News and Events

NSW Labor Party’s Boat Tax Plan

NSW goes to the polls this weekend and while the Flagstaff Marine team prefers to keep the politics out of our time on the water we think it’s important that our community is aware of a proposed Labor policy to introduce a new stamp duty on boats if they win the election.

Flagstaff Marine expands in Queensland with acquisition of The Yacht Brokerage

Flagstaff Marine is growing by the day. We’re delighted to announce the acquisition of The Yacht Brokerage, one of the leading yacht brokerage companies in Queensland. The combined second hand boat listings of VicSail Sydney and The Yacht Brokerage will make us one of the largest brokers in Australia offering buyers a choice of over 150 quality sail, multihull and power used boats to choose from.

Sailing Hugo – Emir and Xin new videos

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.

Smart Boating’s First Gran Turismo 40 Boat Share!

This is exciting! The team at Flagstaff Marine is thrilled to see Momentum, the first Gran Turismo 40 to join the ever-expanding boat share fleet of our good friends at SMART Boating. Sharing a boat is the ultimate way to own a boat and the most affordable way to make your boating dreams possible. The Gran Turismo 40 really is the ultimate pleasure craft, offering a sublime entertaining space with seating for up to 12 people.

Fantastic review of Beneteau’s Oceanis 46.1 in Sails Magazine

Another great review for the award-winning Oceanis 46.1 in the latest edition of Sails Magazine. The review covers everything from features, to interior space, engineering and of course performance. Marine Journalist, Kevin Green test sailed the Oceanis 46.1 on a perfect Pittwater day. Read more to see the whole review.

Oceanis 46.1 FIRST Line featured in Cruising Helmsman

Look who made the cover of Cruising Helmsman this month – NEW Oceanis FIRST Line 46.1 – Bombolo.

Marine journalist, Phil Ross spent some time on Pittwater test sailing the NEW Oceanis 46.1 FIRST Line. Phil’s review is incredibly thorough and packed with detail.

Boot Düsseldorf Roundup 2019

There were so many exciting announcements and previews at this year’s International Boot Düsseldorf. Flagstaff Marine Director Graham Raspass was there on the ground to get the latest details on the new 2019 models from Beneteau, AMEL and the newly a launched EXCESS brand of catamarans.

Beneteau announce NEW First Yacht 53

Beneteau has just announced the NEW First Yacht 53, to be launched at Cannes Yachting Festival later this year promising – 53 feet of sheer audacity and performance! The arrival of the First Yacht 53 marks another exciting development in this legendary range or performance yachts.

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 – Wins at 2019 European Yacht of the Year Awards

The Oceanis 46.1 has won the Family Cruiser category at the European Yacht of the Year awards at Boot Dusseldorf! The awards, now in their sixteenth year, are regarded as the “Oscars of Water Sports” are held every on the Flagship Night of Boot Düsseldorf International Boat Show.

Beneteau Summer Racing Round-up

Congratulations to all the Beneteau skippers and crew who competed in the 2018 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the 2019 Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise Regatta.