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ATL / Noosa Marine

DuFLEX kits deliver access and adventure

Composites are the key to a lightweight, low maintenance “big ute on water” under construction at Noosa Marine.

 Noosa River will soon welcome a state-of-the-art, Roger Hill-designed hybrid multihull, with all the aesthetic appeal of “Noosa style” and the capacity to accommodate 52 passengers, including 14 wheelchairs. Pitched as a totally inclusive cruise experience, the new boat is under construction at Noosa Marine, where Director, Julian Griffiths is overseeing a team of two labourers working on this unique 12-metre by 6-metre vessel.

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Multhulls at Airlie Beach Race Week 2024

DAY FIVE

“Where is that damn wind”, we were all asking this morning, Day 5 at Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week 2024 – so no racing starting on time while officials monitored conditions on what was an otherwise picture perfect day - and finally the AP flag came down and racing was underway just after midday.

All courses in were confined to Pioneer Bay, as a low pressure system continued to direct a north-west to south-west gradient flow over the race course. What it boiled down to was a light 5 knot variable wind until the sea breeze took over after midday and increased wind strengths to 8-9 knots during the afternoon. Competitors have been enjoying the mix of conditions and a return to warm balmy days in the Whitsunday Sailing Club’s 36th edition of the much loved event.

George Owen has the monopoly in the Weta division. Despite the quality fleet of 12, Owen scored two more bullets in today’s windward/leeward races. Dropping a second place, the Queenslander has a massive 15 point lead over Brad Stanley’s Hazmat, so cannot be taken down.

Dragonfly and Fantasia converge - Andrea Francolini, ABRW pic

In Multihull Racing 2 division, Peter Hackett is in the same position as those mentioned before him. His Intrigue (Qld) sports a clean slate after winning all five races sailed. Gordon Myers’ Harmony (Qld) is next best, but 14 points adrift of Intrigue. It’s too close to call the other two podium places at this stage. “Today was a hard one – we only just got it by 14 seconds,” Hackett confessed. “It was light and all the boats were together in the bay so hard to find overtaking lanes. Frankie passed us at one stage but we passed them again. They are great local people. Today was close to not happening, so we were all glad when we got a race in,” he said.

“It’s not like these divisions had the races all to themselves, as conditions have varied from very heavy to very light. These lead boats have just been well sailed.

DAY FOUR

A wall of spinnakers in Rating Division 1 - Andrea Francolini, ABRW pic

Day 4 at Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week 2024 was the antithesis to the earlier part of the week-long regatta, as variable warm breezes under a sunny sky meant a return to the beautiful tropical Whitsundays, the light air lovers finally gaining an opportunity to excel and the all-rounders double dipping. 

Film Racing scored a win - Andrea Francolini pic

Multihull Racing Division O results were different today as well, Simon Delzoppo’s foiling GC32, Film Racing, scoring an 11 minute win over Dale Mitchell’s M32, M32 World. Mitchell’s brother, Paul (Ullman Sails) settled for third place, but still leads the series.

George Owen (foreground) is the standout in the Wetas - Andrea Francolini, ABRW pic

As there was no racing for the Weta trimarans yesterday, three windward/leeward races were fired off in rapid succession today. It appears George Owen (Wetasashag) is cutting the rest no slack, winning two of the three races, making it five wins from six races. Only Todd McVey (Getting Weta) has been able to make a dent in Owen’s scorecard, winning Race 3, but the normally consistent sailor has not made an impression in the other races, so is fifth overall in the dozen-strong fleet. It means Owen has a huge buffer to nearest rival, Terry Bailey (Manaia). Add water in the buoyancy tank is the only suggestion I could offer the rest to slow Owen down. Racing will resume from 10am tomorrow, weather permitting.  

Rushour on the boil - Andrea Francolini, ABRW pic

DAY THREE

Multihull Division 1 is led by Peter Hackett’s Intrigue, a Corsair F28r from Queensland, following their wins of yesterday and today. Behind are Gordon Myers’ Harmony (Qld) and Terry O’Brien’s The Stig (NSW). “I’m stuffed and bruised but fantastic,” Hackett said this afternoon. ”This is a new boat for me, my eighth, it’s a 1997 model, but I’ve done a lot of work to it and yes, I’ve got a great crew, so I’m pretty lucky. “Conditions were fantastic. It was light last year, so it’s nice to have wind. It’s almost been survival conditions, but we haven’t broken anything and haven’t made any mistakes – yet!”

