– Lagoon 55 - Curvaceous Cat –
The Lagoon 55 promises to be a comfortable long-range cruising yacht. Image Lagoon
Curvaceous and vastly spacious, the newly launched Lagoon 55 is a quiet evolution o this cruising marque, reports Kevin Green.
– Lagoon 55 - Curvaceous Cat –
The Lagoon 55 promises to be a comfortable long-range cruising yacht. Image Lagoon
Curvaceous and vastly spacious, the newly launched Lagoon 55 is a quiet evolution o this cruising marque, reports Kevin Green.
LAGOON 60
Redefining The 60-foot Sailing Catamaran Experience
Discover unparalleled luxury with the Lagoon 60, the latest release from Lagoon Catamarans. Boasting an expansive flybridge, saloon bathed in natural light, fluid layouts, and innovative opening side terraces, this 60 footer is unlike anything on the market.
Quentin Beraut, Lagoons Project Manager explains, "The Lagoon 60 will be the link between our 55 and the SIXTY 5, drawing inspiration from both models.” The team integrated the innovative design of the 55's rear half, especially the cockpit area that resonates deeply with the ocean, and blended it with notable features from the Lagoon SIXTY 5, like the forward door, achieving a seamless fusion of the finest elements from both models.
Where Great Begins
Self-confessed reef addicts, Chris and Wade on Anui, have spent an extended time in the southernmost part of the Great Barrier Reef and declare “this is where Great begins” in more ways than one.
During a time with more heartache, health concerns and boat maintenance than is fair for one cruising couple to handle, being able to spend several weeks at the reefs of the Capricorn and Bunker Group is a godsend. These coral cays and reefs are the southernmost of the Great Barrier Reef. This really is where Great in the Great Barrier Reef begins and where we have felt contented at last. Situated some 30-55nm offshore and adjacent to the coastal towns of Bundaberg, Gladstone, 1770 and Yeppoon, these jewels are on a line running southeast to northwest, from Lady Elliott Island at the southern end, to North Island at the very northern end of the group.
There is an extraordinary amount to explore. The Capricorn and Bunker Group comprises 22 reefs with 16 permanent coral islands known as cays which are breeding sites for many seabirds and marine turtles. Although not all reefs and cays can be visited since some are reserved for scientific research, many are readily accessible and offer wondrous experiences. Between snorkeling, diving, birdwatching, kayaking and fishing (outside the green conservation zone of course), there is plenty to enjoy when the weather conditions are light.
Be Unique – Own a share in the
new Bali 4.4 ‘Halyna’ this summer
Sail Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Newcastle (visit the Hunter Valley), Pittwater and Sydney during this summer. Relocate to Queensland and the Whitsundays next April for the winter. As an owner of ‘Halyna’ these places will all be within your reach with the yacht managed by Yacht Share Mariner.
– Cat Not Dog part II –
In the second of a two-part enquiry, Alex Stone continues with the main considerations to be taken into account when buying a modern cruising multihull.
– Spirited 230 Re-Imagined! –
Side view of the updated Spirited 230 MK2 design.
The Spirited 230 has been a popular model with a large family of happy owners. As with most things there is always a time when they need a modern twist and include any improvements where required.
– Proa-Active ptII –
Continuing the saga of proas, and Rob Denney’s development of the modern HarryProa. We are up to where the tried and tested practical ideas hit the water.
– Andaman 50 - by Catathai –
A matter of timing has brought about this new design – the Catathai Andaman 50. Fast, light, no comforts missing aboard, a dagger-board, performance ocean cruising catamaran.
– Off-the-shelf Downwind Sails for the Multihull Sailor –
For many years when the multihull sailor needed a downwind sail the immediate thought was to have a Symmetrical Spinnaker made to suit. It was often a time-consuming, expensive process, necessitating lots of additional gear including sheets, braces, tweakers and so on. Further, it was complex to use for the majority of cruising sailors, in most cases flying the tack off the windward bow or even with a spinnaker pole. And its use was generally restricted to wind angles of around 130-180°.
– Where Great Begins! –
Self-confessed reef addicts, Chris and Wade on Anui, have spent an extended time in the southernmost part of the Great Barrier Reef and declare “this is where Great begins” in more ways than one.
– Why Race Your Cruising Cat? –
About 26 years ago I wrote an article about how to cruise on your racing cat. The times they are a changing … Not all multihulls are designed for speed or competitiveness. If your catamaran has the comforts of home, lots of space and a gentle character at sea then why bother racing? It may not be designed to sail very well into the wind. Lack of daggerboards will do that. Sometimes no matter how hard you trim the headsail and adjust the mainsail foot the tell tails on your sails might never flow smoothly. That is if you have telltails. And it just doesn’t seem right to run fresh water into the salty sea to lighten the payload by a few hundred kilograms just to go a tenth of a knot faster.
– Neel 43 –
Few multihulls have generated such anticipation as the new NEEL 43, and Australia’s wait is finally over with the latest model from the French shipyard arriving in Brisbane in early 2022.
– Dufour 48 – La Dolce Vita –
The contoured nacelle minimises drag while the wide hulls allow good load carrying on the Dufour 48. Image Kevin Green
Italian styling with French sensibilities make this Dufour 48 a sweet addition to the catamaran cruising market, reports KEVIN GREEN.
Only a handful of these Ultims exist, so the Fastnet in August 2019 was an exciting clash between four of them. Image Fastnet Race Media
Multihulls will lead the world’s largest and most diverse offshore fleet from England during the Rolex Fastnet Race, reports KEVIN GREEN.
