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In today’s world of luxury experiences, many of us embrace the “try before you buy” mindset. From cars and gadgets to vacations and yachts, the idea is simple: experience something firsthand before making a long-term commitment.

Groupe Beneteau is the first customer to use the industrial sailing cargo ship Neoliner Origin for transatlantic transport.

Believed to be the first all-female team to complete the Pacific crossing nonstop and without support, the pair set off from Peru in April and arrived to jubilant cheers in Cairns, Australia, on October 18.

Tennis balls have been used as sailboat drain plugs for many years, however a 16-year-old junior sailor is working to change this.

The sailing trip of a family with three children ended dramatically. Several orcas caused a leak in the hull - the boat filled up and sank off the coast of Portugal.

A motorboat rammed a sailing boat with two Germans on board at high speed on Lake Constance. One man was able to save himself by jumping into the water, but it was too late to help the woman.

Istanbul Bridge completed the first direct container service from China to the UK via the Arctic, part of China’s emerging “Polar Silk Road,” raising both trade opportunities and environmental concerns.

When Netflix released The Woman in Cabin 10 — the psychological thriller set aboard the 83.5-metre Feadship superyacht Savannah — one question quickly surfaced in both yachting and film circles: is it more expensive to film on a real superyacht or to build one inside a film studio?

What started as an ambitious idea — a fully electric paddleboard – has become a reality with a collaboration between German luxury car maker BMW and Australian based SipaBoards.

At the end of November, Berlin will once again be all about boats, adventures and maritime passion: from 27 to 30 November 2025, the exhibition grounds under the radio tower will be transformed into a true paradise for water sports fans. BOOT & FUN Berlin will open its doors - and over 800 exhibitors from all over the world will show what is possible on, under and beside the water.