How to Prevent Chafing
Cruising Catamaran Maintenance In this blog from TMG Yachts, we will look at a few of the processes and methods for managing any wear and tear or chafing, on a cruising catamaran or a cruising vessel of any kind. From…
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.
18ft Skiffs – Random Images
The competitors racing the 18ft skiffs each weekend in the Australian 18 Footers League’s fleet on Sydney Harbour are very talented and prepared to go ten-tenths to claim the big prize, but sometimes things don’t go the way they intend…
Wind powered landspeed World Record ratified
Auckland – 20th December 2022 It’s official, the speed of 222.43km/h (138.21mph) achieved by Emirates Team New Zealand and Glenn Ashby in Horonuku on 11th of December at Lake Gairdner in South Australia has been officially ratified and confirmed as…
18ft Skiffs – The Barnett Family
110 years of 18 footer racing on Sydney Harbour The Barnett family name and 18 footer racing in Australia goes back at least 110 years to the time when Sid Barnett (Snr) sailed as forward hand on Billy Dunn’s 1912-13…
Fee-free marine courses for NSW residents
As part of the NSW government Skilled Fee-Free Training initiative, Superyacht Crew Academy offers courses running through the Superyacht Crew Academy that are FREE to eligible students. If you’re interested in getting into the maritime industry or upgrading your qualifications,…
eSailors ready for live return of eSailing World Championship Finals
The 2022 eSailing World Championship Finals will take place in Alicante, Spain, in front of a live crowd, bringing together the world’s best players to compete the ultimate prize in eSailing. A total of 40 sailors began the semi-finals in…
2023 Inverloch classic wooden dinghy regatta
Entries are now open for the largest off the beach classic dinghy regatta in Australia. We look forward to welcoming you back over the weekend of 18th-19th February 2023. Click here for further information.
Brickwrecks – Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks
This exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum is a unique combination of Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught’s stunning LEGO® models, plus real shipwreck objects, hands-on interactives and audio visual experiences that bring to life astonishing shipwreck stories. Come and try…
MarineJobs.org.au closes the year with 600+ job postings
With more than 600 jobs posted, 70,000 visits to the site and 180,000 job views since launch in 2021, employers and job seekers alike continue to reap the benefits of the marine industry online careers platform, MarineJobs.org.au. The Marina Industries…
222.4 km/h: Wind powered world land speed record broken
Lake Gairdner – 12th December 2022 Emirates Team New Zealand and Land speed pilot Glenn Ashby have sailed ‘Horonuku’, their wind powered land speed world record craft, faster than any previous records. ‘Horonuku’ named by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei meaning ‘gliding…
Project Landspeed hits 200 KM/H
Lake Gairdner – 5th December 2022 After what has seemed like endless weather delays over the past couple of months, finally Horonuku got to stretch its legs on a dry Lake Gairdner with breeze that is edging closer into the…
Dragonfly 28 trimaran
The European designed and built Dragonfly 28 trimaran is setting new standards for what’s possible in a sailing boat. Of course, the perfect boat doesn’t exist – but the Dragonfly 28 comes very, very close. The Dragonfly 28 trimaran is…
Seawind and Corsair fleet at Moreton Bay Rally
Seawind Catamarans, Corsair Marine and Multihull Central brought 21 boat owners together for a spectacular weekend of social racing on Moreton Bay as hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. A mixed fleet of 15 Seawind catamarans and 6 Corsair…
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…
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…
