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Earlier this year, SEA EAGLE II, designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and Mark Whiteley, was transferred from the shipyard’s headquarters in Vollenhove and launched in Amsterdam. Her three carbon Rondal masts and booms were installed and tuned at Royal Huisman’s…
In parts 1 – 3 we have explored the purchase, haul out and delivery from Sydney to Brisbane of the World’s First TP52, a vessel we rescued from becoming scrap. When we last left the boat, it had just arrived…
Sydney, NSW – 10 June 2020 – MySail Pty Ltd, a web app designed to help skippers, crew and clubs connect and communicate, has today launched new features to support contact tracing requirements for sailing. Designed to help skippers easily…
Royal Huisman has announced a new commission for a lightweight 46m high-performance cruiser sloop: “Nauta Reichel Pugh 151”. This versatile sailing yacht is to be built for very experienced owners who presented a stimulating brief: Comfort to explore the world,…
By The Maritime Executive 05-26-2020 09:07:45 Danish startup Dacoma is turning canting keel technology upside down by fitting an air tank – rather than a lead weight – inside of the keel bulb. The canting keel is a device found…
An Australian manufacturing innovator who has sold tens of thousands of his 12v/240v portable water heaters globally is expecting his latest model to tap into domestic adventure and recreational booms when Covid restrictions ease. Australia’s Aus J Hot Water Solutions,…
This winter, tap into the products the professionals trust to refinish timber finishes for a glossy, UV-resistant coating in time for next season. Ultra clear 207 Special Clear Hardener was specifically developed for coating and fibreglass cloth application where the…
When Zhik’s design team created their Hydrovision adaptive hood and detachable visor as part of its Isotak X Offshore range for the Dongfeng Race Team, which won the last Volvo Ocean Race, no-one could have predicted how this innovation in…
Work has begun on a wooden boat project uniting modern construction and traditional methods and aiming to showcase the enduring appeal and relevance of the shipwright. In build at The Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin, Tasmania, the vessel, known as…
With a diverse background in the marine industry, Lake Macquarie sailor Michael Babbage offers a unique service to clients around Australia, branching out from sail making to rigging supply and advising through his company, MEB Sail Design. Based at the…
Expressions of Interest for Boats Afloat and Boats Ashore programs will open online on Friday 15 May 2020 at 9am AEST. Registrations will be accepted via the Australian Wooden Boat Festival website and will welcome local and interstate applications. Despite what Australia and…
In parts 1 & 2 we have explored the purchase and haul out of the World’s First TP52, a vessel we rescued from becoming scrap. When we last left the boat, it had been put back in the water without…
A 12-foot (3.66-metre) tender, designed by Andy Dovell, is currently under construction at the Mona Vale premises of wooden boat specialist, Col Bailey, director at Col Bailey Marine. As Col explains: “We're vacuuming down the rudder and centreboard blades, in…
Multihull Solutions has taken another step to keep cruising enthusiasts afloat during COVID-19 lockdowns with the launch of an innovative Webinar series. The series, accessible for free to all users on the Multihull Solutions website, presents weekly and fortnightly information…
The current health crisis spares nobody, and every single company is impacted to some degree. Initiated last year by the Arkema Group and the Lalou Multi team, the construction of the new Multi50 Arkema 4 in Verdon-sur-Mer has also felt…
Despite the current global economic situation Groupe Beneteau recently announced a healthy half-year set of accounts to weather the Covid 19 disruption. Sydney agency for the Beneteau range of yachts and its new release of Excess catamarans, Flagstaff Marine, was…
For everyone who’s practicing in the garden on their home made hiking benches or in dinghies in their jacuzzi, Zhik’s Powerpads 3 are the latest piece of fitness equipment to keep you hiking harder for longer. When we can get…
It was a huge relief finally to launch the new Dragonfly 40 Performance Cruiser and get it rigged up for its maiden voyage. The boat has been under development for more than two years, and thousands of man-hours have been…
While this headline may confuse, there is a free app that explains all. 'What3words' is intended to simplify the pinpointing of anyone, or anything, anywhere in the world. It is a location method enabling people around the world to identify and share…
Multihull Solutions has launched a virtual Boat Show, allowing buyers to inspect a large range of new and pre-owned catamarans and trimarans on its website. The concept was created in response to the restrictions boat buyers have experienced inspecting boats…
As featured in Part 1 of this blog series, we have purchased the World’s First TP52 originally known as J-Bird III. Due to the state of the boat, it is going through a full restoration and conversion to zero emissions….
