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The Oyster 72 was conceived from the outset to blend the live-aboard and seamanlike qualities of a typical Oyster within a design where high performance was of equal or greater priority. Modern composite engineering has produced a hull and deck that are both light and stiff, without compromising the strength, durability and ease of handling for which Oysters are well known. The Oyster 72 has one of our sleekest deck and cockpit designs ever, with her rolled edge side decks, transom stairwell and a host of ‘superyacht’ style features. Most owners in this size range will appreciate the advantages of separating the crew and galley from the owner’s and guest accommodation, a proven configuration that works really well, with few compromises. The Oyster 72 saloon is spacious and complements the large cockpit. The standard layout makes best use of space, but we will be pleased to configure a custom layout to best match an owner’s individual needs and priorities. 

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Silver Fern 72 ft expedition yacht

€ 1,516.00 – € 14,595.00

Ocean Gem is sold and the owner purchased the 72-foot steel yacht ‘Silver Fern’ in mid-2020. Silver Fern takes safety and reliability to the next level, with a robust steel yacht, purpose-built, redesigned and re-launched in 2004 to go anywhere in the world, spending 2005 – 2016 circumnavigating the globe and visiting more than 70 countries.

The Ocean Sailing Expeditions calendar is a combination of racing regattas, expeditions and ocean passages with the East Coast of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands as destinations. The highlights include Hamilton Island Race Week, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and unique ocean adventure passages to Middleton Reef, Elizabeth Reef, Lord Howe Island, circumnavigations of New Zealand and Australia, Pacific Island’s cruises and Tasman Sea crossings.

• Secure your place on the crew for a once in a lifetime adventure from just 20% deposit
• If you book an event and then cancel (at least 30 days) before departure, because you are affected by the changing border control / quarantine restrictions due to COVID-19 (when traveling internationally to our port of departure and/or at the port of arrival) your registration fees will be 100% refunded in full or transferred to another event.

Our mission while you are aboard is to share our knowledge and experience to ensure you get to play an active role as a crew member on our team. On a passage, you will be an equal part of the crew and responsible for all aspects of boat navigation, handling and trimming. If you join us for an ocean race or regatta you will be assigned a racing role as an active part of our race team and experience all of the highs, lows and highlights that come with offshore racing in some spectacular locations. This is not a yacht charter or luxury cruise, you will be hands-on from the “get-go” and your experience can be described as an ocean racing adventure or passage sailing expedition. This is ocean sailing, its the real thing. Join us for an adventure now, it will be challenging, you will have to deal with whatever mother nature serves up, you will see some spectacular sights and the memories will last you a lifetime…

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Silver Fern

Why consider sailing with us on Silver Fern?

If you want to become a capable and confident offshore sailor, the best thing you can do is go to sea with experienced skippers on well-prepared yachts. It does not matter how much you have read or how much inshore sailing you have done, going offshore on an ocean-going yacht is a whole new experience and a key step to preparing the offshore sailor. David as your skipper, has completed more than 25,000 nautical miles of coastal and offshore passages, competed in more than 400 yacht races and skippered multiple blue water ocean crossings during the past decade.

Great leadership

Imagine combining your best school camp experience, with a capable well-organised sailing team and the natural ability for creating team morale, regular humour and highly personalised experience. Having led teams from 7 to 700 in size on the water, in community organisations and in business, David has the ability to take a bunch of strangers and form a cohesive, friendly, functioning team, in no time at all. To have an exceptional experience on the ocean, you need to be part of a great team.

Safety first

David found that the more sea miles he has under his belt from all sorts of conditions, the more his focus on ‘safety first’ has developed. On Silver Fern, we have never spared any expense when it comes to safety equipment, use of technology and boat preparation. You can be confident our safety standards will give you peace of mind when heading offshore on Silver Fern.

There are countless examples of delivery skippers in the news and on social media who went to sea on a tight schedule, on ill-prepared vessels they were unfamiliar with, that they sailed short-handed with one or two “free” delivery crew, then ended up in trouble. These boats often have stressful, poorly prepared voyages, with equipment failure and crews arriving exhausted, swearing never to step aboard a yacht ever again. Choose your skipper and vessel wisely, your life depends upon it.

Experienced team

Silver Fern has an experienced team in excess of 20 sailors to draw upon. This group includes experienced sailors, helmsmen, skippers,  industry craftsmen and professionals; all of who regularly race onboard Silver Fern and also complete ocean passages. At any time we have a team of 8-10 onboard depending on the style of race, regatta or passage we are doing. In the past 12 months, our team have collectively sailed more than 10,000nm, including to north to Hamilton Island, east to Lord Howe Island and south to Sydney and to Hobart within Australia and across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand and back.

Real-time, hands-on training

You will learn more onboard Silver Fern in just a few days than you will learn from reading a bunch of sailing books. Our hands-on, fast-track learning environment, immerses you straight into offshore sailing. You’ll become confident within hours of getting started and relish the opportunity to learn from the extensive knowledge of those around you. From navigation to sail management and trimming, plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems, watch planning, heavy weather preparation, making landfall and weather analysis; we’ll teach it all in plain, everyday English. Every race, regatta and ocean passage is different and we always have to adapt to the challenges, conditions and weather we face. You’ll become part of the team and the decision-making process, the moment you step aboard.

Small personalised crew

We include 4 – 8 paying crew on each ocean passage, expedition or regatta (plus 2 experienced Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew members, for a maximum ocean passage crew of 10. We’ve got bunks for 10+ and plenty of room for our crew in the pilot house, cockpit, cabin top and in cabins. With a modest passage crew, we can easily meet each person’s specific needs, whether it be more time at the helm, learning navigation or practicing sail trimming. On ocean races and regattas, we’ll have a larger crew of 10 – 12  (including 6 experienced race crew) to meet the demands of competitive round-the-clock racing. We’ll hot-bunk on ocean races (50% in bunks / 50% on watch) and work together on a two-team watch system, to maintain boat speed 24/7.

Feel the fear and do it anyway

When David first contemplated crossing the Tasman Sea in 2013, he had weeks of sleepless nights. He had read every book possible on sailing disasters and despite the long list of extra spares, tools and equipment to counteract every possible scenario, he felt uneasy until the day he departed. As soon as he cleared customs and cast off the dock-lines, fear quickly turned to excitement as he realised the great adventure that lay ahead. While he had sailed thousands of nautical miles prior to this, he had barely been out of sight of land.

What David discovered in November 2013 was the magic that comes with completing ocean passages. From the deadline-driven pressure of the preparation and planning to the sheer wonder that unfolds hone you head to onto the open sea, under the brightest night stars you will ever seas on your own private circular piece of ocean. Your life quickly transforms into planning you next meal, lots of relaxation and sleep, studying what the weather is doing next and the daily tasks and schedule that comes with managing a yacht and crew offshore.

The colours and textures that are created by the sky, sea, wind and sun create a stunning natural kaleidoscope of endless combinations. Whales, dolphins, turtles, fish and sea birds add to the awe that comes with time on the ocean and away from land.

Getting offshore

It’s only once you get away from land that you realise how comfortable being at sea really is. Without land, reefs, rocks, shipping lanes, commercial trawlers and other recreational vessels to worry about, heading offshore and out of sight of anyone or anything for days on end is a feeling of both isolation and empowerment. Offshore bluewater sailing in the right conditions is an addictive thing to do. The more you do, the more you realise you can do. Whether its 200m deep or 5,000 metres deep, or you are 10nm or 500nm from the nearest coastline, the view and the conditions are just the same in 10-20 knots. With today’s weather forecasting tools, there is no sound reason for ending up in harms way with good planning and seamanship.

Test yourself and discover your potential

When a lot of sailors think about racing; skippers with short tempers, high blood pressure and excessing yelling and screaming come to mind. This picture of a high-stress environment can be etched in our minds from a bad experience earlier in life or just the behaviour we witness at our local yacht club on a windy weekend.

On cohesive, well-trained racing teams this behaviour could not be further from reality. The Silver Fern/Ocean Sailing Expeditions racing team that David has shaped and developed over the past years, over the course of 400+ races has created a culture of talented amateur sailors, that work well together and who are crossed trained and able to cover most positions on the boat. When you join this racing team for an ocean race or regatta, you will quickly settle into a role, surrounded by capable team-oriented people who will support and train you to quickly become a contributor to the team.

