Sailing Lake Glenbawn in the Hunter Valley of NSW.

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Falmouth, Cornwall | The West Country of England is a sailor’s dream. Small, picturesque and historic ports and harbours pepper the coast, many with deep water berths, long navigable rivers and excellent pubs. Falmouth in Cornwall is one of our favourites, where we stopped off for a few days to visit a good friend. This was one of the major ports for Britain’s shipping trade from the 18th to the early 20thCentury, with ships from all around the world anchoring in the harbour to await instructions from their agents as to which port in the British Isles had the best market at that moment. It was also a major fishing port, especially for Pilchards. As a consequence, the town has a rich maritime heritage which lives on to this day, with serious racing for the fine historic Falmouth work boats (with their distinctive coloured tops’ls) and six sailing clubs throughout the Falmouth Estuary. It is also a popular cruise ship destination. The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth is a gem, with exhibits ranging from the first Mirror Dinghy, to a workshop demonstrating traditional boatbuilding and a 1.68m long ‘boat’ called Fathers’ Day that crossed the Atlantic in 1993! There was even a surf exhibition when we visited, as this part of the UK has a strong surf culture, borne of the Atlantic rollers and swell that land on the exposed Cornish and Devon coasts. The shanty-style music that accompanies this video is called ‘The Wellerman’ and has its origins in the whaling industry in Otago, New Zealand.

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#catonboard, #cat, #yacht ,#boat

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We will be sailing on Cunard's first post-pandemic International cruise in just over 2 weeks, and have been wrapping our heads around the additional requirements of International cruising in the current climate. This short takes a look at the passenger locator form registration, which cruise lines are advising passengers to complete before sailing. The form itself cannot be completed until 48 hours before you return to the UK, and many lines are offering complimentary WiFi and on board support to help with this process. Subscribe to catch our full Cunard video series, including our experience of returning to the UK. #shorts

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Alexander Marine Australia are pleased to present the 2005 Viking 48 Convertible 'Ruckus' to the market as worldwide central agents. The Viking 48 Convertible has long been regarded as one of the benchmark sportfishing yachts in her class, combining serious offshore capability with the comfort, quality and craftsmanship that have made Viking a respected sport fishing brand worldwide. Built to handle demanding conditions while providing luxurious onboard accommodation, the 48 Convertible delivers an exceptional balance of performance, seaworthiness and owner enjoyment. 'Ruckus' is a superb example of this highly sought-after model, offering the versatility to excel as both a tournament-winning bluewater game fishing platform and a comfortable cruising yacht for family adventures along the coast or further afar. Benefitting from an extensive refit completed in 2023,'Ruckus' has been maintained to an exceptional standard with no expense spared under the care of a full-time captain. Her proven offshore pedigree includes successful voyages between Australia, New Zealand and Tonga, with fuel capacity sufficient to comfortably return to New Zealand without the need for auxiliary fuel bladders. A formidable tournament competitor, she claimed victory at the 31st Tongan International Billfish Tournament in 2025, while also holding both the 50lb Line Swordfish World Record (300kg) and the 16lb Line Swordfish World Record (168kg), a true testament to her exceptional capability and meticulous upkeep. You are invited to book a private inspection to view this vessel. If you are unable to travel to inspect this vessel, we would be pleased to offer you a personal guided video tour via telephone with one of our yacht consultants.

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