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CLUB MARINE TV YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/5BSgCX75dHk On a summer’s day when Sydney Harbour showed off its emerald waters at their sparkling best, a small but competitive fleet of four yachts engaged in an intense arm wrestle that lasted little more than an hour for the annual SOLAS Big Boat Challenge. In a battle of cut and thrust between the two super maxis at the front of the race it was Peter Harburg’s Black Jack that eventually won out, crossing the line some 43 seconds ahead of her near twin, the Oatley family’s Wild Oats XI. Wild Oats XI’s little sister Wild Oats X took out the overall handicap win, but it was Gavin Brady the sailing master of the fourth yacht in the fleet, Karl Kowk’s Botin 80 Beau Geste, that captured the essence of this event and just why it is more than a one-off spectacle, ‘There’s nowhere else in the world you will ever see a group of maxis like this sailing in a confined environment. Racing in Sydney Harbour puts a lot of pressure on a team and I believe it’s a big contributor to success in the Hobart.’ The Bow Caddy media team took to the water and the air to paint a picture of the energy, action and pressure of this remarkable event that Brady persuasively alludes to.

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Finally! A little weekend getaway… ✨ Or well, more like a full-on work weekend on Vela. We packed our biggest IKEA bag and moved aboard for a few days to get as much done as possible. The to-do list is still long, but waking up on the boat again makes all the hard work worth it! We tackled cleaning, polishing, anti fouling, engine maintenance, and a bunch of small fixes. And of course, Anker made sure to keep morale high with his morning yoga. Not exactly a relaxing getaway, but definitely our kind of weekend! ⛵

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When en route to a new village, we like to trawl a lure in hopes of catching some bigger pelagics as an offering to the chief. Head to the full video to see more 😉 Places: Sudest Island, Louisiades Archipelago, Papua New Guinea Buy us a coffee ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #thelouisiades #papuanewguinea

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Rate this trawler from 1–10 ⚓ and tell us where you’d take it island-hopping! Minorca Islander 34 © Minorca Yachts Length: 34 ft 0 in (10.36 m) Beam: 12 ft 6 in (3.81 m) Draft: 3 ft 7 in (1.09 m) Displacement: 17,000 lb (7,711 kg) Top Speed: approx. 20 knots or 23 mph (37 km/h) Range: approx. 250 nautical miles or 288 miles (463 km) Price: approx. US$ 480,000 The Minorca Islander 34 brings a traditional Balearic aesthetic to a modern coastal cruiser. Its semi-displacement hull offers stability and comfort, especially at mid-range speeds. Twin 225 HP diesel engines provide quiet, efficient power—perfect for exploring protected bays or long coastal runs. Inside, the layout is surprisingly generous. Two staterooms, a full head, and an airy salon deliver big-yacht comfort in a compact frame. The open aft cockpit and wide side decks make for easy movement on board. With classic lines and award-winning design, this 34-footer delivers Mediterranean charm and practical cruising wrapped into one. Current pricing starts around US$ 480,000. #MinorcaIslander34 #TrawlerYacht #CoastalCruiser #MinorcaYachts #Shorts

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