With the latest in carbon racing sails, racing rigging systems and advanced electronic technology, we are a competitive and consistent performer in local, coastal and long-distance ocean races. You’ll enjoy great team morale, plenty of humour, a comfortable warm dry, bunk and excellent food as we compete in comfort and style on a solid boat you can count on to be reliable. We have picked up plenty of inshore and offshore club championship and regatta titles won Queensland State titles and won a number of long-distance ocean races and its seldom because we have the fastest boat and often because we have a great team that works well together, give it 100% and who refuse to give up when the chips are down. We never give up and often come from behind when others have.

There is nothing more exhilarating than being on the start line with 50 other large yachts as the 5-minute gun goes off… or battling you way around the top mark with your competitors and getting your spinnaker up first… or surfing downwind under spinnaker in 20-30 knots of wind… or winning a long ocean race by just a few seconds and realise you it was that one tack you did a little bit better than the other boat.

We have taken first-time sailors, on day one to racing regatta performers from the get-go. Yacht racing is really a bunch of simple steps, carried out in the right order in coordination with the rest of the team. That takes communication, training and a willingness to listen and learn. That’s all.

Checklists and resources

We have a range of checklists and resources here to help you prepare for your adventure with us.

Silver Fern’s Crew Gear List

Space is a premium onboard and its surprisingly easier to sail with less rather than more gear. The following is a list of required gear that will ensure you can stay warm, cool and dry in the conditions we sail in. Remember its a lot cooler at night especially in strong winds so you need to be able to layer up and down to manage body temperature. Download checklist as PDF .

Sea Safety & Survival Training

The Sea Safety and Survival / Advanced Sea Safety training course* is generally completed over a 2-day period and is essential crew training for those sailors completing offshore category 1 races and ocean passages. Whether you are racing or cruising, the survival skills this course teaches you and the knowledge and confidence you will gain in operating essential safety equipment under difficult conditions makes the essential for all long-distance sailors. Whether you are 50nm or 500nm off the coast, emergencies can happy quickly and rescue can be hours and even days away.

For any sailors joining for category 1 races and passages e.g. Trans-Tasman crossings, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, the Tasmania Circumnavigation, New Zealand’s North Island and South Island Circumnavigation’s and Southern Islands expeditions, completion of this course is a mandatory requirement.

Here are a range of training providers. The courses don’t run every month, so don’t leave it until the last minute to book and complete one;

ORCV – VIC

Marine Training – NSW & QLD

Southern Cross Yachting – QLD

Flying Fish Sailing – NSW

Fremantle Sailing Club – WA

Sailing Australia – Nationwide

New Zealand

Coastguard – Nationwide

World Sailing – Worldwide

*This course has a number of different names around the world. The World Sailing website has details of all equivalent courses.

David takes safety seriously and it’s impossible to have high safety standards without also having high training standards. Most skippers talk about how important safety is to them, but very few actually do a thorough job of training their crew and ensuring that the vessel can continue to operate safely even if they are incapacitated.

It’s one thing to have the knowledge in your head, but it takes a different level of safety management to ensure that accurate, safety and vessel operations information is at everyone’s fingertips when it’s required, especially in an emergency situation. It’s often 2 or 3 poor decisions or minor operational mistakes that can set off a chain of escalating problems and cause injury, gear failure and in extreme cases, loss of life or the vessel.

Although we perform several hours of safety training and vessel familiarisation prior to departure, it’s not always easy to remember every detail. What we also carry onboard and make available to every crew member prior to and during every passage is our; 47-page SILVER FERN YACHT OPERATIONS MANUAL-2  written especially by David and tailored to Silver Fern’s crew, yacht design, systems and safety equipment. Feel free to download a copy .

Offshore sailing: what to expect and what’s expected of you

Welcome to offshore sailing, if you enjoy sailing offshore, then ocean passages and big regattas add a whole new dimension. Here are some thoughts on how to make it a great experience for you and your team.

2. Personal responsibility  – As part of the crew on a racing yacht, you have the responsibility to fulfil your role to the best of your ability and manage your own personal safety, health and well being, so you can enjoy the race and avoid putting yourself and your team at risk.

On a racing yacht, you will experience all sorts of extreme weather and sea conditions and these can have an impact on our ability to sail safely. You are working on a slippery, moving surface with equipment such as halyards, sheets, winches, booms and spinnaker poles that are under heavy load and can cause injury or death if you end up in the wrong place at the wrong time.

3. Teamwork/support/communication  – One of the most enjoyable parts of ocean racing is the friendship, support and camaraderie of being part of a great team. To make a great contribution to our team spirit there are some things you can do that will make a big difference;

• Be positive and enthusiastic. Have a sense of humour.
• Avoid being negative, sarcastic, overly critical or losing your cool.
• Respect our shared spaces by storing your gear tidily and keeping kitchen and bathroom areas clean.
• Don’t sulk or give people the silent treatment. If you are happy – say so. If you are not happy, chat to someone about what’s bothering you and work out a plan to deal with it proactively.
• Be enthusiastic about the tasks you need to do to keep the yacht and the crew in good shape. If you want a hot drink, offer to make one for everyone else. If you are grabbing a snack, check who else wants one. When we all take care of each other, everything is easier.

• Communicate – if you are worried about something, see a potential issue with the yacht, see a crew member who does not look well, have an issue with someone else over something that has happened earlier or has been said. Its always better to speak up and communicate in a pleasant, respectful and constructive manner. The best teams communicate regularly regardless of whether things are going right or wrong.
• Be proactive and take ownership – good sailors think ahead and stay proactive. When you are responsible for specific functions on the yacht; plan ahead, communicate, check to fine-tune and plan ahead. If something does not feel right or you think we can make some changes to improve boat operations, teamwork, systems or speed, always speak up and share your thoughts. Continuous improvement is how we get better and better as a team.
• Sometimes you will carry your team and sometimes they will carry you. There are always ups and downs, so just do your best and expect that things won’t always go smoothly.

5. Hydration  – Your body is about 60% water. A 5% loss in hydration reduces brain function by 25% and leads to a loss of energy, loss of focus, headaches, sleepiness and seasickness. The most classic example is to avoid drinking water regularly so that you don’t need to go to the toilet in rough weather, which can be time-consuming when taking wet weather/safety gear off and there is the worry that ‘if I am in the toilet too long, I might get seasick as well’. You have to maintain your hydration, which usually means 2 litres of fluids a day (more in hot weather) including water, hot drinks and other cold drinks. Dehydration impacts decision making and can lead to accidents that put both crew and the yacht at risk. If your lips/mouth are dry or you are yawning, they are all symptoms of dehydration.

6. Seasickness – Everyone has different tolerance levels for seasickness and everyone will be sick at some point if the contributing factors line up.

• Do’s – Stay warm, stay hydrated, maintain sleep levels, stay up on deck, keep your eyes on the horizon and avoiding reading your phone or books or looking down. If you are not feeling great, get others to bring up food, drinks and clothing for you.
• Don’ts – Avoid alcohol, caffeine, fatty foods and late nights in the 24 hours before going offshore.

• Watch out for your mates – If you see other crewmembers going downhill, do your best to make sure they are warm, dry, fed and hydrated. Discuss any concerns with the skipper, as it’s always best to take precautions before someone’s condition deteriorates.
• Sailing through rough weather has a big impact on your stomach muscles, as you use them to brace your body constantly to stay upright. Stretched stomach muscles can often cause discomfort and can be confused with the onset of seasickness, when in fact it’s just strained stomach muscles. Doing sit-ups for 4-6 weeks prior to a big passage race can help prevent this.

7. Sleep – Managing your sleep can be difficult on passages of 3-5 days in length, but it is really important for your wellbeing and ability to contribute to boat management, to manage your sleep proactively. Sleeping below can be hot, noisy and rocky depending on temperature and weather and it’s tempting to live on less sleep than you need, but that can cause headaches, seasickness and an inability to concentrate on your tasks on deck.

With overnight races, we will have a watch system in place that will see you on watch with others for between 2-4 hours, once or twice between 8 pm and 6 am. Broken sleep will cause you to feel tired (and grumpy) during the day following, so take advantage of the opportunity to head below and grab a couple of hours sleep, when the opportunity arises during the day. Think of it as topping up your batteries regularly instead of running them completely flat.

8. Your focus and boat performance – Part of the challenge of offshore passage racing is the ability to maintain a high level of focus and boat performance 100% of the time. As a team, it’s important to rotate each trimming and helming role regularly to keep people fresh and focused. We should all feel happy to take a break when we start to lose concentration and also ask a crew member if they want a break if we start to see them losing focus and affecting sail trim or boat performance.

9. Hero’s and risk-takers –There are only 3 priorities when it comes to offshore passage racing;

• Keeping our crew safe.
• Keeping our yacht safe.
• Working together as a team and giving it 100%.

