Some multihull enthusiasts will have spotted Kato, our first G-Force 1800C design cruising up and down the east coast, her amazing performance turning plenty of heads, easy enough when reaching at 21kts in 12kts of true wind! Well, move over Kato there is a new cat on the block – and with an equally short and catchy title. Introducing Zero – our new G-Force 1800 SSS design, recently built and launched on the Sunshine Coast by Ian McMahon of Cure Composites.
Pacific Power Cats, under the direction of Peter Brady, are nearing completion of the West Coaster 49, their second vessel in the Pathfinder Power Cat range and also for West Australian clients. She follows on from the successful launch and delivery of the Pathfinder Pilothouse 17.4 from Brisbane to Mandurah around the top end of Australia. The West Coaster is the first in the Pathfinder ‘M’ range to be built in a variable dimension hull mould with custom deck styles and interior arrangements similar to the manufacturing philosophy that the motor vehicle industry call platform engineering. This will provide clients with confidence in the performance and seaworthiness of a proven hull design and the economic advantages of a moulded hull, while allowing them to have a style, internal arrangement and equipment list that suits their personal requirements and taste.
The first of the three big North Queensland regattas kicks off with the 26th Airlie Beach Race Week. Amassed this year is arguably the most competitive fleet of racing multis ever assembled in Oz, all eager to enjoy the challenge of racing around the magnificent Whitsunday Islands.
The fourth annual Multihull Solutions Whitsunday Rendezvous wrapped up on September 13 and was resolutely declared Australia’s best social regatta by its participants.
Are you a little confused by all the different types of boats to be built and sailed in the 35th America’s Cup? Let’s see if we can sort them out.
Courtesy Boating New Zealand
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