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Written by Katia Damborsky, Boat International Interest in a new type of HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fuel for superyachts has spiked, according to reports from engine manufacturer Caterpillar and the fuel’s producer, Fioul 83. The diesel alternative, which is marketed…
Cruising the Queensland Coast is a cruising guide for yachts cruising the Queensland coast, written by Greg Luck, the owner of Curlew Escape. Each of the 13 coasts, from the Gold Coast to the Cooktown Coast, is covered in detail,…
Sydneysiders are invited to participate in a range of special events in what will be the Ultimate Marine Lifestyle Experience. 2023 will see a new event on the social calendar – The Sydney Superyacht Festival. From Friday 17th March until…
Coral Sea Marina Resort on Queensland’s Whitsunday Coast has again been awarded 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).This Global accreditation is the highest accolade that the industry awards and is reserved for marinas which offer…
Published Jan 9, 2023 by the Maritime Executive A drifting racing yacht that washed ashore on a remote island off Tasmania has been successfully salvaged in one piece, preventing pollution. However, the vessel’s saga is not over: the yacht went…
Cruising Catamaran Maintenance In this blog from TMG Yachts, we will look at a few of the processes and methods for managing any wear and tear or chafing, on a cruising catamaran or a cruising vessel of any kind. From…
The competitors racing the 18ft skiffs each weekend in the Australian 18 Footers League’s fleet on Sydney Harbour are very talented and prepared to go ten-tenths to claim the big prize, but sometimes things don’t go the way they intend…
Auckland – 20th December 2022 It’s official, the speed of 222.43km/h (138.21mph) achieved by Emirates Team New Zealand and Glenn Ashby in Horonuku on 11th of December at Lake Gairdner in South Australia has been officially ratified and confirmed as…
110 years of 18 footer racing on Sydney Harbour The Barnett family name and 18 footer racing in Australia goes back at least 110 years to the time when Sid Barnett (Snr) sailed as forward hand on Billy Dunn’s 1912-13…
As part of the NSW government Skilled Fee-Free Training initiative, Superyacht Crew Academy offers courses running through the Superyacht Crew Academy that are FREE to eligible students. If you’re interested in getting into the maritime industry or upgrading your qualifications,…
The 2022 eSailing World Championship Finals will take place in Alicante, Spain, in front of a live crowd, bringing together the world’s best players to compete the ultimate prize in eSailing. A total of 40 sailors began the semi-finals in…
Entries are now open for the largest off the beach classic dinghy regatta in Australia. We look forward to welcoming you back over the weekend of 18th-19th February 2023. Click here for further information.
This exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum is a unique combination of Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught’s stunning LEGO® models, plus real shipwreck objects, hands-on interactives and audio visual experiences that bring to life astonishing shipwreck stories. Come and try…
With more than 600 jobs posted, 70,000 visits to the site and 180,000 job views since launch in 2021, employers and job seekers alike continue to reap the benefits of the marine industry online careers platform, MarineJobs.org.au. The Marina Industries…
Lake Gairdner – 12th December 2022 Emirates Team New Zealand and Land speed pilot Glenn Ashby have sailed ‘Horonuku’, their wind powered land speed world record craft, faster than any previous records. ‘Horonuku’ named by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei meaning ‘gliding…
Lake Gairdner – 5th December 2022 After what has seemed like endless weather delays over the past couple of months, finally Horonuku got to stretch its legs on a dry Lake Gairdner with breeze that is edging closer into the…
The European designed and built Dragonfly 28 trimaran is setting new standards for what’s possible in a sailing boat. Of course, the perfect boat doesn’t exist – but the Dragonfly 28 comes very, very close. The Dragonfly 28 trimaran is…
Seawind Catamarans, Corsair Marine and Multihull Central brought 21 boat owners together for a spectacular weekend of social racing on Moreton Bay as hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. A mixed fleet of 15 Seawind catamarans and 6 Corsair…
Being with Benny: Inside the World of Ben Lexcen A Best Seller here in Australia, Being with Benny, by Bob Ross, with a Foreword by John Bertrand, is the story of how Bob Miller, from a shattered childhood in rural…
Lake Gairdner – 29th November 2022 Lake Gairdner in South Australia is vast, a 160km long and 50 km wide salt lake where Emirates team New Zealand are aiming to break the Wind powered Land Speed World Record in their…
Introducing the Cervetti 44 – the first of an exciting new range from the stableresponsible for the magnificent Dufour 48 Catamaran. The Cervetti 44 embodies the very latest in design and production techniquesresulting in exceptional quality, style and unrivalled luxury….
