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New Builds15 Apr, 2020
The Y Factor
Simple but not Spartan; fast but roomy; technical but easy to sail - the new Y7 from Michael Schmidt...
Reviews23 Sep, 2020
Surprise packet
We test the Swan 48, a genuine performance cruiser made with an obsessive attention to detail.
New Builds08 May, 2024
On a winner
The award-winning Hanse 510 will be on display at the Windcraft stand at SCIBS.
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New Builds26 Jul, 2024
Next step Excess
The Excess concept corresponds to a certain idea of sailing: exalted, free, daring. The Excess 13...
Rebuild17 Jul, 2024
Refit for purpose
Greenpeace unveiled “Oceania”, its first vessel dedicated to campaigning in Australia-Pacific...
New Builds17 Jul, 2024
Long Cruise captured
Italy’s Cantiere del Pardo has released the first comprehensive photos of its latest model...
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New Builds10 Jul, 2024
Sustainable sailing cat
iYacht GmbH unveils Hu’chu: a 55-foot performance catamaran, designed for circularity.
New Builds04 Jul, 2024
Cats incoming
The Comar Yachts shipyard in Rome will soon introduce the C Cat 38 and C Cat 65.
New Builds19 Jun, 2024
Sporty ICE 62
Introducing the New ICE 62: The Evolution of Success.
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New Builds13 Jun, 2024
Crossover ClubSwan
Nautor Swan hosted the official launch of the ClubSwan 43, setting a new standard for sailing...
New Builds04 Jun, 2024
Wallywind takes off
Ferretti Group has launched the new wallywind110, first in the wallywind performance cruiser range.
New Builds21 May, 2024
Carbon Mishi
Newcomer Mishi Yachts to specialise in carbon-composite sailing yachts of 24-metres-plus.
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Windcraft Yachts will present an exclusive selecti

Windcraft Yachts will present an exclusive selection of their award-winning European yachting brands – including the latest models from Hanse, Dehler, Moody and Solaris - at a special four-day event, Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 August, at the CYCA, Rushcutters Bay.
More info via the link in our bio.⚓️@windcraftyachts
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Greenpeace unveiled “Oceania”, its first vesse

Greenpeace unveiled “Oceania”, its first vessel dedicated to campaigning in Australia-Pacific waters in a jubilant naming ceremony at The Boat Works.Previously named “Jaipur”, the 24-metre ketch was brought from France to The Boat Works.
The multi-skilled team from Chapman project managed the entire refit which took just seven weeks – a phenomenal achievement given the complexity of each aspect of the project.
Read all about this impressive project via link in our bio. ⚓️@greenpeaceap
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Cantiere del Pardo has released the first comprehe

Cantiere del Pardo has released the first comprehensive photos of its latest model, the Soleil 72 Long Cruise.
Shot by Fabio Taccola, the images perfectly capture the bluewater character of the new Grand Soleil 72 Long Cruise. This concept by Cantiere del Pardo features naval architecture designed by Matteo Polli, with exteriors, interiors, and layout by Nauta Design.
More about this impressive new model via link in our bio. ⚓️@grandsoleilyachts
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Just three weeks until the 55th Sydney Internation

Just three weeks until the 55th Sydney International Boat Show, 1 to 4 August, and there will be a plethora of sailing yachts to view and presentations to enjoy.At SIBS 2024, a wide array of sailing yachts will be on display, including premium international cruising specialists, performance yachts and multihulls.
The Sailing component of the Sydney International Boat Show and has a defining presence at this year’s show in the ICC-Darling Harbour forecourt, with a packed schedule of speakers and demonstrations, informative and free.
Read more about a selection of the sailing attractions at SIBS 2024 via link in our bio.⚓️📸 @saltydingomedia@sydneyboatshow
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Tasmania is the epicentre of Australian wooden boa

Tasmania is the epicentre of Australian wooden boat building. As the home of what is considered the world’s finest boat building timbers, Huon Pine, Tassie has a rich heritage of boat building which began in the early years of colonisation and survives to this day.This enthusiasm for all things wooden boat comes together in Tasmania every two years with the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart. Tasmania’s biggest single cultural event, the AWBF attracts 60,000 visitors, and presents 550 vessels on show, celebrating its 30th edition in 2024, running 7 to 10 February.
Read more about Tassie’s wooden boat building history and vibrant present via link in our bio. ⚓️@awbfestival
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The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia invites eligi

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia invites eligible boats to enter 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.The 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Notice of Race includes a few significant changes to the previous NoR to promote crew diversity and encourage more female and youth participation.
Check out the changes via link in our bio. ⚓️@cruising_yacht_club_australia
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The return of the 2025 Admiral’s Cup is just ove

The return of the 2025 Admiral’s Cup is just over a year away and official entry opens on 1 July 2024.Described as the “Holy Grail” of offshore yacht racing, the 22-year hiatus to challenge for the Admiral’s Cup has only deepened the desire to win the famous trophy.
The allure of one of the sport’s most coveted trophies has already attracted interest from famous yacht clubs around the world. The Royal Ocean Racing Club is preparing for a breathtaking event of hi-tech racing starting 17 July 2025. ⚓️@rorcracing
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The new wallywind110 touched the sea for the first