Axopar Spring prep and quality tests are underway! See the Axopar 37 and 29 getting ready for the season with top performance checks. 👉 Discover more: https://www.ecys.com/new-yachts/axopar/ #Axopar37 #Axopar29 #SpringPrep #QualityTests #AdventureBoats #EastCoastYachtSales #BoatLife #Powerboats

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Silversonic passengers and crew recently enjoyed an amazing experience, when an Ornate Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus vespertilio) was spotted swimming around "Barracuda Bommie", one of Quicksilver's remote dive sites on the Agincourt reefs. This gentle giant (one of the few species of eagle ray without a stinging barb) measured nearly 2.5m across the wings, and total length over 5m. The Ornate Eagle Ray is well named, as the patterns across the dorsal surface are exquisite, consisting of a mosaic of stripes and spots. Shane Down, Crew of Silversonic said, "The last time we saw an Ornate Eagle Ray was 3 years ago on Silversonic. It was an unbelievable sight and this new encounter may be the first one in Northern Australia that has been captured on video. It is a very rare and unique encounter -- like winning lotto underwater." Doug Baird, Quicksilver Cruises Environment and Compliance Manager said, "The species is not well known, and this is only the second one we have seen at one of our reef sites and there are only a few records from the northern parts of Australia (the last time an ornate eagle ray was spotted was in April 2008). They only produce 4-6 live young, making them highly vulnerable. Eagle rays live in the open ocean rather than at the bottom of the sea. They eat snails, mussels and crustaceans, crushing their shells with their extremely hard teeth. They are excellent swimmers and are able to jump several metres above the surface. They are classified as Endangered".

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From Kaimana to Sorong, this journey was filled with quiet mornings, vibrant seas, shared laughter, and moments that will stay long after the sails are down. A beautiful way to close an unforgettable voyage. 🌊✨ #RemoteIslands #UntouchedParadise #CoralTriangle #WildIndonesia #HiddenOceans #Seatrek #TravelWithPurpose #ConservationTravel #CulturalJourneys #NatureLedTravel

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The first day of the SLYC two day event was sailed under grey skies with big breeze. The crew on the the 1/4 Tonner Purple Haze where hiking out hard in big breeze on week 1 of the frosties regatta. The lively little boat looks great going to windward in gusty conditions. The team at bottom up boats hope you are enjoying the footage from the final regatta of the 2024 sailing season.

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