Lion NZ roars back into action
Lion New Zealand has been busy since her refit and relaunch and doesn't look like slowing down any time soon. The iconic boat returned to the water in March after a major 18-month refit which was so extensive Lion New…
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40m regatta star My Song lost at sea during cargo transportation
Superyacht Times. By Laura Nicholls. The 39.6-metre sailing yacht My Song has fallen off a cargo vessel during her transportation from the Caribbean to the Balearics. During Saturday night the Baltic 130 superyacht was lost in the Mediterranean before reaching the Balearics,…
The Monofoil Gonet kicks off the 2019 sailing season with big ambitions
The spectacular flying monohull designed by Eric Monnin will be looking to break records this year as it puts its winter modifications to the test at upcoming regattas. Lessons learned during the Gonet Monofoil’s maiden season have been applied during…
WhisperPower introduces safe Lithium Ion battery as replacement for the lead-acid battery
With the introduction of the Ion Power Basic, a safe Lithium Ion battery formulated with Lithium, Iron and Phosphate cells (LiFePO4), a new era has begun, according to WhisperPower, with the perfect sustainable alternative to the conventional lead-acid battery. Thanks…
42m Vijonara wins Best Sailing Yacht at the 2019 World Superyacht Awards
The 42-metre sailing superyacht wows judges and takes home the 2019 Neptune Award for Best Sailing Yacht by combining a spirit of tradition with outstanding performance features.Sailing yacht Vijonarawas presented with the 2019 World Superyacht Award for Best Sailing Yacht…
Fountaine Pajot is collaborating with Volvo Penta on electromobility venture
Fountaine Pajot has been committed to an environmentally friendly approach for 15 years and has been a precursor with their Ecocruising concept released in 2008 with a wide range of products and options dedicated to “renewable” electricity and freshwater production,…
Keeping a hull clean is fast, easy and inexpensive
Fresh, brackish or saltwater, there's always something that finds the bottom of a hull an irresistible place to live. Even with bottom paint, growth will develop that's not only unsightly, but robs the boat of its speed and fuel economy….
Zulu Waterways update – information on thousands of anchorages is just one benefit
Ever since its launch a couple of years ago I’ve been following the progress of Zulu Waterways. For those who haven’t heard of Zulu, it’s an app and website cruising guide that shows the location of everything from anchorages and…
Introducing the Stella Watermaker “Gen 3”
MEDIA RELEASE The team at Stella Watermakers have been working to bring you the new “Gen 3” watermaker. Building on the success of the original Stella Watermaker and the subsequent Gen 2, the Gen 3 brings a new level of…
North Sails says 3Di NORDAC delivers “a smoother and more permanent aerodynamic shape”
MEDIA RELEASE 3Di NORDAC combines our unique composite molded sail technology with reliable polyester that cruising sailors have trusted for decades. The result is an innovative cruising sail with smoother and more permanent aerodynamic shape. By using exclusive spread filament…
Wave Chaser – a multi-purpose big boy's toy for cruisers
Forget carrying SUPs and a small sail craft on your cruiser. Now you can have them all in one – and go foiling too. The hulls can be ridden individually as Touring or Downwind Stand Up Paddleboards and with…
Jeanneau to display the award winning Sun Odyssey 319 at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Don’t be fooled by the size of this new Jeanneau yacht, the award winning Sun Odyssey 319 has been recognised across the world by customers and journalists as one that sets a standard in the small yacht segment. The first…
Skeeta – a foiling boat for beginners to experienced sailors
Skeeta is the latest high-performance foiling dinghy. It is claimed to be both stable and safe, while being easy to rig, launch and sail, making it suited to sailors of all ages and abilities. The wide wings provide the power…
New range of technical Zhik deck shorts and pants – quick dry and easy to wear
Zhik says its new, improved technical deck shorts are “for sailors putting in the hours afloat”. Whether cruising or racing for long hours, your shorts need to be comfortable, unrestricting and able to deflect water, the media release claims. Made…
Seawind 1260 and charter boat seminar at Pittwater Sail Expo
The award-winning Seawind 1260 will be displayed at the upcoming Pittwater Sail Expo on the 27th & 28th April as hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport. In December last year, the highly read and respected ‘Cruising…
Grande Dame of the Concours d’ Elégance in Antigua
Overall winner of the Concours d’Elégance was the stunning Herreshoff design ketch Arrluuk. A faithful replica of 1939 Bounty and a kindred spirit to last year’s overall winner, 72’ Ticonderoga, she was built in 1997 by Legendary Yachts. Owners Steve…
Pride, polish and prizes for beautiful classic yachts in Antigua
For days, captains and crews laboured in preparation for the Concours d’ Elégance. A few boats employed the come-as-you-are strategy while others went into full tilt production, setting the stage for the keen eye of judges. Spa treatments included last…
Lofrans introduces a new series of vertical windlasses
Lofrans announces an expansion on the range of vertical windlasses, the SX Series, which provides anchoring solutions for both sail and motor boats up to 30m. The SX Series consists of the models SX 1, SX 2, SX 3, SX…
Andrew Lechte joins Doyle Sails in NZ
Doyle Sails says sail design and software development around new and existing sailing technologies has always been at the core of their operation. Now, the company’s central design team has been furthered strengthened with the appointment of Andrew Lechte. Over…
The world’s ‘safest’ blue water yacht launched
The Kraken 50, billed as the ‘safest blue water yacht in build today,’ has been launched. Unlike all her contemporaries the K50 features unique ‘Zero Keel’ construction: An all-in-one hull and keel with scantlings to match. Her strength, safety and…
French “rater” JPK targets Asia/Pacific owners looking for podium finishes
According to Australian agent, Paul Glynn, IRC racing in the Asia/Pacific region has become “an affordable and competitive option” with the entry of the French JPK brand into the market. “The French are at the leading edge of going fast,…
Internationally acclaimed catamaran on display at 2019 Club Marine Pittwater Sail Expo
The world-leading Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42 sailing catamaran will be showcased at the 2019 Club Marine Pittwater Sail Expo from 27-28 April. Multihull Solutions will be exhibiting the exceptional catamaran, which recently won the 2019 European Yacht of the Year,…
Gold Coast Multihull Boat Show draws good crowds
Multihull Solutions’ 2019 Gold Coast Boat Show on the Gold Coast on 23 March was a huge success drawing crowds from all over Australia and New Zealand to view the extensive lineup of power and sail multihulls on display. Six…
End-of-use boat solutions – things are happening
METSTRADE. By Peter Franklin. Millions of boats that were built in the 70’s and 80’s from virtually indestructible GRP (fibreglass) are now referred to as ‘end-of-use’ boats. Committing redundant GRP hulls to landfill is not an environmentally acceptable option, as…
Face to face with new Italia Yachts 11.98
Italia Yachts 11.98 was launched in Venice at the historical Compagnia della Vela yacht club. The boat is the yard’s newborn and the first from the Bellissima series, the best example of the skilled craftsmanship needed to unite excellent sailing…
GPS Rollover – will your boat's positioning system fail?
