2021 EVENTS CALENDAR
EVENTS, REVIEWS, LIFESTYLE and EXPERTISE
Sydney Owners Rally 2021
This year we will be setting off from Pittwater and heading to the stunning setting of Akuna Bay in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.
Moody 41DS wins Cruising Yacht of the Year
The Moody 41 Deck Saloon is officially Cruising Yacht of the Year 2020 in The British Yachting Awards!...
Hanse 418 – Insider Review
Windcraft’s Commissioning Manager Ross Turner walks us through the stunning Hanse 418. Check out the final commissioning shake-down sail as well as a detailed review of what makes this performance cruising yacht stand out from the rest of the 40-footers.
Fastlane to Bliss – C390 NZ Review
Light, bright, fresh interiors should have wide appeal, as should Windcraft’s competitive pricing – good reasons to take a closer look...
Hanse 348 ‘Kofi’ – First Sail
A short clip of the brand new Hanse 348 'Kofi' stretching her legs on the maiden sail by her proud new owners. Another beautiful yacht from Hanse looking stunning on beautiful Pittwater. Congratulations from the entire team at Windcraft!
Boating NZ review the Sealine C390
Once designed and built in the UK but now part of the Hanse Group and manufactured in eastern Germany, Sealine Motor Yachts combine modern styling with comfortable, spacious deck plans and light-filled interiors...
Hanse 458 - Insider Review
Windcraft's Ross Turner has sailed a Hanse 458 from Europe to the Galapagos Islands so he certainly knows these yachts well. Join him for an in-depth insight into the Hanse 458 deck, hardware & cockpit layout in part one of the Windcraft 'Insider Reviews' series...
MEETING THE TEAM | Gavin Ward
I started sailing Sailboards and Catamarans until we decided we wanted to be able to take more people on board to enjoy the sailing...
MULTIHULLS WORLD MAGAZINE REVIEW
Check out the latest excellent review from Multihulls World Magazine of the new Privilege 510....
Auckland Sailing & Power Boat Shows 2020
Windcraft New Zealand are pleased to announce our upcoming Sailing & Power Boat shows being held in October and November 2020
Hanse 348 Windcraft Review
Windcraft's Ross Turner checks out the ever-popular Hanse 348 in the first of a series of Windcraft videos...
Dehler 30od Commissioning – Day 2
Commissioning Day 2 at our Bayview Slipway yard - It's getting closer to launch day! Serious racers will want to call us now...
Dehler 30od arrives in Sydney
The first Dehler 30od has finally arrived at Windcraft’s commissioning yard in Sydney and we could not be more excited...
MEETING THE TEAM | ROBERT ORR
As the manager of the Windcraft Service Team, Robert Orr oversees the people dedicated to keeping you and your boat on the...
PITTWATER BOATSHOW 2020
Windcraft are pleased to announce our exclusive appointment-only boatshow is to be hosted at Bayview Anchorage Marina, Pittwater on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August 2020...
MEETING THE TEAM | NICK WARD
Nick Ward, also known as 'Wardy' to those in the marine industry, is Windcraft's Power & Brokerage sales manager...
Yachting Monthly | Hanse 508
Yachting Monthly's glowing review of the stunning new Hanse 508. Sailing journalist David Harding ...
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A CORPORATE PROFESSIONAL'S LOVE OF SAILING ON HANSE 385
City dweller and corporate professional, Matt Farr is one motivated Hanse owner with a...
SOCIAL RACING AND CRUISING AND WHY WOMEN LOVE IT
Did you know that women are the fastest growing demographic in the sailing world today?
Hanse 548 Video Review – by Boating New Zealand September 2019
Hanse effectively pooled its experiences and learnings with the 545 and started from scratch. This is a new generation of boat.
HANSE 548 – WHY IS IT SO POPULAR IN NEW ZEALAND?
Seafaring Kiwis and Dominic Lowe who represents Windcraft Yachts have played a key role in the success of the ...
