Make a book a gift this Christmas
Being with Benny: Inside the World of Ben Lexcen A Best Seller here in Australia, Being with Benny, by Bob Ross, with a Foreword by John Bertrand, is the story of how Bob Miller, from a shattered childhood in rural…
Boats & Gear
The latest insights on racing and cruising yachts, keelboats and dinghies. Plus all of the latest gear, boating accessories, equipment and sailing clothes from Australia and around the world.
Positive forecast on horizon for Project Landspeed
Lake Gairdner – 29th November 2022 Lake Gairdner in South Australia is vast, a 160km long and 50 km wide salt lake where Emirates team New Zealand are aiming to break the Wind powered Land Speed World Record in their…
New Cervetti 44 by Dufour Catamarans
Introducing the Cervetti 44 – the first of an exciting new range from the stableresponsible for the magnificent Dufour 48 Catamaran. The Cervetti 44 embodies the very latest in design and production techniquesresulting in exceptional quality, style and unrivalled luxury….
BIA Launch Discover Boating Campaign – See You Out There
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has launched its Discover Boating campaign, ‘See You Out There’, ahead of the expected busy summer season. The three-month campaign aims to retain the high levels of interest and participation in boating, as well…
Marine electrical safety for vessels at marinas
By Mark Smith, Engineering Surveyor I recently visited a local marina, and out of curiosity, conducted a spot check on the shoreconnections. I was amazed to discover over 85% of connections were unsafe!It seems boaties are either unaware, or simply…
New IECA Class Rules in Effect
The final stage in the process for changing class rules, World Sailing approval, is complete and the new class rules are in effect. The new rules are posted here and other technical documents here. Each proposed rule change was designed…
New ICECAT Seventytwo
Ice Yachts raises the bar after the success of the award winning IceCat 67 with the development of a 72-foot super hi-tech catamaran created in collaboration with thedesign firm of the eclectic architect Lucio Micheletti.The Ice Yachts shipyard is already…
Whitsunday Rent A Yacht
Two brand new, current Leopard models are now open for booking through Whitsunday Rent a Yacht; “Lady Lynne”, a Leopard 46 Powercat and “Orion”, a Leopard 42 Sailing Catamaran. By adding new vessels to their fleet, Whitsunday Rent a Yacht’s…
Hanse 460 Australian Launch Event
It’s a long way from the shores of the Baltic Sea to Moreton Bay in Queensland but sailors know an exceptional yacht when they see one – as evidenced by the strong interest shown in the new Hanse 460 at…
Top Multihulls on Display in Western Australia
Western Australia’s cruising enthusiasts have the opportunity to inspect two of the world’s most popular sailing catamarans in Mandurah in November. Multihull Solutions is showcasing the Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 and NEEL 43 trimaran at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and…
Concord Ryde Sailing Club Discover Sailing Day
The annual FREE Discover Sailing Day, which offers the experienced and beginner alike the opportunity to try life under sail, is scheduled for Sunday 20th November(10am-3.00pm) at Concord and Ryde Sailing Club located at Kissing Point Park Corner of Waterview…
‘Horonuku’ back in the shed
PROJECT LANDSPEED: Holding for a couple of weeksLake Gairdner – 9th November 2022 With the team poised to make the most of the 25-35 knot winds on Lake Gairdner this week, the party has once again been spoilt by surface…
Test drive an Axopar this weekend!
Our friends over at Eyachts are holding an Axopar Test Drive Day this weekend.When: Saturday 5th November, 2022 10am – 4pm Where: Fergusons Marine, The Spit, Sydney Your chance to see the Axopar range, take an intimate look and test…
Adams 10 one-design racing: The best of both worlds
Tracy Richardson, President of the Adams Ten Class Association of Australia, remembers her first impression of an Adams 10 in 2014 like it was yesterday. “I have a very vivid memory of coming down the marina at Middle Harbour Yacht…
Sunseeker engulfed in fire at Hamilton Island Marina
ABC Tropical North has reported extensive damage to a luxury yacht during blaze at Hamilton Island Marina The 25 metre Sunseeker 82 model has been engulfed in a fire at the marina of Hamilton Island, in Queensland, Australia. The yacht…
Project Landspeed – more rain equals more frustration
Lake Gairdner: It has not been an easy few days for the Land Speed Team on Lake Gairdner. Like much of Eastern Australia, it too has seen more precipitation than welcome. The eternally optimistic pilot Glenn Ashby has been closely…
SWS Pacific Guest Post – How To Match Your Watermaker To The Size Of Your Boat
Buying a reverse osmosis watermaker is one of the best investments you can make for your yacht and your quality of life on board. Before you jump right into a purchase, however, you need to figure out how much water…
Register for the 2022 Beneteau Cup
When: Friday, November 25Where: CYCA Rushcutters Bay Enter Now First-timers and seasoned racers welcome! The Beneteau Cup is a great day out on the water for Beneteau owners, family and friends. Join us for a fantastic day of racing and…
How to sail the AC40
It has the America’s Cup and wider sailing community tuned in and eager to understand its design and performance when considering its core purpose to provide the pathway into the America’s Cup for the next generation of Women and Youth…
Project Landspeed: Windows of opportunity
Lake Gairdner – 11th October 2022 With the Wind Powered Land speed World Record being so heavily dependent on Mother Nature, Glenn Ashby and the team on Lake Gairdner are having to constantly monitor the weather and the windows of…
Etchells – M11 Remediation: CFD Analysis
