Goose Marine.com.au (est 2005)

 Demo and second hand boats for sale.

The introductory discounted price for the Nacra 430 has been extended, first 8 15 18 already sold, be quick, email for details  Goosemarine@aapt.net.au

*** Nacra 16sq available in Bunbury. See local Bunbury 16sq advert here. #269 complete with trailer, beach rollers, 2 mainsails, 2 sail boxes, ready to race. Not sailed for the past 3 seasons.

*** #1021 Dealer Demo Nacra Infusion located in WA***: Available in Western Australia, Dealer Demo Boat, Reduced to Sell. Contact me for details (Goosemarine@aapt.net.au), POA.  Sail Number #1021 $19,750 $19,000 boat, beach rollers and trailer. Hulls 1 year old, rig and sails 2 years old.

*** #750 Nacra Infusion located in WA***: Available in Western Australia, 2008 model, Reduced to $18,000 ono on trailer. Contact me for details (Goosemarine@aapt.net.au), Sail Number #750

*** Cheap Nacra Infusion located in WA***: Available in Western Australia, 2007 (launched 2008) model, Reduced to $17,500 $16,000. Trailer, sail box and beach rollers included. Contact me for details (Goosemarine@aapt.net.au), Sail Number #641

May 2012

Nacra releases new square top main for the 16 Sq.:- The new square top Pentax mainsail for the Nacra 16 square has now been released. An introductory offer for the first 20 sails or the next 3 months (which ever comes first) is available. 4 sails have already been pre ordered. These are now fully complient for Nacra events and we expect most of the top guys to be using these at Hervey Bay. You can transfer your existing track and Battens or order the now class legal foam battens.  (Brochure and Photo).

April 2012

Laser ex ISAF Boats.:- This could be your last chance to pickup a bargin. Available in Perth these boats come with many extra's, including 2 sails, trolley etc. These are priced to sell and are only available while the limited number last. E.mail for the details at goosemarine@aapt.net .au and view the list of options here. 

2 year old Infusion for sale.:- This is my personal boat and will now come with 2 sets of sails . The original Infusion Main (#1021) plus a lightly used training mainsail, two Infusion jibs (one lightly used and an older one), a near new Infusion Spinnaker, plus a non genuine training spinnaker (used). Boat includes large beach rollers, sail box and trailer. We will assist with delivery.   

March 2012

Nacra 430.:- The Nacra 430 discount offer is coming to an end. Only 2 boats remain available at the introductory discount price. Once these are gone the price is going up. E.mail for the details. 

Laser Turbo Pak (Free Freight).:- Any orders for the Laser Turbo Upgrade pak or the Laser Mainsheet block pak will be delivered free for the month of April.

Nacra Qld State's.:- The Nacra Queensland State Titles will be sailed over Easter from Humpty Bong Sailing Club. NOR can be viewed here.

February 2012

Ex ISAF Worlds Lasers available in Perth.:- We have a limited number of ISAF worlds boats available in Perth. These boats have all the extra's and you are saving freight. E.mail us for a quote at goosemarine@aapt.net.au.

Nacra N17c launched in Thialand.:- Nacra's latest design was launched in Thialand today. This boat has been designed for the Olympic Trails and is vitually a mini F20c. Along with the new F16 both boats are being sailed in thialand.  See the N17c video

Nacra F16 Arriving in Australia this week.:- Nacra has 3 F16's arriving in mid February. There is still one left which is being offered at an "introductory price". Email for a quote and spec's on this exciting new release by Nacra.

January 2012

Nacra 430 only 3 left at the introductory deal:- Nacra has now sold 17 of the Nacra 430 and will be running a class at this years nationals in Hervey Bay. With only 3 remaining at the reduced introductory price and once these are sold the price will be going up. Order now to secure your boat at the old price. 

Nacra 34th National Titles Qld:- The 34th Nacra National Titles will be held in Hervey Bay, Queensland, from 29th Dec 2012 - 4th Jan 2013. This is a tourist meca, so book your accommodation earley.

Nacra Infusion 2nd ISAF World Titles Qld:- The 2nd Nacra Infusion World Titles will be held in Southport (Gold Coast), Queensland in early February 2013. 