Hanse 415 - Delights New Owner on the Perfect Delivery trip from Brisbane to Melbourne!
In 5 – 37knts – Hanse 415, “Matadore” delighted new owner, Philip Endersbee on her Brisbane to Melbourne delivery. In his words…
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Why Did Chris Dickson MBE Choose a Hanse 505?
Hanse 505... In the Med this year and next. Caribbean end of next year, Bermuda for Americas Cup, eventually NZ...
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Hanse 400 Success in Tasmania
David keeps Illusion his Hanse 400 DSS and enjoys racing. He won 2014’s Post-Christmas twilight series at ...
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Father and Son Share Magic Times on the Water
The smile on my face … Nic’s face is a testimony to the agility and power of these yachts …
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"Considering" the Hanse 325
We love “Considering” and recommend Hanse 325 as a good coastal cruiser for two. I also have to say that the service Windcraft has given me is fantastic...
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Boating New Zealand reviews the Hanse 548
“The T-Top’s best feature is its fold-away central ceiling panel. When it’s retracted the sun pours into the cockpit...
Renaissance Reflections
We have now had Renaissance (Hanse 415) for over six months so I thought it was a good time to reflect on our journey...
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Hanse 400e – what’s not to love?
Her name is Bling, she’s our 14th yacht and the first one we’ve ever had that’s not had us thinking about the next one!...
Hanse 470e called Sunboy
My wife, my two daughters, Nikola who was then 14, my daughter Alayna who was then 9 sailed on her in England prior to leaving the UK in May 2009...
AN INTERNATIONAL BOATING LIFESTYLE WITH A HANSE
Why not take delivery of a new Hanse in Europe and experience the thrill of an international boating lifestyle...
Dehler 30 OD Launch Offer
This model will suit the Australian and New Zealand markets where there is a growing popularity in short-handed racing. Not only club racing...
DEHLER 42 REVIEW - CLUB MARINE MAGAZINE JUNE 2019
'For the keen club racer to which the Dehler 42 will undoubtedly appeal, a fast hull shape is a prerequisite...'
HANSE 415 – CRUISING THE PACIFIC ISLANDS
Jeremy and Anne Thatcher from New Zealand are poised, ready to embrace the cruising lifestyle with ...
Dehler 42C – A Trilogy of Owners
They say good things come in threes and the new Dehler 42C aptly named ‘Trilogy’, the third boat of ...
MELBOURNE OWNERS RALLY 2019
Sunshine and balmy breezes provided for champagne sailing during the Windcraft Owners Rally held in the waters of ...
PITTWATER OWNERS RALLY 2019
Lots of other prizes were awarded to Trophy Race divisional winners and of course some “special mention” prizes...
NEW ZEALAND WINDCRAFT OWNERS RALLY 2019
An in-boom furling system will literally change the way you sail. Sure, it’s a big-ticket item, but the investment will pay ...
THE BUZZ ON IN-BOOM FURLERS FOR YACHTS
An in-boom furling system will literally change the way you sail. Sure, it’s a big-ticket item, but the investment will pay ...
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
Solaris 47 Review Ocean Magazine February 2019 – PANACHE and PERFORMANCE
Become a part of the Solaris 47 experience. Learn why Kevin Green states that “Performance cruisers like this Italian Solaris 47 ...
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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IN MAST FURLING
It’s a fact…. When it comes to dousing a mainsail after a day on the water a mast furling mainsail is a joy.
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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The Solaris 47 maiden sail on Sydney Harbour
no words needed – just watch the video! And come and see this magnificent yacht at Sydney Boatshow...