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has launched its Discover Boating campaign, ‘See You Out There’, ahead of the expected busy summer season. The three-month campaign aims to retain the high levels of interest and participation in boating, as well…
By Mark Smith, Engineering Surveyor I recently visited a local marina, and out of curiosity, conducted a spot check on the shoreconnections. I was amazed to discover over 85% of connections were unsafe!It seems boaties are either unaware, or simply…
The final stage in the process for changing class rules, World Sailing approval, is complete and the new class rules are in effect. The new rules are posted here and other technical documents here. Each proposed rule change was designed…
Ice Yachts raises the bar after the success of the award winning IceCat 67 with the development of a 72-foot super hi-tech catamaran created in collaboration with thedesign firm of the eclectic architect Lucio Micheletti.The Ice Yachts shipyard is already…
Two brand new, current Leopard models are now open for booking through Whitsunday Rent a Yacht; “Lady Lynne”, a Leopard 46 Powercat and “Orion”, a Leopard 42 Sailing Catamaran. By adding new vessels to their fleet, Whitsunday Rent a Yacht’s…
It’s a long way from the shores of the Baltic Sea to Moreton Bay in Queensland but sailors know an exceptional yacht when they see one – as evidenced by the strong interest shown in the new Hanse 460 at…
Western Australia’s cruising enthusiasts have the opportunity to inspect two of the world’s most popular sailing catamarans in Mandurah in November. Multihull Solutions is showcasing the Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 and NEEL 43 trimaran at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and…
The annual FREE Discover Sailing Day, which offers the experienced and beginner alike the opportunity to try life under sail, is scheduled for Sunday 20th November(10am-3.00pm) at Concord and Ryde Sailing Club located at Kissing Point Park Corner of Waterview…
PROJECT LANDSPEED: Holding for a couple of weeksLake Gairdner – 9th November 2022 With the team poised to make the most of the 25-35 knot winds on Lake Gairdner this week, the party has once again been spoilt by surface…
Our friends over at Eyachts are holding an Axopar Test Drive Day this weekend.When: Saturday 5th November, 2022 10am – 4pm Where: Fergusons Marine, The Spit, Sydney Your chance to see the Axopar range, take an intimate look and test…
Tracy Richardson, President of the Adams Ten Class Association of Australia, remembers her first impression of an Adams 10 in 2014 like it was yesterday. “I have a very vivid memory of coming down the marina at Middle Harbour Yacht…
ABC Tropical North has reported extensive damage to a luxury yacht during blaze at Hamilton Island Marina The 25 metre Sunseeker 82 model has been engulfed in a fire at the marina of Hamilton Island, in Queensland, Australia. The yacht…
Lake Gairdner: It has not been an easy few days for the Land Speed Team on Lake Gairdner. Like much of Eastern Australia, it too has seen more precipitation than welcome. The eternally optimistic pilot Glenn Ashby has been closely…
Buying a reverse osmosis watermaker is one of the best investments you can make for your yacht and your quality of life on board. Before you jump right into a purchase, however, you need to figure out how much water…
When: Friday, November 25Where: CYCA Rushcutters Bay Enter Now First-timers and seasoned racers welcome! The Beneteau Cup is a great day out on the water for Beneteau owners, family and friends. Join us for a fantastic day of racing and…
It has the America’s Cup and wider sailing community tuned in and eager to understand its design and performance when considering its core purpose to provide the pathway into the America’s Cup for the next generation of Women and Youth…
Lake Gairdner – 11th October 2022 With the Wind Powered Land speed World Record being so heavily dependent on Mother Nature, Glenn Ashby and the team on Lake Gairdner are having to constantly monitor the weather and the windows of…
In June, the IGC passed a resolution allowing for the remediation of M11 boats, which was announced in the Q2 newsletter and can be read in full resolution here. Since that time, several owners have started the process of remediating…
Lake Gairdner – 5th October 2022 Emirates Team New Zealand’s land yacht ‘Horonuku’ has had its first day of sailing on Lake Gairdner, in South Australia, with pilot Glenn Ashby behind the wheel in his bid to eclipse the 2009…
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