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Navico has announced the launch of its newest brand: GoFree. Designed to deliver content and services to consumers in the way they have come to expect from modern household electronics, the GoFree brand works with Lowrance, Simrad and B&G multifunction…
PBS will be the naming sponsor for the first Sydney Yachts regatta being hosted by the RPAYC next February the 20th to the 22nd. Fifteen Sydney 38s and ten Sydney 36s are expected along with an assortment of the 32s,…
Zhik’s hiking PowerPads II are designed to be worn either inside a wetsuit or under waterproofs to fit around your thighs. The fully enclosed neoprene sleeve design ensures there is no external pad that can be easily snagged or ripped…
What does it take to design sails for the Volvo Open 65? There is no better person to answer that question than North Sails’ Gauiter Sergent, VO65 Designer of Record. Based at the North sails loft in France, Gautier has…
I was quite excited to be asked to go for a sail and do a review on the new HH42 Simply Fun. Owned by Phil Coombes, the boat had been attracting quite a lot of attention around Port Phillip. I…
Hudson Yachts, Morrelli & Melvin and HH Catamarans have announced its newest project, the HH55. The yacht is an all carbon affair with rig, hulls and structures offering safety, strength, and weight saving properties. Similar to the HH66, the HH55…
The wireless, solar-powered SailTimer wind instrument has a number of mounting options. It is supplied with a vertical mounting rod which can be attached to the top of the masthead. The mounting rod is 22.8 centimetres (9″) long and marine-grade…
Doyle Sails New Zealand will once again be exhibiting in the Superyacht Pavilion at the upcoming Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), running from 19-20 November in Amsterdam. Their stand will be in its usual spot in the main hall –…
At the recent Biograd Boat Show, Elan gave European customers their first look at the latest in the Impression range of performance cruising yachts, the Impression 40. Elan says the new model is “an impressively fast cruiser” with well thought-out…
The Fold it Cart can carry up to 150kgs and is constructed from sturdy marine grade aluminium that is rust and corrosion free. The cart is designed so loads are dispersed evenly over the axle and two 20-inch wheels that…
Due to be available in Australia from Q2 next year, this is a preview of some of Garmin’s 2015 marine product range. echoMAP dv/sv: available in 10.2cm (4”), 12.7cm (5”), 17.8cm (7”) and 22.9cm (9”) sizes, these sonar/chartplotter units feature…
Industrial design student Tim Arbuckle wants more young people to get into the sport of sailing and he believes he may have the design to get nine to 15 year-olds messing about in boats. The Auckland man has taken The…
New Zealand Herald. By Holly Ryan: The superyacht manufacturer Alloy Yachts has announced it is cutting up to 130 jobs after lower demand and a high exchange rate put pressure on the business. The Henderson-based company is one of four…
Chosen as the official electrical supplier to the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015, Mastervolt has risen to the challenge with seven identical systems. Each yacht is entirely dependant upon electrical power for providing drinking water, communications and to shift the massive…
North Technology Group (NTG)has announced the acquisition of Future Fibres by Southern Spars. Founded 20 years ago by Tom Hutchinson and based in Valencia, Spain, Future Fibres is a marine industry leader in high performance carbon cables, masts, booms, spreaders…
Andersen has extended its offering of electric winches to include a line of self-tailing winches designed for almost any size boat. Ideal for the family, sailing couple or singlehand sailor, the new E1 electric winches feature push button sheet and…
The RS Aero, a revolutionary new single-handed boat from RS Sailing, will arrive in Australia at the end of November 2014. Four demonstration boats are being shipped to Sailing Raceboats which is based in Sandringham, Victoria. The RS Aero was…
On Friday November 21, 2014, Beneteau owners on both sides of Sydney Harbour Bridge, from Woolwich and Gladesville across to Middle Harbour and then up to Pittwater on the northern beaches will gather for another Beneteau Cup. For the past…
C-Tech have added a CT22 carbon luff receptacle with a side loading option to its range. This completes the product variations to work for all batten loading and adjustment needs. They will be on display at METS 2014. This addition…
Based on its established models from the Pelican ProGear consumer line, each headlight is IECex approved for hazardous environments, available in either black or safety yellow and equipped with a wide range of features, allowing for multiple applications. All three…