Port Stephens Sail Away 2018
The perfect opportunity for Windcraft owners to extend their boating skills on a longer trip in the company of friends and the support of Team Windcraft
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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2019 Owners Rally Locations and dates
Solaris Days & Solaris Cup. Sardinia: 30 May – 6 June
Port Stephens Sail Away: 18 October 2019
Boat Shows 2019 Dates
Sydney International Boatshow: 1 – 5 August
Cannes Yachting Festival France: 10 – 15 September
Auckland NZ: 3 – 6 October
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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Hamilton Island Race Week 2018
Seriously, you have to sail in the Hamilton Island Race Week (HIRW) once in your life, but be warned, once you do, you’ll be back for ...
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Sardinia Solaris Sailing Day 2018
So who would want to fly to Sardinia in May and spend a week sailing Solaris yachts? It is a long way to travel for a week of sailing ...
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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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a Family's First Year as Hanse Owners
A Geelong Race Week win is just one of the highlights of this past year for Megan Jackson and her family...
Dehler – A History Of Success
DEHLER has traditionally been a niche brand in Australia, but a closer examination of race results and the history of this enduring German producer shows it’s a brand well worth putting on any club racer’s list of potential yachts. Read more
Solaris 50 – Best Boats 2017 Category Winner
The European Performance Cruiser of the Year in 2016, the Solaris 50 was described by judges as, “…sexy, elegant, sophisticated and a positive delight to sail.” Read more
I Loved The Team Windcraft Experience So Much I Bought The Company
When Anthony Bishop saw Team Windcraft was for sale in September 2016 he grinned with excitement. Read more
The Relentless Rise Of Hanse Yachts
Hanse is the German yacht brand that has rocketed the Hanse Group and Team Windcraft to spectacular success over the past couple of decades. Read more
Innovative New Hanse 588
German yacht builders, the Hanse Group have launched the first model in their new 8 series – the Hanse 588. Read more
Sail Away On A New Hanse 315
For new sailors yacht ownership can be daunting – there’s a lot to learn. To help new sailors. Team Windcraft have devised a clever starter package, designed especially for first time yacht owners and novice sailors. Read more
Windcraft’s Premium European Brands To Expand
The Windcraft Group’s premium European brands, Solaris and Brenta are both set to expand in 2017. The two brands will open new high-tech facilities to help advance their production of high quality, luxury yachts and take boatbuilding into the future. Read more
Solaris Day 2018
So who would want to fly to Sardinia in May and spend a week sailing Solaris yachts? It is a long way to travel for ...
Boating New Zealand April 2018
“We did heaps of research before deciding,” says Harley, “and were taken by her excellent sail area-to-displacement ratio …
Ocean Magazine - The World of luxury Yachting - reviews the Hanse 548
The Hanse 548 will easily please those looking for an all-rounder shorthanded cruiser. Experienced world cruisers Frances and …
The European Handover Checks & Special Equipment
Fil, El and Aiden have begun their round the world adventure on new Hanse 455, ‘Tranquilo’.
Buying a Yacht to Charter is All About Seizing the Moment
Winter in the Whitsundays, Summer in Sydney…sounds like a dream doesn’t it?
March 2017 – Boat Sales – Hanse 315
The hot new entry- level yacht with the lot from the big German yard The German manufacturer Hanseis doing an excellent job with …
Feb 2017 Sails Magazine Hanse 315
Small is Beautiful – Hanse has released a completely new entry level cruiser but as editor, Scott Alle discovers, innovative design…
Feb 2017 Boating New Zealand Hanse 455
Following its 2015 debut, Hanse’s mid-sized 455 cruiser (13.95m LOA) has quickly become one the the marque’s most popular models...
October 2016 Boating New Zealand Hanse 315
Wayne Ormandy describes himself as a novice in sailing but he seemed pretty relaxed when we met for a sail at the ...
Hanse 415 September 2016 Review
Handsome addition to the Auckland Fleet. Like its earlier sisters, it emphasizes comfort, performance and ease of handling ...
Hanse 415 September 2016 Review
Handsome addition to the Auckland Fleet. Like its earlier sisters, it emphasizes comfort, performance and ease of handling ...
July 2016 Breeze Magazine Review
Blustery grey conditions on the shortest day of the year provided the perfect conditions for viewing Murray Thompson’s Moody 45, for ...