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued a new marine notice. You can also read this marine notice on our website at www.amsa.gov.au/marine-notice-01-2019. Purpose This marine notice advises Global Positioning System (GPS) users of potential issues that may occur with older…
International Laser Class Association seeking new builders for Olympic racing dinghy
27 MARCH 2019 – AUSTIN, TEXAS – Managers of the world’s most popular racing sailboat class are seeking new builders to complement their existing network of manufacturers, the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) announced today. The move comes after longtime…
Freedom of choice for OK Dinghy equipment at World Championship
One of the key factors behind the astonishing worldwide growth and development of the OK Dinghy over the past 62 years was the intent that boats could be built by anyone, anywhere – one of the overriding concepts from the…
All purpose G1 sailing gloves from Zhik
The latest addition to Zhik’s growing range of performance sailing gloves. Zhik’s G1 Gloves are intended for the sailing enthusiast, warm weather and general protection. These ergonomic, pre-shaped gloves are extremely comfortable, and designed to move with the flex and…
Yamaha makes move back into sailing dinghies
According to a marine trade newsletter, Yamaha Motor and Fujitsu will collaborate on trials of a 470 Class dinghy to improve the performance of that sailing dinghy. Known world wide as a manufacturer of motorboats and engines, as well as…
Sunsail’s cabin charters in the Med
Sunsail has launched its ‘Sail by the cabin’ experience, suited for adventurers, couples or friends who want to experience cruising fun in safety. Sailing in a flotilla of up to ten other yachts, with a private cabin for two and…
Multihull hardstand display announced for Moreton Bay
Multihull Central in partnership with the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron announces a new hardstand area exclusively for the out of water storage and display of preowned cruising catamarans and trimarans. This display now opens up a convenient location for multihull…
Multihull Cruising Yacht Club established in Sydney
A new chapter in the world of multihulls has just begun with the formation of the Multihull Cruising Yacht Club Inc. (MCYC). This club has been formed to allow multihull owners (both sail and power) to liaise with others who…
AkzoNobel opens ground-breaking R&D innovation campus
A trailblazing lab complex which can test new products in conditions that mimic the world's most extreme environments has been officially opened today by AkzoNobel in the UK. Located in Felling, the €12.6 million R&D innovation campus fuses the site's…
More video footage of yachts being canted to pass under bridges
This week we ran some videos about boats getting under bridges (or failing to do so). Reader Tom Hinton sent this link to a video of the Volvo boats being canted on to their sides to get under the Bolte…
Seawind 1260 calls the Whitsundays home
Fresh from the factory in Vietnam is a brand new Seawind 1260 that will be coming to Australia and calling the Whitsundays home, joining an award-winning bareboat charter operator in Airlie Beach. Cumberland Charter Yachts has been successful in securing…
Boating industry blasts NSW Labor boat tax plan
From Marine Business Industry figures have condemned NSW Labor plans to introduce a new stamp duty on boats if it wins next month's state election. Labor announced this week that, if elected, it will impose a duty of $7,600 on…
Third edition of Happy Hooking – The Art of Anchoring
USA and Ireland, 13 February 2019 – White Seahorse Publishing is pleased to announce the third, expanded edition of the best-selling book on boat anchoring, “Happy Hooking – the Art of Anchoring”. Receiving consistent five-star reviews from verified purchasers on…
Zhik's high tech thermal fibre meets Merino wool
For sailors wanting to stay warm, dry and active in the same clothes day in, day out, Zhik’s new HydroMerino base layer is designed to do just that. This unique fusion of two fabrics creates a highly durable, high performance,…
Creating a “no go” zone for sharks off the back of your boat
Ocean Guardian, the company behind the development of the Shark Shield deterrent technology, has unveiled a prototype of a system designed for use with boats and jetties. To date, the technology, billed as the world’s only scientifically proven and independently…