Offshore racing is very different to bay/day racing. Managing the yacht conservatively to avoid damage and minimise over stressing of sails, hardware and the hull is very important. Great crewmembers are assets, but poor crewmembers can become liabilities that can put the welfare of the yacht and team at risk. When we are sailing offshore, we have to be self-sufficient. Help is usually several hours away and getting rescued can be dangerous in itself, so its better not to put yourself in that position.

With round-the-cans racing, there is often stress and urgency to execute in seconds, as every metre counts. With offshore sailing, what becomes more important is planning ahead, preparing well, minimising risk and making sure safety is our number one priority. With stronger breezes, bigger seas, night sailing and the risk of losing someone overboard; taking time to execute methodically and safely becomes the overriding priority. Taking risks and heroic behaviour is a last resort if all else fails. Getting our yacht and team to our destination without injury or damage is always our biggest achievement. Results come second.

Keeping updated with weather forecasts and adjusting sails proactively also helps minimise damage. Leaving it too late to reef or reduce sail only puts the yacht and crew at risk. As you walk around the yacht above and below deck, keep your eyes, ears and nose open. If you smell something strange (smoke or toilets), see something that’s out of place (chafing), hear water sloshing in the bilge or a knocking noise then check it out. If something does not seem right – it probably isn’t, so don’t ignore it.

11. Training – Offshore passages are a great opportunity for training. There is a chance to spend time learning each of the crew/helm/navigator roles and also to better understand many of the yacht’s systems e.g. water, refrigeration, engine, electronics, communication, emergency management etc. Look for opportunities to learn and to teach. It helps make the most of the time on the water and can make some of the monotonous sections of the race pass faster.

12. Safety – Your personal safety and that of the crew and the yacht is a collective responsibility. Offshore racing has numerous risks that include; cuts, broken bones, fire, hypothermia, drowning, sinking, concussion and being lost at sea. With every step you take and every move you make, its important to consider the impact and risks involved. Its always better to take the time to plan, communicate, assess how difficult a task is and err on the side of caution by getting extra help if you need it.

There is a lot of safety equipment that we invest in and carry on board to maximise safety and eliminate as many risks as possible. You are responsible for your own safety and need to take it seriously. You will be equipped with PFD’s, whistles, lights, PLB’s (personal locator beacons), knives, safety tethers and wet weather gear. They take time to put on and take off when going to bed or the bathroom. The entire process of undressing and/or getting dressed again can take 20-30 minutes, especially if the boat is heeling and going to windward over a lumpy sea. Be patient and enjoy the process, most people would kill to go ocean racing instead of sitting at a desk in an office.

Most man overboard situations occur with a knockdown, freak wave, sail change or unexpected gybe and therefore will happen before you have time to respond. Use your safety tether after sunset, in rough weather, when leaving the cockpit, when the spinnaker is up and any other time we are not sailing on a millpond or close to outside assistance.

Some tips; if in doubt use your safety tether, when going forward of the cockpit hold on to rails and safety lines, keep your body weight low by crouching when moving in a swell, take your time and use your shorter safety tether when working at the mast or near the bow. Sailors have drowned when using their 2-metre safety tether while working up at the bow and then getting washed overboard and dragged along underwater on the end of their safety tether.

The best thing you can do is stay on-board. If you see another crew member taking short cuts or unnecessary risks – speak up; safety is everyone’s responsibility. We never want to have to meet with the police or your loved ones and explain how we lost you overboard.

It’s important to play to your strengths in whatever roles you enjoy and manage your physical workload to avoid injury through overload/tiredness. Having a racing crew of 7-10 means we have the ability to rotate roles and allow for rest and recovery time as well. The is no benefit in overexerting yourself to the point where you bend or break something, that then limits your ability to contribute as an effective crew member.

A lot of the at-risk areas with sailing are; arms, shoulders, stomach muscles and lower back. Helming, winching, trimming sheets, pulling halyards and bracing yourself when going to windward in a lumpy sea and a strong breeze is where most of the physical impact takes place. Anything you do increase your strength in these areas is a benefit in offshore racing.

Always assess how strong and fit you are and manage your workload accordingly. It’s smarter to ask for help or take a break than to push yourself to the point where you suffer an injury. I have the view that a champion team is made up of people with a variety of strengths and experience to draw upon. We are not professional athletes and our goal is to succeed as a team, make a meaningful contribution individually and take satisfaction out of “punching above our weight”.

14. Sun protection – Sun is one of the biggest threats with long periods of time on the water. Excess sun will cause overheating, sunburn, dehydration, fatigue and seasickness. It’s important to manage your exposure to the sun each day. Wear clothing that reduces exposure, such as hats, sunglasses and long-sleeved shirts. Manage your time in direct sun, by using shade created by the sails or sleeping below to reduce excess exposure. Increased time in the sun and hotter temperatures will increase your water intake requirements. Excess sun combined with dehydration will cause headaches, tiredness and even seasickness. Even on cloudy days, 70% of the suns UV gets through. If you get burnt, its sunburn and not windburn. Use sun-cream proactively, if you get burnt you will have an unpleasant trip and find sleeping difficult as well.

15. Summary – enjoy your sailing, you will never wish you spent less time on the ocean!

Safety Silver Fern

Silver Fern is regularly audited by registered Australian Sailing National Equipment Safety Auditors to ensure we are compliant to the safety standards required for offshore sailing. Our safety audits are performed at least once annually and we are usually audited to Category 1 (Trans-Tasman / Sydney to Hobart) or Category 2 (Coastal Ocean Passage) standards each year depending on the events we have planned.

These rigid safety standards ensure that yachts and crews are well prepared and trained to handle extreme conditions confidently. Many of our crew have undergone sea safety and survival, marine first aid, radar, offshore skipper, radio communications and diesel engine maintenance training courses as part of the Category 1 & 2 crew training requirements.

Silver Fern Safety, boat management checklists and manuals

Silver Fern safety brief checklist – Download Silver Fern yacht operations manual – Download Silver Fern abandon ship checklist – Download Silver Fern sail management guide – Download

Safety equipment floor plans

We carry an extensive list of safety equipment on board and are trained to use it in all conditions. The following outlines detailed floor plans summarising where equipment is stored.

Podcast producer and sailor David Hows

I am a sailing addict. I have watched, followed or listened to almost every Americas Cup Series and Volvo Ocean Race since 1987. The highs and lows of supporting the New Zealand Teams have been a rollercoaster ride over the years. I am a 48-year-old New Zealander that has lived in Australia for 13 years and I dream of one day returning to New Zealand for summer every year, to live on a piece of Waiheke Island paradise in a place overlooking my beloved Hauraki Gulf (while still spending the winters on the Gold Coast in Queensland).

After being a dinghy sailor for many years, I purchased a 1992 Beneteau 44.5 in 2011 and spent my first 2 summers as a keelboat owner, cruising the top half of the North Island of New Zealand, before sailing her (Ocean Gem) across the Tasman in late 2013, with my 68-year-old father as part of the 4 man crew, to where she is now based at the Southport Yacht Club (SYC) on the Gold Coast and raced regularly.

It was such a great experience that I wrote and published an iBook ‘ Sailing the Tasman Sea ’, so my Dad could keep a memory of our treasured trip together, forever. This was the first time in my life that I really understood the power of capturing and sharing stories. I am not a writer or journalist. I am a sailor and I love introducing new people to my love of all things – sailing.

My ‘Ocean Gem’ racing crew and I have now competed in more than 400 races and regattas since 2014 including two Rolex Sydney Hobart Races, the Sydney to Gold Coast Race, Pittwater to Southport Race, Brisbane to Hamilton Island Race, Hamilton Island Race Week, the Queensland Beneteau Cup and the 2018 Solo Tasman Race. I have been north to Hamilton Island and south to Sydney multiple times. I have now crossed the Tasman five times (twice solo) and I think we are possibly the only 1992 Beneteau to ever get a carbon sail wardrobe and an IRC rating in Australia. We have also won back to back Keel Boat Club Championships at the Southport Yacht Club in 2016 and 2017.

In 2018 Australian Sailing awarded me the honour and the title of Australian Sailing: Queensland Offshore Sailor of the Year.

Some of my favourite reads are ‘Peter Montgomery: The Voice of Yachting’ by Bill Francis (2015) and ‘Australian Ocean Racing’, published in 1967 by Murray Davis and they are great chronicles of the birth of Ocean Racing in New Zealand and Australia, going back as far as 1907 with the first Melbourne to Tasmania Race.

These books have again reinforced to me that there are so many untold sailing stories that need to be captured and shared or they risk being lost forever.