Intrigue's crew revelled in the conditions - Andrea Francolini, ABRW pic

“The local guys, Terry’s (Terry Archer) G’Nome, beat us a few times last year and would have beat us today, but they had a nose dive down a wave and a crew member broke his collar bone. “We’ve been coming up here for many years and it’s really nice sailing - and cruising beforehand with my wife. But the highlight is getting out with other similar sized multihulls. It’s a lot of fun. It’s hard work to get here, but it’s very rewarding,” said Hackett from Shorncliffe in Queensland.

Troy Forrest has sailed Mint consistently well in the Multihull Passage Series to take the lead with 3-2-1 results.

Ullman Sails has won two from two - Andrea Francolini, ABRW pic

“We were here in 2020 and we’re back. I’ve got my son on board and mates that have sailed together in beach cats a few years ago. Mint’s a cruising Grainger catamaran. It’s going well and enjoying the flat water. I think the boat will do as well in the expected light air – we won the multihull regatta at Manly this year and it was light air and I’ve come here with the same crew, so...” However, the Queensland yachtie said, “We broke the reefing line the first day and then ripped the spinnaker in Race 2. It was repaired by Ullman Sails last night and returned this morning.” Mint still managed great results. The handicapper will be watching…

DAY TWO

Racing is set to start from 10am today, with similar conditions predicted to those of yesterday. However, winds will be a little easier to handle, with 16-19 knots average expected to be served up and gusts up to 23 knots. And in more good news for the F18s and the 4.4 Weta trimarans, their two windward/leeward courses will be entirely on Pioneer Bay today, making the going easier, especially as the incoming gusts will be easier to spot.

The larger multis handlled the conditions better than their smaller counterparts - Andrea Francolini, ABRW pic

Multihull Racing Divisions 0 and 1, along with IRC/ORCi Division 1 and the Performance Raing Division are off first at 10am. They are headed on a 29 nautical mile course taking them from the Pioneer Bay start, as for all classes, then to White Rock, Denman Island, Hannah Point, Grimston, then the finish on Pioneer Bay. Multihull Racing Division 2, IRC/ORCi Division 2 and Cruising Divisions 1, 2 and 3 are off next at 10.05am and will do a 24nm race to Roma Point, Denman Island, Hannah Point, Pioneer, Bluff to the finish.

Cruising Non Spinnaker, all three Trailable Yachts divisions and the Multihull Passage division follow on a 19nm race to West Molle Island, Pioneer Bay, Bluff, then to the finish.

Avalanche is waiiting in the wings in Multihull Passage - Andrea Francolini, ABRW pic

DAY ONE

The mass start of 150 boats on two start lines made for a palette of colour on Pioneer Bay for Day 1 of Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week 2024, but the day was not without incident, as a number could not control their boats in the unruly winds that gusted to 24 knots causing many a capsize and broken masts across the classes taking part in the 36th running of the event. Tommy Rue’s Little Boss (Qld), an 11.5 metre catamaran racing in Multihull Racing Division 2, lost her rig in the big conditions, as did Performance Cruising Division 2 boat, Alabaster, owned by Ian Westlake. It ended both boats’ week early.

In Multihull Racing 2, Drew Carruthers and a group of family and friends sailed Rushour, the Drew 15 he designed and built, to a win from Pierre Gal’s Fez and Greg Alder’s Top Gun.

“Rushour is a really strong offshore boat, which makes it easy for me, because it always stays upright. It was perfect conditions for us. We had a top speed of 28 knots and averaged 22 knots from the Cones to Gumbrell Island. The boat’s going very well,” the Queenslander said. Carruthers added, “Everyone was well behaved at the start and we had a great day. The crew did a great job. We’re not going to go well when it’s light, so we’re making hay while the sun shines, so hopefully that will be all week.”

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Cure Marine

Australian 55-Foot Carbon Fibre Catamaran Lightest in Class

The new Cure 55GT nears launch, sets new standards in weight and performance and utilises in-house composites technology.

Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast — Production of the new Cure 55 catamaran is on schedule, with boat #1 due to launch in Q4 this year. Boats 2, 3 and 4 are hot on its heels.

