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Audio feedback, fast transmission rates and smoothing of wind data give a new approach to sailboat navigation that is easy to set up thanks to SailTimer Wind Instrument. 1. Audio: Your tablet/phone can connect on Bluetooth to the wireless, solar-powered SailTimer Wind…
The 16th annual edition of the BOAT International World Superyacht Awards will take place in Monaco on Sunday 5th September 2021 at the Monte Carlo Sporting. The World Superyacht Awards recognise the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the most remarkable luxury yachts from…
The world’s largest sailing ship was detained today at the Port of Dover in the UK hours before the passenger cruise ship was due to begin its maiden voyage. The arrest of the ship was the latest development in a…
The term foil indicates a specific type of appendage that does not exist in “traditional” boats, which can increase the straightening force and counteract gravity and friction in the water. Sailboats with foils can counteract friction by lightening themselves with…
Manuel Pardi recently returned to Buenos Aires after a three-month 4,000-mile voyage in Pequod (a restored 28-ft steel yacht), which he sailed to Antarctica, powered entirely by solar and wind energy. This wasn’t Pequod’s first trip to Antarctica. The first…
Action cameras, adventure cameras, body- or head-cams; call them what you will – we’re talking here about the type of cameras often referred to generically as ‘GoPros’ after the company largely responsible for bringing this type of image recording device…
Nikki Barnes and Lara Dallman-Weiss will be representing Team USA when they race their 470 at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. They share some tips on how to reach like a champion. When reaching, it is a delicate dance of power…
If you have not long started sailing or just want to know more about what goes on at the navigation table, this online workshop on the 10th of August is for you. We will be discussing some of the navigation equipment…
Hit hard by the pandemic, Phuket is set to receive a boost in the new year when the Thailand International Boat Show will be held 6 – 9 of January, 2022 at the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina. Targeting those with…
With leisure boat sales on the rise, the Whitsunday region is experiencing unprecedented levels of new visitors this year, many of which are experiencing our spectacular backyard for the first time. In addition, the annual migration of cruising yachts is…
Acclaimed artist Russ Kramer, who specializes in historically-correct dynamic recreations of famous yacht races and turn-of-the-century yachting society, will give a presentation surveying his oil paintings, inspirations, methods and techniques. Russ will focus on the great Herreshoff America’s Cup defenders…
Knowing the right sailing terms to use on board a boat is not just a way of sounding super cool and impressing your friends, though it does works for that too… It’s actually very useful, and sometimes crucial in communicating…
Three sailmakers take a look at off-wind sails that will keep your boat moving on a reach and a run. Not so long ago, most production sailboats featured sail plans that were a bit different from what one might encounter…
It’s been a tumultuous year for the world, and getting away from it all on a recreational boat has given many the respite they’ve needed. With lives upended, some recreational boat owners have chosen to reflect on the times when…
How do you set up your rig for max speed? Whether you’re talking small boats, multihulls or keelboats, two experts that really know all about rig tune are five-times America’s Cup winner Murray Jones from New Zealand, and 470 Olympic…
To swivel or not to swivel? That is the question. Responsible for never-ending and ongoing discussions, swivels are described by some as unnecessary and to others essential. Titan Swivel, brings a solid answer to the debate. Titan® is a brand…
Personal floatation devices come in two main forms buoyancy aids and life-jackets. Worn correctly a personal flotation device could save your life.
The designers, engineers, boatbuilders and the sailors at Nautor’s Swan in Finland have really upped the ante with the launch of their newest, largest and no doubt, the fastest sailing yacht they’ve ever built – Skorpios. In fact, their new ClubSwan125 looks powerful enough to break…
Award-winning dealership The Multihull Group (TMG) have once again cemented its reputation as one of the world’s leading marine importers. At the recent world conference for Lagoon Catamarans, TMG were announced as the number one dealer in the Asia Pacific…
Experienced sailors who had just taken part in a prestigious yacht race had to be rescued when their vessel got into difficulty off the Dorset coast. The crew of three had taken part in the Round the Island Race at…
Pantaenius Insurance has established an office at The Boat Works (Gold Coast, Queensland). The Pantaenius team have expanded from their NSW headquarters to now offer instant boat insurance quotations and cover to owners from their new premise. Other businesses to populate the purpose-built professional facilities include…
La Grande-Motte, France: Gunboat announces the Gunboat 72V, a new catamaran concept to complement the existing heritage series’ currently in production (the Gunboat 68 and Gunboat 80) – the first catamaran with Gunboat sailing performance and a flybridge. Design and…
Global technical sailing and watersports apparel brand Zhik has been appointed as an Official Supplier to the Australian Olympic Team. The announcement follows the company’s recent appointment as an Official Apparel Partner of Australian Sailing for the third consecutive Olympiad….
