Saffier 33 UD shakedown sail review
The first Saffier 33 UD just landed in Sydney, Australia and some of the team at Eyachts took her out for the first shakedown sail. Although this is the previous generation Saffier 33 it was amazing to get a feel…
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Search for missing fisherman continues in Whitsundays
A search is continuing for a fisherman, who has been missing in waters off the Whitsundays for several days. Lee Eastham was last seen at the Pioneer Bay boat ramp in Airlie Beach around 4:30pm on Thursday. He and his black-and-white…
ETNZ’s hydrogen powered foiling chase boat takes flight
Just one week after Emirates Team New Zealand christened their hydrogen-powered foiling catamaran ‘Chase Zero’, the 10m prototype was up and foiling around Waitematā Harbour in Auckland today. Chase Zero has been progressing through a highly measured and stringent commissioning…
Keeping antifreeze out of our seas
As sailors, we try not to dump anything in our seas. Common sense, right? and not all that hard if we put our minds to it. But there’s one yearly ritual that we may have overlooked that is actually polluting…
Jeanneau Yachts 60 to make Pacific debut at SCIBS
The Jeanneau Yachts range has welcomed the addition of the Jeanneau Yachts 60. This new sailing yacht will make its Pacific debut at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show from May 19-22, 2022. With one already sold and delivered to…
Body of fisherman found after boat hits buoy in Central Queensland
The body of missing fisherman Jed Farraway has been found almost 10 hours after he was flung into the water when his boat crashed at Port Alma in Central Queensland. Police believed Mr Farraway was returning from a fishing trip with three…
Infiniti 52: Electrifying DDS performance straight out of the box
The first Infiniti 52 Tulikettu has been undergoing sea trials in the Solent, following delivery to her new Finnish owner Arto Linnervuo, in anticipation of a busy offshore racing program. Already during her first sea trials she has hit 28-plus knots, with…
Beneteau First 36: Speed made easy
Welcome to the latest model of Beneteau’s new breed of high-performance cruiser-racers. With a weight of 4.8 tons and an upwind sail area of 80 square meters, the new First 36 simply presents a different sailing experience. Actually, we believe…
Emirates Team New Zealand launches hydrogen powered foiling chase boat
Emirates Team New Zealand launched their prototype hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat in Auckland today with Emirates Team New Zealand team member Andrea Joy christening her ’Chase Zero’ in front of the wider team. Chase Zero is the first boat to…
Tickets available for Australian Wooden Boat Festival’s Maritime Trail
Presented by the Australian Wooden Boat Festival, the Maritime Trail is a behind-the-scenes look into Tasmania’s vibrant maritime culture and wooden boat industry. Travel across through the Huon and Channel regions to take private tours of boatyards, or spend a…
Houseboat owners to be evicted from Ral Ral Creek moorings
South Australia: Houseboat owners are being forced to move away from Ral Ral Creek after being notified that Renmark Paringa Council will not renew their leases to moor there after June 30. Up to 25 houseboats are expected to relocate from their…
Candela C-7 becomes first electric hydrofoil chase boat at SailGP
What better place for a boat that claims to ‘fly on water’ than the Formula 1 of sailing? Not as the main star, of course, but as an equally-spectacular companion. This year’s edition of SailGP marked a historic premiere –…
Marine Apprentice of the Year Award to recognise marine industry talent
Each year, the Australian Marine Industry Awards recognises the innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship of some of Australia’s most successful marine businesses. The awards cover categories for the superyacht, commercial marine and marine export sectors of the industry, but the newest…
Authorities seize superyachts belonging to Russian billionaires
When US President Joe Biden announced a taskforce to hunt down the assets of Russian billionaires, he made a very specific threat. “We will find and seize their yachts, their luxury apartments, their private jets,” he said in response to…
Dufour 48 Catamaran to make Australian debut at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Sydney-based Performance Cruising Yachts is set to debut the company’s first catamaran at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), 19-22 May 2022. Performance Cruising Yachts is the Australian and New Zealand distributor for Dufour Catamarans, formerly owned by Dufour…
Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard’s new marine training and employment academy
Employment pathways into Australia’s booming marine industry will be made more seamless and tailored for marine businesses and prospective employment candidates thanks to an exciting new training and employment placement hub within the multi-award-winning Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard…
Four dead, one missing as boat sinks off New Zealand coast
Four people have been confirmed dead and one missing after a boat carrying 10 people sank in stormy weather off the New Zealand coast. Five people were rescued after the boat got into trouble and set off a distress signal…
Oyster Yachts star at London Luxury Afloat
Oyster Yachts will be one of the star attractions at London Luxury Afloat, taking place at St. Katharine Docks from 21-24 April. The historic setting of St. Katharine Docks, alongside Tower Bridge, offers the perfect location for Oyster to showcase…
Outdoor appeal for all at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
The 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is back from 19 – 22 May 2022 with an all-star cast of trailer boats, bowriders, cruisers and countless other vessels in one incredible location at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast….
