New major factory discounts are being offered through Fjord’s “Turn Moments into Treasures” promotion, resulting in a €70,000 saving across all Fjord 39 and 41 models.Factoring in exchange rate differences, GST and commissioning costs and local Fjord buyers could still reap up to...

The S in S335 and S335v stands for Sport Series. Their Bill Dixon designed deep-V hulls provide a smooth ride, while the vertical bow with its curved foot pierces the waves elegantly and efficiently. Both the S335 and S335v give Owners plenty of room for...

With the remnants of an East Coast Low generating 4.5-metre monster swells barring the entrance to Port Stephens, rain squalls packing 30 knots gusts, strong tidal flows, and shifting sandbars the 2025 Sail Port Stephens Passage Series has delivered excitement, trepidation, and a...

Don Colantonio is fully utilising his Dehler 42’s dual cruising and racing modes and is planning to take on one of yachting’s iconic events – the Rolex Sydney Hobart. When Windshift calls Don Colantonio he is...

Following on from two recent prestigious awards, European Yacht of the Year and one of SAIL magazine’s Top 10 Best Boats for 2025, the Hanse 360 continues to win praise from the boating press. The reasons are pretty simple: the 360 offers extremely...

Ryck 280 #282 is due in Sydney by the end of April and it’s an absolute top-of-the-line version of the German built award-winning sports day boat, packed with a long list of extras. From the unique tactile feel of real teak on the cockpit and side decks to...

Queensland is proving a popular choice for Sealines with another of the sporty family cruisers bound for the boating playground of Moreton Bay. Reviewers of the Sealine C335v have praised the boat’s smooth, quiet and assured sea- handling adding-up to a...

Fjord announced the world premiere of the exciting new Fjord 490 last year and in January the factory provided an update for its launch – spring 2025. Bearing in mind that refers to the European Spring, that means it could be only a matter of months...

There’s been plenty of interest in Windcraft’s two award-winning designs on display at the Auckland Boat Show. A dose of balmy autumn sunshine has seen a steady stream of show-goers on the Marina in Jellicoe Harbour, eager to look over our two highly...

It’s not every day you get to go behind-the-scenes at one of the world’s best semi-custom sailing yacht builders, but Contest is opening the factory doors for a special event. The award-winning Dutch builder will hold its annual Open House celebration of...