From Pittwater to the Med
Ever dreamt of cruising around the Greek islands on a brand new yacht but worried about the cost?
Around the World on a Hanse 445
Sailing over 17,000 miles in 21 months with a non-sailing wife (who also preferred not to swim!!) ...
Sailing Newbie to Skipper and Competitive Racer
Drew Price took delivery of his Hanse 385 “Time Out” in June 2014.
Amity shows the fleet the Way!
With Nick from Windcraft on board for Race 9, giving handy hints along the way, Susan and Philip were beaming ...
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Hanse 445 Owners Live the Dream
Why? Well is it crazy to sell your house, buy a yacht and plan a 6 month trip up the East Coast of Australia with 3 young children?
Nick Black Sails the World on a Hanse 445
Ever wondered what cruising around the world on a Hanse 445 would be like?
Simon and Helen Sail their Hanse 385 from Europe to Australia
We’ve sailed from the Baltic down to the UK, past Biscay and down past Portugal into the Med...
Hanse 375 owners Living the Dream
Deanne and Paul Koelmeyer bought a Hanse 375 in 2010. At that stage they had limited sailing experience but ...
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Rick and Jan sail their Hanse 370
Rick and Jan are cruising around Australia on their Hanse 370 – “Fly South”.
Hanse 495 Owner Nick Robson talks about his New Yacht
Hanse 495 owner Nick Robson is relatively new to sailing.
Hanse Yachts – Where Will Your Dreams Take You?
For Hanse 400 owner Frank Stevens his dream sail up the East Coast of Australia ...
Moody 54DS in New Zealand Boating
“The owners of the new 17m Moody DS54 are relishing her space, comfort and sophisticated technology...
Boating New Zealand Review Moody 41 Classic
Moody’e new Classic 41AC stands out from the parade of sleek, quasi-racer production cruisers emerging from European builders...
Hanse 315 Yachting World Review January 2016
Hanse Yachts may have found a healthy formula for success with its larger yachts, but its entry-level Hanse 315 proves ....
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Hanse 325 – Good Things Come in Small Packages
The sailor and the non-sailor. Both loving boating… and both enjoying time on the water together.
Howard and Coorain tick off one from the Bucket List
Howard Dare and his good ship Coorain embrace the towering seas and high winds to enjoy the magical surrounds of Port Davey Marine Reserve....
Hanse 455 December 2015 Review
On the outside you look and think, yes it is a Hanse. But in a lot of ways this is quite a different beast to previous Hanse’s...
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Hanse 455 June 2015 Review
To write that 45ft (13.7m) is the new 35ft (10.6m) is, on the face of it, patent nonsense. But when it comes to yachts ....
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January 2015 – Ocean Media Review Moody 54 DS
The Moody DS54 (deck saloon) is perhaps the finest example today of a sailing yacht designed to appeal to boat owners who may otherwise ...
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December 2014 – Kevin Green Reviews the Moody 54DS for Tradeaboat
Kevin Green enjoyed a day out on the water with Peter Hrones on the Moody 54DS. He clearly loved the boat...
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December 2014 Phillip Ross Reviews the Moody 54DS for Cruising Helmsman
“If you did not already know, there is an Australian connection between the Moody 54DS and the Moody agents in this country...
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December 2014 Crosbie Lorimer reviews the Moody 54DS for Club Marine
Cast your mind back to the cruising yachts of 50 years ago and it’s hard to believe it was the same era in which the screenwriter and futurist...
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Hanse 575 Club Marine June 2014
If you didn’t believe Hanse could possibly come up with a better cruising yacht, you were wrong – meet the Hanse 575....
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Hanse 505 Trade a Boat Review June 2014
Hanse Yachts can’t seem to do much wrong these days. In the hands of its Australian distributor, Windcraft...
