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A Russian-owned superyacht seized by the United States is now in Honolulu Harbour flying an American flag. The US earlier this month won a legal battle in Fiji to take the $450 million vessel and immediately sailed it to Hawaii….
An amendment to the Special Regulations now allows HMPE ropes (such as Dyneema) to be used as lifelines in category 4 to 7 monohulls and all categories for multihulls. This presents new challenges for Equipment Auditors. Category 4 – 7…
Elans new flagship, the E6 performance cruiser has won the prestigious designaward in the category for Sailing Yachts at the 11th International Yacht & AviationAwards 2022. This award ceremony last week was hosted by interior and aviationdesign magazines Design et…
An offshore supply ship operating as an emergency vessel reportedly suffered a mechanical failure while maneuvering to depart causing it to reverse into a luxury sailing yacht moored in the marina. The sailing ship, which was among the 1,000 largest…
UK: Two people are missing after a boat capsized while sailing on a Devon lake. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to Roadford Lake near Okehampton at 13:30 BST. Two people have been safely rescued from the water…
Industry professional Petrea McCarthy spotlights the knowledge and highlights the pitfalls to look out for before ordering your dream boat. Working on a variety of current-model production yachts has shown me aspects of them that few people get to see….
The 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show kept the Multihull Solutions team busy with very strong interest over the event despite the challenging weather. The company staged the premiere of the Neel 43 trimaran, which was showcased alongside Fountaine Pajot’s…
Introducing the ILCA Wear Protectors, a product designed to stop the damage which can be caused by the mainsheet traveller blocks, ensuring your boat stays protected. Anyone who sails an ILCA will know that having your traveller line as tight as possible…
Whether you’re a seasoned boating enthusiast or a shore-bound spectator, there’s plenty to whet your appetite for aquatic adventure as the much-loved 53rd Sydney International Boat Show returns for 2022. Tickets are now on sale for the five-day celebration of…
Between the Australian Superyacht, Marine Export and Commercial Marine (ASMEX) Conference and Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), Rivergate Marina & Shipyard and Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) hosted their annual VIP Dinner, gathering guests drawn from the superyacht…
Marine technology company savvy navvy has teamed up with Meteomatics, the global leader in weather intelligence, giving users of the all-in-one boating app smarter weather solutions adapted to their location. The latest feature from UK-based savvy navvy, often referred to…
Navigating the 251 boats on the marina at the 33rd Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) (May 19-22) at Hope Island, Queensland was, to be frank, overwhelming. Where do you start when there are almost too many options among 337…
The Boat Works won two awards at the 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards held on Wednesday 18 May at Southport Yacht Club. The Boat Works is the largest shipyard and marina facility in the Southern Hemisphere. Against strong competition, The…
The 33rd annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has upped the ante again, cruising into another successful year with outstanding attendance contributing to climatic sales and an exuberant atmosphere. Across four action-packed days, SCIBS welcomed 43,852 boating enthusiasts to…
The 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards were held on Wednesday, recognising and awarding outstanding achievers across the three industry sectors, held at a Gala Dinner at Southport Yacht Club. Commencing with pre-dinner drinks and canapes sponsored by Benetti Yachts on…
After a lengthy tendering process, future construction of the Infiniti 52 racing yachts outside of the USA is to be undertaken by Persico Marine. The all-carbon fibre Infiniti 52 is the latest model in the Hugh Welbourn-designed Infiniti range that…
From racy runabouts to luxury liners, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) shores up its status as the hottest ticket in town when the 33rd annual event anchors at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast from 19 to 22…
From Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport’s Facebook page: VMR Southport and the Gold Coast Water Police were last night involved in a massive operation to assist a distressed vessel and crew. At approximately 1640 on Wednesday VMR Southport were advised of…
The Boat Works is set to welcome a new ship lift, the Italian-built BL90 Telescopic Boat Lift, the first of its kind in Australia. The BL90 represents the latest in boat lift ingenuity with several unique features allowing for versatile…
Archaeologists in Tallinn, Estonia have discovered the wreck of a wooden vessel dating back to about 1300 AD, putting it within the timeframe of the famed Hanseatic League. The 80-foot wreck was found during excavation at a construction site near…
Quantum Annapolis’ David Flynn pulls from his extensive racing and cruising knowledge and recent race aboard the Carkeek 40 Meridian XI to discuss reaching trim. He lays out tips based on the different kinds of sails you might fly while reaching…
The 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will roll out the red carpet for the greatest show afloat with a stellar line up of more than 600 boats on display from 19 – 22 May 2022 at Sanctuary Cove…
Gear up at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) with all the latest marine innovations, gadgets and technology to make your time on the water a breeze. SCIBS is back from 19 – 22 May 2022 and overflowing…
Margate Marina’s improved deep-water access to fuel and pump-out dock is now completed. Located just south of Hobart, Margate Marina has a spectacular setting on edge of the famed cruising waters of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Following the release of the…
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), Superyacht Australia and the Australian Commercial Marine Group are proud to announce the 11th annual Australian Marine Industry Awards finalists. Eight award categories across the marine export, superyacht and commercial sectors will recognise…
The Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) sets sail for a celebration of all things aquatic when it returns from 28 July to 1 August 2022 to the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay at the iconic Darling Harbour….
