Yachting World tests the Vaan R5
Yachting World, the world’s leading sailing magazine, takes the Vaan R5 out for a full sailing review.
SOME EXCERPTS:
- “The Vaan R5 barely slows down while tacking”
- “Upwind and downwind, steering is a pleasure because visibility is always ideal”
- “Note how large the glazing is, thanks to the stiff structure.”
- “There is something reminiscent of Apple or Tesla minimalism…”
To read the full article, please get the November 2025 issue of Yachting World magazine in stores now, or digital via www.yachtingworld.com
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