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The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) announced a new rule, effective January of 2018, which enables Laser race participants to use an electronic digital compass during competition. As a result, Laser competitors worldwide may now take advantage of the valuable…
In an increasing world of same-same, every now and then something pops up that takes the best of yesteryear and enhances it with modern technology. The trailer sailer Cygnet 20, from Bluewater Cruising Yachts, is one neat package. First glance…
Aqualine is a Chinese company that manufactures only outboards. Its models are based on Tohatsu and Yamaha designs but with subtle changes, in line with the Chinese policy of value-adding to products. The F2.5 is Aqualine’s smallest four stroke outboard…
Getting there by land you may think it is tucked away in the backblocks of Balmain. Truth is this location provides Sydney Harbour Boat Storage two advantages: security and close access to Sydney Harbour. Down the end of James Craig…
Jaybird is a leader in wireless earbuds suitable to be worn while playing sport. Its latest X3 is an excellent purchase for any outdoor recreation junkie. The wireless in-ear buds do not require a headphone jack, are sweatproof and offer…
Fight fire with smoke with the Maus Xtin Klein, the world’s smallest and most versatile fire extinguisher. Its residue does no harm to engine, electronics or interior when discharged. The company says Xtin weighs only 480 gram is 24 centimetres…
Glenn Ashby has won nine A Class World Championships and is considered the benchmark sailor for the class. He is also a sailmaker by trade and used his extraordinary technical skills, along with ETNZ designers, to mastermind the trimming of…
SHANGHAI, China – In exciting news for the disabled sailing community worldwide, the SV14 organization are proud to announce that FAREAST YACHTS will produce the SV14 at their production base in China and in a remarkable offer, will supply the…
Nautilus Marine has released a dedicated boating smartphone app designed to assist in repairing and servicing your yacht. Finding the right marine trades can sometimes be a bit hit and miss, while many boaters often have a trusted supplier they…
Hot on the heels of being awarded 2018 European Sail Boat of the Year for its 51-foot tri, NEEL Trimarans has announced its latest model, the NEEL 47. Designed by Marc Lombard, the NEEL 47 will be launched in early…
Mobile app NEBO has taken the marine world by storm with more than 10,000 skippers across 180 countries now using it to automatically log their voyages. The app has also just upgraded its features to include a unique tracking function…
The Beneteau Pittwater Regatta is a great day out on the water for Beneteau owners, family and friends. Join in for a fantastic day of racing and a night of live entertainment and dancing. When: Saturday 5th May 2018Where: Royal…
Alblasserdam, Netherlands: The 106.7m (350ft) three-masted sailing yacht Black Pearl is unlike any yacht the world has ever seen – the unique and complex vessel is the realisation of a discerning owner's vision. She is the result of an elaborate…
The award winning new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 will make it’s Australian regatta debut at Sail Port Stephens this April. The 440 is the first of the new era for the Sun Odyssey range. Announced locally at the 2017…
Once again a fantastic roll up of magnificent classic yachts, treated by perfect conditions for the Pantaenius Classic Yacht Regatta, hosted by Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay. Yachts representing eight different clubs, came together to compete in this the…
A local entrepreneur and philanthropist has taken the helm of Around and Around, the charity that looks after Sir Alec Rose’s Lively Lady. Mark Smith, from Old Portsmouth, has become the new Chairman of the Charity, which looks after the…
B&G, official supplier of sailing instruments and navigation electronics for the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race, is pleased to introduce the new Zeus3 Glass Helm series. Designed specifically for blue water sailing, multihulls and superyachts, this fast, large-screen, multifunction display sits…
Juan Yacht Design has been selected to design the next IMOCA 60 ‘Arkea Paprec' which will be skippered by Sébastien Simon in the next Vendée Globe, a sailor with huge potential who will be supported by Vincent Riou in the…
It has been four years since Dufour orchestrated a management buyout and set out on a path of reinvention. A successful ride in that short time has lead to the launch of the ‘Exclusive’ range last year. The idea behind…
The South Gippsland Yacht Club held its Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta over the Australia Day weekend 26 to 28 January. This is the fifth year in a row for the regatta which is restricted to wooden dinghies. Each year…
