Excellent video from GME graphically explaining EPIRB function
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Boats & Gear
The latest insights on racing and cruising yachts, keelboats and dinghies. Plus all of the latest gear, boating accessories, equipment and sailing clothes from Australia and around the world.
Maserati into the water and ready to fly
Giovanni Soldini prepares for the upcoming racing season while the Maserati Multi70 is on the water at Lorient in her sleek new livery. Atlantic testing to begin in the coming days. Modena, 30 May 2016 –Maserati Multi70 is back on…
Musto introduces the Solent cruising range of wet weather gear
As well as providing kit for some of the worlds best sailing teams, Musto says that sailors of all levels should be able to enjoy the benefit of their leading performance attire. For this reason, MUSTO has introduced the Solent…
McConaghy appoints The Multihull Group as their multihull agent in Australia and New Zealand
TMG and McConaghy have just announced a long term partnership, with TMG to look after sales and distribution of McConaghy multihulls in Australia and New Zealand. TMG Managing Director, John Cowpe said, “We are proud and excited to be working…
Immaculately restored wooden launch for sale
At 32 feet, Cap Norte was completely refitted over eight months by Sydney Harbour Boatbuilders and re-launched in November 2014. This boat is like new again. Built by renowned shipwright Ian Taylor in 1985. Features: Brand new Nanni 115HP turbo…
Special offers on Jeanneau yachts as boat show time nears
Jeanneau reports that there been an unprecedented demand for Jeanneau yachts worldwide this year. Led by the bestselling Sun Odyssey 349, with over 400 yachts already having been produced, the Jeanneau range is going from strength to strength, a media…
Musto super sale on this weekend at RANSA
If you need sailing gear for the winter season or are looking ahead to next summer, Musto is offering up to 75% discount on a range of samples and discontinued lines. The products will be on sale at RANSA in…
Hanse's largest luxury yacht ready to hit the water
The first Hanse 675 is ready to sail into the Australian and New Zealand markets with the Windcraft Group at the helm. This 21 metre (67 foot) high-tech, luxury yacht with an impressive 32 metre carbon mast is the largest yacht…
Icom launches new compact VHF at an affordable price
Icom Australia has released the new IC-M200 Marine VHF Transceiver which they say offers “superb features at an affordable price”. The company says, “The new transceiver IC-M200 gives you the same Icom performance and reliability users have come to expect,…
Bremont adds AC I 32 Ladies Chronometer to its America’s Cup Collection
Further to the announcement of Bremont’s first ladies range of watches earlier this year, the British manufacturer has confirmed an additional ladies mechanical chronometer which will form part of its America’s Cup Collection. The Bremont AC I 32 is the…
When going on the cruise of a lifetime this couple sensibly chose a Cruiser
Unsure if it is my imagination but there appears to be a schism appearing in the new boat market. Increasingly, boats are appearing under the 40 foot size and over 55 foot. I wonder if this is true or is…
Re-fit underway on world’s biggest boom at Hall Spars & Rigging NZ
Wheeling superyacht M5’s boom into the workshop proves there’s no limit to the re-fit service work and technical skill on hand at Hall Spars & Rigging NZ. The 78m yacht is the largest sloop ever built. At 92ft (28m) long…
Classic lady to celebrate birthday at Magnetic Island
There is many a fine lady who won’t reveal their age under any circumstances, but for SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week entry Fair Winds, she outwardly wears her age with pride. Fair Wind celebrates her 60th birthday this year as…
Musto introduces the new “lighter, faster, stronger” 2016 sailing range
“Lighter, faster, stronger” are the words Musto uses to introduce the new range of sailing gear. “After 50 years of learning and development, our design experts have produced the most technically advanced range yet,” they claim. “MUSTO have been working…
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 swing keel model to premiere at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2016
The smallest Sun Odyssey in the range but one of the most popular, the SO349 is already a best seller in Australia with over 20 owners ‘down-under’. Designed by Marc Lombard, the SO349 has proven to have the combination…
Kannad SAFELINK EPIRBs global recall
Part No’s Affected Description Date RangeK1202311 EPIRB SAFELINK Manual+ GPS AllK1202367 EPIRB SAFELINK Auto GPS All Orolia Limited, owners of Kannad Marine, have become aware of an issue affecting Kannad SAFELINK Manual and Auto…
Jeanneau dominate in the Commodores Cup at Sail Port Stephens
A fleet of Jeanneau yachts is a regular feature at Sail Port Stephens with 2016 being no exception. This year the fleets sailing adventure started off with over thirty yachts enjoying a relaxing sail up the coast to Newcastle Cruising…
Philippe Briand talks about the use of glass in sailing yacht design
For decades Philippe Briand’s studio has been a focal point for innovative, technical yacht design. It is a place where trends – strongly based on research – are made and innovations are conceived and refined; the use of glass in…
Southern Seas Marine to distribute Spectra watermakers in Australia
The Katadyn Group – headquartered in Kemptthal Switzerland – has acquired the assets of Spectra watermakers in San Rafael, California/US, manufacturer of desalination systems based on proprietary energy recovery pumps. The line of Katadyn desalinators (Power Survivors and hand operated Survivors)…
Revolver – dream boat and build for Ritchies
FATHER and son synergy sat on both sides of the deal when Bruce and Michael Ritchie commissioned Noakes Boatyard in Sydney to build their “fast gentleman’s day sailer”. Bruce, who is 84, looks back to early successes as a helmsman…
Spot A Yacht wants photographers to join their team
Spot A Yacht, a dedicated website for yacht photography, is looking for photographers across Australia to contribute to their database. Photos from around Hobart and Melbourne will be appearing on their website this week while the search is on for…
Big season underway for Viper sportsboats
The Viper 640 sportboats are just returning from Miami, FL, after sailing two regattas on Biscayne Bay. The first, the EFG Winter Cup (March 6-7), was the final qualifying regatta for the 2015-16 EFG Viper Pan-American Championship, a 12-month series…
Fast 40+ to debut at RORC Easter Challenge
For three days over the bank holiday weekend, the yachting world's eyes will be glued to the Solent as the Fast 40+ class makes its debut en masse at the Royal Ocean Racing Club's domestic season opener, the RORC Easter…
Bremont adds to its America’s Cup Collection with Regatta timepieces
Building on the partnership that Bremont has with the America’s Cup and ORACLE TEAM USA, the British watch company is pleased to announce the addition of new chronograph Regatta timepieces into the collection, the Regatta AC and Regatta OTUSA models….