Maintaining your dignity with pilotage planning
A few simple steps are required to prevent yourself from looking like a fool when leaving or entering a harbour on a yacht, as Alan Punch, an RYA Navigation Instructor with Navathome Australia, writes. Going out on a boat means that at…
Multihull Solutions set for show-stopping return at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
After two years of Covid-induced boat show cancellations, Multihull Solutions is set for a show-stopping display at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show with three exclusive Asia Pacific launches. The companies will be premiering the remarkable NEEL 43 trimaran, Fountaine Pajot’s Isla…
Spinnaker sleeve: All you need to know with Etienne Giroire
The spinnaker sleeve, also known as the spinnaker sock, has changed single-handed sailing. It was not until the mid 80s that Etienne Giroire setup ATN and started producing a system that truly worked. Legendary sailors like Eric Tabarly had been trying various systems with…
Shackleton’s lost ship is found in Antarctic
Scientists have found and filmed one of the greatest ever undiscovered shipwrecks 107 years after it sank. The Endurance, the lost vessel of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, was found at the weekend at the bottom of the Weddell Sea….
Passion project for Pride
A sentimental refit project was recently, and miraculously swiftly, undertaken at The Boat Works, overseen by General Manager, Shane Subichin and carried out by the on-site marine professionals and trades. The ‘big little job’ that took the team long hours…
MCM delighted with performance and comfort of 45ft yacht
Somewhere between art and shipwrightery lies the latest 45-foot yacht to be delivered by MCM for a long-standing repeat client. Mist slipped into the water at Rockport Marine, Maine late last year, after a build that reunited legendary designer Bill…
Manufacturing of JPK Yachts begins in Australia
Yes, it’s a big deal all around with JPK Pacific and experienced yacht-building specialist Innovation Composites of Nowra, NSW having commenced manufacturing in Australia. JPK Pacific have the exclusive license for the Asia / Pacific region to market and…
Allen Wave Ratchet – more grip, less slip!
Looking for more grip from your ratchet block but don’t want to shred your ropes with an overly aggressive sheave? Then look no further. Introducing the wave ratchet block range from performance hardware manufacturer, Allen. The wave ratchet range offers…
Coral Sea Marina Resort takes steps to clean up Australia
With hundreds of people across Australia every year participating in annual Clean Up Australia Day events, the team at Coral Sea Marina Resort decided this year was their turn to make the pledge and commit to making a difference in…
Exhibitor applications open for 53rd Sydney International Boat Show
The Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) returns from 28 July to 1 August 2022 with the latest and greatest in all things aquatic at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay within the surrounds of Darling Harbour. The…
Perini Navi sailing yacht refit by Nauta Design
Caoz 14 (previously named Selene and Parsifal IV) is a 56m Perini Navi sailing yacht launched in 2007. Following on from their win in the Best Refit category for the Vitters yacht G2 at the 2019 World Superyacht Awards, Nauta…
Superyacht Australia’s 2022 Soirée reflects strong sector growth
Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht Industry, hosted the third annual Superyacht Soirée in partnership with Benetti Yachts and Musson Jewellers at Jones Bay Marina on Saturday, 26 February, welcoming a record number of participating vessels, sponsors…
Search for Queensland yachtsman in flood crisis
Police continue to search for a yachtsman missing in the swollen Brisbane River, as severe weather warnings span almost 1000km of NSW and Queensland coastline and the death toll from severe flooding rises to seven. The sole sailor, aged in…
All aboard for Superyacht Australia Soirée 2022
Superyacht Australia is the peak body for the Australian superyacht industry and is the organiser of the Superyacht Australia Soirée in partnership with Benetti Yachts and Musson Jewellers. The event will be held at Jones Bay Marina this Saturday, 26…
Solo Transatlantic rower found safe after false distress alert
A British transatlantic solo rower prompted a search and rescue effort when his EPIRB accidentally went off on Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Jack Jarvis, 28, is a former British soldier who is attempting an unsupported solo row…
The Boat Works Mega Sheds officially open
Officially opening last week on February 17, The Boat Works largest refit sheds – the Mega Sheds – have welcomed bookings from the region’s premium superyachts. The new Mega Sheds are now even larger than the existing sheds built two…
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show: Tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) held from 19 – 22 May 2022 at the stunning waterfront location of Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast. Attracting more than 51,000 attendees and 300-plus…
Southport Yacht Club’s megayacht berth official opening
Seen by many as Australia’s most progressive yacht club in recent times, Southport Yacht Club, on Queensland’s Gold Coast, has taken another significant step into the future with the opening of its spectacular megayacht docking facility. Costing some $9 million…
Bali 4.4 hot off the press in minus two degrees celsius
The Bali 4.4 belongs to a radical new catamaran design family from the French builder of the Bali range. To watch the Bali 4.4 trial run in minus two degrees celsius out of La Rochelle in Western France, hence the…
Call to action for boat building industry
A dramatic rise in the carbon footprint of the build of a performance race boat has been unveiled in the Sustainable Design and Build Report from US-based offshore sailing outfit 11th Hour Racing Team, leading to a call to action…
Wally’s new 101 foot cruiser-racer demoulded
Wally’s latest bespoke sailing creation has just passed a crucial construction milestone with the demoulding of the hull. The sleek carbon hull of the new 101-foot cruiser racer was lifted out of its female mould. She is the fourth Wally…
