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The Pittwater Sailing Show is on this weekend

by Flagstaff Marine 1 Apr 2024 22:55 PDT 5-7 April 2024
Announcing the Pittwater Sailing Yacht Show © Pittwater Sailing Yacht Show

Flagstaff Marine, in collaboration with a number of other importers of Sailing yachts, is delighted to be a part of the Pittwater Sailing Yacht Show to be held at three locations on Pittwater April 5th, 6th & 7th from 10 am to 4 pm each day.

Flagstaff Marine will have four of our latest Benteau and Excess catamaran models on display at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Mitala Street, Newport, and full details are below.

PLUS we will have by appointment only an opportunity to enjoy a Test Sail on either the FIRST 44 or the Excess 11

Test sails will depart 3:30 pm Friday and 3:30 pm Saturday for approximately one hour.

We look forward to seeing you at the inaugural Pittwater Sailing Yacht Expo. For further information, please reach out to any of the team from Flagstaff Marine on 1300 998 662.

Book your viewing day and test sails here

On display - Beneteau First 44
The FIRST legend continues!

Awarded the Performance Yacht of the Year at the British Yachting Awards 2023, this cruiser-racer is the epitome of elegance, proficiency, and comfort.

The First 44 embodies a natural link between the First 36 and First 53, equally refining and redefining performance, elegance and comfort - a new Biscontini/Argento creation that truly denies itself nothing. She's a lovely sailing yacht with a remarkable design, offering through her architecture and build quality an experience under way that is simply second to none.

  • Naval Architect: Biscontini Yacht Design
  • Exterior & Interior Design: Lorenzo Argento

Exterior Design:

Choose between FIRST 44 and FIRST 44 PERFORMANCE setups, each offering unique deck plans. The convivial cockpit, clear gangways, and electrically activated ballast tanks enhance sailing potential.

Interior Design:

Step into a modern, luminous interior with three cabins and two heads, a gorgeous, contoured layout that combines white varnished surfaces and natural wood furnishings.

Full details of our stock boat available to purchase, specs, photos, and video can be seen here.

Call our team to book your sea trial today!

On display - First 36 "Carte Blanche"
Performance meets cruising elegance

Step aboard 'Carte Blanche,' a meticulously optioned FIRST 36 transformed into a performance cruiser by its passionate owner.

This vessel is the embodiment of versatility, catering to the dual desires of competitive racing and luxurious cruising. Her owner's vision includes participation in major offshore races such as the Sydney/Pittwater to Coffs, Southport, and Port Stephens Race Week, showcasing the FIRST 36's prowess in various sailing conditions.

The FIRST 36's sleek design and advanced features make it a force to be reckoned with on the racecourse, providing both thrills for seasoned sailors and an accessible entry point for those eager to embrace the racing scene.

To view full specs, options, and a gallery of images of the innovative First 36, visit website here and call our team today.

The new 7th generation Oceanis 34.1
Own your new 7th generation Oceanis

Sleeker, lighter, with more sail area, and more space in the bow than its predecessor for the owner's cabin, the Oceanis 34.1 promises unforgettable days out on the water.

This stunning new yacht by Beneteau is the very latest in the Oceanis range. Since they debuted in 1976 the Beneteau Oceanis has been the world's most popular brand of cruising yacht.

The 34.1 is everything we hoped for and more as our offering in this size range. She has timeless looks, the very latest in performance hull design by Marc Lombard, the interior and deck volume of a yacht much larger than her size suggests and many options to tailor the boat to suit each owner's requirements perfectly.

Once again, Marc Lombard and NAUTA Design have combined their efforts to produce a unique design concept, true to the spirit of the 7th generation Oceanis range.

Key features:

  • Spacious interior for comfortable living
  • Sleek design and cutting-edge technology
  • Ideal for coastal cruising and beyond
  • Easy to sail shorthanded

Full specs, details, and gallery are on website.

The new Excess 11
One of a kind

Beautiful, simple, light - EXCESS 11 is made for life on board. Perfect for weekend cruising or long-distance travel, she was designed with one objective... to create a real cruising catamaran capable of taking you anywhere you dare to go.

Inspired by racing and built for cruising, her sporty rig offers an advantageous aspect ratio that promises exciting sailing. The unique flared hull design delivers space and comfort normally only found in a much bigger boat.

Our latest Excess 11 has just arrived in Sydney, is being commissioned now and she'll be ready to sail very soon - no need to wait!

Full specs, details, and gallery are here on our website.

Three venues, three days

The Pittwater Sailing Yacht Show will be held across three venues, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Gibson Marina, and Bayview Marine on April 5, 6, and 7.

On display will be the latest models from a range of dealer Brands including:

Beneteau, Excess, Jeanneau, Grand Soleil, X Yachts, Viko, Bavaria, Elan, Hanse, Dehler, Moody

Visitors to the show can either park at one of the venues or park at Rowland Reserve in Bayview.

There will be two mini buses on a continuous loop, stopping at three locations, RPAYC, Rowland Reserve, and Gibson Marina so you can see easily move between our venues.

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