Corsair Pulse 600
When I caught sight of the fire-engine red Pulse 600 at Sanctuary Cove, my first reaction was “wow.” We all know red things go faster than other coloured ones, but the Pulse's sleek design screamed “sail me.” Fortunately, I got…
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Make safety your first priority with November Cruising Helmsman
Cruising Helmsman is proud to announce the awarding of a Cruiser of the Year at next year's Yachting Australia awards. This is a big achievement and opportunity to acknowledge those who have come before us, served the cruising community in…
Jeanneau and Harken bring hands-free to long distance cruising
For all those who have ever wished for a little help at the helm, Harken and Jeanneau have worked together over the past three years to now launch 'assisted sail trim' for long distance and shorthanded cruising. This collaboration has…
Jacobs moves on so Performance Boating Sales in Sydney is hiring
As reported in mysailing last week, Performance Boating Sales founder Ron Jacobs has sold his share to co-director Lee Condell. With the move now finalised Lee is looking for a salesperson to fill the void and get busy selling more…
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 coaxes you into the light
Production boat builders appear to be settling down on design for the popular range of boats under twelve metres (40 feet). Chines, wide transoms, twin wheels and twin rudders are becoming de rigeur for both cruising and racing. In fact…
Doyle Sails announces new representation in northern NZ
Effective immediately Doyle Whangarei will no longer be operating as part of the Doyle Sails group. The former Doyle Whangarei loft will now be run under a different parent group with no access to Stratis or any of the Doyle…
Tony Bull joins OneSails as the group expands throughout Australia
Continuing the introduction of global sail making brand OneSails to the West Australian market the group continues to expand in the Australasian region with new partnerships in Geelong, Brisbane and Thailand. Commenting on this new development, Managing Director Paul Eldrid…
Jimmy Buffet to “sail away” on Surfari 44
NEWPORT, R.I. (September 15, 2015) – Jimmy Buffet’s famous lifestyle, delightfully infused with copious amounts of “island escapism,” pairs perfectly with the personality of the Surfari 44 that Friendship Yacht Company is presenting in a scaled-back version of its Surfari…
GME to release new Bluetooth enabled AM/FM Marine Radio
GME has released the new GR300BT Marine AM/FM Stereo which it describes as “a powerful, yet compact AM/FM radio with Bluetooth audio streaming that can be paired with any smart phone, tablet or compatible device.” The radio has been designed…
A visit to the Lagoon factory by Australian distributors
This week Lagoon Catamarans welcomed the new Australian distributor, The Multihull Group, to their impressive facilities located both in Bordeaux for vessels over 50ft and in the Vendee region where vessels under 50ft are produced. TMG Managing Director John Cowpe…
Editor reluctantly puts his 37ft blue water cruiser on the market
You often see “reluctant vendor” in advertising for second-hand goods, but in this case it is true. Owing to the fact that I just don't have time to use her, and I will be living in an area of very…
Light, airy and chic these shoes are perfect for yachts
Launched recently the Le DD range of shoes bring Italian nautical chic to Australia. Made from 100 per cent recycled material that is woven into a wearable mesh weave fabric, the breathable range of shoes are perfect for hot weather…
Warning about unauthorised battery replacements on EPIRBs
Periodic battery replacement is essential to maintaining the compliance of EPIRBS and PLBs beacons with applicable ANZ standards. These standards are produced in order to maximise the likelihood of the beacon functioning correctly in the adverse environments in which distress…
America's Cup 12 Metre Dame Patty still cruising in the Med
We often get emails from readers that contain interesting information, often about well-known yachts or interesting places for cruising. Here's one from Robert Swan who is a keen member of the Gosford Sailing Club and a former race director of…
Windcraft Group announce Lagoon dealership along with multihull agency
The Windcraft Group, one of Australia's largest yacht sales companies, has signed an agreement as exclusive importer for Lagoon catamarans in Australia. Lagoon, working with the design team Van Peteghem and Lauriot Prevost (VPLP), claims the largest manufacturer of catamarans…
Mariquita’s great classic 2015 summer: Her heritage lives on
Mariquita, arguably one of the world’s most beautiful classic yachts, and the only 19 Metre left in existence, has just finished a third summer season with her current owners, counting podium finishes from three major regattas during 2015 alone. She…
ACR adds AIS Class A and Class B transceivers to their range
ACR Electronics has broadened its range of maritime devices with the introduction of its new Class A and Class B Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) transceivers. ACR says its new AIS product offering, combined with the recent acquisition of UK-based safety…
Unidentified floating object suspected in sinking of 90ft yacht
Boating Business UK OYSTER SINKS: A 90ft extended version of an Oyster 825 sank off the coast of Spain on July 4. All five crew members were recovered. Various press reports have suggested Polinar Star III may have foundered following…
Ruby: The Dufour 410 is a gem
Throughout the last sailing season I was racing on a Sydney 38, Whisper, in the women's twilight series at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on Pittwater. While there were a number of attractive boats in our fleet including John Bacon's…
Inside: McConaghy Boats
McConaghy Boats began back in 1967 when founder, John McConaghy was building high-performance dinghies. The company moved to its Mona Vale location in 1989 and continued to flourish. It was that time that Jono Morris first had involvment with the…
Luxurious Hanse 455
The latest entry into the Australian cruising market from Hanse has left owners wanting for little. The 455 has everything from the deepest forward locker I have seen, to a hidden wine rack, to a grab rail on the dodger,…
B&G offers free software upgrade that gives navigators valuable startline information
B&G has announced the latest in its software updates for the Zeus2 series multi-functional displays (MFD) and Glass Helm systems. The new software focuses on racing startline technology that helps the navigator put the yacht in the right place at…
French yacht regatta to be sailed out of RQYS in October
The weekend of Oct 24/25 sees this year’s Spirit Marine French Yacht Challenge and Queensland Beneteau Cup, hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. Now in its 9th year, the event is organised by the Qld Beneteau Owners Group and…
THE AMERICA’S CUP 1983 film now available for digital download and digital rental
SEA-TV Productions has just made THE AMERICA’S CUP 1983 film available online for digital download and digital rental. “Previously available only on DVD, THE AMERICA’S CUP 1983 will now be made instantly accessible worldwide at a very reasonable price,” says SEA-TV…
Countdown to Mini Transat and a look at boat design
The 2015 Mini Transat îles de Guadeloupe will be no different to previous editions in being a true laboratory for the latest developments in yacht design whose adoption will depend on how well they work and how practical they are….
