to reignite the wonder of childhood. Did it succeed, or did the reality of luxury yacht ownership bring him back to earth with a bump?

BEST OF CANNES

From superyachts and speed machines to cruisers and cats: 19 of the hottest new boats launched at the show

SARGO 45

Alex Smith joins the Sarin family for a sea trial of Sargo's biggest ever pilothouse cruiser

FIND ME A SECONDHAND...RIVER BOAT

Offshore boats can certainly venture upstream, but dedicated river boats are optimised for inland cruising. So this month, we are back on the river, decked out in a straw boater and striped blazer, glass of Pimm’s in hand (once safely moored for the afternoon, of course).

BUYING A USED...GRANDEZZA 34

With more than 76,000 islands, 56,000 lakes and 300,000 kilometres of coastline, the Finns are never far from water. Unsurprising then that they should make best use of it, with traditions ranging from the downright peculiar (eg: washing their rugs in the brackish water of the Baltic) to building some of the finest vessels afloat. In fact, the nation’s boatbuilding prowess knows no bounds; from the 250,000 GT Icon of the Seas passenger liner right the way down to Finnmaster’s petite 5.5m Husky R5.

LIFE ON THE OPEN ROAD

Andrew Wilson-Bett explains why trailer boating is the best fun you can have

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY.

With the level of boating luxury he desired out of his financial grasp, David Vandyke had resigned himself to a boat-free life... until he read an MBY feature about shared ownership

BOAT CUISINE

Ever heard of a huffer? Nor had Phil Sampson, but he has now!

SUNSEEKER SUPERHAWK 55

After a 14-year hiatus the Superhawk is back this time tapping into the trend for luxury open dayboats. But does the go-fast spirit of the original live on? Editor Hugo gives his verdict

THE MAREX FACTOR

Richard Hall organises an owners' trip to the Marex factory in Lithuania