My extensive reading and sailing, combined with Andy Schell’s 59 North Podcast inspired me to launch the Ocean Sailing Podcast in 2016 to capture and share the numerous ocean racing and cruising sailing stories on a regular basis with armchair sailors, cruisers and racers across Australasia, that help inspire us to sail further and set our sights on new challenges. The Ocean Sailing Podcast has now had more than 500,000 episode downloads and has listeners in more than 100 countries with my ocean racing, regattas and adventures attracting an increasing amount of media attention too.

My sailing philosophy

The more offshore sailing I do, the more I plan for every scenario. As a 24-year-old, I did my Private Pilots License and also completed my Commercial Pilots theory subjects. I chose not to make a career out of flying, but it taught me something I have carried through all of my ocean sailing miles and that’s to always have Plan B in the back of my mind. What if we can’t get into that anchorage? What if the engine stops? What if we can’t fix that pump? What if we don’t get there before dark? What if we lose a halyard?…

The list can be endless, but my propensity for taking tools and spares that match the risk and expected conditions has meant we have always had the ability to respond to difficult situations and set backs with a Plan B, that has ensured our safety, seaworthiness and ability to continue our race or our passage safely. Over the years Ocean Gem has become stronger (and heavier) as we have upgraded and updated gear, to ensure we are always ‘match fit’ and ready to face the most extreme conditions.

Confidence in the seaworthiness of your yacht and capability of your team is what gives you confidence and peace of mind at sea. It’s almost never about luck. A successful ocean racer once sailed to me “the good sailors get the good luck”. I respect the ocean, the weather and the power of mother nature. Safety and prevention is always our highest priority. As I learned with flying, many a private pilot has died from “get there-itis” by pushing on ahead into deteriorating weather, because of a rigid deadline. A wise man once said: “There are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots.” While sailing is a lot more forgiving than aviation, any fool can go to sea.

Regards David

This is not a yacht charter, boat hire, training course or luxury cruise. You are joining a working ocean passage or racing crew, paying your share of the trip/event costs including a donation towards the general running, maintenance and upgrade costs of the vessel and you will have an active, hands-on role to play as a crew member. Most importantly, you’ll be welcomed into our team and made to feel at home, as an important part of the Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew.

NOTE:  If you book an event and then cancel because of COVID-19 border control / quarantine restrictions, your registration fees will be 100% credited in full and transferred to another event of your choosing.

Your role onboard

You’ll land on your feet quickly and we will give you all the training and support to need to be able fulfil your crew role. There is no previous offshore experience necessary, although prior sailing experience is required. Your tasks may include some or all of the following;

• Hoisting and trimming sails
• Standing watch
• Reefing the mainsail
• Cooking, cleaning & washing up

Do’s and Don’ts

This is an ocean-going yacht and safety is our highest priority at all times. As a crew member you must also agree to the following;

• Observe all safety procedures, training and instruction provided
• Only use safety equipment as instructed and when requested
• Wear a PDF (Personal Flotation Device), PLB (Personal Locator Beacon), Safety tether (clipped to the boat when directed) and any other clothing and equipment, whenever directed, to ensure you remain safe in all conditions
• To take responsibility for managing clothing, hydration, sleep and nutrition to maintain your health and well being aboard
• No alcohol consumption or smoking while at we are racing or at sea. No illegal drugs are to be bought on board. Any prescription or allergy medication must be stored in the ships medical cabinet while aboard
• To treat everyone aboard with respect regardless of their gender, age or prior experience. No yelling, abusive language, socially offensive or threatening behaviour will be tolerated
• To follow all reasonable and lawful requests and directions given to you by David Hows and his nominated employees/crew

Your physical ability

• Please tell us upfront if you have any physical limitations including prior injuries, back problems, health issues and anything that will prevent you from playing your part on board. We can work around most things, but its important we know so we don’t put you at risk or in a role you are unlikely to be able to fulfil safely and enjoyably. It’s important that you have a great experience while you are part of our crew and good teamwork is about playing to everyone’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Can you swim? Can you swim 100 metres or tread water confidently? Understanding your swimming ability is important for ensuring we assess the conditions that you will be required to wear a PDF (Personal Flotation Device) for your own safety.

While onboard

• Each person will be assigned a single (twin-share) berth while on passage to use for the entire passage except for extreme weather conditions, where we may change where people sleep
• No eating food in cabins
• Each person will get their own gear bags (1 x 20 litre, 1 x small) to store their personal gear in while aboard. These are usually hung in the main saloon area to keep the cabins uncluttered and easy to get in and out of. No gear can be stored on the floor, it must be secure and put where it belongs at all times. There is a separate shared space for storing boots and wet weather gear.

Meals & diet

• All meals are supplied while aboard. You are welcome to bring snacks that you prefer to eat while at sea. Avoiding excessive sugar and caffeine at sea is recommended
• All food should be consumed while in the saloon, galley or cockpit. No liquids or food at the nav station and no food to be consumed in cabins
• Please confirm if you have any dietary limitations or allergies.

Weather & comfort

• We set our schedule based on various special events and seasonal weather. We use the latest in Predict Wind weather forecasting technology and commercial weather routing services, to plan for safe passages at all times. We download updated weather forecasts 2-3 times a day while at sea, to ensure we monitor and adapt to any changes in the forecast, that may affect our comfort or passage time.
• Reality does not always match the forecast and we have to adapt to the weather we get and manage the yacht to optimise for performance, comfort and safety in all conditions.
• We are Category 1 equipped to handle the most extreme weather safely and confidently, but will always choose to avoid it where possible.
• Sometimes you may get cold, wet, tired, hungry, sea sick and scared. There is a lot you can do to prevent this, but those are the challenges that we have to deal with ocean sailing. Sometimes there is no wind and endless days of sunshine.
• We will support you through the challenges you encounter and have strategies that can help you maximise your comfort and wellbeing.

Pre & post passage

• Before we get started, we will complete a full training and safety induction to ensure your start off confident and comfortable and feel right at home onboard. Whether racing or on passage, we have a friendly crew that will do their utmost to share their knowledge to ensure you can play your part from day one, so you get the maximum enjoyment.
• Once we are done sailing, we may need your help to clean up and pack up. Many hands make light work and it’s always a great time for reflecting on trip highlights and celebrating the completion with the crew.

Other stuff

• Joining us for an adventure does not provide you with a formal qualification and we are not a sailing school. You will have an opportunity to learn and participate almost any level in the management of the boat, especially on ocean passages.
• If you join us for an ocean race or regatta you will be given roles that suit your physical ability, experience and desire to learn.
• In the event the yacht is unable to depart within seven days of the scheduled departure date on any passage, we will refund all monies received to date for that specific leg or transfer them to a future trip.
• You agree by registering, that you will be available to participate from the start to the end each passage/race/regatta. As we are offshore and away from major airports most to the time, there is no ability to arrive late or leave the crew earlier than the dates set down in the calendar in most cases.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. These may include weather, sea conditions, national holidays and natural disasters. The safety of the vessel and crew is always our priority.
• You agree that any photos or video recorded that include you can be used at our discretion in any marketing material with our requiring approval from you or making payment to you.
• You won’t have much privacy onboard and will be living in close quarters in challenging conditions. You will require to work as part of a team, be flexible and get along with others who have different experience and personalities. What’s guaranteed is if you give it 100%, you’ll have the time of your life.
• There are no refunds if you decide to arrive late, leave early or depart during any stopover.
• All expedition members will be signed on as crew, not passengers and will be processed as crew, in each country visited where customs is concerned.
• If you act in a socially unacceptable manner or display offensive or threatening behaviour or are uncooperative to the point where it is affecting the enjoyment of others aboard, we have the right to ask that you leave the crew and head home at your own expense. You agree that any costs or inconvenience caused is at your expense and you will not seek compensation for costs or damages.

Booking and payment policies

Late payment policy – You agree to make payments on or before dates specified on this website and by email. You also agree to a $200 late payment fee for any payments received seven days or more past the payment due date. Continued non-payment of pre-agreed weekly payments under payment option 2 for more than 4 weeks, without other payment arrangements being agreed to, will be considered a cancellation and the same cancellation policy terms apply as detailed below.

Deposit and decline policy – Once your crew application has been reviewed and approved, you’ll receive an invoice for your deposit (and the details of your weekly payment by automatic payment if you have selected option 2). Your deposit is due for payment immediately in order to officially reserve your crew spot and is non-refundable. Your weekly payment plan is required to start within 7 days of paying your deposit if you have chosen option 2. If your application is declined, you will be notified and there are no fees to pay.

