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Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed announced today the introduction of a new foul-release coating designed specifically for transducers – Foulfree. Designated by Airmar as a certified transducer coating, Foulfree releases marine growth, reducing the maintenance needed to keep transducers clean and…
Ensign Yachts, agents for Bavaria, Nautitech and Italia yachts, is changing its sales direction. The strategy will see it reduce its retail footprint across Australia, while developing reach by expanding its presence in yacht clubs and marinas around Australia; plus…
The purpose of owning a yacht is to go sailing. For readers of Cruising Helmsman that means to get away from it all and get out there. A marina berth is all well and good, but the real reason you…
The nifty Jack Holt-designed keelboat, Saltash – eight-time winner of the Brisbane to Gladstone Race – is being given a new lease on life by the craftspeople at Norman R. Wright & Sons, using the latest generation epoxy and carbon…
HH Catamarans has begun mold construction for a new ‘supercat’ that will propel the brand into superyacht territory. Hudson Yacht Group, the award-winning builder of HH Catamarans, is a builder of luxury performance cruising catamarans. A spokesperson said this new 88ft (26.8m)…
NEW YORK – October 29, 2019 – As SailGP prepares to kick off its second season in 2020, the global championship continues to be recognized for its successful debut. Today, the F50 catamaran – the fastest sail race boat in…
British clothing company Gill says it built its reputation for quality and reliability with the OS2 offshore jacket and trousers, it’s most popular product over the last few decades. With its new collection launched in December 2018, the British brand…
Multihull Solutions is expecting a strong turnout to its stand at the 2019 Mandurah Boat Showcase in Western Australia on 16 – 17 November. The Asia Pacific multihull specialists will be exhibiting the Lucia 40, one of Fountaine Pajot’s most…
Bluewater Cruising Yachts, the boat building company located in Cardiff, New South Wales, has taken its 16th order for the Cygnet 20 trailer sailer. The order, from a Northern Territory couple, now means Cygnet 20 orders are booked to Sept/Oct…
AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip brand will be the official coatings supplier for New York Yacht Club’s American Magic team, which will challenge for the 36th America’s Cup. The American Magic entry will use Awlgrip’s HDT Flag Blue as the hull color for…
Three diverse boats, all with unique characteristics that highlight the diversity of equipment and design in sailing, have been nominated for World Sailing’s 2019 Goslings Boat of the Year Award. The F50, a high-performance one design multihull, Ichi Ban, a…
Zhik is launching a completely revamped range of high cut dinghy boots for different climates and sailing styles. Zhik High Cut Ankle Boots Updating a longtime favourite for sportsboat and dinghy sailors, Zhik’s high cut ankle boots offer great support…
On 30th September 1959 the 40ft catamaran Rongo sailed into the Conway River in North Wales after crossing the North Atlantic from New York. Rongo was the first catamaran to have made this difficult voyage, sailed by the now world…
ARLINGTON, Va. (September 23, 2019) – FLIR Systems today announced the FLIR M300 Series, a new generation of maritime thermal cameras delivering advanced awareness-enhancing technologies, safer navigation, and integration with onboard boat systems. FLIR M300 Series cameras are designed for…
When world champions choose a product, there is always a good reason. In the case of this new 30mm lashing block, World Moth Champion, Paul Goodison, uses it in his vang system because it handles the high loads with low…
The 187-foot (57m) Loretta is now for sale with Northrop & Johnson. The sailing yacht is listed with Sales Broker Cameron Bray; the yacht is asking $7,500,000. Timelessness and luxurious comfort are the epitome of sailing yacht Loretta. Built by…
Auckland, New Zealand – Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of marine electronics, announced today a revolution in marine VHF with the release of Cortex – the world’s first radio with wireless touchscreen handsets, built-in Class B SOTDMA smartAIS transponder and remote…
Jean Pierre Kelbert, the great French yachtsman and founder of Europe and the UK’s dominating yachting brand JPK is delighted that double-handed sailing is on the rise in the Asia/Pacific and reveals his thoughts on getting started. After an amazing…
Following a very busy summer, which saw the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild secure her first victory in the Rolex Fastnet Race, as well as enabling the Franck Cammas / Charles Caudrelier pairing to validate their qualification for the Brest Atlantiques,…
Since Fountaine Pajot formed as a partnership in 1976 as a racing dinghy boatbuilder, it quickly presented the cruising catamaran to a sceptical market. Only to see it mass produce its growing range to claim the title of the world's…
