Band of Boats lists more than 6000 sailing boat manufacturers all over the world.To help you find the boat in which you will sail the seas, we have compiled a dedicated “my ideal...
Boat buying guide
Boat test : Bavaria 37 Cruiser, a balance between performance and comfort
At Bavaria, the best seller is the Bavaria 37 Cruiser. Since the launch of this range in 1994, this gorgeous, well-finished Bavaria 37 Cruiser has been attracting an ever-growing...
Boat test : the First 30 JK, a new high-performance edition !
It was no small challenge to update the First 30, which has sold more than 1,000 units since 1977. The First 30 JK, of 2010 vintage, was created by combining the experience of...
Boat tests
Boat test : Bavaria 37 Cruiser, a balance between performance and comfort
At Bavaria, the best seller is the Bavaria 37 Cruiser. Since the launch of this range in 1994, this gorgeous, well-finished Bavaria 37 Cruiser has been attracting an ever-growing...
Boat test : the First 30 JK, a new high-performance edition !
It was no small challenge to update the First 30, which has sold more than 1,000 units since 1977. The First 30 JK, of 2010 vintage, was created by combining the experience of...
Boat test of the Lagoon 42, a superstar among catamarans
Released in 2016 and awarded Yacht of the Year 2017, the launch of the Lagoon 42 was of crucial importance to CNB, because it had to replace a bestseller, the 420/421 of which...
Advice and maintenance
How to refit a boat interior : decorations and tips
If you have just bought a secondhand boat and want to refit it so that the interior is to your liking, here are some tips combining design, comfort and functionality to furnish...
Autopilot: Hands-free sailing !
Get an autopilot if you want smooth sailing! It’s a mechanical crew member that knows how to take the helm and stay on course for hours on end. Find out more about a “helping...
What is a winch?
From a certain surface area upwards, sheeting a sail requires a certain amount of physical strength. However there are solutions to make these manoeuvres accessible to everyone,...