The blue water catamaran brand welcomed new prospects into the close-knit Outremer community as it experienced a surge in demand at the International Multihull Show in France from Wednesday to Sunday, 20-24 April. Select press also enjoyed a tour of the…
“The Beneteau First was born 45 years ago with the launch of the legendary First 30. “And we celebrated the occasion this year with the announcement of the First 36 in January and the arrival of the First 44 today,…
Brisbane is a major step closer to becoming the Asia Pacific region’s premier superyacht destination and a more strategic location for Defence and commercial vessels after Rivergate Marina and Shipyard gained approval for a $200 million expansion. Brisbane City Council…
The mast is a crucial part of any sailboat, but Steve Kozloff wants to make it the crowning glory. The California-based designer has just unveiled a sailing gigayacht concept, known as Glory, which is equipped with three innovative masts that can be…
2022 marks a decade of joint venture partnership between ATL Composites Australia and M.u.H. von der Linden GmbH, based in Wesel, Germany, manufacturing the range of ATL’s lightweight panel solutions including DuFLEX, DuraKore, and Featherlight composite panels to top European boat builders, architects…
This year the world’s leading photo competition dedicated to competitive sailing is proud to launch its 13th edition. Professional photographers from all over the world are invited to submit their best image for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image. Photos must…
Whether you’re a part-time sailor with a passion for the seas or someone who spends all their life on board, you will eventually get onto the topic of watermakers and whether or not they’re right for your vessel. There are…
We are delighted to announce the launch of ReSail – a brand new initiative created by Clean Sailors to prolong the life of sailing materials and resources. The platform, which follows a successful pilot launched in the South West in 2021, allows…
Whether you’re attending your first boat show because you’re thinking about buying a boat or you’ve been to quite a few boat shows already, the thrill of seeing the newest model multihull and monohull yachts never fails to deliver. With…
The Maritime Trail 2022 was held for the second time by the Australian Wooden Boat Festival Inc. The trail included tours of several stunning boatyards across Southern Tasmania, as well as nautical and maritime themed workshops in these beautiful boatyards….
The first Saffier 33 UD just landed in Sydney, Australia and some of the team at Eyachts took her out for the first shakedown sail. Although this is the previous generation Saffier 33 it was amazing to get a feel…
A search is continuing for a fisherman, who has been missing in waters off the Whitsundays for several days. Lee Eastham was last seen at the Pioneer Bay boat ramp in Airlie Beach around 4:30pm on Thursday. He and his black-and-white…
Just one week after Emirates Team New Zealand christened their hydrogen-powered foiling catamaran ‘Chase Zero’, the 10m prototype was up and foiling around Waitematā Harbour in Auckland today. Chase Zero has been progressing through a highly measured and stringent commissioning…
As sailors, we try not to dump anything in our seas. Common sense, right? and not all that hard if we put our minds to it. But there’s one yearly ritual that we may have overlooked that is actually polluting…
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