In June, the IGC passed a resolution allowing for the remediation of M11 boats, which was announced in the Q2 newsletter and can be read in full resolution here. Since that time, several owners have started the process of remediating…
Horonuku has had its first day of sailing on Lake Gairdner
Lake Gairdner – 5th October 2022 Emirates Team New Zealand’s land yacht ‘Horonuku’ has had its first day of sailing on Lake Gairdner, in South Australia, with pilot Glenn Ashby behind the wheel in his bid to eclipse the 2009…
Winning Bid for Auctioned Russian Megayacht Came In at $37.5 Million
Original article published by The Maritime Executive After an “enhanced due diligence process,” Gibraltar’s Admiralty Marshal has confirmed the winner of the auction for the seized Russian megayacht Axioma, which was put on the block last month. The top bid…
NEW ICE Yachts 62 Targa Nominated for European Yacht of the Year
The new ICE 62 TARGA premiered at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival to ravereviews. This remarkable yacht was nominated for this prestigious award in thecategory of best luxury cruiser. The ICE 62 TARGA is an authentic, high-quality, fast luxury cruiser…
APERIO – The latest concept boat by VPLP Design
It’s become a tradition at VPLP Design to release a new concept boat during the Monaco Yacht Show, the international show dedicated to superyachts, and this year is no different! For the 2022 edition (28 September – 1 October) VPLP…
National Safe Boating Week, 1-7 October 2022
National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) is back from the 1st to the 7th of October, reminding boaters of the importance of lifejackets ahead of the busy summer season. The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has partnered with the Australia New…
Russian-linked megayacht towed as police raid oligarch’s villa
The Russian-owned megayacht Dilbar was detained in Hamburg in March in connection with sanctions on Russia’s business elite, and she has now been towed off to a lay berth in Bremen as German authorities investigate her suspected owner’s finances. The…
History of 18 Footer League’s spectator ferry
Eighty-seven years of continuous tradition will continue next month when the Australian 18 Footers League’s iconic 18 footer spectator ferry will again follow all the club’s racing on Sydney Harbour. On Sunday, October 16, the League will conduct Race 1…
Boating Industry Academy established
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) has partnered with the Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) to establish the Boating Industry Academy, the first industry-driven program for high school students wishing to pursue a career in the boating and marine industries. The…
Gosford Sailing Club Celebrates 90 Years
In September 2022, Gosford Sailing Club is celebrating its 90 year anniversary. After commencing as the Gosford Rowing, Sailing and Motor Club in 1932, then the Gosford and Brisbane Water Aquatic Club, it was named the Gosford Sailing Club in…
HH52 Catamaran with Hybrid Electric
Introducing the all new HH52, an evolution of the Award Winning HH50, which has been completely redesigned with electrification in mind. Featuring an all new cabin top with 4,900 watts of solar, a new deck plan, a new interior layout,…
Elan E6 wins nomination for European Yacht of the Year
The new Elan E6 is now officially nominated for the European Yacht of the Year Award (EYOTY) in the category of best performance cruiser. The E6 was designed by a “dream team” of specialists: Humphreys Yacht Design did the naval…
Jeff Bezos’s 127m/ 417ft Y721 with her masts stepped
As you might know, Jeff Bezos’s controversial Y721 yacht arrived at Greenport in Rotterdam without her masts last Tuesday. The fore, main and mizzen mast of the 127m/ 417ft schooner were transported and stepped last week, so we took the…
18ft Skiffs: H.C.Press – a famous name in Australian 18 footers sailing
H.C.PRESS A famous name in Australian 18 footers sailing One of the most famous names in Australian 18 footer history is H.C.Press, which must represent a world and Australian record, for continuous sailing of 16 boats bearing the same name…
How do you get access to drinking water in a circumnavigation?
Author: Dave Proctor for Global Solo Challenge ‘Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink’ So says the poem, ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ by Samuel Coleridge. And for the majority of us that have taken a mouthful…
Russian yacht Axioma auctioned off amidst spirited bidding
The Russian-owned superyacht Axioma has been auctioned off to the highest bidder, completing the first seizure and forfeiture process for a sanctioned asset since the beginning of punitive sanctions on the Russian elite earlier this year. According to Bloomberg, the…
UF50 Celebration attracts over 80 Uffa boats
UF50 Celebration acclaimed huge success, with over 80 Uffa Fox-designed boats visiting Cowes over the weekend. UF50 marks fifty years since the death of yachting hero Uffa Fox. The event attracted 220 sailors and volunteers and over 1000 visitors. As…
Theories of giant waves that suddenly appear and vanish
Published AUG 19, 2022 by HARRY VALENTINE on Maritime Executive Maritime folklore tells stories of giant waves that suddenly appear on the ocean and disappear just as quickly. While many people dismiss the existence of such waves as mythology, there…
18ft Skiffs: The 1980s, a decade of innovations
The 1970s is regarded as the ‘golden era’ of 18 footer racing with large fleet and champion competitors competing each week on Sydney Harbour, strong fleets in New Zealand and Queensland and emerging fleets in Western Australia, UK and the…
From the Ground Up
It’s finally here… Join us for the premiere of our brand new documentary, From the Ground Up, supported by Harken Australia. This 30-minute doco takes a look at the manufacturing history of the Australian Sharpie class to identify the importance…
