Featuring on international Regatta Podiums has brought the focus of keen eyes onto the availability of our Australian made JPK 11.80’s. The features of this Racer/ Cruiser include its versatility of crewed and 2H and the delivery from our Australian…
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeLouis Robein, the last competitor still at sea in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, has reached the latitude of Rio De Janeiro but most notably, today, has crossed the Tropic of Capricorn. The cold…
It was with a huge measure of relief that the Swiss German solo skipper Oliver Heer brought his Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York to a satisfactory conclusion today at 22:19:32hrs UTC (18:19:32hrs…
For those who are familiar with the history of the Worrell 1000, they know this race has claimed many boats, bones and pride. The quote “The ocean is a sleeping giant…” started a post-race story by Bud Zimmerman in 1976, the Race…
• Breiana Whitehead remains in 6th place• Four sunny and windy races complete the qualifying phase• Valentin Bontus profits from Max Maeder’s crash• Axel Mazella wins all four heats• Elena Lengwiler’s flat-water speed is hard to resist Opportunities to beat Max…
The final preparations are being made for the 370 delegates, from 14 countries who have registered to attend the Marinas24 International Conference and Trade Exhibition, kicking off in ten days at the Royal International Convention Centre (RICC) in Brisbane. With…
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), race organiser of the Ponant Sydney Noumea Yacht Race, has, today, made an official statement regarding the upcoming race, which was scheduled to start on Saturday 25 May 2024. With New Caledonia having been…
• Variable conditions for the men at midday, steadier moderate breeze for the women later• Four wins from four for Maeder and Mazella• Nolot’s crash mean’s three wins from four for the women’s world champion• Poema Newland enjoys rediscovering race-winning…
For the first time in its successful 13-year history the 52 SUPER SERIES heads to Newport, Rhode Island for the upcoming XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport Trophy (June 10-16) followed by the Rolex TP52 World Championship (July 15-20) both hosted…
Palma, Spain, 14 May 2024 With under two weeks to go until the registration deadline for the J/70 World Championships (1st June), the competition’s entry list has not only reached the maximum number of entries as established by the organizing…
HIGHLIGHTS• Gusty wind up to 27 knots, rain clouds and seagulls contribute to chaotic conditions• Four races of qualifying completed for men and women’s fleets• Singapore’s Max Maeder and France’s Lauriane Nolot get a perfect 4/4• Good performances by Kampman,…
The Worrell 1000 Race 2024 Has begun! The 23rd running of the world-famous Worrell 1000 extreme, distance catamaran race got underway Sunday, May 12th in Hollywood Beach Florida. Twelve teams representing the US, Germany, France, The Netherlands and Australia launched…
The clock continues to count down to what could be the closest contest in living memory with absolutely no outright favourite and every team very much in the running for the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup. The six main teams…
Torbole (Garda Lake) – The Act 1 of the 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup is ready to celebrate it’s opening day at Circolo Vela Torbole, where five international mixed gender teams composed of Under 25 sailors are ready to compete for the…
The Nacra 17 World Championships, 49er, FX, and Mixed 470 European Champions concluded overnight in France, where sailors encountered two extremes of wind conditions in their final test before the Paris 2024 Olympics. Beginning in La Grande Motte, France, the…
Torbjörn Törnqvist’s Artemis Racing demonstrated herself to be categorically back on form after winning five races out of nine at the 44Cup Baiona. The second event of the 2024 44Cup concluded today in the Galician port where it has been…
After a reassuring start to the race, the L’Occitane en Provence sailor had to deal with damage to her J3 bulkhead, which forced her to stop in the Azores. After five days of repairs with her technical team, Clarisse is back at sea and is now almost 660 miles…
Competitors and invited guests honoured the IMOCA and Class40 podiums of the 15th edition of The Transat CIC at the prizegiving Sunday in New York. The awards ceremony took place in line with the annual Fête de la Bretagne on board the 1885 wrought iron tall ship Wavertree at the South Street Seaport NYC in the presence…
Italy’s Ambrogio Beccaria on his all Italian designed and built Musa 40 Alla Grande Pirelli added the hugely prestigious Transat CIC Class 40 title to his steadily growing collection of solo and short handed ocean racing honours yesterday morning when…
The top 13 finishers – that is to say half the IMCOA class on the Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic – are now either in New York or en route from the finish line which is 110 miles offshore. And in an intensehead to head at the top of…
French skipper Yoann Richomme made it two back-to-back solo Transatlantic wins today when he brought his PAPREC ARKÉA across the finish line first on the historic Transat CIC race across the North Atlantic from Lorient in Brittany to New York….
