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.
Performance Sailcraft Australia (PSA), the Australian based builder of ILCA Laser dinghies, has appointed Ian Douglas as General Manager after the departure of long time GM, Chris Caldecoat, earlier this year. Growth in demand for PSA products more than doubled last…
Fujifilm’s Fujinon Polaris 7×50 FMTRC-SX binoculars won 'Best marine binoculars 2020' award in the Best Binoculars and Binocular Reviews. Specifically designed to perform in some of the toughest environments on earth, the military-specification Fujinon Polaris binoculars are accepted by sailing…
For 2021 Zhik have re-named all their foul weather ranges for easier recognition in store, with the OFS prefix for offshore/coastal products and INS for inshore/coastal products. One new line to join the Zhik range is the OFS700 coastal/offshore jacket…
Australian and U.S.waters provide some of the best places for boating in the world though, as all boaters know, we do deserve a variety of attire for every season and type of weather conditions. Enter the quality apparel offerings from American…
The Korean-designed Digital Sextant is claimed to be the first electronic sextant in the world and gives you quick and rapid identification of your location plus reliable back-up in case of GPS malfunction or failure. The developers say that current…
The compact offshore racing boat, known as the Globe Mini 5.80, is the brainchild of adventurer and sailing legend, Don McIntyre. Interest in the boat in a box is taking off all over the world, using a DIY kit constructed…
Nautor opened in Finland 1966 and quickly gained the reputation of an excellent solid built yacht under the Swan label, which would comfortably and safely take you anywhere in the world. They even won the first Whitbread round the world…
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, October 24, 2020: The Ocean Cleanup, the Dutch non-profit organization developing advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic, today presented their plan to go full circle in their mission: creating a product from the…
Sail faster, higher and improve your overall sailing skills based on data and analytics; MAX makes it possible. This new compact, portable and wireless smart device from Sailmon is revolutionising the market for dinghies and sport boats. More and more…
The Asia Pacific region now has a premium new yacht sales company with the launch of The Yacht Sales Co. Founded by marine industry expert Mark Elkington, The Yacht Sales Co is set to follow the enduring success of Multihull…
It has been a while, but a new foiling Mini 6.50 has finally touched the water and is foiling. The boat is currently undergoing testing conducted by the yard Knierim Yachtbau in Kiel, Germany.. Designer Thomas Tison said: “I am super…
Melbourne, Australia – Ronstan is pleased to announce a partnership with Sailmon of The Netherlands, for the distribution of their new innovative MAX unit for the Australian and New Zealand markets. MAX is a compact, portable, wireless smart device for…
Multihull Solutions is expecting strong interest from pre-owned boat buyers at its free Gold Coast Open Day on Saturday 14 November. The special event will coincide with the adjacent Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival and is an excellent opportunity for those…
In parts 1 – 5 we have explored the purchase, haul out and delivery from Sydney to Brisbane of the World’s First TP52, a vessel we rescued from becoming scrap. When we last left the boat, it had settled into…
This is undoubtedly the most ambitious and inspiring concept yet to be developed in an exclusive relationship between Royal Huisman and the renowned superyacht designer Malcolm McKeon. Above her sleek and powerful 85 m / 279 ft hull, APEX features…
Joining Zhik’s range of technical luggage for sailing and watersports are two different dry bags. New Zhik 30L Dry BackPack Carry your wet kit home, knowing there’s no water going to drip out, or keep your dry kit dry when…
Multihull Solutions is inviting cruising enthusiasts to a special event at its Mooloolaba Sales Centre on Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September. The event features two Open-For-Inspection days that will showcase a range of quality pre-owned brokerage multihulls for…
A significant wooden boat rebuild is underway at Denman Marine in Kettering, Tasmania, reviving the 32 foot, double-ended ketch known as Te Rapunga. Meaning ’longing for the dawn’ in Maori language, Te Rapunga was discovered in an Auckland front yard…
JPK Pacific has established an agreement with the experienced yacht-building specialist Innovation Composites of Nowra, NSW, to have JPK Yachts made in Australia. In a boost to Australia’s boat building sector, Europe’s most successful IRC racers, the JPK brand, now…
In parts 1 – 4 we have explored the purchase, haul out and delivery from Sydney to Brisbane of the World’s First TP52, a vessel we rescued from becoming scrap. When we last left the boat, it had settled into…