A look back in history – the Swan 36 Tarantella
It all began in 1966 with a Sparkman & Stephens-designed 36-footer commissioned by local builder Pekka Koskenkylä. Pekka had the intuition and the ability to convince Sparkman & Stephens – New York, one of the most acclaimed yacht designers at…
New features for Australia and New Zealand Navionics chart customers
Navionics has announced new updates to Australia and New Zealand charts as well as recent innovations and expanded compatibility. SonarChart for Garmin GPS This version of the SonarChart HD bathymetry map, customized for use with several Garmin GPS chartplotters and…
Helia and TAG multihulls on display at Sydney International Boat Show
Multihull Solutions is bringing one of the world’s most popular sailing catamarans to the Sydney International Boat Show this weekend, as well as showcasing the highly acclaimed range of TAG Yachts. The company will exhibit the Fountaine Pajot Helia 44…
Bali 4.3 Catamaran on display at the Sydney International Boat Show
Dream Yacht Sales has announced they will have the new Catana Bali 4.3 Catamaran at the Sydney Boat Show from Thursday 30 July to Monday 3 August. The importers say this new Bali 4.3 catamaran represents 'a paradigm shift in…
See the Corsair Dash 750 at SIBS
For people who want a fun boat to sail, an easy boat to transport to the water and plenty of bang for their buck, the Corsair Dash 750 could be the answer. Corsair's Australian agent, Multihull Central, says the trimaran…
Corsair Pulse 600 – fast, fun and easy to tow behind the family car
When I caught sight of the fire-engine red Pulse 650 at Sanctuary Cove, my first reaction was “wow”. We all know red things go faster than other coloured ones, but the Pulse's sleek design screamed “sail me”. Fortunately, I got…
Seawind 1160 LITE – light weight but solid performance
According to importers Multihull Central, this new lightweight version of the Seawind 1160 has proven a hit, with 10 boats ordered and delivered or being built. With 20hp outboard motors, light furniture and new stylish design, plus added features such…
Multihull Central offers specialist advice at six locations around Australia
Multihulls are the fastest-growing category in the sailing industry at present, with increasing entries in regatta weeks and many more cruising cats heading along the coast or out into the Pacific. According to Multihull Central director Brent Vaughan, his company…
Infiniti Yachts and Farr Yacht Design partner to create new 53ft DSS racer
Infiniti Yachts and Dynamic Stability Systems (DSS) have entered into an agreement with Farr Yacht Design to design the new Infiniti 53 racing yacht. Design work and preparation of builder quote packages and pricing for the yacht is proceeding quickly…
Win a pair of Canon image-stabilised binoculars at the Sydney International Boat Show
Two visitors to the Yaffa Sailing stand at the Sydney International Boat Show will win a pair of Canon 8×25 image-stablised binoculars. To show you how effective these binoculars are, we've devised a simple competition. Just look through the glasses…
The Azuree 46 will make its debut at Sydney International Boat Show
All Boat Brokerage, the Australian agent for the Azuree brand of yachts, has announced that the new Azuree 46 will be on display at the Sydney International Boat Show between July 30 and August 3. All Boats director, Michael Bell,…
Discovery Yachts announce the launch of a new 48 footer
Discovery Yachts has launched a smaller version of their 55 footer, the new D48 which has a choice of two and three cabin layouts, with single or twin wheels and a large cockpit. The 48 will retain the practical raised…
High-tech FB35 Young Guns hits the water in Sydney
As the official builder for the 18ft Skiff Class, Brett Van Munster, of Van Munster Boats, is one of the world’s best exponents of high-technology hull construction of performance racing boats, but Brett and his team are also very experienced…
Jeanneau 54 to debut at Cannes Boat Show in September
Jeanneau yachts have been making an impact in Australia, forging a reputation as cruising boats that are well-built, comfortable and that sail well. They are often seen racing in cruising divisions at various race weeks, where they are often among…
Andrew McDougall unveils new Wasp at Foiling Week
Last year at the Foiling Week Andrew McDougall presented the development process that started back in 2010 to a keen audience and decided the TFW Forum would be the perfect place to let the WASZP hatch: “Foiling week just rocks,…
