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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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Sail GP

Australia SailGP Team and Parley for the Oceans launch

SailGP Vs Plastic to combat the plastic pollution crisis

Ahead of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix on 4-5 May, the Australia SailGP Team has launched its latest initiative, SailGP Vs Plastic, in collaboration with its Official Purpose Partner Parley for the Oceans, to combat plastic pollution and its intrinsic link to climate change. The SailGP Vs Plastic community hub - a centralised free-to-use platform for SailGP fans and the on-water community - is designed to engage, educate and inspire action against plastic pollution. Developed with a network of Parley’s educators and experts, the platform will offer easy-to-access educational materials, collaboration opportunities and community-driven activities, such as local beach cleans, serving as a one-stop site where users can gather to learn, discuss, collaborate and action climate change issues and solutions.

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Sail GP

Spain slingshot ‘top dogs’ Aussies and Kiwis in Bermuda final

● Australia places 3rd in Podium Final

● Australia’s remain in second position of Season 4 leaderboard

BERMUDA - 05 May 2024 - The Spain SailGP Team has taken out the ‘top dogs’ of Season 4- Australia and New Zealand- to win the Apex Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, with the Australian’s not able to secure their fairytale comeback with potential tech issues plaguing the team.

The neck-and-neck qualifying fleet races saw multiple lead changes of which third team would secure a seat in the final against Australia and Spain, with New Zealand the ‘Black Foils’ coming from the back of the pack in the fifth fleet race to snake Canada’s spot in the Podium Final.

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Multihull Central

Seawind & Corsair Moreton Bay Regatta

Light Wind Sailing with Extra Sails

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 racing.

The entrants were Seawind Catamarans Scarlett, Lalapanzi, Pali Pali, Double Black Diamond, Meltemi, Sundowner, Tan Anu, Avalon Spirit, Affaire and Corsair 880 Pocket Rocket.

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2024 SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

FAST FACTS & WHAT’S ON GUIDE

It’s set to be the most spectacular Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) yet!

Already fuelling excitement among those who love the boating life is a new luxury VIP Experience and close to 100 brand-new product launches from some of Australia and the globe’s most popular and luxurious marine brands.

Here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know about this epic celebration of all things boating and marine lifestyle:

EVENT OVERVIEW

The event is held annually in May over four-days from Thursday 23 May to Sunday 26 May (9am to 5pm).
2024 marks the 35th edition of the event. Commencing as lifestyle showcase at Sanctuary Cove’s iconic ‘The Ultimate Event’ in 1988.
SCIBS has grown to become the Southern Hemisphere’s largest boating and marine lifestyle event and a key event on the global boat show calendar.
The 2024 Show will feature over 330 exhibitors, 700-plus boats, and more than 2,500 products and is expected to attract over 50,000 visitors.
SCIBS 2024 will showcase everything from superyachts, personal watercraft and marine technology to fishing vessels, trailerable boats, sailing catamarans and powerboats.

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Sail GP

Australia sustains major damage in dramatic collision on Lyttelton Harbour

Tom Slingsby and his Australian crew have been hit with a devastating blow after a dramatic collision with a course mark during the first fleet race of the Championship Sunday forced the team to retire from racing altogether. The collision occurred as Australia and Canada were approaching the first mark of the race at speed. Australia driver Tom Slingsby made a split second decision to manoeuvre away to avoid a potentially catastrophic collision with the Canada Team’s F50 and crew, instead hitting the course mark, causing extensive damage to the Flying Roo.

Tom Slingsby said: “It all happened so quickly but at that moment I knew that we were going to hit Canada, so I had a choice to make and I wanted to keep people safe so I turned the boat as hard as I could into the course mark. I knew the mark was there but It was either that or go straight through Canada.” Slingsby was visibly shaken by the incident, saying to the media: “Honestly I am just happy that no one was hurt and we are all in shock. I don't think it has all sunk in and it’s been pretty emotional for me. It is a really scary moment when you feel like you could kill someone.”

The collision has caused irreparable damage to the front beam of the F50 with further damage sited to the port hull and board case. The full extent of the damage to the Australia F50 is still being reviewed by the SailGP Technical Team.

