New Leadership for Multihulls World as Digital Expansion Looms in 2026

Emmanuel van Deth, publishing manager, closed out 2025 by confirming a leadership transition at two of the sailing world's specialty titles. After seven years guiding editorial direction across print and digital channels, he said he now leads Multihulls World and Multicoques Mag alongside Gwen Dorning. "2025 will, for me, remain the year of change," he wrote in the announcement on December 31, 2025.

Van Deth made clear the publications will keep their defining editorial focus: dedicated coverage of bluewater cruising on two and three hulls around the globe. He emphasized the importance of preserving the magazines' DNA even as the team adapts to new workflows and platforms. That continuity matters to readers who rely on these titles for voyage accounts, equipment reviews tailored to multihulls, and technical reporting that reflects the realities of long-distance cruising.

At the same time, van Deth signaled a broadening of how that content reaches the community. He noted the staff have left behind "bulky camera cases and paper notebooks," and that the organization now operates more like video-first publishers, though not influencers. The publication plans to expand its digital presence in 2026, rolling out content "on your screens, in every language." That multilingual approach will make feature stories, gear coverage, and route information more accessible to non-English speakers in the global multihull community.

The timing of the leadership move came with caveats. Van Deth acknowledged "the timing may not be the most favorable" for boating or media, but expressed faith in the team and the title's future direction. For owners, cruisers, and prospective buyers, the immediate takeaway is practical: expect a continuation of bluewater-focused reporting coupled with more multimedia and broader language availability next year. That should make it easier to find relevant information whether researching passagemaking systems, anchoring strategies for catamarans, or cross-cultural cruising logistics.

Van Deth also hinted at additional initiatives to be revealed in 2026, leaving room for further changes readers may want to watch for. He closed his message with a community note: "I wish the entire Multihulls World and Multicoques Mag community a wonderful holiday season.