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Solaris 50 - Best Boats 2017 Category Winner

Solaris 50 - Best Boats 2017 Category Winner

The European Performance Cruiser of the Year in 2016, the Solaris 50 was described by judges as, “... Sexy, elegant, sophisticated and a positive delight to sail. ” Fast forward to 2017 and was the International Best Boat judges turn to give the Solaris the top award. Anthony Bishop, new ...

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Try Sailing a Viper - 7 May, 2017

Try Sailing a Viper - 7 May, 2017

Get ready for the Viper World Championships 2018! Come on down and sail a Viper. South of Perth Yacht Club 10am-12pm Contact Jon Stubbs 0406 247 078 ...

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LAKEMAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL 15 – 16 April 2017

LAKEMAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL 15 – 16 April 2017

Lakemac Heritage Festival Inc. Runs the very successful festival at Toronto foreshore over the Easter weekend in 2017. The festival focuses on classic boats, with vintage and veteran car displays, children's activities (including the Easter egg hunt), live entertainment, the Lake Macquarie ...

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2018 VIPER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - PERTH !

2018 VIPER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - PERTH !

The International Viper 640 Class is pleased to announce its next World Championship Regatta from February 17 - 23,2018 at South of Perth Yacht Club, Western Australia. Over 40 Vipers are expected to compete in the Regatta. SoPYC is one of the largest yacht clubs in Australia with more the ...

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CLUB MARINE PERTH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW: 22-25 September 2017

CLUB MARINE PERTH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW: 22-25 September 2017

The Club Marine Perth International Boat Show has support from the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, City of Perth and the WA Department of Tourism. The Club Marine Perth International Boat Show will be a four-day event held over a long weekend, ...

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Yachtshare expands its Moreton Bay fleet with the addition of three new yachts

Yachtshare expands its Moreton Bay fleet with the addition of three new yachts

The Yachtshare fleet is growing with the addition of three new yachts into its Moreton Bay fleet this sailing season. Yachtshare is Queensland's leading provider of fully managed syndicated yachts with seven yachts now available. Share owners enjoy the ease, convenience and cost effectiveness ...

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New three-cabin layout designed for cruising and holidaying with the extended family

New three-cabin layout designed for cruising and holidaying with the extended family

Leigh-Smith Yachts has a new three-cabin 49ft Alaska Sedan, the latest edition to the popular motorcruiser line-up, proudly on show at the 2016 Sydney International Boat Show from July 28-August 1 ...

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Matilda Bay 32 - Arrives in Sydney

Matilda Bay 32 - Arrives in Sydney

Last week we departed Tweed Heads and motored down the coast to Sydney for the Sydney Boat Show. Over the four days we experienced mostly good conditions and were cruising at around 20 knots with fuel economy at about 2 1/4 litres per mile. On one of the days we rounded a headland straight into a ...

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Boutique Boat Company now importing Nuova Jolly

Boutique Boat Company now importing Nuova Jolly

The Boutique Boat Company would like to announce they will now be distributing “Europe’s most seaworthy rigid inflatables”, Nuova Jolly. Domenico Aiello created the first Nuova Jolly inflatable back in 1961. In his quest for perfection, he tested each new model in difficult conditions, to ...

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Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show 7-9 October, 2016

Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show 7-9 October, 2016

WA’s biggest boat show will be on again this October at Mandurah Ocean Marina, bringing an exciting and fun day out for the whole family. The Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show is Western Australia’s biggest boat show, attracting 18,000 visitors and 160 exhibitors. The Show features a ...

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