Cat Not Dog
A simple but efficient cruising rig of high-aspect fully-battened mainsail, and self-tacking blade jib with a luff furler.
With reefs and furling these two sails can serve the boat in a wind range from 5-40ts.
In this article, ALEX STONE looks at the main considerations to be taken in account when buying a cruising catamaran.
The cruising catamaran market is coming of age. Yachties of all stripes are seeing the indisputable advantages of good, fast, safe, comfortable cruising cats. They’ve come to understand that yes, you can have all those attributes simultaneously, and at all times, in a blue-water sailboat. Sailing fast and comfortably with no heeling the new normal. Why just a few weeks ago, we cruised from Mahurangi to Man o’ War Bay in New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf in two hours – a distance of 35nm at an average speed of over 15kts – and the glass vase of flowers sat on the saloon table the whole time, while my beloved snoozed contentedly on the couch, leaving me in splendid isolation at the wheel. Our kind of sailing!
– Bali Catamarans –
The Bali 4.2 has taken shape with features that will seduce you:
• A boat that is more than 2ft higher (63cm) and more than a foot wider (36cm), giving almost 50sqft (4.5m2) of extra living space!
• A forward door offering ease of access from the saloon/galley to the forward cockpit! - The tilting, pivoting door and aft bench seat have been made even bigger
• The living space in the saloon has increased by more than 7%, more ‘Open Space’ than ever before!
• The hulls are wider above the chine, creating greater comfort and space in the cabins
• Each heads compartment has been lengthened by 12” (30cm)
– James Wharram –
A Man of the Sea, sails the Oceans of Heaven
15.01.1928 - 14.12.2021
James aged 17. Image Hanneke Boon
James Wharram, a living legend, has died. James had led a life of his own choosing. He was a free thinker and a trailblazer, although he respected, and learned from, designers of twin hulled boats who had come before him.
The Two Oceans 870 Power Catamaran in build at Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing:
a floating haven of unmatched luxury
Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing is in the final year of the build the Two Oceans 870 Power Catamaran, a nautical masterpiece that seamlessly marries opulence with functionality. This 87-foot luxury custom power catamaran, designed by award-winning yacht design firm Du Toit Yacht Design, transcends the ordinary, offering an expansive and luxurious on-water experience.
Award-winning design and manufacture partnership
In a longstanding collaboration, Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing and Du Toit Yacht Design have partnered on the build of 14 large full custom catamarans ranging from 60 to 110 feet. This partnership extends to include the semi-custom Two Oceans 555 and 675 Power Catamarans, along with the Balance 442, 482, and 750. With Du Toit Yacht Design's extensive experience in catamaran design, many vessels jointly created with Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing have garnered prestigious awards.
– New Bali 4.4 Sea Trial –
THE NEW BALI 4.4 FIRST SEA TRIALS IN EUROPE
HOT OFF THE PRESS IN MINUS 2 DEGREES CELSIUS!
The Bali 4.4 belongs to a radical new catamaran design family, from the French builder of the Bali range.
Follow the link to the video of that trial, run in minus 2 degrees Celsius out of La Rochelle in Western France, hence the wet weather gear.
Bali 4.4 Catamaran - Exclusive boat review - Multihulls World - YouTube
Solid foredeck, second cockpit, forward opening door to the salon and of course the trademark Bali tilting rear door – all make for space and convenience to create the perfect cruising cat. Check out also the 600 litre two door fridge with an icemaker in the door!
Yacht Share Mariner have a brand-new Bali 4.4 on order for delivery to Sydney in July this year after which she will sail up the coast to her base in the Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach.
The capital and running costs of the Bali will be shared by up to 8 owners and each owner will have an entitlement of 42 days – cruising the Whitsundays and the east coast of Queensland, but without charter restrictions! The Bali will also come south during the Australian summer to Pittwater and Sydney Harbour.
Owners will enjoy a walk on walk off service from Dream Yacht, who will service the Yacht Share fleet, and they will be free to choose their time on board and their destination.
Ultims pass Oz
Six 105 foot Ultim catamarans and only six sailors.
Photo: Arkea Ultim Challenge 2024
The Ultim class of 105 foot trimarans are the true monsters of the deep ocean, reports Kevin Green.
To prove it, this elite group of yachts are currently racing together in a circumnavigation expected to take less than 50 days. Sailing at speeds of nearly 50 knots across the wildest parts of the world's oceans, while managing thousands of square foot of sail area and doing this all on foils is what these solo sailors are doing; after departing Brest in France on 6 January.
Eric Peron on Ultim Adagio, which is the only non-foiler in the fleet.
Photo: Arkea Ultim Challenge 2024
So far, one of them has broken down (the newest one, SVZ Lazartigue), pulling out at Cape Town while the other five continue on. Another, Sodebo 3 skippered by 55 year old veteran Thomas Coville, did an emergency stop in Hobart, Tasmania on 1 February for foil and deck repairs. Meantime the runaway leader, Maxi Edmond de Rothschild skipper Charles Caudrelier on his 2017 Ultim, is passing Cape Horn on the final leg west before turning north to the finish at Brest, north west France.
Sodebo3 called in at Hobart on 1 February for repairs.
Photo: Arkea Ultim Challenge 2024
Follow them on the tracker at: www.arkeaultimchallengebrest.com
Racers
- Maxi Edmond de Rothschild - Charles Caudrelier
- Maxi Banque Populaire XI - Armel Le Cléac'h
- SVR Lazartigue - Tom Laperche (RETIRED)
Sodebo Ultim 3 - Thomas Coville
Actual Ultim 3 - Anthony Marchand
Ultim Adagio - Eric Peron