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Hanse 460 wins European Yacht of the Year award

The Hanse 460 has been named “European Yacht of the Year 2022” by an international jury of experts. In the Family Cruiser category, the Hanse 460 was able to claim the world’s most important award in the sailboat industry. In addition, the Hanse 460 also won the readers’ vote in Europe.

The Hanse 460 designed by Berret- Racoupeau, combines radically innovative design with traditional Hanse values such as fast cruising and easy sailing. The newly developed hydrodynamic hull manages the balancing act between a narrow waterline, for better hull speed, and a wide hull above the waterline with chines fore and aft, giving the greatest possible interior space.

The Hanse 460 will be officially released in Australia for the Sanctuary Boat Show and the first Hanse 460 will be in New Zealand in December.

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New features in Yamaha Helm Master EX system

Yamaha has announced the release of additional features on their game changing Helm Master® EX joystick boat control system, further enhancing the capabilities of this industry-leading technology across single, twin, triple and quad outboard engine applications.

Using a combination of advanced outboard digital steering, autopilot and joystick technologies, Helm Master® EX offers boaters a completely integrated boat control system that makes getting to your fishing spot easier and providesunprecedented control over your craft once you arrive.

Richard Shaw, NZ Marine Manager Yamaha Motor New Zealand: “We are now taking this technology further with a number of new features and improvements that offer skippers more options and control over their outboard powered vessels.”

Of particular note is a new facility which allows a second joystick control without additional full steering helm and controls. This means additional joystick controls can be added away from the helm of the boat and placed in a position convenient to the skipper’s requirements.

A wide range of other new Helm Master® EX features and upgrades, both in terms of software and hardware, have also been unveiled.

Flagship Elan GT6 Arrives in Auckland

Elan’s award winning and widely anticipated flagship GT6 model has arrived in Auckland, sold to a repeat Elan owner by the New Zealand agent, Pinnacle Marine.

Elan Yachts’ ground-breaking 49ft flagship, is the first sailing yacht designed and styled by Studio F. A. Porsche, with an elegant silhouette and iconic good looks that will turn heads in any marina.

Key features include a next-generation ergonomic cockpit with gullwing helm pedestals and a fully flush foredeck. Designed to be easily handled by a couple, yet capable of exhilarating performance across a wide range of wind and sea conditions with a thoroughbred ‘feel’ at the helm, the GT6 is optimised for fast, mediumrange offshore passage-making.

Its hull, drawn by Humpreys Yacht Design, combines race-derived features with the ability to carry a full cruising payload. As its name implies, the GT6 is a seagoing Grand Tourer.

Pinnacle Marine recently landed an Elan Impression 50.1 into Auckland as well as a new stock Impression 40.1 model and have also confirmed the arrival of an all-new performance derived E6 due in New Zealand midyear. www.pinnaclemarine.co.nz

Island Escape Cruises heads to the wild Kimberley

With its newly launched luxury zero-impact superyacht, Island Escape Cruises is taking bookings for a stunning visit to Australia’s remote Kimberley region.

Accommodating just 32 guests and 14 crew, the company offers exceptional cruising in some of the most amazing areas on its Australasia and South Pacific cruising schedule.

Noted for its incredible natural beauty, ancient rock art and pristine white beaches, with more than 2600 islands, cascading waterfalls, reefs and crystal-clear water, the Kimberley coastline is on many bucket lists.

“Sit back and enjoy as the amazing landscape slip past from the comfort of a deck chair, get up close in one of our Zodiacs, or take a guided hike ashore.” Island Escape’s 12-night Kimberley voyages depart from May through to September. Prices for the 12 night voyage start from $NZ14,950 per person, twin share in an Ocean Suite. islandescapecruises.com

All new Beneteau Swift Trawler 48 launched

Introducing the newest member of the stylish Swift Trawler range. With over 1000 owners worldwide, this Beneteau range has proven popular with boaties across the globe. The new Swift Trawler 48 boasts an impressive design and offers a variety of comfort features that are sure to impress.

This 48ft model is comfortable and economic with a 600nm cruising range, reflecting the design’s philosophy of introspection and redundancy at sea. The slender, flared bow is designed to cut through the sea and make your passage smooth and enjoyable.

The new design delivers equally with living space. The three-cabin layout can easily sleep up to eight people, with the saloon dinette converting into a double bed with wrap-around privacy curtains. Excellent indoor-outdoor flow is delivered with a large L-shaped portside aft galley and ample deck spaces, while large bridge windows and sliding glass side doors offer enhanced visibility.

Comfortable long-range cruising has never been easier in this elegant and safe design.

Five Multihull Solutions models receive multihull ‘Oscar’ nominations

Multihull Solutions is proud to announce that five models it represents in the Asia Pacific region are nominated in the Multihull of the Year Awards.

This is the fifth year of the awards, which were developed to showcase the best new boats in the sector. The juries from Multihulls World and Multicoques Mag (French edition) have selected the nominees and, due to the dynamism of the market in general and multihull powerboats in particular, they have settled on seven categories – compared to four in previous editions.

In the sailing category, the relevant Multihull Solutions models are the Neel 43 and Rapido 50 trimarans, while the nominated powerboats are the Fountaine Pajot MY4.S and Iliad 60 power cats and the Leen 56 power trimaran.

Multihull Solutions have also announced that, although the Fountaine Pajot shipyard has sold out on most models until 2025, they have managed to secure several production slots to ensure Asia Pacific clients don’t miss out and can get on the water sooner. “This is an extremely exciting opportunity that we expect won’t take long to sell out.”

The company has secured 2023 delivery slots (ex-factory from France) for an Isla 40, an Astrea 42, an Elba 45, a Tanna 47 and a New 51. multihullsolutions.com.au

Fountaine Pajot MY4.S.