Launch of Dragonfly 40
It was a huge relief finally to launch the new Dragonfly 40 Performance Cruiser and get it rigged up for its maiden voyage. The boat has been under development for more than two years, and thousands of man-hours have been…
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NZ family faces uncertain future in Maldives lockdown
It might sound like there are worse places in the world to be under lockdown than the Maldives but for one Kiwi family on a cruising adventure Covid-19 is just as scary and uncertain as it is for the rest…
Wrongfully Swarmed Insulator
While this headline may confuse, there is a free app that explains all. 'What3words' is intended to simplify the pinpointing of anyone, or anything, anywhere in the world. It is a location method enabling people around the world to identify and share…
Two men in quarantine after dramatic rescue from catamaran north of Cairns
Two men are in quarantine in Cairns after they were winched to safety when their catamaran sank in the Northern Coral Sea on Saturday. Rescue services reported that the men were returning to Australia from Papua New Guinea when…
Multihull Solutions launches virtual Boat Show
Multihull Solutions has launched a virtual Boat Show, allowing buyers to inspect a large range of new and pre-owned catamarans and trimarans on its website. The concept was created in response to the restrictions boat buyers have experienced inspecting boats…
Concerto in Sea goes up in flames
Dramatic video of the Ferro Hartley design Concerto in Sea going up in flames last Friday. Listen to the video and you can hear the live-aboard discussing how it started and stoically moving on from what was a long term home…
J-Bird III Restoration Blog – Part 2 – Preparation for getting her home
As featured in Part 1 of this blog series, we have purchased the World’s First TP52 originally known as J-Bird III. Due to the state of the boat, it is going through a full restoration and conversion to zero emissions….
NEEL 47 Trimaran awarded Multihull of the Year
The NEEL 47 trimaran has won a major international marine award being voted “Multihull of the Year” in the 40 to 50-foot category. The trimaran was declared the winner following nominations by Multihulls World magazine judges and the organisers of…
COLREGS: Still fit for purpose?
This article appeared in The Maritime Executive's daily newsletter. While it is aimed at commercial shipping rather than recreational boating, we thought it was worth running, as anyone who goes bluewater sailing needs to know what those massive great tankers…
Two charged after drug-filled yacht intercepted off coast near Lake Macquarie
Sunday, 19 April 2020 12:17:31 PM Two men have been charged after a yacht suspected to be carrying hundreds of kilograms of methylamphetamine was intercepted off the NSW coast near Lake Macquarie. The arrests follow a multi-agency investigation known as…
20th Anniversary Summer Sailstice will not be cancelled!
CALIFORNIA April 13th, 2020 – The only mystery surrounding the 20th annual Summer Sailstice celebration is how people will celebrate sailing on the weekend of June 20, 2020. The mission of Summer Sailstice, uniting sailors worldwide to celebration of sailing, appears in…
World Sailing in talks with IOC over financial support after Tokyo 2020 postponement
Inside the Games. By Liam Morgan. World Sailing is in discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the possibility of receiving financial support to help cover the absence of its share of the Olympic Games revenue after Tokyo 2020…
Great video of Nick Moloney as he talks Vendee Globe and extreme offshore sailing
Nick Moloney has one of the most complete resumes in the world of sailing, including America's Cup, Volvo Ocean Race and the single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the planet in the Vendee Globe. In this video, he gives us an insight…
Andersen hits back at critics after confirming intention to seek second term as World Sailing President
By Liam Morgan www.insidethegames.biz World Sailing President Kim Andersen has hit back at his “disrespectful” critics after confirming he will seek a second four-year term at the helm of the organisation. Andersen told insidethegames he will stand for re-election during…
America's Cup: Struggling Stars + Stripes insist they're 'still alive'
from www.stuff.co.nz Struggling America's Cup syndicate Stars + Stripes insist they are still in the game. Little has been heard of the Californian outfit this year as the four heavyweight teams ramp up testing and development while undertaking the build of…
The Vendée Globe remains on course
The health crisis that has shaken society for the last month is forcing those who are involved in the worlds of sports and business to adapt amidst this period of uncertainty. The French President’s address on 13th April did however,…
More information on what is permissible in NSW during the COVID-19 crisis
Wednesday April 15, 2020: BIA has today received confirmation from Transport for NSW Maritime that under current COVID-19 restrictions in NSW the following applies: • A person can pick up a boat from a dealer, broker or person that they…
RNLI urges British people not to use the sea for exercise or recreation
Thursday 9 April 2020 The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is advising the public that they should not take part in any water based activity on or in the sea, to reduce the risk to the lifesaving charity’s volunteer crews…
From Barcelona to Black Rock: Luis Mata’s journey to Sabre sailing
The Australian Sabre class continues to prove itself as one of the most accessible forms of sailing on offer, with the Victorian fleet recently bringing a land-loving Spaniard into its ranks and introducing him to the sport. It was a…
J-Bird III Restoration Blog – Part 1
By Ian Thomson Welcome to a new series that will see us take you through the search, purchase and restoration of the world’s first TP52. For those that don’t know us, Annika and I are avid sailors and both commercial…
Rent My Boat Berth offers a win for owners and cruisers