The Cure 55GT is being hand-crafted by the Cure Marine in-house team of highly-skilled, world-class shipwrights in a dedicated Coolum Beach facility. With a full carbon fibre hull and integrated carbon fibre longeron and forebeam, the Cure 55 showcases a commitment to lightweight construction combined with structural integrity. Equipped with Harken deck hardware, North Sails 3Di sails and self-tacking jib and B&G instruments, the Cure 55GT ensures precision control and optimal performance. Dual articulating helms provide intuitive handling, whilst a Yanmar 57HP diesel engine and 29kW Meteor/Safiery electrical system guarantee reliable power and efficiency.

Production of the Cure 55GT catamaran has its foundations in the ‘Designed For Manufacture’ principle, underpinned and supported by some of the latest technology currently in use in global boat building.

Designed and built on the Australian Sunshine Coast, the Cure 55GT integrates over 3kW of solar power and a full electric galley, emphasising sustainability and self-sufficiency at sea. The Cure 55GT’s power-to-weight ratio ensures exceptional performance without compromising on comfort.

Renowned naval architect Paul Bury led the design process, supported by Cure Marine’s dedicated in-house design team.

“Here at Cure Marine, we are proud of our Australian heritage and our team of world-class boat builders. We’re striving to push the boundaries of what is possible in contemporary catamaran design and manufacturing. The new all-carbon Cure 55GT will be a stand-out in its class and we’re thrilled to reveal this exciting new vessel to the world very soon.” — Carl Bird. CEO, Cure Marine

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Airlie Beach Race Week

Action on water and ashore at Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week

Wetas will be out in force - Andrea Francolini, ABRW pic

Over 150 boats are ready for a week of action on the water and ashore when Ocean Dynamics and MountGay Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) kicks off on 8 August, 2024 and there is a surprise or two among the 150-strong fleet taking part in the 36th running of this popular event. For instance, George Owen is known for sailing larger catamarans, such as Charleston, a Formula 28x in the Whitsunday Sailing Club’s (WSC) event. Not this time. Owen will arrive with a Weta trimaran called Tamasha, measuring just 4.4 metres and sailed off the beach!  At Airlie, he will sail in the largest fleet seen there, as a dozen boats are entered.

Owen, from Queensland, explains: “I don’t have a big boat to play with anymore. Tony Considine, who I skippered boats for over so many years, sold Charleston. But as they say, when one door closes, another one opens.

“The Weta is a really good design. Three sails, good for old blokes,” the 73-year-old says, laughing. “There’s lots of advantages to the Weta. I hook the boat on the back of the car and head off. There’s no big planning, it’s much simpler. It’s easy to rig and pull up on the beach after racing.

“The other attraction is that it’s one design, so no handicaps. I’ve had the Weta for a while. Tony and I went partners and I’ve been racing it for about three years. I was hopeless at first. There’s a little kid, Arlie at Lake Cootharaba, who’s had to rescue me a few times,” says Owen, who went on to win the 2023 Nationals at Paynesville aged 72. “I needed an ambulance by the last race! “We’re going to have a good time at Airlie. Maz (his wife) does the starts on Miss Polly. We’re really looking forward to having a good time this year. We always have a good time at Airlie, it’s just different with the Weta.”

In other news, Phil Simpfendorfer has entered his Melges 40, Veloce 4, in the Rating Passage division. Veloce 4 was bought via New Zealand and had been campaigned on the European circuit. The high performance lightweight carbon fibre yacht now resides in Melbourne and should arrive ready for the likes of Ray Roberts’ Botin 40 Team Hollywood (NSW), winner of every race last year. Sydney Hobart TP52s, Zen owned by Gordon Ketelbey (NSW) and Ocean Crusaders J-Bird (Annika Thomson, Qld) are also among the competition, along with Rob Appleyard’s Extreme 40, Secret Weapon, all the way from W.A.

“This is my first time at Airlie Beach,” Simpfendorfer says.  “New regatta and a new boat. I bought it around a year ago and I’ve only club raced it and done the Festival of Sails in January where we found Team Hollywood quicker upwind and us faster downwind. I think we’ll be pretty quick, but our rating might not reflect that.

“We trucked the boat up to Airlie Beach already and put it together in the nice weather there, so we’re looking forward to racing Hollywood and the others and to enjoying our time there,” the Victorian yachtsman said. WSC has loaded lots into the onshore program this year. The Club is open all day for lunch and dinner, with a presentation held post racing each day, followed by evening’s musical offerings. Food vans and a bar are onsite for those who wish to remain downstairs to enjoy a dance or ten. An art exhibition will be held daily, inclusive of a guided tour; Sunday and Monday feature a ‘sip and paint’ segment, and Friday night is Movies in the Park night behind WSC – great for the kids.