Sydney, Australia – 20 August 2020 Multihull Central has announced more new speakers for the Seabbatical Summit Live series of webinars streamed on Zoom, Facebook and YouTube, held every Friday, aimed at providing key information and inspiration for people planning…
The first of the new model Excess catamaran from Groupe Beneteau arrives in Australia this weeked (Aug 22, 2020). Bruno Belmont, the lead designer on Excess, is renowned for his work with multihulls. In fact, he designed the trimarans featured…
Barton Marine has appointed DeckHardware Marine Solutions Australasia to distribute its range of deck gear across the Australasia region. Barton’s blocks and traveller car systems and accessories will be available for chandleries, OEMs and riggers to order in September. Barton…
Melbourne, Australia – The new Ronstan Sailboat Hardware Catalogue is now available, complete with the latest new products and up-to-date specifications for Ronstan's full range of sailboat hardware, including Andersen winches. The catalogue is brought to you in digital format…
Anyone knowing Dr Simon Torvaldsen realizes his eye for detail and his passion for yacht racing. After several years of success in his S&S 34 Blondie, he really wanted to step up in performance and race a boat that could…
Tatler. By Annabel Sampson. Mr Luigi Loro Piana, the Italian ‘king of cashmere’ according to Vogue, a 68-year-old playboy who is said to be worth £1.2 billion, has this past year been in mourning. What for? His superyacht, My Song. It was the…
Australia’s Waterway Cleaning charity are at it again. Having gone through the 100 tonne barrier of marine debris removed from Australian waterways already in 2020, we have now launched our Crab Pot Float Fundraiser where we will turn plastic bottle…
During the International Multihull Show originally scheduled for April 15 to 19, Aventura Catamarans was planning to unveil its new Aventura 37 and celebrate its 20th anniversary, however the Covid19 decided otherwise… This new 37' catamaran will be like the…
First Model of New Decade Seawind Catamarans is thrilled to announce it’s first all-new model of the new decade: the Seawind 1370. This completely new-from-the-ground-up 45ft catamaran carries a huge array of advancements in design, technology and craftsmanship, while also retaining…
Fountaine Pajot has just announced the release of a new entry-level sailing catamaran setting a new benchmark for innovation and productivity during the industry’s Covid-19 lockdown conditions. The shipyard has announced the new Isla 40 will replace the successful Lucia…
Ronstan has updated its cockpit rope bags and accessory range. The gear, aimed at keeping the cockpit tidy and clutter-free, has similar features to the previous range, with a fresh new look and some notable product improvements, including: Hook-and-loop…
Changes at Beneteau over the past several years continue to roll out through the series of yachts coming off the production line of the world’s largest boatbuilder. We have seen the First range of Beneteau’s resurrected via a combination of…
Bluewater Cruising Yachts is pleased to announce they have sold a total of 26 Cygnet 20s since they launched #1 Cygnet at the Sydney Boatshow in August 2017. Their most recent newsletter makes interesting reading: A lovely story I can…
Zhik’s new Junior Hydrophobic Fleece Top and Long Pants are performance garments and versatile mid-layers, that mirror the adult range. Made from a plush, four-way stretch Spandex fabic, with a soft thermal fleece inner layer, to provide warmth, the fabric…
The new versatile soft-attachment snatch blocks from Ronstan come in three sizes. Ideal for keelboats, they feature fully-machined aluminium cheeks and sheaves incorporating a full contact, self-lubricating composite bearing running on a polished duplex stainless steel hub. The new blocks…
NEEL Trimarans has unveiled its new compact trimaran, the NEEL 43. The Lombard-designed addition to the range is innovative and impressive, featuring a marked move towards the use of bio-sourced and recyclable materials. More compact than her big sisters, the…
Auckland, 19 Jun 2020: He had an “obsession with boats and everything that makes them tick” and it led to one of the biggest influences on the New Zealand yachting and boating community. Well known designer and boatbuilder Jim Young…
From USA company New Wire Marine: Why is Circuit Protection Necessary? Your entire boat’s electrical system is driven by a very powerful source: A battery. Intentionally – and necessarily – this battery can push a huge amount of electrical current…
Building the most eco-friendly yacht in the world. It was an assignment the British Spirit Yachts received loud and clear. For the renowned boat builder however, the superyacht owners wishes were right up their street. Integrating modern technology into classic…
XWR Long and Short Sleeve Tees Zhik’s new relaxed fit, XWR Long and Short Sleeve Tees are made from a highly water repellent, hydrophobic fabric that sheds water. The soft, smooth XWR fabric prevents wind and water chill too. Being…
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