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) has cancelled the Sydney Festival of Boating, which was scheduled to run from July 29th to August 1st, to support efforts by government in controlling the current COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney. The BIA Board yesterday…
In support of a buoyant marine sector, the Marina Industries Association (MIA) in partnership with the Boating Industry Association (BIA) and Superyacht Australia has launched Marine Jobs. Marine Jobs is an online ‘career centre’ designed to make it easier for…
During the colder months, the Technical Advisers at West System and ATL Composites are frequently asked “What’s the lowest temperature West System Epoxy can be applied?” Fortunately, it’s one they’re well equipped to answer. Gougeon Brothers, Inc. got its start…
The World Match Racing Tour today announced the Fareast 28R keelboat has been selected and approved for the Shenzhen Bao’an Match Cup, host of the WMRT Finals in Shenzhen, China from 15-19 December 2021. A new fleet of seven Fareast…
The Sydney Festival of Boating will be four days of exhibitions, festivities and a celebration of the boating lifestyle at Darling Harbour from 29 July to 1 August. Exhibition space inside the Halls of the International Convention Centre in Sydney…
The 2021 Club Marine Marina Industry Association Awards were held this week at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney, and yacht clubs and marinas from across Australia and the Asia Pacific region were recognised for their commitment to…
B&G®, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, has returned as an Official Technical Supplier to The Ocean Race, including the upcoming inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe that begins May 29 in Lorient, France. B&G has a rich and…
The 2021 Australian Superyacht, Marine Export and Commercial Industry (ASMEX) conference held at Sanctuary Cove on Tuesday May 18 successfully delivered a diverse and dynamic cross section of speakers and session topics on the Australian marine industry. Now in its…
Mercury Marine is proud to announce that Brisbane Marine in Queensland has earned the title of Mercury Marine’s Australian Dealer of the Year for 2020. Brisbane Marine prides itself on being a one-stop marine experience offering sales of boats, outboard…
All Marine Spares (AMS) has been appointed the Master Distributor across Australia and the Asia Pacific region for the Rocna and Vulcan Anchor range. The well-known Rocna design has established itself as the preferred anchor within the Bluewater cruising community…
Forward WIP (water impact protection) was established in 2015 in Switzerland, originally to design and supply gear for America’s Cup teams. Worn by sailors around the world, the gear is used in all the high speed regattas from the America’s…
Zhik’s Z-Skin Top is claimed to be one of the thinnest ever, skin-fitting neoprene tops. “It’s the perfect performance top to crossover high activity boating and watersports and is ideal for wakeboarding, paddling, body boarding or surfing. It can be…
Storm from Typhoon is a name you will be hearing a lot of in 2021. The Storm3 wetsuit heralds the beginning of a new product roll-out from leading watersports apparel and accessory manufacturer Typhoon International. Storm3 has a back-zip entry system…
The Ultim trimaran Banque Populaire XI exited the yard in Lorient, Brittany this Tuesday 27 April 2021. In attendance to witness the moment were all the teams involved in the project – Team Banque Populaire and the teams from the…
To celebrate the life of a man so ahead of his time, a regatta will be held for all the Uffa crafts – a once in a lifetime opportunity for owners of Uffa designed boats. The Classic Boat Museum will…
Asia Pacific yacht sales companies Multihull Solutions and The Yacht Sales Co have demonstrated their continued support for the region’s marine industry with the announcement of two key sponsorships. The Yacht Sales Co has confirmed it is the new naming…
The Amrok 50N buoyancy aid is the first of a range of new generation buoyancy aids that leading watersports apparel and accessory manufacturer Typhoon International is set to unveil during 2021. The Amrok is an essential part of the kit…
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