The Southern Ocean has lived up to its fearsome reputation as the Vendée Globe fleet grapples with a malicious low-pressure system packing winds of 50-60 knots and waves up to 10 metres. At the head of the fleet, Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) and Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) are manoeuvring northward to avoid the worst of the storm, facing a delicate balance between prudence and performance.
Yamaha is launching the #ImRePoweringWithYamaha competition, where they will choose one lucky boat owner to receive a new Yamaha four-stroke outboard motor best suited for the boat, rigged and installed all for free!
With a retail value of over $280,000, the prize is centred around Surtees’ 7.5m 750 Game Fisher enclosed cabin featuring Surtees’ SiQ™ technology package.
Available with a choice of two four-stroke Yamaha jet engines, 110bhp and 180bhp, the Seakart 335 can reach maximum speeds of 72kph and 105kph respectively.
The 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), to be held from May 20-23 at the vibrant Marine Village on the Gold Coast, is shaping up to be a beauty following the launch of exhibitor bookings in mid-December.
The Southern Ocean has lived up to its fearsome reputation as the Vendée Globe fleet grapples with a malicious low-pressure system packing winds of 50-60 knots and waves up to 10 metres. At the head of the fleet, Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) and Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) are manoeuvring northward to avoid the worst of the storm, facing a delicate balance between prudence and performance.