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Hanse Yacht Review February 2013 – Hanse 415 SEA Magazine Southern California
The positive review highlights the bold styling, practical interior, precision finish and Hanse trademark features like the self-tacking headsail…
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Hanse Yacht Review February 2013 – Hanse 345 Yachting Monthly UK
What more could a boating journalist ask for arriving at work on a beautiful Autumn morning in Southampton? ...
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Hanse Yacht Review February 2013 – Hanse 415 Australian Sailing+Yachting
This is a great story as much as a wonderful review of the Hanse 415. And the moral of the story…
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Hanse Yacht Review December 2012 – Hanse 575 Trade A Boat
Check out this Hanse 575 review all the way from her home in Hamble Point Marina, United Kingdom ...
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December 2012 - Yachting World's Test of the New Hanse 575
Hanse 575 is aimed at a couple so what’s she like to handle in breeze? You’ll think this boat is a lot to handle ...
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Hanse Yacht Review August 2012 – Hanse 415 The West Australian
Not feeling worthy of pursuing your sailing dreams due to lack of experience? Well think again! ...
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Hanse Yacht Review August 2012 – Hanse 495 Boating New Zealand
When you’ll be welcoming guests who’ve never been to sea before on board your yacht, keeping them safe and comfortable ...
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Hanse Yacht Review July 2012 – Hanse 385 Boating New Zealand
In less than a year the Hanse 385 has become the German company’s best selling yacht. The 59th boat off the production ...
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Hanse Yacht Reviews 2012 - Hanse 415 Offshore Yachting Review
Reading the words ‘Jefa Steering’ on a wheel boss almost always means a happy day at the helm and the 415 is no ...
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Hanse Yacht Reviews 2012 - Hanse 455 Offshore Yachting Review
For the salty dogs of yesteryear the concept of the modern cruising yacht – as realised in the likes of the Hanse 445 ...
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Hanse Yacht Reviews 2012 - Hanse 385
Hanse has established itself in a relatively short time frame as a brand that virtually all purchasers of cruising yachts or ...
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Hanse Yacht Reviews 2012 - Hanse 495
You could be forgiven for thinking sailing is all about winning. For the competitive spirit is alive and well, palpable even ...
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Hanse 445 Yacht Review - New Zealand
The new 5-Series range (32’ to 54’) is a terrific make-over for the fleet, with long-time collaborators Judel-Vrolijk & Co ...
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2011 Hanse 495 Yacht Review in Sydney Morning Herald
The Hanse 495 sails with a swift, Phantom-like ease, writes David Lockwood. Nick, an anaesthetist, is no stranger to boats...
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September 2011 Allan Whiting spends a day aboard the Moody 45 AC Classic for Trade A Boat
A low coach house and windscreen allowed great vision and the threeblade folding prop provided excellent response, easing …
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Allan Whiting spends a day aboard the Moody 41 Classic for Trade A Boat
Classic says it all, sweet lines, traditional accents, glowing, rich interior and an ocean-conquering rig and build...
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Matthew Henry of Sails Magazine takes the Moody 45 Classic for a Test Sail
A quick glance around the Moody 45′s deck at the cream-coloured gelcoat, the gleaming stainless steel winches and old-style cowl dorade ...
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Allan Whiting tests the Hanse 325 and 355 for TradeaBoat
Not everyone wants or can afford a large yacht. That’s why I reckon there’ll always be a place for smaller yachts with ...
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Allan Whiting takes the Hanse 445 for a Test Sail for TradeaBoat
When you descend the companionway of the new Hanse 445 the impression is chic-apartment rather than boat…
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Moody Yacht Reviews – David Lockwood Test Sails the Moody 45 DS for Tradeaboat
Trade-a-Boat has been wowed by the Moody 45DS since the moment we first set foot aboard in 2008 on the very first model...
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Moody Yacht Reviews – 45 DS by Crosbie Lorimer
Way back in 2008 I happened to read a serious review of the Bill Dixon-designed Moody Decksaloon 45 from the Hanse Group...
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