Rocking to the band on the last evening of ABRW - Vampp Photography

On layday, there are two great ticketed events, the Ocean Dynamics Whitehaven Beach Tour and the much touted Long Lunch at WSC. Enjoy live music in the evening, or do your own thing on that day, as Airlie Beach has so much to offer.

On the last evening following racing, the overall Series Presentation will be held at WSC and will be followed by the grand dance band, The Lyrical along with fireworks.

Night-time fun at Whitsunday Sailing Club post racing - Vampp Photography

Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week 2024 enjoys continued support from Tourism and Events Queensland and is a feature on the It’s Live! Queensland events calendar. The event enjoys support from Coral Sea Marina Resort and d’Albora Port of Airlie Marina too.

To enter ABRW and for all information, visit: www.abrw.com.au

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Dream Yacht Sales

If the idea of owning a cat appeals but the cost and the hassle don’t, a yachtshare opportunity could be just what you need – and it can also get you a sought-after Bali Catsmart. Dream Fractional eliminates many of the barriers for would-be yacht owners with a much lower buy-in cost.

Owners reap the benefit of the world recognised expertise of Dream Yacht Global in yacht sales, boat ownership programs and over 40 worldwide yacht charter destinations, and the team’s local knowledge and experience with Queensland Yacht Charter’s, Dream Yacht Sales and Bali Catamarans. The Bali Catsmart yachtshare opportunity in the Whitsundays is an exclusive offer of up to 8 shares in the owner’s version of the Bali Catsmart, which provides unprecedented living space with a dedicated private owner’s suite, complete with spacious ensuite, plus two further guest cabins with shared ensuite for friends and family.

The Catsmart comes prepared for long distance cruising, with an ergonomic fully-equipped galley, a Code Zero sail, a watermaker and a full-spec air-conditioning system for your comfort. The Catsmart delivers all the unique features of the Bali catamaran range. There’s a maxi saloon lounge for 10 guests and a large chart table facing the sea, both of which are models of ergonomics and comfort. The ergonomically designed galley is located forward, meaning it sits central between the saloon and the forward cockpit, which means easy service either for interior dining or for alfresco meals and snacks in the forward cockpit and sunbathing area through the galley’s forward window.

A key feature of Bali cats is the large tilt door that lifts the aft bulkhead and seamlessly connects the back of the boat to the front. This results in exceptional light, ventilation and clear open space without equal, creating more than 66 square metres of usable living space. The aft cockpit offers a place to relax, as well as providing stowage for all your gear, and the helm stations are accessible from both sides of the boat so the helmsman does not have to be alone. The open space design means there are plenty of areas to choose from so you and your guests can be together or can find privacy.

Thanks to a wider sail plan and a boom lowered to the level of the coach roof for improved accessibility, the Catsmart is an extremely easy-to-handle boat that offers superb sailing pleasure. With twin helms aft on port and starboard, handling is effortless.

Dream Yacht Australia’s Managing Director Mr Christophe Vanek – who has acquired over 30 years of experience in professional yacht racing including three America’s Cup challenges, Maxi Multihull racing on the international circuit, 15 Sydney to Hobarts, and who is a qualified RYA Yachtmaster Offshore – offers

share owners the unique opportunity of coaching and tuition with the purchase of a share in the Bali Catsmart.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Length (LOA)                        12.84 metres

Beam                                     7.07 metres

Displacement                        11.4 tonnes

Draft                                      1.22 metres

Range                                    400 nautical miles under engine

Engines                                  2 x 29 to 47,5 hp*, Sail drive

Number of cabins
Owner’s Version                     3

Classification                          CE Category: Cat. A 10 persons

Base price
(Ex taxes/Owners Version)     €345,000.00

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Airlie Beach Race Week

Young kids added to mix for Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week

Dale Mitchell will skipper M32 World. Photo Shirley Wodson, ABRW.

Entries for Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week 2024 continue to grow and among the latest, with two boats in the running, is local Michel Van Der Zwaard, whose two kids have been added to one of his boats for the 36th running of Airlie Beach Race Week, to be held from 8-15 August.

