Boat Owner Stories
Beneteau’s Swift Trawler 47 - travelling north to the Whitsundays
Paul and Vicki Clitheroe are the newest owners of a remarkable Swift Trawler 47. After taking up our VIP offer, they’ve just returned from a magical journey north to the Whitsundays.
Beneteau's stylish Gran Turismo 40 - she looks fast standing still!
It’s true! The lines are so clean on the Gran Turismo – she looks fast standing still. But don’t just take it from us, Flagstaff Marine chatted with the newest owner of the Gran Turismo 40.
A champion sailor - Robert Greenhalgh and his Espresso 40, ‘Akira’
An 18ft skiff world champion and winner of the Volvo Open 70, Robert has made the move from sail to power and is now the proud owner of the beautiful Espresso 40 day cruiser ‘Akira’.
Father and son Vs Bass Strait in the Beneteau Oceanis 35
It was a dark and stormy night – quite literally, as Andrew Dent and his son, Lachlan, sailed their new Oceanis 35 on rotating shifts through Bass Strait. Read more about their epic journey.
Emir and Xin Sail NEW Oceanis 41.1P Hugo around the world
We have new videos from Emir and Xin, the intrepid sailors who have embarked on the adventure of a lifetime – sailing Hugo, their beautiful NEW Oceanis 41.1P across our beautiful blue planet.
Double line honours - Matt Doyle and Paul Cozzi
Fresh from snatching line honours at both Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach Race Weeks, skippers Matt Doyle and Paul Cozzi are loving the sailing life.
Photo: Sharon Smallwood
Walk through the NEW Oceanis 41.1P Hugo
Emir and Xin from Sailing Hugo have charmed us with another amazing video about life onboard their NEW Oceanis 41.1P. The couple is living their dream sailing around the world and are currently cruising the Mediterranean. Take a look at the latest episode.
Update from Airlie - Ivor Burgess Still Dangerous
You might remember we shared the story of inspirational sailor Ivor Burgess, traveling north on Still Dangerous his Oceanis 45, a few months back. Well, Ivor’s story was such a hit without Flagstaff community, we thought we’d give you an update on his trip so far.
Sailing Hugo - Emir and Xin's journey begins
Emir and Xin are legends! After months of planning their dream of sailing around the world has finally becoming a reality. Today they are sitting on Hugo, their beautiful Oceanis 41.1P in Port Ginesta, Barcelona, a little over a month into the adventure of a lifetime.
Travelling north on Still Dangerous with Ivor Burgess
Ivor Burgess started sailing at 50 and now at 78 he is about to take Still Dangerous, his Beneteau Oceanis 45, on their seventh trip to the Whitsundays for both Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach Race Weeks.
Travelling north on Premier Cru - Keith Stronach
Keith Stronach will be taking Premier Cru, his Beneteau Oceanis 48, on her fourth trip north this year. He’ll start his journey in Port Stephens and arrive at Airlie Beach in time for Hamilton Island Race Week.
From sailing Beneteau yachts to Beneteau powerboats
Charlie Haynes knows the Beneteau brand well. He has raced on Beneteaus in the past and completed the Sydney to Hobart. This time, he chose a Beneteau power cruiser.
Sabrina and Dierk Meyerheinrich on Beneteau Oceanis 45
For Sabrina and Dierk Meyerheinrich, winter means escaping the Melbourne weather and sailing the Mediterranean in their Beneteau Oceanis 45, ‘Stella Mia’. Read their story here
Two summers in Europe - the Burnetts part 3
For David and Karen Burnett, returning to Tunisia in the Summer of 2015 meant returning to an all-encompassing warmth. Not the warmth from the Mediterranean Sun … but the warmth of the friendships they had made the summer before.
A Beneteau Oceanis 41.1P named Hugo
Emir Ruzdic is unable to sleep at night at the moment. He spends his days and nights reading, researching, learning, watching sailing racing and growing … as he prepares to take hold of a Beneteau Oceanis 41.1P called Hugo.
When dreams collide with reality Beneteau Oceanis 50
For what felt like a lifetime, Karen and David had been dreaming about buying an older boat. Never in their wildest dreams could they imagine the adventure would become reality with a Beneteau Oceanis.
Tales of Tunisia - The Burnett’s first big sailing adventure
David and Karen’s brand new Beneteau Oceanis 50 Te Anau was patiently waiting. They needed to get her out of the EU before the 18 months ‘export window’ expired… or else pay 20% waters tax.
Graham's first look at Beneteau's new Swift Trawler 35
Beneteau’s re-design of the popular Swift Trawler 35 had its official world premiere and launch at the Southampton Boat Show 2017. Flagstaff Marine Director, Graham Raspass, was lucky enough to be there.
Oceanis 38.1 - A perfect compromise
After years of chatting about buying a new sailboat, they decided it made sense to go in together on the Oceanis 38.1. They planned on using it with family (Peter has five kids and four grandkids; Rob has two kids), and with friends … essentially this was going to be a well-loved boat!
Swift Trawler 30 ticks all the boxes
After years of sailing, Michael and Penny wanted a taste of the sweet life … in the form of a powerboat. They were on the hunt for something they could easily moor up the coast … a little slice of heaven to escape the rat race. Swift Trawler 30 ticked all the boxes.
Chartered Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 pays for itself
Jeremy Nelson was considering a timeshare Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 but found the rules around usage way too rigid. If he was going to buy a boat, he wanted it freely available to him.
Semi-retired and sailing round the world on a Beneteau
Jason and Helen are on the trip of a lifetime… semi-retired and taking six months to sail the Mediterranean on their new Beneteau – after years dreaming of sailing around the world.
A cost-neutral Beneteau Oceanis
After learning how to sail during a round the world yacht race. Kim came back to Sydney a changed woman. She learned so much overseas and didn’t want to lose her new skills. Kim decided to get her skipper licence and now she has her very own cost-neutral Beneteau Oceanis.
Beneteau Oceanis 46 wins Winter Series
At 70, sailing veteran Arthur Lane, is in his prime. With years of racing and many wins under his belt, his most recent accomplishment was skippering ‘Inkonkoni’, a Beneteau Oceanis 46 and the 1st Division J winner of the Land Rover Winter Series.
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