The NEEL 47 trimaran has won a major international marine award being voted “Multihull of the Year” in the 40 to 50-foot category. The trimaran was declared the winner following nominations by Multihulls World magazine judges and the organisers of…
By Ian Thomson Welcome to a new series that will see us take you through the search, purchase and restoration of the world’s first TP52. For those that don’t know us, Annika and I are avid sailors and both commercial…
An impressive shipyard that covers 4300 square meters on a 10,000m2 parcel located right by the IJsselmeer. It’s the ultra-modern production facility where DNA Performance Sailing builds state-of-the-art multihulls for customers all over the world. Foiling multihulls. Because according to…
MCM co-founder Peter Wilson provides insight into his role as owner’s representative on a very special sailing yacht high latitudesproject in build at KM Yachtbuilders in the Netherlands. –The 23.5-metre Pelagic 77 is one of rare breed of sailing yacht…
Wayne Barrett has been building boats for 50 years, many of them world renowned. His latest venture is a DIY trimaran kit that embodies his half-century of expertise and celebrates “the joy of building and sailing your own creation”. Famed…
Toronto, Ontario, (April 1, 2020) – Today teams, coaches and athlete’s across the globe gain free access to “Load Monitoring”, a critical injury prevention tool, thanks to TritonWear. The tool, developed in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Sport, allows…
For the 2020 season, Zhik are relaunching their range of junior and youth wetsuits for the younger performance sailor. The new Junior Neoprene Steamer is made from 2-3mm thermal, insulating neoprene and is ideal for frostbite racing and long winter…
The Board and Executive of the BIA is constantly monitoring developments related to COVID-19 in the public domain, in communication with government and in discussion with members. Last week, the BIA took the decision to hold the show dates for…
Newport Beach, CA – We were unable to race this year, but we can still wear with pride commemorative hats, shirts and fleece embroidered with the logo of the 2020 edition of the Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race. The…
A rescue laser flare should be part of your standard safety kit, according to SOS Marine. Not only is it a critical survival device for rescue, it is also useful for locating retro-reflective items such as buoys or man overboard’s…
The Boating Industry Association Board today discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the boating industry and the 2020 BIA boat show circuit. The Board considered a range of factors with the prosperity of our members and the…
We’ve all been there. You arrive at the regatta, go to rig your boat and find that you’ve left your bung/battens/cleat/sheet in the shed at home. Or you find there’s a nasty stone chip in your hull from the road…
A new plywood Class Mini 5.80 Yacht was officially launched today (despite the sudden closure of the HISWA Boat Show in Amsterdam yesterday) and is attracting serious interest from sailors around the world. Hundreds are now waiting for the release…
Melbourne, Australia – Ronstan releases versatile new soft-attachment snatch blocks in three sizes for keelboats. Ronstan has just released a new range of soft attachment blocks which have the highest ratio of dynamic load to sheave diameter of any block…
Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, a manufacturer of underwater coatings, has announced it will be represented by two well-known distributors in Australia – Sam Allen Wholesale and All Marine Spares. These strategic partnerships will increase accessibility for Propspeed’s award-winning product line…
The traditional ‘Rough and Ready’ boat build took over Stoney Pier today at the 2020 Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong, with six teams competing to design, build and race their carbon neutral boats. Provided with basic materials, the competitors had…
Currently in build, ready to be launched at the next International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte in 20121, Multihull Central's director Brent Vaughan takes us on a digital look around the latest design. Outremer (Oo-TRE-mer) is French for 'over…
With a project presented in Monaco in 2018, the new era of maxi Swan starts with Swan 98, with her 30 metres of volume, elegance and seaworthiness. Coming from the pencil of maestro Germán Frers, with the interiors designed by…
World-renowned sailor, Ken Read, reflects on his experience racing offshore aboard the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300 in the double-handed division of the 2020 Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race.
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