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Archambault A35 and A40rc gained podium finishes in the prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race 2009. The A35 Prime Time won IRC Div 2 from 76 other starters, with owners Marc Alperovitch and Jerome Huillard having their first taste of offshore racing….
The coverage expanding to Include Australia and New Zealand Waters KVH's new mini-VSAT coverage area to support broadband Internet and VoIP telephone service for maritime and aeronautical applications Continuing its march toward a seamless global broadband network for vessels and…
Tranquil Thailand now boasts world-class marina and cutting edge cats. Our clients have full access to all the facilities of this spectacular, non-tidal marina, which will include restaurants, shops, a five-star hotel, man-made lagoons and a yacht club. To celebrate…
Australian Yachting editor Barry Henson recently took the Stornaway Dayboat for a test sail and here's what he found. Before I begin this boat test, I have a confession to make – I'm a boat voyeur. That's right. I'm one…
Realising the dream of building your own cruising yacht is closer than you think. high quality self-build cruising yacht kits are now available in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Many people buoy their sometimes stressful or even uneventful…
High-end racing electronics brand B&G has joined forces with one of Australia's leading electronic service providers, Olectric Systems, to once again provide regatta support at the 2009 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2009 (21-29 August). Technicians from Olectric Systems will…
With any boat purchase, It is important to take into account your finance options. Boats come with many power choices and accessory options and there are many finance opportunities available. Choosing the right finance package will potentially make a pleasure…
The Performance Team at Glowfast Marine continues their commitment to speed, safety and results with the release of their new generation Luminous Sail Tapes. The new evolution of Glowfast Luminous Sail Tapes sustain optimum brightness for twice as long as…
Marten Yachts has launched one of the world's most anticipated performance cruisers – the stunning Marten 67. This marks the beginning of a new era at the company. Based on the hugely successful hull and rig of the Marten 49,…
A full line of quality inflatable boats bearing the internationally recognised Plastimo brand, has been launched by RFD at the Sydney International Boat Show. The 20 model Plastimo range being launched on to the Australian market covers both conventional inflatable…
The Australian sailing team will wear SLAM over the next four years which will lead us to the London 2012 Olympic Games. The Australian's won gold medals in the Worlds 49er, a hat trick in the Worlds 29er with all…
Patrick Langley who headed the marine products division of Line 7, has now heading up Zhik New Zealand. “With the sad demise of Line 7, it is refreshing to now be part of a fresh new brand with such a…
While there enter your details for a chance to win Jim Murrant's Boating Bible CD, or one of five sail training and reference CDs. One lucky winner will also receive the Joys of Sailing DVD. We have specialised in sailing…
The SpliceRight kit is based on tweezer type tools that can enter the core of the rope to be spliced, allowing for fast and easy terminations. The kit is aimed at those who do their own handy work with the…
Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation, will launch four enhanced products at the Sydney International Boatshow. The GPSMAP® 400 and GPSMAP® 500 series of chartplotters, come preloaded with BlueChart g2 mapping for Australia and New Zealand. The new products…
Designed by Nexus specifically for use as part of the NXR instrumentation system, the XL20 completes the NXR range and allows Nexus to offer comprehensive packages for yachts measuring over 35ft. Thoroughly tested on the international racing scene, the NXR…
Superyacht Solutions, the largest boat painting concern in the country, are now operating in Sydney Harbour at the new Sydney City Marine facility on Rozelle Bay. Superyacht Solutions applies finishes for many of Australia's best known yacht & boat builders…
The Sea Tow network has now expanded to the Sunshine Coast, one of the country's most popular boating areas. ‘Sea Tow Sunshine Coast' is based at Mooloolaba and provides support from Caloundra to Coolum. Sea Tow members can look forward…
Great Barrier Reef Boat Sales today announced it is the newest distributor for Grand inflatable boats and tenders. “After exhaustive research of both manufacturers and end users, we chose Grand because of their outstanding durability, sun and abrasion resistance which…
As with any offshore yacht race, routing plays a vital role in attaining a podium position and the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is no exception. Navigation is as important as weather routing in making sure that a team…
