Hanse 385 Arrives at Team Windcraft Head Office
A perfect Sydney day greeted Australia's first Hanse 385 as she arrived at her new home on Pittwater.
Team Windcraft's experienced contractors carefully craned her off the low-loader and safely onto her T-keel. More pictures here
Windcraft Guide to Tying up Your Yacht
When you tie up your yacht you need to make sure you're covered against movement in any direction.
Team Windcraft's yacht service manager Nick Jones talks about tying up yachts the right way.
Nick explains how the spring line stops your yacht going backwards (or forwards) into the jetty. The right length line allows you to step on your boat easily and also protects the gel coat... watch the video here
Australia's First Dehler 41 in Sydney
It's wonderful to have Australia's first Dehler 41 here in Sydney.
As part of the commissioning process the Dehler 41 is being fine-tuned to optimise its performance on the race track.
The keel, rudder and underwater fittings have been faired, the necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with the ISAF.
Special Regulations for Category 2 races are being carried out and installation has begun on the state-of-the-art Nexus Instrumentation.
Whilst the Dehler 41 is by its very nature one of the fastest and most beautifully finished racing cruisers available on the market...
... this optimisation of rigging, instrumentation and streamlining will ensure it is extremely competitive and amongst the leaders of the racing pack.
More about the Dehler 41 here
Latest Hanse 445 Review
"Like any enterprise fighting to survive the global economic meltdown, yacht manufacturers have had to get creative to maintain market share" writes Lawrence Schäffler
"Germany’s Hanse decided to reinvent its line-up in reply to similar moves by many of its competitors, and their work has met with great success.
The new 5-Series range (32’ to 54’) is a terrific make-over for the fleet, with long-time collaborators Judel-Vrolijk & Co again providing the design smarts and aesthetics.
The boats are sleeker, more spacious and, if the 445 is anything to go by, faster and even easier to sail than their predecessors.... read the rest of the Boating New Zealand Review here
Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Festival
This year's Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle festival runs from Feb 3rd to Feb 5th 2012.
Team Windcraft will be delighted to show the following yachts
Hanse 495 – the first time shown in Melbourne
Hanse 385 – first time shown in Australia
Dehler 41 – first time shown in Australia
Dehler 32 – first time shown in Australia
Moody 41 AC Classic – first time shown in Melbourne
Moody 45DS - always a favourite with the crowds
Head to the Official Show Website to buy your tickets
Pre-Loved Yacht of the Month
This Lyons 39 was built by Jarken Yachts in December 1998.
She is an exciting cruiser/racer, ideal if you want to compete in offshore racing...
... but still wish to keep the family happy with a comfortable interior below deck.
She has undergone many upgrades in recent years and has been lovingly maintained. $99,000.
More details here or call Team Windcraft on 02 9979 1709
Latest Moody Classic Handover
Murray Kellam and his partner Margot took delivery of their new Moody yacht on 23rd December 2011...
"We decided to go a little bigger with our new yacht" smiled Murray "and the Moody 41 AC Classic is perfect for us.
We're going to use 'Wollamai' as our floating apartment here on Pittwater.
We're planning to enjoy the next 3 weeks on board over the holiday season and we're really looking forward to the total luxury she offers." More pictures and a glimpse of the naming ceremony here
Dates for
Your Diary
Annual Hanse Owners Rally - Saturday 31st March 2012.
Owners Port Stephens trip - 15th and 16th September 2012.
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It's one of the best ways to keep up to date and enjoy great photos and video of people having fun on their yachts.
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Until next month
Fair Winds
Team Windcraft
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