Personalised plates for boat trailers aid Marine Rescue NSW
The latest addition to the myPlates range of personalised plates is a trailer design specifically for Marine Rescue NSW. Funds from the new plate will be directed to Marine Rescue NSW, the volunteer emergency service dedicated to saving lives on the…
Garmin quatix 3 delivers valuable fishing, cruising and sailing data to your wrist
With the ability to deliver fishing, cruising and sailing data to your wrist, Garmin’s quatix 3 marine GPS smartwatch merges features and design qualities from one of Garmin’s most popular watches, the fenix 3. The new the quatix 3 is…
Multihull Solutions to debut Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
Multihull Solutions is expecting record interest at its 2016 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show display when it unveils a new catamaran. The company will use the boat show from 19-22 May to host the Southern Hemisphere launch of the Fountaine Pajot…
Beneteau Oceanis 35 and its arch of triumph
Awarded best mid-size cruiser for 2015, following on from the big sister 38 which won European Yacht of the year, the Oceanis 35 is a continuation of the formula. Our September 2014 review of the Oceanis 38 was titled ‘Transformer’…
Ensign Yacht Brokers call a Bavaria factory rebate for March only
Bavaria importers, Ensign Yacht Brokers claim, March is the month if you are looking for a new boat. There are factory rebates on the full range of Bavaria yachts, Nautitech catamarans and even its power boats. This includes rebates on…
Submersible off-switch on the wireless SailTimer Wind Instrument
Even if you have a 60-foot (20 m) mast, the new version of the SailTimer Wind Instrument is well-suited to transmitting from the masthead at that distance. In fact, if you anchor off shore and row 150-200 feet to shore,…
Duratec Sunshield Clear high gloss topcoat for epoxy parts
Duratec Sunshield Clear 904-061 is a unique polyester topcoat that is compatible with epoxy, vinyl ester and polyester resins and can be applied to epoxy laminates as an in-mold or post-mold coating. Sunshield cures to a durable surface with excellent…
An Eye for Innovation – Biography of Austin Farrar republished
Austin ‘Clarence’ Farrar saw an opportunity for innovation in almost everything. Although not a well-known public figure, he was known and respected by those who met him and worked with him. His work on dinghy design and building, and subsequently…
YA advises against wearing NOB brand PFDs as they are not marked to conform with Australian standards
Out thanks to Andrew Hawkins of BoatCrewGear.com for the following information from South of Perth Yacht Club: Yachting Australia has recently been looking into an issue identified with ‘NOB’ brand PFD’s. It has been identified that these PFD’s are not…
Precision-9 compass offers constant heading updates along multiple axes
Navico, the parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad and B&G brands, has announced the release of the Precision-9 compass which delivers heading and rate-of-turn information with an enhanced level of accuracy to Simrad, Lowrance and B&G autopilots, radars and navigational…
Viper 640 class announces inaugural international championship regatta
2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the design of the Viper 640 and the 10th anniversary of the relaunch of the Class Association. The Class is now a truly international class with Viper 640 fleets active in seven nations across…
New Icom IC-M25EURO VHF marine radio
The Icom IC-M25EURO is a slim, lightweight radio that features the Float’n Flash function. This feature allows the unit to float above water making, it easy to locate with the flashing red LED light. Icom says the radio also has…
The Bali Cat 4.0 converts to a huge indoor/outdoor living area at anchor
The BALI 4.0 is now available in Australia. A major feature is the single cockpit/saloon area, entirely flush and unencumbered by bulkheads. It is accessible via an immense folding glass door on electric rams. So in the blink of an…
Classic wooden dinghies attracted the crowds at Inverloch
The Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta is about displaying classic wooden sailing dinghies both on and off the water, many of which were once common but are now becoming rare. By focusing on the beauty of the wood crafting, rigging…
Hanse 315 voted European Yacht of the Year at Dusseldorf Boat Show
The new Hanse 315 was announced as “European Yacht of the Year” at Düsseldorf Boat Show. The winner was chosen by a jury of experts from eleven major continental European sailing magazines. The 315 was up against 25 other boats and won…
Foiling Week expands into the USA in 2016
The Foiling Week is the first and only series of global events dedicated to the fast foiling boats, their sailors, designers and builders. After two successful editions in 2014 and 2015 held at Fraglia Vela Malcesine on Lake Garda in Italy,…