Van Der Zwaard’s daughters, Grace (10) and Mia (7), along with older school girls Jazz and Demi, are among the crew on his MC38 Black Jack 38. The boat, formerly owned by Peter Harburg, is entered in the Performance Racing Division.

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Yacht Share Mariner

Halyna, the Bali 4.4 Yacht Share

Halyna, the Bali 4.4, managed by Yacht Share Mariner, is currently operating from Hamilton Island Marina – located less than a kilometer from the check in counter at the Hamilton Island Airport.  Book in with the marina and Milly will arrange a transfer for you.  Halyna’s berth in the marina is #RS 4, which is across the road from the ING supermarket, and they  will do your provisioning if you request it.

A 1/8th. share in Halyna with an entitlement of up to 6 weeks on the water per year is $225,000 and there is a management fee of $1,450 per month. The yacht spends 7 months in the Whitsundays and 5 months between Sydney and Port Stephens during the summer.

Hamilton Island is the beating heart of the Whitsunday Islands, and the nearest anchorage is less than a half an hour away from the marina entrance. When you return from your cruise you simply call for the concierge service at the marina office and they will assist with your refueling and berthing.

At the check in Jennie Howcroft from Elite Marine Services will check you in and arrange any work that may need doing.

Because the capital and running costs of Halyna are shared your expense at the end of the day will be a fraction of what it would otherwise be. If you are quick you could still be lucky.

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Elicia Group

Elica Group announces launch of luxury power catamaran brand Omaya Yachts

The OMAYA 50.

Bulgarian family owned business, Elica Group, has announced the launch of its luxury power catamaran brand Omaya Yachts, with its first model, the OMAYA 50, hitting the water this summer. With the group’s 30 years of experience in manufacturing, a focus on quality, transparency and a hunger for manufacturing best-in-class yachts, the next phase of corporate growth points to Elica Yard. Situated on the banks of the Danube and where Omaya’s yachts are created, the yard is aiming to lead the manufacture of luxury power catamarans for the private and charter markets.

Kaloyan Radulov.

Kaloyan Radulov, co-founder and CEO of Omaya Yachts and Elica Yard, said: “Being on the water has always been a passion of our family and runs deep in our DNA. It was a natural progression for Elica Group to develop a range of serial-production yachts with the aim of building the very best power catamarans. We’re confident the OMAYA 50 will turn heads and are excited to introduce her to the world.”

The OMAYA 50.

The vast corporate investment in Elica Yard has enhanced its 15,000 sqm facilities and modernised operations to accommodate cutting-edge technologies for producing turnkey yacht projects. This has resulted in streamlining the shipbuilding process, reducing costs and achieving high quality of the vessels it produces.

The first of Omaya’s yachts, the OMAYA 50, is a 50ft luxury catamaran with a best-in-class beam of 8.4 metres, which provides unrivalled additional space within the lower deck and cabins, as well as its generous saloon living space. The bow area’s layout is focused on creating comfortable social areas which ensures lazy days soaking up the sun can be enjoyed. Boasting large sunbeds, ample comfortable seating areas and open deck space, the yacht is designed with socialising and entertaining in mind, with the potential of longer-term living on board, not just holidays.

Available in two configurations for the lower deck, with the owner version providing a large master cabin covering the entire port side complete with a double bed, sofa, desk and vanity area, integrated wardrobe and large ensuite offering double basins and a full standing shower. Two further double guest cabins are on the starboard side with ensuite bathrooms and an additional crew cabin.

For more information on Omaya Yachts and the OMAYA 50, please visit https://www.omaya-yachts.com

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Iliad Catamarans

ILIAD Catamarans’ Multihull of the Year Winner to Shine at 2024 Sydney International Boat Show

The ILIAD 53F – voted Multihull of the Year - will be on display at the Sydney International Boat Show.

The ILIAD 53F, winner of the 2024 Multihull of the Year award, will be a major drawcard for visitors to the 2024 Sydney International Boat Show from 1 – 4 August.

ILIAD Catamarans will be showcasing the highly acclaimed long-range power catamaran in Darling Harbour with inspection bookings now available.

The ILIAD 53F has been enthusiastically embraced by international powercat buyers who appreciate its remarkable range, huge living spaces and extraordinary quality of finish.  The model enjoyed its US debut at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show in February where it was immediately sold.

The luxurious power catamaran features one of the highest bridgedeck clearances in her market segment, with a high freeboard to deliver comfortable cruising in challenging offshore conditions.

