We recently celebrated 20 years at the Lightwave Family Reunion at Great Keppel Island, Queensland, with 18 Lightwave vessels in attendance and 60 people present. What a moment. What a sight.
What an effort from all involved.
We recently celebrated 20 years at the Lightwave Family Reunion at Great Keppel Island, Queensland, with 18 Lightwave vessels in attendance and 60 people present. What a moment. What a sight.
What an effort from all involved.
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.
– Once Again A Superb Cat –
Bagatelle
For those out there that had knowledge of multihulls in the 80’s or 90’s one catamaran was always known as she had competed in most races, being the AMOC and SOMR champion setting many records between Victoria and Tasmania, circumnavigating Australia and her consistant form and usability helped Loch Crowther promote his design skills. After refitting her for another trip to the Kimberley the fickle finger of fate stepped in.
Phuket’s King’s Cup 2015 proved a hair-raising ride for multis where crews went hard both on and off the water, reports regular attendee Kevin Green.
– Iliad 50 –
A Legend for Modern Times
Homer’s famous poem conjures the stirring deeds, determination and glory of warriors, heroes, kings and gods. And in 2019, an exciting new range of power catamarans has been launched that evokes the epic’s themes to deliver legendary long-range performance and affordable customisation.
– Outremer 4X –
Light Wind Assassin
In 2018 the Outremer 4X became the first production catamaran to race in the famous singlehanded Route du Rhum from France to Guadeloupe in the Caribbean and it placed a very respectable fifth, just behind the world famous multihull racer Loick Pyeron who in fact helped develop the 4X.
– Pathfinder 'M' Series - OFFSHORE 45 –
Where Tradition Meets Cutting Edge
Like a butterfly about to emerge from its cocoon or a sprinter on the blocks at the start of a race, the first Pathfinder ‘M’ series Offshore 45 sits ready to go in the water and although she is still in the shed, the boats stance cuts a powerful figure.
– Aquila 36 - DOUBLE FUN –
Versatility in a boat means it will be used more and of course it allows canny builders to supply different markets; such is the case with the remarkable Aquila 36, reports KEVIN GREEN.
– Lightwave Grande 45 - BLUE SHIFT –
Roger Overell, Managing Director of Lightwave Yachts, is interviewed about the latest Lightwave 45 Grande’, Blue Shift, completed and launched late 2017.
As a general rule I do not write design reviews for my own work, out of respect for those involved with this project and to help out Paul and the team at Multihull World magazine who are always encouraging and very supportive so I will give it a go!
I usually write my articles after an adventure or incident that I was involved in – from the salty side of the story. This one is different. Twice in recent months I’ve been the one left ashore and the lessons I learned have given me a better appreciation of what goes on when things go wrong at sea and how those ashore are impacted.
– Welcome to the Pleasure Dome –
Seawind 1600
The Seawind 1600 heralds a major change for the Australian company’s philosophy, reports KEVIN GREEN.
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.
– Lagoon Seventy 7 - LUX TRAVELLER –
Lagoon has created a flagship for far away places and a luxurious party boat in one go with the launch of the Seventy 7.
– Lagoon 46 –
Smooth Operator
The new Lagoon 46 reflects decades of experience in the creation of comfortable and seaworthy cruising catamarans, reports KEVIN GREEN.
Paradigm: (n) a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, or a new way of looking at things (more modern meaning)
Powered catamarans have a lot of attractions for both the cruising boater and day sailor alike, who can enjoy the stability, space and fuel frugality, as can be seen here on the Leopard 43PC, writes KEVIN GREEN.
– Ian Lindsay Farrier –
February 15, 1947-December 8, 2017
Ian Farrier stands proudly with his most successful production boat, the F27.
By now the electronic and print media have published a number of eulogies of the life of Ian Farrier and his accomplishments, I would like to share here a version of the notes from my address at his funeral in Christchurch, New Zealand.
A recurring theme when talking with those who sign on to the cruising lifestyle is how well the vision and expectations align between the participants. Often there is one person in the partnership with a clear vision, energy and motivation ... and a supporter along for the ride with varying degrees of personal commitment to that same vision. In many cases, true success and fulfilment vary depending on which partner you are talking to and how honest they are about their shared experiences.
– You {Expensive} Beauty –
Beware the Pitfalls of the Designer/Builder
The finished product. It looks and goes really well but so would my 19 year old car with this much money spent on it.
Last year this magazine published an article I wrote regarding a self designed and built 35’ power catamaran (Issue #145 July/August 2017). Some months ago, I advertised the boat for sale, expecting some interest from prospective buyers and I have been surprised by the interest in the boat. Surprised not so much from four enquiries from potential buyers but surprised by the many ‘boaties’ that have approached me in various marinas asking all sorts of questions (and expressing very positive comments about the boat) and by six enquiries from like-minded designer/builders of similar craft.