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VINYL WRAPPING – ALL THE RAGE FOR YACHTS
Yacht owners in Australia are following the trend in Europe and having their boats, new or old, vinyl wrapped
Silent Power for Hanse 548
Imagine owning a yacht with alternate power – quiet, clean, efficient and economical to run.
Hanse 385 Mell Bass Strait Circumnavigation
First time Hanse owners Joan and Adrian MacQuarrie were a little apprehensive when they chose the notorious Bass Strait for their maiden voyage at sea but it wasn’t what they expected.
Solaris 47 Review Ocean Magazine February - 2019 PANACHE and PERFORMANCE
Take a close look with Ocean at this exquisite yacht and understand why as a performance cruiser the Solaris 47 is equally at home on the regatta circuit as on a coastal jaunt.
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Standing Rigging Renewal
Information and timing – when should the standing rigging on a yacht be renewed?
Yachting Sustainability – Ocean Respect Racing
The first professional all-female crew to compete in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race, encouraging stronger female representation in Australian Sailing and Ocean sustainability
SHIFTING WINDS FOR FEMALE SAILORS
Jade Cole of Windcraft Yachts was selected to join the elite crew for the first all-women’s professional sailing team to compete in the 2018 Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
2018 Hanse Builder Award
HanseYachts AG with the brands Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Varianta, Sealine, Fjord and Privilège was awarded at the “British Yachting Awards”
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Windcraft – Making a Difference
Raffling a brand new 34ft Hanse for a charity was a bold but successful fundraising initiative from Windcraft
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TAKE TO THE OCEAN ON A HANSE
Jeremy and Anne Thatcher’s 415 ‘Athair’, has become a central part of their active and adventurous lifestyle. After meeting in ...
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THE HANSE 385 - A PERFECT FIT FOR SAILING IN NZ
Nicki Jenkins and Paul Skelton saw the Hanse 385 at Windcraft in Auckland and instantly fell in love with her. Since taking ownership ...
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A FAMILY AFFAIR WITH SAILING
‘Audacious’ by name, this Hanse 370 loving family are also audacious by nature. Kirk, Melissa, and Gemma Watson have put ...
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Windcraft - A Rally for Every Sailor
Everyone loves a sailing rally especially Windcraft yacht owners who are snapping up the opportunity to join these annual ...
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The Best Reason to Buy a Yacht
There are many great reasons for buying a yacht but escaping the cold winters and heading north has to be near the top ...
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New Zealand's Top Model - Hanse 455
Hanse's most popular model is certainly striking, stunning and stylish. But it takes a certain something to reach top model status ...
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Anthony's Report from the Dealer Meeting
Windcraft owner Anthony Bishop recently returned from his first Dealer Meeting at the Hanse Factory in north eastern Germany ...
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Headsail Footlines - Why Do They Exist?
7 out of 10 people l sail with don’t know that foot lines exist – let alone why ! A Foot line as the name suggests is the tensioning...
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VISITING LAKE MACQUARIE BY YACHT
Lake Macquarie is the largest coastal salt water lake in Australia. Its area is approximately 100 sq kms ...
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Windcraft Tip - Why Is My Sail Flapping?
How often do we hear this question! It can be really annoying if you think you have trimmed the headsail properly but the leech ...
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Electric Halyard Winches – Enjoy With Care
Electric halyard winches are now an expected feature on our boats rather than a big boat luxury! They greatly add to the pleasure ...
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Basics of Trimming Your Headsail
Correct sail trim is not just for racing sailors! Trimming your sails properly will make your boat easier to steer, you will go faster ...
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Gas Bottle Check – Handy tips from Nick Jones
Ever wished you had checked your gas level before you left the dock….? Today I’m going to show you a little trick to find out ...
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Internet Connection At Anchor
Getting internet access on a boat can be frustrating, particularly if you sail in protected areas like Cowan Creek where beautiful ...
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