DSS foil fitted Wild Oats XI Yacht takes 7th line honours victory at Rolex Sydney Hobart

Measuring impressive 100 feet in LOA, superyacht Wild Oats XI has reached her seventh line honours victory in the 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race. The vessel boasts the revolutionary Dynamic Stability System (DSS) foil, developed by Infiniti Yachts.

Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI takes line honours win at 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race

This year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Race has been marked by the seventh line honours win of the impressive 100-foot superyacht Wild Oats XI.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – Day 2

The second day of the 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart race say the fleet slowing down, as the lead yachts made they way down the southeast coast of Australia.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race – Day 1

First day of the 69th Sydney Hobart Race was accompanied by 15-18-knot southeasterly winds with sunshine and blue skies.

McConaghy Boats – Rolex Sydney Hobart’s most successful builder

McConaghy Boats is the most successful builder in the Rolex Sydney Hobart regatta.

New agents for DYT in Australia

Sevenstar Yacht Transport-Australia has been appointed as the new agents of DYT, servicing the Australian market.

Early bird tickets for 2014 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show now on sale

Early bird tickets for the 2014 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show are now available online. Set to run from May 22 to 25, the event will host a range of products from superyachts to kayaks, boating equipment, as well as the latest in marine technology.

Amazing $22,000 raised by Gold Coast Marine Expo for local community

The Gold Coast community will benefit directly from amazing $22,000, raised at this year’s 3rd annual Gold Coast International Marine Expo.

‘Superyacht Explorer’ book for superyacht owners and charterers interested in visiting Asia and the South Pacific

Destined for the adventurous in the superyacht community, the ‘Superyacht Explorer’ book was designed to provide a visual showcase to owners and potential charterers, interested in visiting Asia as well as the South Pacific yacht charter destinations.

A busy season for Rivergate Marina & Shipyard

It has been a very busy season for Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, based in Australia’s Queensland. The refit yard has worked on such important vessels as the 73m superyacht Dragonfly or the 63m charter yacht SuRi, and many others.

69th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to start on December 26

As tradition dictates, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is expected to kick off from Sydney Harbour on December 26, 2013. The 69th edition of this popular event will host an amazing fleet of 94 yachts, including the 2012 Line Honours and Overall Winner – the 100ft superyacht Wild Oats XI.

Superyacht Australia Committee 2014

Superyacht Australia has announced its 2014 Committee, elected during the annual end of the year meeting, which took place last week.