Cancellation policy – If you give or receive written notice of your cancellation at least 60 days before departure, you will not be billed for any final 50% balance if you selected payment option 1, or the balance remaining if you selected payment option 2. You understand that within 60 days of departure, no refund or credit will be given for any reason including illness. You understand that there are no exceptions to this policy. You understand the importance of travel cancellation insurance, which is your own responsibility to obtain.

COVID-19 Policy – If you book and cancel any event up to 60 days before departure, because you are affected by the changing border control / quarantine restrictions due to COVID-19 (when traveling internationally to our port of departure and/or at the port of arrival) your registration fees will be 100% refunded in full or transferred to another event.

Assumption of Risk

Each person participating in a sailing passage, race or regatta with Ocean Sailing Expeditions waives all claims against David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited for injury, accident, illness or death during or by reason of their joining a sailing passage, race or regatta with Ocean Sailing Expeditions. “I acknowledge that I am aware that during sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht in which I will be participating, certain risks and dangers may arise, including but not limited to, the hazards of traveling on the open sea, falling overboard, storms, high winds, collision of vessels, shipwreck, travel ashore in remote terrain, the forces of nature, and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities.

I am also aware and clearly understand that David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited will have no liability regarding provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. I have read the expectations supplied to me by David Hows and agree to abide by the rules on board or ashore, for the duration of the sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht. I understand that although David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited may make suggestions as to airlines and travel agents, they assume no liability for injury, damage, delay, irregularity or loss of baggage relating to airline travel.

In consideration of the Agreement with David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited to participate in this sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht, I hereby agree that I will assume all risk of this trip and I will not make any claims against David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited or sue for bodily injury, emotional trauma, death and/or property damage resulting from negligence or unseaworthiness of the vessel, or other acts, however caused, as a result of my participation in this expedition. I, therefore, release, indemnify and discharge David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited and its booking agents and employees from all claims, actions and demands that I may have for bodily injury, death or property damage arising from my participation in the expedition.

This release of liability, agreement to hold harmless and indemnify, and assumption of risk Agreement is entered into on behalf of all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me. If any person who accompanies me on this trip as part of my family makes claim, or if a claim is made on their behalf, my estate or I will indemnify and hold harmless David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited from any loss, including reasonable legal fees incurred in the defence of such claim. This Agreement is binding upon my heirs, legal representative and assigns. If any portion of this Agreement is unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. All applicants are subject to acceptance by David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into in the State of Queensland, Australia and shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Queensland, Australia. In the unlikely event a legal dispute should arise, I agree the dispute shall exclusively be brought before the appropriate court in the Gold Coast Region, in the State of Queensland, Australia. I have carefully read this and understand its terms. I execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.

By checking ‘ Yes I accept ’ the Ocean Sailing Expeditions Crew Terms And Conditions on the Crew Registration page when registering for a sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht, you accept and are bound by the Ocean Sailing Expeditions Crew Terms And Conditions and any subsequent updates to these terms as set out above.

You also accept and are bound by Sail Race Crew Terms & Conditions and any subsequent updates to these terms as set out above.

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Beauty. Style. Performance. The Spirit 72 is the ultimate modern classic cruising yacht delivering a luxury guest experience and sailing power.

Designed for world cruising and occasional regatta racing if desired, the Spirit 72 can be managed with or without crew allowing you to escape and explore at your own pace. Her timeless, classic good looks are married with modern technology, systems, and appliances to offer the ultimate sailing and onboard guest experience.

Whether you prefer contemporary or classic interior styling, our design team can create a personalised interior space that provides a sense of calm and delivers on the wow factor.

A new Spirit 72 is a collaboration between the owner and our in-house designers, engineers, electricians, and world-class boatbuilders. The result is a unique yacht tailored to suit your experience, itinerary, and preferences.

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• L.O.A 72' 4" / 22.1m
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• Ballast Ratio 40%
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• Upwind Sail Area 206 m2
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Spirit Yachts’ contemporary, elegant design style is world renowned. Subtle variations on 1930s classic yacht design with long overhangs, low profiles and smooth lines, married to contemporary underwater profiles, are synonymous with Spirit’s modern classic performance yachts.

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This beautiful 72 foot (23 meter) yacht is the flagship of the Selene Ocean Trawler line. Classic in style like all the Selene ocean passage makers, but with a contemporary and elegant interior designed by Intan Nioridwan ( Intan was the chief interior designer of Grand Banks yachts for several years.) The Selene 72 Ocean Trawler is a luxury world voyager for eight passengers with no limits beyond the horizon.

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To the full beam master stateroom with its walk-in closet and three guest cabins, the Selene 72 Ocean Trawler adds a large captain and crews quarters aft with two cabins and private heads.The professionally laid-out and roomy engine room, with its effective sound-proofing, found on all Selene Yachts and its twin Cummins 455HP engines offer a 9-knot cruise speed and a top speed of 12 . 5 knots with 2,450 US gallons of fuel.The first Selene 72 was built with a customized frlybridge enclosure, that includes an air-conditioned environment for piloting in tropical regions. Once again, Howard Chen and SDS, his Selene Design Studio, have created an exceptional ocean going vessel with a moderate draft ready for shallow water exploration. This yacht will be a head-turner  whether you are cruising in a Borneo river , anchored in front of a Greek island , or cruising in the Princess Louisa I nlet in British Columbia!

Dear Howard, I personally visited the Selene 72 Ocean Explorer in Singapore and I think that not only the design, but also your workmanship is amazing… I like the metal work details which have the “Selene” name on them. You also have very good carpentry work; the curved bulkhead with the horizontal veneer is not easy to work! Again, I wish you and Selene the best for now and in the future. Keep it up!

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It all started in 1948 when Franklin and Ennis Merritt opened the doors at the Merritt Boat & Engine Works in Pompano Beach, Florida. Today, almost four generations later, the company still sits atop the list of most respected custom sportfishing boatbuilders in the world. This didn’t come easy. A quest for quality, sound engineering, and damn good looks has ensured the builder will remain on this list for the next 60 years.

The 72-foot Brier Patch was built for an experienced owner, who traveled the world on his previous Merritt 58, searching for big game from the Med to the Pacific. When it came to build his next boat, he and his captain knew what they wanted.

A top priority was performance. With twin 1,850-horsepower Caterpillar C32 ACERT diesels, you can hear the turbos spool up and feel the boat speed climb, but you experience no bow rise whatsoever. It just goes faster or slower. The 28-knot cruise feels like you’re standing still, quiet and sure footed.

The debate of how big a boat you can effectively fish has played out along docks the world over. Some people still say you can’t effectively fish a boat this size. Au contraire! It backs down with complete steering control at 6 knots and spins just fine. You don’t even feel a three- to four-foot head sea. And you can troll with a perfectly clean wake at anything less than 10 knots. This is what makes the Meritt 72 one of the top sportfishing yachts on the market.

I liken boarding Brier Patch to walking into the most exclusive old-world men’s club in London. No flash to be found anywhere aboard, but the moment you walk into the saloon, the classy ambience of world-class craftsmanship overwhelms you. The term “tasteful” doesn’t do it justice.

The forward cabin’s unique layout features a private head and over/under queen-size berths, with the upper sporting a Pullman curtain. The boat’s owner mostly takes family trips, and the two adult children with spouses can both share this cabin and still be more than comfortable.

The amidships master stateroom features an athwartship king berth with a large en suite head. To further please the senses, Merritt adds terrific radius curves below, created easily with Tri-Core composite paneling and fine-wood veneers. Real burl wood, rather than Amtico or the like, makes up the flooring— to spectacular effect. Counters belowdecks are all made from onyx, while granite rules in the galley.

Other accommodations include Capt. Karl Anderson’s cabin (a single) and crew’s quarters for the two deckhands. (Full disclosure: Anderson is contributor to this magazine)

A huge three-sided leather settee (with storage under all of it) wraps around the hi-lo coffee table. Raise the table and the custom-built leaves slide out, turning it into a large dining table with room for at least eight.

As you’d expect on a vessel this size, there’s easy access to the outboard sides of the engines via the forward ends, infinite flexibility in changing oil and moving fuel around, and overall easy maintenance.

The cockpit area on Brier Patch is nothing short of immense—and it comes with all the latest bells and whistles. You often lose rigging space with the new mezzanine designs; however, Brier Patch boasts a rigging station to starboard complete with a swiveling table that fits into a nearby rod holder.

The tuna door overlaps at the bottom, forming a narrow step into which the dive ladder mounts; it also keeps water from coming through the door when backing down on a fish. Another detail finds the athwartship fishbox with a specially designed ice-machine pipe that distributes the ice along the entire length of the box, rather than letting it pile up on one end.