Goose Marine Is now the SW WA Laser agents:- We have recently secured Laser and RX Boats for the South West of Western Australia. We will be able to supply all your Laser equipment and new boats. E.mail us for a quote at goosemarine@aapt.net.au.

December 2011

Free Freight Offer for December:- All orders for Nacra parts or Magic Marine gear valued at $150.00 or more will be freight free to any destination within Australia. Orders must paid for by direct deposit option. E.mail for a quote to receive your free freight option. Good chance to upgrade that old harness in time for the Nationals. (Excludes large and bulky items, ie mast, boats etc.)

Liros Ropes Now Available:- 20 metre rolls of D-Pro Dyneema rope in solid colours and sizes ranging from 1mm($21.00), 2mm($34.00), 3mm($50.00) and 4mm($73.00). E.mail for a quote or details. goosemarine@aapt.net.au Idea for making soft shackles or soft strops to tie on pulleys. Easy to Splice.

November 2011

Hot knife special:- We have just taken delivery of some hot knife kits suitable for rope (up to 20mm+) and webbing. Limited numbers available for $160 including postage within Australia. Heats within seconds, leaving a neat sealed cut. e.mail for a quote. goosemarine@aapt.net.au 

NACRA F16:- 

October 2011

NACRA 430 (Putting the fun back into Cat sailing):- Australian Sailing + Yachting boat review on the Nacra 430. If you want an unbiased view on the Nacra 430 then I suggest you get a copy of the October magazine. Remember we still have the introductory offer for the next 5 boats only. 

Harness sale:- Limited stock and sizes on older Magic Marine models been reduced to sell. Many styles, including ladies reduced to $160 - $180 each. E.mail to check styles and sizes available and get a quote. goosemarine@aapt.net.au Short time only.

NACRA R36:- Your chance to own a piece of Nacra history. The orginal Nacra Roland 36 imported into Australia and seen racing around Sydney harbour and Lake Macquarie in the early Nacra years is for sale. The boat is currantly located in Port Douglas and was being raced by Mal from SailStructures Port Douglas until the new Nacra 36C was launched in June this year. Mal will assist with delivery and details can be see here.

The 36C did have the top of the mast washed in the recent "Australian Multihull Championships" in Brisbane. A rudder box failure in strong winds with the screecher up and while doing 22 knots resulted in a rapid roundup and capsize. Other than getting a little wet the crew and boat came out undamaged. Photo thanks to vidpicpro.com  

NACRA 16sq:- Prototype of the new 16sq main seen recently being tested in Queensland.

September 2011

NACRA F16:- Nacra today announced the pending launch of the new F16. The design is based on the F20, and will be available from December 2011. See press release.

F18 Australian National Titles:- The Magnetic Island F18 National Titles was completed early this month. The event was an overwhelming success largely due to sponsorship from Fantasea Barge services, NQ Nacra Association, Sea-world.com and all the other sponsors. It was the qualifying event for next years F18 US worlds. I personally would like to thank "Lucus" from Cairns for the lease of his boat. We again had a great time and we continue to learn more about our boat at every event we go to. www.sea-world.com had great writeups each day and Magnetic island race is an event we would recommend to others in the future. Race report here.  

July 2011

Breaking News:- The Nacra F18 Infusion ISAF World Titles are coming to Australia. The 2013 world titles will be held in Queensland in January 2013. The full details are yet to be fully announced, but will be in January some time after the Queensland Nacra National Titles. It is thought it will be in Brisbane and the Australian F18 Infusion organising committee are making the necessary arrangments and a full annoucement will be made soon. 

Nacra F20C wins line honours in round Texal:- The Nacra F20C took out the first 4 places acroos the line the in the Famous round Texal Race. The Infusion F18 was 2nd on corrected results. Nacra took out 8 of the top 10 places on corrected time in this most famous race. Off the 400 starters only 137 finished. 

YA special regs regarding PFD's:- YA has ammended the special regs to remove the ban on PFD type 3's. This effects off the beach craft and the full ammendments can be read here. http://www.yachting.org.au/default.asp?MenuID=Racing_Rules/21002/0/,Special_Regs_2009_-_2012/21782/0/

Nacra 16 Square available in WA:- A good quality boat has just become available in Bunbury, ready for immediate delivery. see advert "Spanish Fly" Contact me at Goosemarine@aapt.net.au for details.