Distinguished by her outstanding interior living space, including a generous forward lounge, internal helm station and dining for 6-8 people, the ILIAD 53F has panoramic windows delivering natural light and superb views from every angle.  Equipped with the finest European appliances, the galley is designed for stylish entertaining, and her expansive benches, full-size refrigerator and freezer, and remarkable storage make her ideal for extended cruising adventures.

Accommodation onboard is spacious and beautifully designed with the master suite encompassing an entire hull and featuring an oversized island queen bed, panoramic windows, generous headroom and large ensuite.

The ILIAD 53F boasts exceptional outdoor space for entertaining and relaxing, and the cockpit features a bar area and dining setting for up to ten guests. The flybridge sets a new reference in use of space, features and comfort. The tender platform is ideal for safe sea access when swimming or diving and makes a superb sunbathing spot when the tender is deployed.

The ILIAD 53F is powered by 440hp Volvo or Yanmar engines (Cummins optional) delivering a top speed of 21 knots (lightship), and cruising long range at low speeds will afford more than 2,500 nautical miles.

The ILIAD 53 Series has been extremely successful for ILIAD Catamarans with the ILIAD 53S (sedan version) and new ILIAD 53E (Hybrid electric version) offering buyers a choice of impressive designs to suit their needs.

The shipyard’s range also comprises the ILIAD 62 and the recently unveiled ILIAD 75 flagship model.

Appointments to inspect the ILIAD 53F at the Sydney International Boat Show can be made by visiting
https://iliadcatamarans.com/events/2024-sydney-international-boat-show/.

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SCIBS

SALES, SALES, SALES! BUMPER SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW MORE THAN DELIVERS

Huge crowds and great weather for the 35^th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show added up to an event exhibitors have praised as “exceptional”.

Setting records was the number of boats on the water – 356 in total, up 41 on last year – delivering an unparalleled display of marine power and beauty for everyone who attended.

Johan Hasser, General Manager of Mulpha Events, said his team was overwhelmed with the public response to the 35^th show and delighted with the results reported by exhibitors in terms of leads and sales. “SCIBS is about building relationships with marine enthusiasts, it’s the Show where the marine business does business, and we are confident that this year’s Show has done exactly that for our 335 exhibitors,” he said. “At the same time, crowds of 43,741 have had the pleasure of viewing 102 new product launches, 767 boats and over 2500 marine products at our biggest show yet.”

Mark Richards, CEO of GB Marine Group, said SCIBS 2024 was the best boat show in the 25 years he’s been attending. “It’s also an important show for our Grand Banks and Palm Beach brands,” he said.

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Sail GP

Australia’s dramatic capsize caused by “tech malfunction” ruins their chances in Halifax

High winds delayed the ability to crane all ten F50s into the water, with only eight teams able to make the start line

HALIFAX, CANADA - June 3 2024 - The ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix witnessed a disastrous turn of events as Tom Slingsby’s Australia SailGP Team encountered a dramatic capsize caused by a tech malfunction, sending shockwaves among fans who watched on from the Halifax shoreline.

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Makai Power Catamarans

The MAKAI M37 Journey

Around the Mediterranean

A Bold Journey to Palma

After a successful launch and testing in early April, and just a few days after its final completion, it embarked on a long journey from Split, Croatia, to Sicily, and then heading to Palma. The weather conditions were far from ideal; from rough seas to extreme winds, but all of this effort was made for the boat to arrive for its world premiere at the Palma International Boat Show.

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Fusion Marine

Raptor 11m RIB

  A scintillating new Kiwi-designed America’s Cup 40 chase boat hit the water in Auckland in late April.

Built by Fusion Marine Boat Builders in Silverdale, it showed its paces before being packed up and shipped off to its new Swedish owners. A stepped-hull design powered by twin Yamaha 300hp outboard motors, this new craft’s sleek lines shout performance. And performance there is, topping out at 55.2 knots or 102kph.

Built specifically to service the AC40 fleet in upcoming America’s Cup Youth and Women’s regattas, the craft is built to meet exacting requirements.

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Sail GP

From setback to triumph: Australians lead leaderboard in Bermuda

● Australians secure 1-1-3 placings in fleet racing

● US Team capsize damage takes them out of racing

 Tom Slingsby and his Australian squad unleashed a masterful comeback performance at the opening day of the Apex Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, securing their seat at the top of the leaderboard.

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