Thanks to an elevated six-inch-high platform behind the wheel, Brier Patch provides amazing vision from the flying bridge helm, both fore and aft. The captain controls all navigation electronics via a pair of flat, rubber computer keyboards and matching Logitech waterproof trackball mice.

Brier Patch represents hull number 90 from Merritt and consists of epoxy-impregnated multidirectional E-glass and carbon fiber vacuum-bagged with Core-Cell composite coring.

As always, Merritt does a masterful job of marrying the most advanced technologies with traditional, classic styling. The results speak for themselves.

Merritt Boat & Engine Works, (954) 941- 5207; www.merrittboat.com** **

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Blustery winds at 25 mph, gusting to a feisty 30. Frothy, confused seas running at five to seven feet. Everywhere, big swells topped with foaming white caps. Not what you’d call a great day to be out on the water.

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Our ride for the day was the sleek Pearl 72 from Britain’s boutique builder Pearl Yachts , a high-luxury, design-focused express yacht brimming with style and innovation.

Pearl has been around since 1998, and today builds a line of flybridge motoryachts that includes a 62, 80 and 95 from its yard in Xiamen, China. It pulled the wraps off this all-new 72-footer at the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and a few weeks later, we had the chance to put it through its paces in the ocean swells.

Moored stern-to at the dock, the 72 exudes high style. Long-time Pearl naval architect Bill Nixon did the running surface and exterior design, filling the superstructure with huge swaths of dark-tinted glass.

From massive floor-to-ceiling salon windows, huge, twin panes of windshield glass, mile-long windows along the hull, to glass-filled cutouts in the bulwarks, the profile looks to have as much glass as fiberglass.

And the hull is full of cool innovations. Like the cavernous transom garage—extremely rare in a 72-footer—that’s big enough to swallow a Williams 345 jet tender plus a jet ski. That, and the hydraulic swim platform, plus powered, drop-down side terraces, for easy access to those water toys.

Best seat in the house? That would be the big comfy sofa on the oversized foredeck, with a sunpad in front that’s big enough for sun worshippers. Second best seat? Up on the flybridge behind the wheel.

With louvers like those of an oversized Venetian blind, it can go from fully closed to fully open at the press of a button. But the party trick is the angle of the blinds can be adjusted to let in the desired amount of sunlight.

It’s inside, however, where the style really shines. The whole interior is the creation of British interior designer-to-the-stars Kelly Hoppen, who has given the yacht the vibe of some hip, urban Manhattan loft.

In the salon, that means a central, full-beam open galley with the dining area forward under that huge glass windshield, which has a slide-back section for al fresco dining. To enhance the indoors/outdoors feel, there’s an oversize sofa and chairs close to the aft deck, accessed through big sliding doors.

Take the stairs down to the staterooms and here’s another surprise: twin master cabins. Perfect for when two couples are cruising together and neither wants the smaller cabin. Add two more en-suite double cabins, plus crew quarters, and the 72 squeezes a lot into its dimensions.

Away from the docks is where this boat really distinguishes itself. Throw off the lines, ease into the narrow canal leading out into the Intracoastal Waterway—made easy thanks to standard bow and stern thrusters—and we’re gliding under Fort Lauderdale’s 17th Street Bridge for the ocean.

Standard power for the 72 is a pair of 1,400 hp MAN V12s, though most buyers will likely opt for the twin MTU V10s packing 1,600-hp apiece. Their desirability is shown when you pour on the power and feel the surge of acceleration.

Flat out, they’ll punch the Pearl to that 37mph top speed, and cruise serenely, and near-silently at 28, giving a range of around 250 nautical miles from its 1,100-gallon tanks.

Pricing starts at $3.4 million with the 1,400 hp MANs. With the big MTUs and a few options, such as a Seakeeper gyro stabilizer and second generator, it will be closer to $4.6 million. The yacht comes with a five-year warranty. 

After our Atlantic escapade, it’s clear that this is a fast cruiser, with great style, design, and lively performance. But our favorite feature is its impressive big-water handling.

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Sy carmella, 92ft vitters.

CARMELLA was custom designed for a very experienced yachtsman who participated fully in all aspects of design and construction, along with the Naval Architects from Sparkman & Stephens, Marine Construction Management of Newport and Redman Whitely, interior designers.  This collaboration created a magnificent yacht in all respects.  She was awarded   the Superyacht Society, Best Sailing Yacht Interior, 1999.

LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA

Price: $2,750,000 usd.

SY SAVARONA, 93ft CNB

SAVARONA, a performance world cruiser, was designed by naval architect Philippe Cabon and Frank Darnet (interior) and custom built in aluminum, by the premiere French yard Construction Navale Bordeaux.

LOCATION: Gosport, UK

Price: $1,950,000 usd.

SY FOFTEIN STAR, 84ft Royal Huisman

FOFTEIN STAR is an elegant 84ft ketch, built in 1989 by Royal Huisman. Her first and actual owner is an experienced offshore yachtsman with a passion for diving and filming marine life worldwide, particularly whales.  She’s a true connoisseur yacht.

LOCATION: Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Price: $1,550,000 euro.

SY PALAWAN, 75ft Little Harbor

PALAWAN is famous for her sea keeping abilities, shoal draft, and functional pilothouse. She is also equally at home on occasional races and has done well in both the Newport to Bermuda Race (1st in Division) and victory in Bucket Regattas. With a larger-than-normal owner’s cabin, two en-suite guest cabins and crew quarters forward, she also provides a very livable pilothouse, cockpit, and generous full-beam main saloon. All this in a 75’ sailing yacht that can be easily sailed by two!

LOCATION: Portsmouth, Rhode Island USA

Price: $1,650,000 usd.

SY VOLARE, 73ft Sensation Yachts

VOLARE is in excellent condition. Her 2014 re-fit of over 1.4 million covered most systems, cosmetics and teak deck. She has been stored undercover for most of the time since the refit. VOLARE is ready for her new owners to step onboard and go world cruising. Very highly recommended!

LOCATION: Barrington, Rhode Island USA

Price: $1,220,000 usd.

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• Atlantic 72

The gorgeous new A72 Skylark launched in Bristol, RI in mid October, 2018.  She was built by the talented, hardworking and dedicated crew of Aquidneck Custom Composites . It was a memorable day which included trailering the 72' long and 32' wide beauty through the streets of Bristol in pre dawn hours.  With the cooperation of town officials, encouragment from Rhode Island's Governor Gina Raimondo, and the careful work of the skilled crew from Brownell Transport in Mattapoisett, MA with their purpose built large boat trailer, all went well. 

Skylark then departed Newport on a frigid November morning for the warmer waters of the Caribbean.  She will winter there, with her professional crew hosting the owners and also charter guests.   

The all new Atlantic 72 can carry you worldwide on voyages that most will only dream of.   - And like all Atlantic Cats, she’s designed to be easily and safely handled by a small crew.

There are 4 double cabins for family and guests, plus dedicated crew quarters, each with ensuite head. Living spaces are comfortable and spacious in the pilot house and covered aft deck. The galley was designed with assistance from an experienced marine chef and includes spacious cold storage, professional appliances and ample counter space. On deck and forepeak storage can accommodate the owner’s choice of cruising accessories, such as paddleboards, kayaks, kiteboards or scuba gear. The first A72 is being designed and built to the requirements of a current Atlantic 57 owner and his professional crew. She will used for cruising with family and friends in far flung locales. Term charter will be available between owner visits. 

COMFORTABLE High underwing clearance and a soft-riding hull form eliminates pounding. The interior is optimized for cruising comfort both underway and at anchor. Ample living areas forward and aft, excellent ventilation a protected watch-keeping station, a gourmet galley and dedicated work spaces will all contribute to cruising joy.

FAST Atlantic Catamarans deliver true high performance and are among the fastest cruising yachts. Windward performance is exceptional; they point high and tack easily. A powerful yet easy to handle sailplan, efficient underwater foils and slender easily driven hulls combine to produce fantastic daily averages.

SAFE All Atlantic Catamaran designs incorporate a secure, full visibility cockpit set up for shorthanded sailing AND a fully enclosed pilothouse steering station. They were the first catamarans to offer this exceptional cockpit configuration. All Atlantic Cats are unsinkable and incorporate multiple watertight hull divisions.

SUPERBLY BUILT The builder of the first A72 is Aquidneck Custom Composites, Inc of Bristol, Rhode Island. ACC has deep experience with high quality custom yacht construction, including 3 Atlantic 57s. The 100% Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Resin construction utilizes extra thick foam cores for strength and insulation. Robust uni-directional carbon fiber reinforcing laminates in all critical high load areas increase strength and stiffness for superior longevity. The owner’s choice of varnished wood interior on lightweight honeycomb panels provides true yacht quality at low weight. Electronic and mechanical systems are carefully selected and installed for trouble free operation.