Cannes Yachting Festival will serve as the backdrop for Volvo Penta’s unveiling of a new take on its Saildrive system – an electric Saildrive prototype. Offering the prospect of onboard comfort, near-soundless, low vibration operation, and silent mooring, the initiative…
ARLINGTON, Va. (September 4, 2019) – FLIR Systems and Excess Catamarans have today announced a partnership between FLIR’s award-winning Raymarine brand and Groupe Beneteau's new catamaran brand, Excess. In an extension of the partnership between the companies, Raymarine instruments will…
Last year it was a dynamic new deck layout by Galeon that picked up the Innovative On-Board Design Solution award sponsored by Fusion. As foilers enter the mainstream, will the technology make them a front runner in this year’s Awards?…
Friends and business partners from all over the world, including the directors at Australia's ATL Composites, Lorraine Murray and Nicholas Cossich, came together at a monumental celebration for Gougeon Brothers Inc. at Bay City, Michigan. Over the last 50 years,…
On Tuesday, 20 August, the next generation of high performance foiling catamaran was unveiled as the TF35 splashed on Lake Geneva for its first test sail. Compared to its predecessors, the TF35 has been designed with the ambitious brief to…
A world leader in luxury custom catamaran manufacture, Sunreef Yachts is to build an all-carbon fibre Sunreef 80 sailing superyacht. This recently commissioned carbon edition of the Sunreef 80 will be delivered in 2020. Its weight-reducing features will also include…
Boat owners are reminded of their responsibilities on the eve of the NSW Government stepping in to remove an 11 metre derelict boat dumped on an emergency mooring at Camden Haven. NSW Maritime Executive Director, Mark Hutchings said Transport for…
Sailing to Bermuda is an exciting way to experience the island’s vibrant blue waters and dramatic scenery. And the best way for sailors to get to Bermuda – or any other destination – is with Raymarine’s newest, free LightHouseTM 3…
Proving million dollar budgets are not necessary to make the Podium the French-built JPKs dominated the 2019 Fastnet with an amazing array of results across 4 Divisions: IRC 2 – 1st , 3rd IRC 3 – 1st , 3rd IRC…
MEDIA RELEAS: Doyle Sails is pleased to welcome David Armitage as the newest member of the Doyle Sails Design team, bringing added one design and performance racing expertise to the team. Hailing from the ‘City of Sails’ in Auckland, New…
Designed in partnership by the Alex Thomson Racing team – led by Design Manager Pete Hobson – and French naval architects VPLP, the new HUGO BOSS boat is the first of its kind in the world. The product of more…
Multihull Solutions will have a team at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival in France from 10–15 September to help launch a number of new models by Fountaine Pajot and NEEL Trimarans. As the first show in the European boating season,…
French engine manufacturer Nanni has collaborated with Germany’s HanseYachts on two Dehler sailing boats – the Dehler 29 and Dehler 30 One Design. The new partnership means that a Nanni N3.21 engine with SP 60 Sail Drive will be the…
Zhik’s new range of boating luggage offers many practical features for sailors and boaters to organise and carry their gear. Zhik’s new Wheelie Bag is made with a waterproof 600 denier polyester fabric and a rugged, anti-slip base. With a…
Lancelin and My Yacht, their Australian distributor, is pleased to announce that as of the 1st of July they will manufacture rope in Australia to meet the growing demand for customised high-end ropes. The Lamcelin ropes are designed in France…
For sailors who care about the environment, Zhik has added to its ecological performance wetsuit range with the launch of the ECO Spandex Top. Made from 100% recycled materials, these long-sleeved tops are worn as a rash vest. With UPF50+…
With new owners at the helm, on-line chandlery Bias Boating has been restructured, revitalised and is now back in operations as a marine products superstore. And it is doing so with the addition of ‘real people’ available at the end…
As nimble as they are on the water, small boats are awkward to move over dry land. By oneself or on a windy day, attempting it can be outright dangerous. Davis Instruments Wheel-a-Weigh is a set of removable launching wheels…
Inmarsat’s Fleet One satellite connectivity solution for the leisure and fishing markets has surpassed the 5,000-installation landmark as the rate of service uptake continues to increase. Reflecting a growing demand from leisure boat owners for Fleet One’s flexible and reliable…
Following the changes that happened at the turn of the year concerning BIC Sport/Tahe Outdoors France, the O’pen BIC is changing name too and will henceforth be known as O’pen Skiff. This change is also being effected by the class,…
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