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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Sydney, Australia – 19th August 2022 We’ve just had the joy of sailing the all new 28ft Corsair 880 Sport trimaran on Sydney Harbour and we filmed a video review of our experience. If you missed it at the Sydney…
Now is the time for you or your kids to come on down and give sailing a try yourself. The 2022/2023 sailing season at Concord and Ryde Sailing Club (CRSC) kicks off on Saturday the 3rd of September 2022 and…
CLASS: Australian Sharpie AUTHOR: Harry Fisher, Down Under Sail IMAGES & VIDEO: Down Under Sail – Available from 6pm this evening Showcasing the importance of grassroots manufacturers in sailing is the focus of a new documentary by Down Under Sail,…
UF50 Celebration 18 – 21 August 2022, Cowes, Isle of Wight Flying Fifteen boat Coweslip returns to its original home in Commodores House on Cowes waterfront for the UF50 for a few days. The boat – owned by His Royal…
This article is reproduced from the May 2019 edition of our Cruising Helmsman Magazine. In the second of this series on outboard maintenance, Andrew Norton discusses the issue between the different fuels available and how they interact with both the…
Turns out, rushing around the cockpit hysterically doesn’t make for better sailing. This article appeared during the week on Cruising World by David Blake Fischer. I’m sure we can all relate to the words, either directly or indirectly! Have a…
Pip Hare gives us a tour of her exciting new foiling IMOCA and explains how she handles this beast of a boat singlehanded. It’s the fastest boat ever in the Vendee Globe solo round the world race, and Pip will…
If you want a chance to see the incredible Lagoon 46 and chat to the TMG team this is your chance. When: August Friday 19th – 1-4 pmSaturday 20th 9-12 am Where: Sanctuary Cove Marine Village What: Lagoon 46 Display…
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…
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