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This new world designed by BENETEAU stems from a collaboration between Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design and the Italian stylist Pierrangelo Andreani. The first in the range, the Oceanis Yacht 62 presents a new art of extravagance at sea.  

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Interior designer :  Andreani Design

Exterior design

The Oceanis Yacht has distinctive lines recognized by all. She is elegant on the water, with large beautiful windows which add to her striking appearance. Designed for impeccable balance and maneuverability, her chined hull, twin rudders, and perfectly centered sail plan surpass all expectations.

Interior design

The innovative layout of the Oceanis Yacht 62 boasts a spacious salon and plenty of separate spaces for utmost privacy and comfort. Large hull portholes bathe the lavish interior with natural sunlight and show off the exclusive woodwork finishes. 

Welcome to a new world

New deck plan, new silhouette, new luxurious living spaces, new sensations at the helm… she is art on water. 

REAR PLATFORM

Easily accessible by a few steps located on either side of the dinghy garage, the transom doubles as a spacious swim platform when hydraulically lowered. Designed with practicality in mind, the dinghy garage and platform make launching simpler.  

Sun-bathing areas

The six sun beds are ideally distributed between the stern of the yacht, cockpit, coachroof, and foredeck (double sun bed with lighting and speakers built in), offering endless opportunities for pleasure and relaxation.  

With an opening roof, the Bimini hard top is an innovative solution for protection from the sun and bad weather. This Bimini has built-in LED lights and can easily support solar panels. 

Outdoor galley

Located at the stern of the boat, the cockpit galley with griddle and sink adjusts to the appropriate cooking height automatically. Through meticulous attention to detail, she comes equipped with cup holders, lights and cutting board.

Equipped With SEANAPPS

The easiest way to keep your boat safe and ready to cruise anytime.

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CE Certification

A12 / B14 / C16

Option : arch

Short draft keel

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• Certification CE A12 / B14 / C16
• "Pop-up" outdoor galley with integrated griddle, sink, cup holders, chopping board and lights. 10.5 US Gal fridge
• B&G Electronic Pack
• Central aisle serving the double cockpit salon converting into two large sun loungers, solid wood tables, large storage lockers
• Twin steering and maneuvering stations aft cockpit. Ergonomic steering station with halyard bags, cup holders, instrument panel
• 6 sun bathing areas: one aft sun lounger, one double sun lounger in the cockpit salon, two sun loungers on the coachroof one double sun lounger on the foredeck

• Large storage lockers on either side of the cockpit, sail locker, access to dinghy garage through the cockpit floor
• Stern and bow thrusters available
• Large hydraulic slim platform with steps either side for safe access to the sea. Swim platform inclines to facilitate dinghy launching

• Master suite: spacious island bed and large portholes on either side. Two hanging lockers, plenty of storage space. Choice of: an office space, a bench seat or a chest of drawers. Two large aft cabins. Heads with marine toilet (option)
• Fitted galley: Corian® worktop, large sink, 79.25 US Gal fridge with double door, built-in extractor hood,, ice maker, microwave, oven, dishwasher, waste sorting garbage, wine cellar and storage cabinets
• Ensuite head with shower and sea view in each cabin
• Comfortable gently sloping 45° companionway
• Spacious lounge, library, sofa and desk, all-encompassing sea view
• Interior bathed in light thanks to large portholes encircling the hull

• Master suite: spacious island bed and large portholes on either side. Two hanging lockers, plenty of storage space. Choice of: an office space, a bench seat or a chest of drawers. Two large aft cabins and one twin cabin with bunk beds. Heads with marine toilet (option).
• Master suite with ensuite head and shared head for the aft cabins. Separate shower and sea view in each head
• Interior bathed in light thanks to large portholes encircling the hull.

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72' Marquis 2011

$ 1,750,000

This Marquis Yachts 720 Flybridge sparkles. It's the only way to say it.  430 hours and docked in one of the nicest marinas across the bridge from Palm Beach Island.  The full-time yacht manager caring for this boat is beyond excellent, and I do not say it lightly.  The boat has recently had a bottom job and the hull and top sides were recently waxed (August '20). I rarely get a chance to type the words "excellent condition" but on this boat I can proudly say it. If you are in the market for a ~72 foot boat, you must see this one. All reasonable offers are encouraged. The owner is a seasoned yachtsman and knows how to care for a boat.

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 1,750,000

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Power yacht.

• LOA: 72 ft 9 in
• Display Length: 72 ft

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This Marquis 720 is an expansive and substantial vessel. It offers opulent living accommodations on three separate decks providing the owners and their guests with a widely variable selection of living and entertaining environments. The Marquis 720 salon will likely be the place for social gatherings and evening dining. The adjacent gourmet galley and serving center is situated on the same floor level as the salon. This is a feature that is difficult to find in other brands of yachts but certain to be appreciated by those considering the Marquis 720. Three separate staterooms (a fourth stateroom is available) and three head compartments (all equipped with dedicated showers) are situated below decks. The owner's stateroom uses the yacht's full 18'4" beam to provide a true yacht grade living environment. A unique feature on the Marquis 720 is the cabin located off the yacht's transom and swim platform. This area can be utilized as captain's quarters or as a sea side cabana complete with its own shower, head and sink. The upper deck can be outfitted as either an enclosed pilot house or open air bridge.

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Elevated Sailing

The first catamaran with Gunboat performance and a flybridge, the 72 design begins squarely with the cruising aficionado in mind, when nothing other than a Gunboat will do. Since the first Gunboats over 20 years ago, the vast popularity of multihull cruising continues to rise. Families come in droves to boat shows, searching for the perfect match between the significance of their world cruising adventure and the vessel that will carry them, that they will also call home. The pendulum swings hard – Gunboat sailing performance or layers of living space. Family and friends start voting, and we catch the look of pleading in your eye… Technology has also come a long way in 20 years, and we’re proud to be pushing the boundaries on both sides of the performance-cruising continuum. Our best-in-class design features a streamlined flybridge, built with the latest in lightweight construction technology and comprehensive performance engineering. It’s sleek and aero, rock solid, and sails like a dream.

• Gunboat Performance
• Lifting Tender Platform
• Expansive Salon & Aft Cockpit
• Superior Owner’s State Room

Integrated Design

Disrupting the definition of a flybridge multihull..

The all-star design and engineering collaboration of Gunboat, VPLP Design , Christophe Chedal Anglay , Patrick le Quément, and Isabelle Racoupeau-Ramirez contribute the shared experience that is intrinsic to the Gunboat 72, with the principles introduced through the Gunboat 68 series, and the conviviality of family cruising adventures.

Only the well-rounded perspective of VPLP could nail the balance of our flybridge performance cruiser so precisely, applying their work from the 68 to deliver best-in-class. Christophe Chedal Anglay and Patrick le Quément expertly incorporated new features like the flybridge and tender/swim platform into the sleek and streamlined design.

Designed to the detail, the integration of a sailing machine and a cruising dream.

“In keeping with Gunboat DNA, I searched for a refreshingly luxe interior for the Gunboat 72 that was both dynamic and bright, but in a delicate way, with the softness of the shapes of the furniture associated with the contrast of the materials.” Isabelle Racoupeau-Ramirez –  Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design

Impeccable quality, Legendary adventures

Space to build legends.

Adventures with family and friends become stories, and stories turn into legends. Shared dreams drive the configuration of the 72, with at least five distinct areas for socializing, relaxing and making memories together, and an unprecedented level of layout customizability to accommodate your unique tribe. Plush interiors and the comprehensive treatment of interior design reflect the personality of each owner. The inviting, bright and airy character of the 72 shines through. Considerate treatment of form and function give rise to a carefree ambience for creating memories with the ones you love.

Hull layouts start with the owner’s lifestyle – a VIP cabin and desires for additional personal space such as an office – and proceed with accommodations in multiple guest cabins and separate quarters for 2-3 crew.

Integrated Living Spaces Aboard

Space is maximized for usable storage and ample headroom.

Lighting is recessed and on dimmers for perfect ambiance.

Air conditioning surrounds the bed comfortably with slow moving cool air.

Upholstery panels and soft materials add comfort and absorb sound.

Performance & Sailing

Cruising faster, cruiser further.

Reach more destinations, and revel in the journey all the way. The Gunboat 72 is configured for simple, controlled, shorthanded performance sailing from the flybridge helm station, with streamlined sail controls and cruising-optimized sail plans. Sailing performance is significantly advantageous over motoring, as the foundation for a sustainable life at sea. Lightweight construction and the full treatment of performance optimizations deliver effortless, mile-eating performance.