An important safety bulletin has been issued by the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to highlight a safety lesson that has arisen following a fatal man overboard incident in the Indian Ocean. BACKGROUNDThe sailing yacht CV30 was taking part…
The latest Jeanneau 51 has taken a lot of the ideas used in the big sister 54 and utilised them into the shorter version. Indeed, as I walked down the marina arm at Middle Harbour Yacht Club, I saw the…
The Foiling Week Forum is a unique event that creates opportunity for the best foiling regatta sailors to share knowledge and information with designers/builders and enable technicians and theorists to put into practice their projects, generating an exchange of feedback…
Fountaine Pajot’s stunning new Saona 47 sailing catamaran has won the category of “Best Multihull Sailing Yacht Under 15m” at the inaugural Christofle Yacht Style Awards. The awards, which recognise the very best of the yachting industry in Asia and…
Boating enthusiasts will be out in force on February 24 as Multihull Solutions hosts a Free Multihull Boat Show and Open Day from its Gold Coast Sales Centre. The event will showcase an expansive range of quality new and pre-owned…
Australian Sailing’s Victorian Trailable Yacht Division has an annual calendar of events making up the Trailable Yacht and Sports Boat Travellers Series. Two heats were sailed in 2017 and coming events include the following: Heat Date Club / Event …
From January 11th to 14th at Woollahra Sailing Club in Rose Bay, Sydney, a new year of foiling will be celebrated by the first Foiling Week of the 2018. It is the first down-under Foiling Week, in the homeland of…
Phantom International is pleased to introduce its latest foiling catamaran: The Flying Phantom ULTIMATE is designed to be more efficient on every point of sail, with upwind VMG up to 15% higher than the foiling cat benchmark. For high performance…
Melbourne, Australia – Ronstan Series 100 core blocks can be found on most cruisers and racers, owing to their durability, light weight and high performance. Previously available in 1 ¾” (45mm), 2 3/8” (60mm) and 3” (75mm) sizes, the new…
Things are taking off in the foiling world. The new custodians of the America’s Cup have created another key landmark in foiling development with their announcement of a ‘fully flying’ monohull, the new AC75 which will be the new boat…
Lewmar has launched a new range of stylish, strong and reliable horizontal windlasses that utilise a superior in-line motor and epicyclical gearbox within a strong aluminium chassis and a polymer cover. Designed to provide years of trouble free use, you…
The first of the flagship Jeanneau 64 models is heading to Australia and New Zealand. The 64 has been attracting accolades since her launch and is consistent in providing all who sail on her a feeling of superyacht luxury and…
The Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong has received a boost with support from Visit Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong for the 2018 event. With more than 30,000 visitors expected to attend the community event, and more than 170…
Dehler has traditionally been a niche brand in Australia, but a closer examination of race results and the history of this enduring German producer shows it's a brand well worth putting on any club racer's list of potential yachts. FROM…
Cruising Helmsman editor Phillip Ross has reviewed the Beachmate for his December issue: I saw the Beachmate advertised in the Sydney International Boat Show program guide last August and contacted Ezy Beach. They sent one over for testing and I…
A fleet of Seawind catamarans and other multihulls enjoyed a weekend of fun racing, waterside partying and dining surrounded by the spectacular sights of Sydney Harbour at a rally hosted by Multihull Central on the 27th and 28th of October. The…
Sydney Harbour Boat Storage appeared in the October issue of Cruising Helmsman inviting Sydney Harbour sailors to check out its facilities. Now here is a good chance to do just that. On Saturday 25 November White Bay 6 Marine Park,…
So excited is Rob Date about his newest Scarlet Runner that he’s entered the J111 in the one design division of the 175th anniversary Festival of Sails 2018 before it’s arrived in Australia. In doing so Date was badged the…
Jeanneau is the largest production boat builder in the world and has been designing and building yachts for 60 years. The range extends right up to the flagship of the fleet, the Jeanneau 64, which is the largest in their…
In 2002 it was $10,000 per foot to buy a yacht and boat owners would typically spend a similar amount on their house purchase. In 2017 the price per foot of boat is still at the 2002 level whereas the…
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