In this Webinar, join Greg Luck, author of the new eBook ‘œCruising the Queensland Coast‘œ, as he talks us through cruising from the Gold Coast up to Cooktown. He will cover seasonal weather patterns, hazards, cruising routes, route planning and example routes, favourite anchorages, marinas and more. Newcomers will find this presentation very informative and … Continued
BOATTEST.COM TRIED OUT THE MY4.S IN ALL CONDITIONS FOR YOU It was in big seas that Captain Steve (Steve Larivee) tested the MY4.S motor catamaran, the latest model from Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts. This gave the opportunity to see just how well this yacht performs, as the conditions revealed all the seakeeping qualities that the MY4.S has to offer. BoatTEST.com reviewed … Continued
On the back of its remarkable success since the company’s launch in 2019, ILIAD Catamarans has just announced its latest model, the ILIAD 53S. Signalling a departure from the flybridge design that distinguishes its current models, the ILIAD 50, 62 and 74, the new 53S features a sporty sedan silhouette making it ideal for unrestricted … Continued
This fresh-thinking French cruiser-racer aims to be all things to all sailors ‘¦ spacious, gracious, easy to handle and sporty. By Mark Rothfield, Club Marine Magazine Remember the days when a phone only had to make phone calls? When a hatchback simply had to ferry your kids, not emulate a Ferrari on the Nürburgring? And … Continued
Our good friends at Heart Training specialises in onboard scenario-based emergency response training and equipment for cruising sailors and superyacht crew. They train on your vessel, in your environment, using your equipment. As experienced medics as well as qualified shipmasters, they offer a unique insight to tailor the onboard training experience to prepare you for … Continued
Discover the key things to check when you undertake annual maintenance on your yacht. Dufour Yachts has compiled this useful list of points to consider (this list is not exhaustive and should be added to according to the particular model.) Inspecting and maintaining Bow thrusters (See videos below) In addition to the videos, please refer … Continued
Join two of the South Pacific’s cruising experts as they take you on an in-depth tour of beautiful Vanuatu. Down Under Rally founder John Hembrow and Rocket Cruising Guide‘s Richard Chesher are undisputed authorities in the region. Located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, Vanuatu consists of a diverse archipelago of more than 80 islands that … Continued
Just two years after the company’s launch, ILIAD Catamarans has been nominated for one of the world’s most prestigious awards. The ILIAD 60 motor yacht has been nominated in the 2022 Multihull of the Year award in the MultiYacht category, which is a superb testament to the features and quality of the shipyard’s range. The ILIAD 60 is … Continued
Written by ZUZANA PROCHAZKA for Sail Magazine Dufour Yachts seems to have shifted its strategy with the introduction of the new 530. Previously, the French builder maintained two lines: Performance and Grand Large, with the latter targeted at the cruising crowd. With the Dufour 530, however, Dufour decided to combine the two approaches in a … Continued