Yachting World

Düsseldorf boat show debuts

The world’s largest indoor boat show, boot Düsseldorf, returns for 2024 from 20-28 January. While there are an incredible 17 halls to get through, featuring everything from diving and wingfoiling exhibitions to superyachts and charter firms, Hall 16 will once again be the place for yachting enthusiasts to head for. Here are some of the most notable new models making their premieres at the show:

HALLBERG-RASSY 69

Swedish yard Hallberg-Rassy, arguably the most established name in cruising, has launched what is by far its largest volume model to date. The HR69 broke the ice, literally, off the Ellos yard’s marina in early December for first trials before

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