A new service has been launched that offers massive benefit for all boat owners and private berth and mooring owners around Australia. Rent My Boat Berth provides a simple web-based system for people cruising the coast to book a berth…
What the Victorian Water Police say about looking after your boat during the lockdown
Published Wed 15 Apr 2020 Media reports highlight that beaches, piers, jetties and boat ramps are closed and that recreational boating is not an essential activity. The water police understand that boats need to be looked after. Sorrento Sailing and Couta…
Statement from World Sailing President Kim Andersen
World Sailing's Board of Directors continues to keep the finances and operations of World Sailing under very close review during the COVID-19 virus pandemic and the effect it is having on all international sports federations. The United Kingdom Government has…
Cowes Week continues to work towards its August regatta
Cowes Week 2020 is scheduled to take place from Saturday August 8th to Saturday August 15th. Despite the current restrictions, work is continuing from home on all of the organisational aspects of the week and we remain committed to running the…
Coast Guard aircrews rescue man from sailboat 200 miles southeast of New Jersey
Cape May, N.J. — The Coast Guard rescued a man from a sailboat approximately 200 miles southeast of Cape May, New Jersey, Friday evening. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay’s command center were notified by a crewmember on the…
Notice of Race released for 2020/21 Sharpie Nationals in Canberra
Despite a sudden end to the 2019/20 sailing season and a long Sharpie-less winter due to the impacts of the coronavirus crisis, preparations are still rapidly progressing for the next Australian Sharpie Nationals to be held in the nation's capital…
Royal Navy clears mines off Port of Dieppe
The Royal Navy minehunter HMS Grimsby has completed her spring stint with a NATO task force after a two-week search for wartime ammunition off the French coast. Eight unexploded bombs and mines from World War II were neutralised by the…
Gretel II turns 50 in Hobart
Hobart, April 10, 2020: Gretel II, the famous Australian yacht that might well have won the America’s Cup in 1970, turned 50 today, the classic 12-Metre Class yacht sitting sedately in her marina berth at the Royal Yacht Club of…
Round Ireland Yacht Race start delayed to August 2020
hursday, 9th April 2020: Organisers at Wicklow Sailing Club have today announced their decision to postpone by two months the start of the biennial SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race due to the Covid-19 epidemic. The new start date for…
Fivepointfive magazine launched – stay home and learn about the 5.5 Metre Class
The International 5.5 Metre Class Association has launched a new magazine, fivepointfive, highlighting the increased growth and interest in this classic construction class. It includes all the news from the past year as well as a range of fascinating interviews, technical articles, history…
The TF10 – a miniature America’s Cup
An impressive shipyard that covers 4300 square meters on a 10,000m2 parcel located right by the IJsselmeer. It’s the ultra-modern production facility where DNA Performance Sailing builds state-of-the-art multihulls for customers all over the world. Foiling multihulls. Because according to…
Peter Isler – world renowned sailor working online during the pandemic
Two-time America’s Cup winner, Emmy award winning broadcaster, and best selling author, Peter Isler is working hard to share his broad expertise during the Covid 19 pandemic. He is currently hosting a series of webinars for the American Sailing Association (ASA)…
Yachtsman winched to safety off Portsea while trying to sail to Tasmania
Thursday, 9 April 2020 05:32 A Tasmanian yachtsman was rescued by the police Air Wing after he crashed into rocks in waters off Portsea last night. The 67-year-old set off from Williamstown yesterday on the return voyage to his home…
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image 2020
8 April 2020 – The Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image international photo competition announces the official opening of its eleventh edition. Photos can be submitted from today until 6 October 2020. The winners will be celebrated during the Yacht Racing Forum…
Southport Yacht Club will celebrate 75 years at Sail Paradise in January
Early Bird entries are now open for the Gold Coast’s 2021 sailing event, the 12th Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta, which will be part of the club's 75th celebrations. Sail Paradise will run from Monday January 4 to Thursday January 7. The event is…
Pantaenius launches drawing competition for kids
Hi kids, Every day, Hinnerk, our illustrator, looks for beautiful images to draw. A sail or motor boat, people on board, an inspiring location, an exciting scene, or just a beautiful sunset over the sea? Even if we have to…
MCM co-founder Peter Wilson gives details about high latitudes sailing yacht KMY Pelagic 77
MCM co-founder Peter Wilson provides insight into his role as owner’s representative on a very special sailing yacht high latitudesproject in build at KM Yachtbuilders in the Netherlands. –The 23.5-metre Pelagic 77 is one of rare breed of sailing yacht…
Storm Trysail Club: Block Island Race rescheduled for June 19th and Safety-At-Sea videos available free
Storm Trysail Club has been monitoring conditions since our last communication about the 75th Block Island Race. At this time we have decided to postpone the start from May 22nd to Friday, June 19 – the originally scheduled start…
Statement from the OK Dinghy Class on the situation with COVID-19 and its events schedule
This is not the year we all planned. Due to the worsening situation with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) we are seeing events cancelled worldwide, therefore the OK Dinghy International Association Executive Committee decided to be pro-active and make some tough…
Airlie Beach Race Week – the rounding mark on a distant horizon
Sometimes it’s really hard to see the rounding mark on the horizon, even when everyone aboard knows that it’s there – we just have to rely on the compass and keep all eyes focused ahead – like searching for ‘cats’…