The Isara 50 on show – watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB1-kjWQ47A More information Southern Yachting jon@southernyachting.com.au
Rainman Desalination, an Australian designer and manufacturer of portable desalination systems has launched its range of fully portable, high flow water makers at METS 2014. Ron Schroeder, director at Rainman Desalination, said “we are excited about our innovative approach to…
Windcraft's MD Peter Hrones said he “felt like Father Christmas” this week as he handed over the keys of a brand new Hanse 345 yacht to raffle winner John Scott and a cheque for $174,550.37 to David Pescud the founder…
One of Australia's oldest production yacht importers has changed its name to more accurately reflect the products on offer. Effective from October 17, US Yachts will be known as Performance Cruising Yachts. Explaining the name change, former Olympian and Managing…
Wichard Pacific, Sydney based distributor of the French deck hardware company Wichard, Profurl furling systems and the TYE TEC loop range, has taken on board the distribution of Facnor and Navtec. Facnor was previously distributed by Strong Ropes and was…
Exposure Marine claim that its man overboard (MOB) strobe and search light, will ensure you can be found fast. The light, designed to save lives at sea, does not need to be switched on. Its motion activated technology means it…
New Australian champion Leslie Green and his Ginger crew may have fired off the first two bullets at the MC38 Spring Regatta at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron over the three days of the long weekend, but it was payback time…
Last Saturday was the final race and party day of the Oyster Regatta Palma 2014, and with the five-race series already in the bag hopes for a bonus pursuit race hung on a… zephyr. Those lucky, early gradient winds of…
Bavaria have been nominated for five awards in Europe, the Cruiser 46 in the new sailing yacht range and Sport 360 and 400 in the Bavaria Sport range. The Cruiser 46 has a good chance to be European Yacht of…
As crews busied around in final prep for the first day’s racing in the Oyster Regatta Palma 2014, some were already out in the bay testing conditions and feeding back good news. What seemed only a light breeze in the…
Mobilarm has integrated its emergency electronic MOB beacon, the sMRT V100 Locator Beacon, with the inflatable SOS Dan Buoy marker. Once thrown into the water and inflated, the SOS Dan Buoy becomes a visual marker and at the same time…
It is rare to be able to have your cake and eat it too, as the old proverb goes, but investing in a charter yacht is probably the closest thing. When you buy a yacht and place it in charter,…
Ocean Signal has emphasised the importance of carrying a personal locator beacon both at sea and on land after details emerged about three recent rescues involving the company’s RescueME PLB1. Claimed by the manufacturers to be the world’s smallest personal…
B&G has introduced its multifunction navigation system, the Zeus2 Glass Helm. Suited to bluewater cruisers and super yachts, the Zeus2 Glass Helm brings together sail-specific features with a dual independent output for unprecedented sailing navigation. Zeus2 Glass Helm features fast…
B&G announced ForwardScan, a forward-looking sonar device for finding anchoring spots and highlighting rocks and obstructions below the water’s surface. ForwardScan allows sailors to avoid potentially dangerous areas and sail with confidence in unfamiliar waters. With an effective range of…
Bushnell’s range of optics and gadgets encompasses a vast range of outdoor activities and the Marine is the latest set of binoculars tailored specifically for boating. Fully fog-proof and waterproof to stand up to the changing conditions on the water,…
Jeanneau has announced a special offer on select models within the Sun Odyssey range with special prices under its 'Black Label' promotion. The Sun Odyssey 409 won the European Yacht of the Year Award upon its launch. Now available in…
Suitable for boats from 9m to 20m, the Lewmar range of swing thrusters are designed to provide a completely fair hull with minimal drag when raised, offering an advantage for higher performance sailing yachts and fast planning or semi-displacement hulls….
Since 2012 it has been on Bavaria's agenda to enter the market for catamarans over 35 feet. They have been investigating various strategies and negotiating with several potential partners. “The first contact with Nautitech Catamarans and its founder Bruno Voisard…
What is it? Diesel bug is the common term given to the myriad bacteria, mould and other micro-organisms found in diesel fuel. These organisms live in the water (a result of contamination or condensation) and feed on the intermediate by-products…
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