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This article by Dave Proctor was recently posted on the Global Solo Challenge website and makes a very interesting read. Enjoy: One of the biggest problems the World’s yachting race organisers have faced is, how can you devise a system…
Sydney 38’s and their sailors really are in a class of their own; the proof is in the pudding with the likes of Thierry Leseigneur’s Eye Candy taking out IRC and ORCi honours in the Groupama Around New Caledonia Race…
Against all odds, a French sailor in his 60s survived inside of a capsized sailing yacht off the coast of Galicia, Spain overnight Monday, breathing from an air pocket until Spanish rescue divers reached him the following afternoon. At about…
This article from yachtingworld.com was written by Will Burton for the UK market, but what is discussed is still relevant to us here in Australia: Commissioning a yacht survey before buying a boat is essential due diligence, giving the buyer…
For the last week, experts say three humpback whales have been frolicking very close to shore in Plymouth, USA, probably because that’s where the baitfish are schooling. But a near tragedy has the harbour master warning boaters. Justin Enggasser was…
This article is reproduced from the April 2019 edition of our Cruising Helmsman Magazine. Andrew Norton details the effects ethanol added fuels have on outboard engines and fuel tanks and the result is not good. Norton includes testing procedures and…
The French Grand Prix of Off Shore racing – The Drheam Cup – recently completed was a tribute to the JPK brand with first, second and third places on the Podium. JPK established some 20 years ago in Larmor Plage,…
Sydney-based Performance Cruising Yachts will have three yachts on display at the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) from 29 July to 1 August, including two debutantes.In exciting news, the company is set to debut its first catamaran – the Dufour…
If you are looking for some tips or tricks for your multihull, then please take a look at the TMG Inspire and Learn series of videos here Join TMG in Sydney for the Sydney Boat Show 2022, where the Lagoon…
Next weekend is Sydney International Boat Show and Multihull Solutions encourage you to book your appointments early to view their extensive range on display. The spectacular ILIAD 62 will be officially launched at the show, and this model is available…
The new Longreach 40 is packed full of innovation, from Hydrofoils, to the Diesel Outboard motors to Sharrow propellers, all working together to reduce fuel burn and efficiency to Reach Further and Stay Longer. This family sized cruiser is ideal…
Rachael Sprot, July 20, 2022 Yachting Monthly instructor Rachael Sprot steps aboard to help Sophia Lagus and crew anchor off the beaten track with confidence and improve their anchoring skills. Anchoring is one of the greatest joys of sailing, yet…
The marine industry has a new first aid and medical training solution with the official launch of Australian company Marine Medical Solutions. Providing world-class training courses and medical equipment relevant to the marine industry, Marine Medical Solutions has tailor-made offerings…
A catamaran has been dashed against a road along Wellington Harbour as the capital is hit by wild weather. Video sent to 1News shows the yacht being repeatedly pounded against the road in Lowry Bay, on the road between Seaview…
Adding foils to offshore racing yachts has resulted in greater performance, but has also made conditions aboard just that much harder to bear. And to such a degree that the skipper’s ability to exploit these powerful designs has become a…
The story below is provided by Team Malizia Back on the water – Boris Herrmann’s offshore sailing team launched their new race yacht as scheduled on 19 July, after 18 months of innovative design and construction. With its spoon bow…
NEEL Trimarans continues to set new benchmarks in innovation and design with the announcement of a new model, the NEEL 52.With a racy, modern silhouette, elaborately designed hull and sleek lines, the NEEL 52 exudes power, speed, safety and elegance….
Windcraft Yachts’ exclusive and long-standing relationship with top European brands Hanse, Dehler and Solaris means boating enthusiasts coming to this year’s Sydney International Boat Show will be able to gauge firsthand why they are in the vanguard of yachting design…
Written by: Simon de Burton With the 37th America’s Cup a mere two years away, a small number of the world’s billionaires are busily pouring vast quantities of cash into building the AC75 monohull racing yachts that will skim across…
Even though this article by Katy Stickland in Yacting World is based on figures and statistics from the UK, it is still all very relevant for any other country around the World. The scale of boat dumping around the UK…
An article from Yachting World back on 2014, but still relevant to any skipper today. In this one, Skip goes through how to formulate a bail-out plan, how to weigh anchor and break the anchor out. www.yachtingworld.com/storm-sailing-techniques
The team at Performance Cruising Yachts is proud to announce that they have been appointedthe exclusive Australian and New Zealand dealer for ICE Yachts.A premium brand, Ice Yachts is based in Salvirola, near Milan, producing outstanding customcruiser/racer yachts from 52…
For the first time, Sydney will be able to see the new Axopar 22 range. Europe’s fastest-growing boat company have come up with a 22-footer that offers all the benefits of Axopar, in a sleek, trailerable vessel. Superior to many…
Australian Sailing is aware of the recent incident involving the FarrX2 “Nexba” when the yacht capsized off Wollongong on the NSW South Coast. We would like to thank the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, NSW Water Police, the Master and Crew…
Multihull Solutions has added the new Cora Cat 48 to its range after being announced as the shipyard’s exclusive Asia Pacific distributor. The feature-packed family power catamaran is built by the prestigious PMG shipyard who have been building a number…
The Boating Industry Association Apprentice of the Year Award nominations are closing soon. The Apprentice of the Year Awards are designed to recognise both the outstanding contribution that apprentices provide to the marine industry and the importance of developing a…
Having sold more than 2,000 of its inflatable sailing dinghies worldwide, Tiwal is now launchingthe Tiwal 3R, its new sport dinghy. This is a technical and compact boat for serious sailors. And itcan be taken anywhere, in the back of…
Multihull Central today announced the new Corsair 880 is on its way to Australia to be showcased at the upcoming Sydney International Boat Show. The Corsair 880 has revolutionised traditional trimaran designs and offers a new way for performance sailors…
The first yacht of the brand-new ClubSwan 80 range was launched in La Spezia yesterday (23rd of June) . The 80-foot ClubSwan yacht highlights Nautor’s Swan’s ability to offer a range of yachts that are based on values of style,…
Our friends at Multihull Solutions in Mooloolaba are gearing up for a huge Sydney International Boat Show at the end of July and encourage you to book your appointments to view their extensive range on display before all spots are…
The judges of the Boat International Design and Innovation Awards 2022 declared the Swan 120 – Audrey the First – winner of the best interior design for the Sailing Yachts category.The Swan 120 brings together the skills and craftsmanship of…
The Bureau of Meteorology has announced an end to the 2021-22 La Niña in the tropical Pacific, with the status changed to La Nina WATCH. Whilst the 2021-22 La Niña has ended, there is around a 50 per cent chance…
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…
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