Asian Monsoon Season… When is the best time to start your trip? From Vietnam & south, the temperature is of little concern with year round averages of 28-30 degrees C Read more about Sailing in South East Asia – Part 2[…]
Sailing in South East Asia Perhaps you are considering collecting your new boat from the Seawind factory in Vietnam or simply have another opportunity to sail with others in South Read more about Sailing in South East Asia – Part 1[…]
READ MORE: SKY POND (Part 1) >> The starboard engine stopped dead at 3 a.m. in the South Java Sea while I was on watch. A physical inspection of the Read more about SKY POND (Part 2)[…]
On March 3rd, 2016 My husband, Carl and I took ownership of our new Seawind 1160 Deluxe in a little bay at the mouth of the Saigon River, with our Read more about SKY POND (Part 1)[…]
Don Wigston of Windcraft Multihulls visits the La Grande Motte International Multihull Show. Read below to see his boat show feedback… After all I’d read about the new Seawind 1600 Read more about Visiting the International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte[…]
We’re in Rain Rain Rainville. We’re supposedly in a rain shadow, but I’m not convinced. Despite all that, it’s been a great winter in Port Townsend, living aboard Sky Pond in Read more about Cruising with Skypond[…]
The first new Seawind 1260 to arrive in the USA enjoyed a warm reception a this year’s Miami Boat Show which concluded last week. And after making her debut at the Read more about The New Seawind 1260 Arrives in the USA and Makes a Fast Start[…]
When a slot opened up on the delivery trip of the new Seawind 1600 Northstar, I leapt at the opportunity. The journey would take the 1600 south from Vietnam, across Read more about Seawind 1600 #1 Delivery Report[…]
Performance Through Intelligent Design Comfort and performance are a tradeoff discussed endlessly. The 1600 strikes this balance through the use of advanced build technologies and continuous weight-saving efforts. However, strategically Read more about Performance Through Intelligent Design[…]
Through the new Seawind 1160 Resort, some exciting new businesses have opened – delivering their owners a great return on investment, but also the opportunity to work doing what they love. Here we wanted to feature 2 businesses that receive rave reviews from guests, and deliver a sustainable and growing business model – indeed some of these businesses already have another boat on order!
Who wouldn’t want to spend their days on the water, meeting friendly holidaymakers, making new friends and doing what makes you happy? The 1160 Resort KURU owned by City of Darwin Cruises carries up to 43 guests. Learn more about this successful charter model
City of Darwin Cruises, and their 1160 Resort KURU has been an instant success. One of the first new 1160 Resorts ordered, KURU is featured in our 1160 Resort video and comes perfectly equipped to explore Darwin Harbour and the region. City of Darwin Cruises offer “a unique eco-sailing and history experience of Darwin” but they also run corporate events, weddings, and kids parties.
ECO-TOURISM
Eco-tourism is a buzzword in today’s charter market, but with a new Seawind 1160 RESORT that’s not just hype – the boat can come equipped with a revolutionary electric drive system that eliminates emissions and helps your business show the natural environment, without contributing to harming it. Electric propulsion isn’t just an environmental issue – it’s an economic one as well. Day charter catamarans see a lot of use in an active, busy business. Fuel consumption is an important consideration. And, when financing a catamaran for business purposes, it could be important to shift those costs away from ongoing running costs in the form of fuel.
When preparing for a long term cruising holiday you want to know that you can get to your destinations on time and with good pace. While the 1600 is by Read more about Seawind 1600 Performance Vectors[…]
You may already be up to speed on the recent trend of vlogging, or like many the term may be new to you. In short a Vlog is a video-blog, Read more about What the Vlog?[…]