“ VPLP’s precise engineering and Gunboat’s build quality came together to master the weight and balance of the Gunboat 72, key factors to achieve performance in terms of speed and excellent sea keeping. ” Marc Van Peteghem – VPLP Design

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Specifications & Customizations

01. general specifications.

Build lifelong memories of sailing a performance cruising cat with comfort and ease. Family and friends will be delighted, whether they choose to relax and enjoy the scenery or lend a hand on the lines. The passion for sailing takes on a carefree nature on the 72 with helm stations and centralized sail controls at your fingertips on the flybridge. Interior spaces were conceived for extended cruising, supported by systems designed for reliability and ease of maintenance.

• DRAFT BOARD DOWN 3.8 M
• DRAFT BOARD UP 1.7 M
• MAST CLEARANCE 32.6 M
• MAST LENGTH 29 M
• DISPLACEMENT 28 - 29 t
• DISPLACEMENT MAX LOAD 33 t
• BRIDGE DECK CLEARANCE 0.95 M
• FUEL CAPACITY 2 X 650 L
• WATER CAPACITY 2 X 420 L

02. Rig and Sail Plan

Sail at wind speed from 8 kts true. Enjoy shorthanded performance sailing from the flybridge helm station, with streamlined sail controls and cruising-optimized sail plans. While sail selection remains owner-driven, the recommended sail plan features 4 sails (Main, J2/genoa, J3/staysail, A3). VPLP designed this with performance and simplicity in mind. Fixed sails are easily furlable from the flybridge in a sail plan genuinely conceived for streamlined, short-handed cruising of a thrilling performance machine.

03. Layouts

Lifestyle-centric from sterns to bows and cabins to flybridge, with more than 5 distinct areas for socializing. Customizable layouts can accommodate 8-10 guests in 4 cabins and 2-3 crew in separate crew quarters. The sample layout features the VIP master cabin starboard aft, three guests cabins port aft and (2) amidships, and a crew cabin area with ensuite wet head in the port bow. Talk with us about building your dream Gunboat.

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Scarborough Boatworks 72 Review

• By Chris Rabil
• September 14, 2023

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Immediately after the Big Rock tournament in Morehead City, North Carolina, I was able to catch up with the latest build from Ricky Scarborough Jr.—Hull No. 14, Triple S . The walk from Big Rock Landing to the city marina was a short but pleasant stroll through fishing history. I was greeted by owner-operator Todd Smith and mates Travis Morrison and Calib Michelini. Smith is a North Carolina local who was quick with a firm handshake and welcoming smile as he happily prepared to walk me through every inch of this fully custom 72-foot build.

Coming out of a great production boat, Smith decided to give Scarborough a shot back in 2019 and started the build shortly thereafter. After some pandemic-related delays, he finally took delivery in early 2023. I had been reviewing the build’s ­highlight sheet on the flight up from South Florida and was excited to check her out.

Cockpit and Bridge

Stepping into the cockpit, you can tell that this boat is built to chase big gamefish ­anywhere, anytime. If you need it, she has it: plenty of deck space, a Release Marine Trillion fighting chair, freezer space in the step, a ­convertible livewell/fish box in the transom, ­hydraulic ­outriggers, in-deck livewell fittings, and a 1,000-pound Dometic ice chipper.

Triple S sports ­mezzanine air-conditioning, cooling drink holders, a ­double four-burner grill positioned on top of the tackle station, and a ­cockpit shower that features both hot and cold water. The tackle ­center also features custom inserts for keeping all your tools right where they belong. The teak-decking seams are finished in white, which creates a nice departure from the usual, and is an accent of which I have been seeing more and more.

Heading up the ladder to the flybridge and the custom Palm Beach Towers structure, you see Scarborough’s trademark logo engraved into each step. The helm resembles a command center, and as owner-­operator, Smith knew exactly what he wanted at his fingertips. He elected to go with three massive 24-inch Garmin displays. Garmin and Furuno radars and a Furuno Omni sonar are paired with those displays. A Simrad autopilot and a Furuno NavNet black-box unit can run both the Garmin and Furuno chart plotters. When looking backward, a custom-mounted 10-inch Garmin display drops out of the overhead teaser-reel box into perfect view of the helmsman.

Forward of the helm is a ­custom-molded armchair for Triple S ’s primary angler and Smith’s wife, Shelley. The queen’s chair features two air-­conditioning vents and chilled drink holders in each arm. After this review, we might see a few more of these custom bridge ­layouts on the drawing board.

To port, there is an additional lounge chair with enormous freezer space underneath ­fitted with custom dividers, which ­easily has enough space to store bait for an entire season.

Salon and Accommodations

Entering the salon is like walking into a designer’s showroom. The best of the best is on ­display here, but the highlight is the massive island that features a beautiful Brazilian Amazonite granite countertop with shades of greens, grays, whites and gunmetal. Mounted under one side of the island are six Sub-Zero refrigerators/freezers, with Release Dubliner bar stools on the other. Smith explained that he didn’t need a formal dinette because everyone always stood around and socialized while eating, so keeping that in mind, he opted for the oversize island. And where the dinette typically would be, he designed a ­custom bar with a hideaway pop-up drinkware holder and custom bottle storage, a drink chiller, and a Hoshizaki ice machine.

The galley features top-of-the-line Wolf appliances and a glam mirrored backsplash of subway tiles. Aft in the salon sits a white L-shaped sofa, with a funky yet beautiful day head. The day head features a custom wash basin with starfish accents and an indestructible ­penny-round-tiled floor.

Forward of the salon, a ­custom electronics room is found on the starboard side, and a full-size pantry is to port, all with beautiful high-gloss finishes and Carpathian burl accents in the companionway.

The accommodations are set up in a four-cabin arrangement, with a VIP on the port side with a queen-size bed and a private head; a double-bunk cabin and a double captain’s quarters are separated by a Jack-and-Jill head with a recessed hammered-­copper sink to starboard. The heads feature the same granite countertops as the galley.

The master is arranged ­forward and features a custom oversize queen bed, custom storage throughout, a large frameless TV, and a private head. Arguably, the star of the show would be the custom tackle room built by Paul Bright, which is located just aft of the master and houses a full arsenal of gear. Terminal-tackle storage resides here as well and includes a rigging table with a removable padded workstation. Any angler can sit in this room and just stare in awe. A short clip I posted of it on social media already has nearly 1 million views, and unlike most topics online, we all agree here that the wow factor is at an all-time high.

Engine Room and Performance

The engine room features twin Caterpillar C32Bs at 2,400 hp per side, as well as twin 27 kW Caterpillar generators, all accented by a mirror-polished stainless-steel overhead, which makes the 6-plus-foot-high space look larger, but it also allows you to visually inspect the tops of the engines.

Moving forward, a ­dedicated pump room was organized and air-conditioned, and contained a custom freshwater recirculating cooling system for all of the pump components to eliminate raw-water ­cooling from the equation. Twin FCI ­watermakers, the chiller ­system, and an ElectroSea Clearline system are also present, and aft of the engine room sat the Seakeeper 26 and ice chipper.

Running out the Beaufort Inlet, Smith put all 4,800 ponies in gear. The Scarborough 72, paired with CJR running gear, quickly got up and raced to the east with all six turbos spooled up. At 2,050 rpm, we saw a fast cruising speed of 38 knots with a 90 percent load burning 110 gph per side. As we dropped back to an ­economical cruise, we saw 32 knots at 1,750 rpm with an 80 percent load burning 80 gph per side. Dropping the ­hammers to wide-open ­throttle (2,230 rpm), Triple S rocketed close to 44 knots and burned 127 gph per side.

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Smith then put the 72-footer through her paces, backing around in all directions and ­spinning the boat hard on a dime. If Smith asked for it, the boat gave it to him with what felt like a smile.

After the sea trial, I got to kick back and speak with Smith about his plans, which ­consist of a busy travel schedule of ­tournaments and fun ­fishing. When I asked him, “What’s next?” he quickly responded with his own smile. Another Scarborough, no doubt, and what will most certainly be another head-turner.

Scarborough Boatworks 72 Specs

• Draft: 5’10”
• Displ: 118,000 lb.
• Fuel: 2,400 gal.
• Water: 400 gal.
• Power: Caterpillar C32B; 2,400 hp
• Gear/Ratio: ZF/2.25:1
• Propellers: CJR, 5-blade
• Paint: Awlcraft 2000, Light Gray
• Climate Control: Dometic
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