Following an initial investigation from the SailGP umpires, the Australia Team were determined to be at fault for the collision and have been docked 12 event points and 8 season points. The decision is currently being reviewed by SailGP umpires and the Australia Team.

Australia’s biggest rivals, the recently-rebranded Black Foils - New Zealand SailGP Team - claimed victory on their home waters, followed by France who finished the podium final on Championship Sunday in second place and Canada in third.  The Australia Team will work alongside SailGP’s Technical Team to assess the full extent of the damage to the F50 and commence urgent repairs, with the goal of having the Flying Roo back racing in Bermuda for the Apex Group Bermuda Grand Prix on 4-5 May 2024. 

1 // New Zealand 26 points

2 // France 25 points

3 // Canada 24 point

4 // Spain 24 points

5 // Germany 16 points

6 // Switzerland 12 points

7 // Emirates Great Britain 10 points

8 // USA 6 points

9 // ROCKWOOL Denmark 3 points

10 // Australia 1 point

OVERALL SAILGP SEASON 4 STANDINGS //

1 // New Zealand 68

2 // Australia 59 points

3 // Spain 55 points

4 // France 54 points

5 // ROCKWOOL Denmark 50 points

6 // USA 48 points

7 // Canada 46 points

8 // Emirates GBR 45 points

9 // Germany 27 points

10 // Switzerland 22 points

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ATL Composites

Lightweight Wonder

An expertly custom-crafted Schionning catamaran will sail the world with ease, thanks to the strong, durable DuFLEX Build System.

 A highly-customised Schionning Solitaire 1520 cruising catamaran is taking shape on the Gold Coast, in the talented hands of the team at Mahi Boats, specialists in custom boat building, particularly multihulls and game fishing boats to commercial standards.

Founder and director, Dan Williams began the business 17 years ago as Hybrid Composites, before demand propelled the business into custom boat building. Dan’s background includes international experience crafting carbon fibre racing yachts.

Now, ensconced in a supershed at the Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard within the thriving boat building hub of Coomera, Mahi Boats is working on several major projects, including the 50-foot (15.25-metre) Schionning Solitaire 1520.

Described as “a serious bluewater cruiser capable of sailing the world with high mileage daily runs in comfort and safety with minimal slamming”, the Solitaire 1520 offers similar internal comfort and space to a similarly sized production boat, but is far lighter, stiffer and stronger with better waterline beam values and higher power to weight ratio.

As Dan explains, “The owners chose this model as they loved the design and the ability to customise head heights and cabins to suit their specific needs.” There are dozens of custom features throughout the boat, starting with the entire layout. “The clients designed the layout of the boat and we are continuing to customise everything along the way,” says Dan.

“We have raised the headroom inside. We are running a hybrid electric motor system and the boat is packed with custom electronics. The boat is designed to sail two-handed around the world. They owners are planning to cruise the east coast and around Australia initially, but this is the catamaran they can rely on for long-range cruising once they’re ready.” The owners’ sailing ambitions are to be on the water within 14 months, and the team at Mahi Boats are well underway, with six boat builders engaged on the project.

Crucial to keeping the weight down and keeping to the tight construction schedule is the use of DuFLEX panels from ATL Composites, as specified by Schionning Designs. “There are many benefits of using DuFLEX panels,” Dan states. “They are easily assembled, CNC-cut, pre-laminated panels that enable fast construction. They’re easy to join using ATL’s Z-Press which applies heat and pressure to cure the epoxy adhesive on the Z-Joints. Joins are fully cured in seven to 20 minutes, depending on the ambient temperature.

Other composite products from ATL include Divinycell Structural Foam, KINETIX  R246TX Thixotropic Laminating Epoxy, WEST SYSTEM 105 resin and associated hardeners and powder modifiers, TECHINGLUE R60 Structural Adhesive in easily dispensed cartridge form,  and TECHINIFILL R1160 pre-blended Fairing Compound.

“ATL offers a large range of composite products, all of which we are happy to use,” Dan continues.

“All ATL products are high quality and are competitive in price across the board. The ATL team go above and beyond to make sure we have everything we need when we need it.”

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