Australian record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair will embark on a new World Record sailing attempt on April 7th at 8am (NZST) to establish an Auckland to Auckland, New Zealand, sailing record over more than 2,200 nm on a circumnavigation not…
While the IMOCA race leader Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) was still making more than 20 kts this afternoon, a nerve racking slow down is still expected for the final miles to the finish of the Transat CIC solo race from Lorient to New York. The winner of last Autumn’s solo race in the opposite direction,…
Translated 9 defeat the odds to finish McIntyre Ocean Globe Race. The Italians prove anything is possible They just kept coming! Nothing could, or would stop them. The McIntyre Ocean Globe has truly shown the depth of human stories over…
Superyacht Australia has retained the reigns of hosting the “Crew Party of the Year” on the Superyacht Australia calendar of events, with 87 captains and crew from thirty-one yachts currently residing in Sydney Harbour. The abrupt onset of stormy weather…
The number one catamaran manufacturer Lagoon is proud to announce the launch of its latest masterpiece, the Lagoon 43. Crafted in collaboration with world renowned architects and designers, the Lagoon 43 is a testament to the evolution of naval workmanship…
Yes it is on again! The third running of the Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy (KISS) program is now open for registrations. The KISS program initiated by Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club’s (QCYC) first female Commodore Lee Renfree, was launched in…
Charting a safer course off our coast By WA Department of Transport Skippers navigating the coast off Quinns Rocks are the first to benefit from the Department of Transport’s (DoT) digital transformation of its nautical chart series. DoT Maritime Executive…
The award-wining Hanse 510 will headline Windcraft Yacht’s impressive line-up of yachts at next month’s Pittwater Sailing Yacht Show. Windcraft will also display the latest models from its other well-known European marques Dehler, Moody and Solaris in what’s aimed at being a much more relaxed…
The all new Seawind 1170 will make its official Australian boat show debut at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show May 23-26 with exclusive distributors, Multihull Central. In a new major strategic move for the Australian owned manufacturer, Seawind has opened…
By Cyclops Marine Meet Brent and Ana. Last year, they won our Magic Number video competition. Since then they’ve completed their first circumnavigation onboard their Lagoon 440 Catamaran ‘Impi’. Now they’re getting ready for their second! We caught up with…
Welcome to the 2024 Pittwater Sailing Yacht Show! View all the new yachts from Jeanneau, Beneteau, Excess, Grand Soleil, X-Yachts, Bavaria, Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Elan, and Viko over three days, April 5th-7th. This simultaneous event is a new initiative of…
Berlin, Germany (13 May 2024) –Kaiser Friedrich, a vessel steeped in history, was built in 1886. It recently marked its return to service with a ceremonial christening in central Berlin. In a bid to preserve its legacy, its owners refitted the…
Powerboat enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with The Yacht Sales Co. displays at the 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show from 23-26 May. The company, which now incorporates Multihull Solutions, will be showcasing five of the world’s most popular motor yachts…
The Yacht Sales Co. has been recognised at the recent Yacht Style Awards winning the Rising Dealer in Asia award. The accolade was presented at the prestigious awards in Singapore in April and acknowledged The Yacht Sales Co.’s successful expansion…
Greenline 58 coupe – Eco-friendly propulsion and sumptuous interiors – Luxury, sustainability, comfort Eyachts introduce the Greenline 58 Coupe, a paradigm of luxury and sustainability on the water. Offering a pioneering propulsion system, Greenline Yachts provides customers with the choice…
ATL Composites is the reputable Australian formulator for a range of epoxy resin products, including the proven TECHNIGLUE high strength adhesives. Techniglue is relied on by some of the world’s most recognised boat builders, including the GB Group, comprising Palm…
Whether your goals are confident cruising or optimised performance, the more you understand about your yacht, the more you can achieve. An intimate knowledge of your rig based on live load data allows you to truly excel–getting the most out…
The science programme, initiated during racing periods, now includes major polar expeditions. The Ocean Race is providing critical data to international scientists studying the impact of climate change and plastic pollution on ocean health. Following the 2022-23 edition of the around…
Iwata, Japan / Wessling, Germany (3 April 2024) – Torqeedo, the global market leader in marine electric mobility, today announces the successful closing of the acquisition by Yamaha Motor. The closing of the share purchase agreement with German engine manufacturer DEUTZ…
History was made on the 44Cup today when, for the first time, a team representing land-locked Switzerland was top scoring boat of the day. Admittedly this came after an awkward one race day, but victory in this for Christian Zuerrer’s…
What a day for New York Yacht Club American Magic who called for all-hands on deck at the base super-early this morning, ahead of rolling out their new AC75 at 5.45am with the first set of slightly asymmetric race foils,…
That’s a wrap for the 2024 edition of the Tarifa Wing Pro. Watch to see how Nia Suardiaz and Chris Macdonald stormed their way to the top of the podium. Take a look at the current ranking HERE
Sydney, Australia – 30 April 2024 The annual Seawind and Corsair Moreton Bay Regatta was held in variable weather conditions but high spirits as a fleet of multihulls converged at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron for a weekend of social…
On The Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York, there are close duels at the top of both the IMOCAs and Class40s. Racing at just over six miles apart Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé et Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) continue to lead the Transat CIC as the IMOCA peloton emerge from…
A great little video here on how the AC75 was born – technicians from Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli talk about the stages and details of construction.
Tony Langley’s Gladiator team took the first race win of the 2024 52 SUPER SERIES season at 52 SUPER SERIES PalmaVela Sailing Week after profiting from a bold call on the first downwind leg allowed the British flagged team to…
Big crashes and all of the drama from the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix revealed in the latest episode of Racing on the Edge. LONDON – April 29, 2024 – The latest episode of SailGP’s Racing on the Edge docuseries, in…
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