Sydney Yachts has announced the launch of its limited edition Sydney 36CR-X sport model which will make its racing debut at this year's Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. According to Sydney Yachts media release, the Sydney 36CR-X “retains the trademark…
ontender Sailcloth's new range of MAXIKOTE Polyester Spinnaker cloth has proven its ability to withstand the toughest conditions in the world – and help win the Volvo Ocean Race. Race winner ERICSSON 4 exclusively used Contender's MAXIKOTE Polyester Spinnaker cloth…
Barnacle Buster is a safe, non-toxic and biodegradable marine growth remover. It is specifically formulated to meet an industry wide need for a fast, safe and cost effective alternative to mechanical cleaning of water cooled equipment. With minimal dismantling of…
Thinking outside the square is never easy, but the designers of the radical new Moody 45DS have done just that, reports Kevin Green. The Moody 45 deck saloon’s modern lines, angular hull and straight stem ensure this yacht receives plenty…
Celebrating their 60th year of boat building history, Elan Marine continues their positive drive forward with a new addition to their highly successful Cruiser Racer range for 2010. Classy, cheeky and in fact the smallest in the range, the new…
Moody boats will be presenting the new and unique Moody DS 62, Decksaloon, a World Cruiser, at the Southampton Show in September 2009 and than at the Genoa Show in October. The cockpit with a sail handling cockpit and a…
Multihull Solutions continues to go from strength to strength following its appointment as the exclusive importer and distributor for prestigious Sunreef Yachts in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The company has exclusive representation for many of the world's…
TITAN Trailer Brakes introduces the new and improved way of installing hydraulic brake lines with its new alternative to the old solid steel tubing. Up to as much as three quarters of the assembly time and saving in manufacturing dollars….
Scanstrut's new range of instrument pods takes a fresh look at the challenge of installing chartplotters or radar displays, onto power or sailboats. The ingenious Deck Pod solves the problem of finding a level mounting surface on your boat. Offering…
The new CorecellTM M-Foam is the only core to offer a complete cost-effective package comprising high shear strength, low weight and high elongation, low resin uptake for infusion processes and high temperature stability for prepreg processes. CorecellTM M-Foam is the…
Bavaria Yachts new Cruiser 32, has been nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2009/10. `We are delighted and excited about the nomination,´ says Andres Cardenas, CEO Bavaria Yachts. ´In close cooperation with Farr Yacht Design and BMW Group DesignworksUSA…
The MSRR2107 will soon be hitting the marine electronics market. Building upon the foundation of the breakthrough MSR2007 stereo, Jensen Marine, has announced the next generation in black-box technology with the MSR2107 Waterproof AM/FM/ and USB Equipped Stereo. The MSR2107…
More information has been released on the exciting new Bavaria Cruiser 32, designed by Farr Yacht Design and BMW Designworks USA. The design data and preliminary drawings indicate this yacht will be light, fast and balanced. The interior layout features…
The new Sun Fast 3200 has been winning both races and plaudits in Europe.Now for the first time it will be on show in Australia at the Sydney InternationalBoat Show. Conceived by award winning designer Daniel Andrieu, the Sun Fast…
There are now over 100 Farrier F-22s sailing or building around the world, and Farrier Marine is about to start on the hull molds for the production version. Six independently built F-22s are now launched, and these have produced some…
Interested in a super catamaran with a speed potential of over 32 knots and effortless cruising at 20 knots, in supreme yacht comfort and safety?Multihull expert Gregor Tarjan, founder of Aeroyacht International, and renowned designer Pete Melvin sat down together…
Members of he Pendragon Sailing Team from North America recently flew to New Zealand for the launching of Pendragon VI, a new Davidson 69. Designer Laurie Davidson worked alongside a design team from Dibley Marine, an NZ-based naval architecture firm….
The new Salperton handed over last week has been designed and built for even better sailing performance and long range cruising. She is 45 metres long with a 61 metre Southern Spars rig including Future Fibres PBO rigging. She has…
New for 2010, this 17.80m flagship of the Jeanneau range holds an unequalled top of the range position in the large yacht category. The standard of finish is exceptional. The combination of elegant hull, innovative feel to the deck plan…
Brand new model to be launched at the Sydney International Boat Show North South Yachting is proud to announce the latest new Bavaria Yachts model to arrive in Australia – the New Bavaria 35 Cruiser. The new 35 Cruiser is…
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