Captain's Corner — Boats
Boats
Sea trials, first looks and in-depth reviews of the world's most compelling yachts — from nimble day boats to 60-metre flagships.
BoatsVendée Globe – The Ultimate Solo Sailing Challenge
The Vendée Globe is widely regarded as one of the toughest and most prestigious challenges in sailing. Competitors race alone, non-stop and without outside physical assistance around the world, starting and finishing at Les Sables-d'Olonne on France's Atlantic coast.
Captain's Corner Magazine · 5 October 2026
BoatsMODX 70: A New Approach to Sailing
The MODX 70 combines inflatable wing sails, telescopic masts, electric propulsion, solar power and hydrogeneration in a 21.3-metre catamaran designed to produce much of its own energy while underway.
Captain's Corner Magazine · 2 October 2026