2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show: Come with us to Explore the Boat Show Episode 120

Fri, 29 May 2026 22:00:29 +0000

Hi and welcome aboard @SailingAstridTheWombat
We are Gav and Shezz and two and a half years ago we bought our Beneteau Oceanis 430 sailboat with absolutely no sailing experience and jumped straight into the deep end of liveaboard sailing. Our very first passage was just over 700 nautical miles, launching us headfirst into the world of bluewater cruising, learning to sail, and real life at sea. Since that moment, we’ve been fully immersed in boat life, documenting the journey of turning a production cruising sailboat into a capable, self-sufficient home as we prepare for full-time liveaboard life. From major sailboat upgrades and off-grid power systems to everyday maintenance and skills building, we’re learning what it truly takes to own, sail, and live on a boat while working toward our goal of sailing around the world. If you’re into sailing adventures, beginner sailing, sailboat ownership, cruising lifestyle, and traveling the world by sailboat, our journey is all about real-time learning, ocean freedom, and building the confidence to chase long-term world cruising under sail.
Join us as we explore the incredible 2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, one of the biggest and best boating events in Australia! In this episode of our liveaboard sailing adventure, we take you on a full walk-through of the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, checking out the latest sailboats, catamarans, marine technology, sailing gear, boat accessories, and everything a cruising sailor dreams about before setting off to sail around the world.
As liveaboard sailors preparing for full-time cruising, this boat show visit was more than just a fun day out. We were on a mission to gather information, advice, and parts to finally get our water maker system up and running on our sailboat. Reliable fresh water production is one of the most important systems for long-term liveaboard life, offshore sailing, and world cruising, so we dive deep into the world of marine desalination, water maker maintenance, and boat systems while speaking with experts at the show.
If you love sailing, boats, cruising, yacht life, liveaboard living, or dream of travelling the world by sailboat, this episode is packed with inspiration, useful information, and an inside look at one of the top international boat shows in the boating industry. From luxury yachts and performance sailboats to marine electronics, tender upgrades, cruising essentials, and innovative boating products, there’s something here for every sailor and boating enthusiast.
Whether you’re a beginner sailor looking to learn more about life at sea, a seasoned cruiser upgrading your yacht, or someone who simply loves the sailing lifestyle, come along as we experience the atmosphere, excitement, and endless marine innovation at Sanctuary Cove.
Our channel follows our journey preparing our sailboat for full-time world cruising as we work towards casting off the dock lines and exploring the world by sailboat. Expect real-life boat projects, sailboat maintenance, liveaboard challenges, cruising preparation, sailing adventures, and everything involved in becoming full-time liveaboard sailors.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Bus to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
01:48 Arriving at the Boat Show
03:00 Offshore Cruising Tenders
03:14 First Mate Maintenance App
05:26 Leopard 46 @LeopardCatamaran
07:25 Water Makers Australia @WaterMakersAustralia
09:15 Bennington Motor Boats
09:26 Gyro Stabilizer Technology
09:56 Pantaenius
10:49 Lunch Time at the Boat Show
12:02 Beneteau @BeneteauYachtChannel
12:10 Yanmar @yanmarglobal2601
12:22 Fan Demonstration
13:38 Sirena 58
16:11 Berkley Fishing Demonstration @berkleyfishing
16:49 Back on the Bus
17:00 Boat Show Wrap Up

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Join us now as we settle into liveaboard life and get our boat ready to take off and sail around the world in just a few weeks.
As new sailors we want to share all of our learnings and keep it real in our videos. We want to show step by step what it takes to choose a boat, buy the boat and learn how to sail. Our sailing learning curve is steep so come along with us as we learn and grow as liveaboard sailors.
We promise you will have a laugh!
Welcome aboard Astrid The Wombat
Gav and Shezz

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