June 2011

Nacra Qld Newsletter.- Nacra Qld June Newsletter

2 F18 Nacra Infusions available in WA:- Assistance can be arranged with delivery if required, see adverts #641 and #1021 

April 2011

Nacra F18 Infusion Centre Board Upgrade:- An upgrade kit is available from Nacra to retro fit the latest longer Dagger Boards. Easy to install and full step by step instructions available. See Data sheet.

Nacra 33rd National Titles S.A.:- The 33rd Nacra National Titles will be held in Largs Bay(Adelaide) South Australia, in January 2012. The notice of race can be accessed here. Notice of Race 

mar 2011

Rum and sailors:- Next time you feel the need to have another Rum after sailing, its not your fault, but part of your sailor DNA that has evolved over centuries. Read on.  

Parts list for Australian NACRA models added:- To assist you with your ordering of parts for you Nacra we have added the parts list for all the common Australian Models. This is to help you have identified your parts and contact us (or your nearest dealer) for your replacements. If you model or part is not listed please e.mail us for further assistance. See "About Goose Marine" web page for parts guides and other interesting bits. 

New Nacra Australia Forum Launched. :-  Thanks to the good work by the Qld Nacra Assoc, A Nacra forum was launched this week with the  Latest Newsletters already attached. Want to talk Nacra, Advertise boats, Promote events, then do it here.  http://www.nacra.asn.au/forum/

Feb 2011

Nacra Infusion wins Pulbah Marathon NSW.- 

Billy and Dean Nisson "Bringing it home"

Pulbah Island Marathon - NSW

Last Saturday it was 41oC and blew over 25kts from the NW and an intense day of sailing was had by all. Several skippers from the local fleet came down to have a look but declined from racing, deciding discretion was the better part of valour. Eleven F18s were brave/stupid enough to enter the event for a bit of rip roaring, mast snapping fun.  After multiple capsize, breakages and general mayhem only three boats actually finished the marathon. Billy and Dean Nissen where victorious completing the race in just under two hours. They only had two capsizes and broke main sail battens and dented their mast. Thirteen minutes and a couple of swims later, Brett White and his guest crew sailed home on their new Wild Cat appropriately named the Feral Cat. Chris Caldercoat finished third on his Capricorn.
Speers Point Amateur sailing Club did a wonderful job hosting the event and kept everyone safe. The rescue boats had many customers and there was quite an inventory damage with two boats breaking spreaders. Thank you to Brianna White for the fabulous photo. ps thats Deano upright in the background (black kite).

Feb 2011

Nacra WA and Qld Newsletter.- Nacra WA newsletter and Nacra Qld newsletter.

Jan 2011

Nacra Nationals 2011 Report.- Nacra Nationals report for the 2011 event conducted at Port Stephens NSW. The WA 16 square fleet made a mark at this event, finishing 2nd and 3rd overall. Congratulations to all the winners, who all came from Qld. See report for full race results and short write up of conditions and event. 

Jan 2011

Nacra 16sq for sale in WA.- Nacra 16 square sail number 208 is on the market, based in Bunbury it is well priced at $7,500 ono. See attached add for details, reluctant sale as owner moving over seas and cannot take the boat with him. Currant WA state title winner. 

Dec 2010

Nacra News:- Thanks to the guys from KCC we now have added a 14sq sailing tips and tuning guide to the list. Produced and edited by ex Australian Champions in the class, thanks to KCC. 14 Sq guide. Other tuning guides available by viewing the "About Goose Marine" tab.

The New Nacra Class Rules 2010 are also available to view. Nacra class rules 2010. 

Nov 2011

2nd hand F17 available in Qld:-  It has all the bells and whistles like; Jib kit, Spinnaker kit, the taller US rig (almost identical to the F18), Trailer, 2 Sail Boxes & Beach Rollers. The boat has been sailed about 10-12 times over winter. It's in Excellent condition! Can be sailed one or two up. New March 2010 and owner must sell, so priced to move. Contact Brisbane Cat Centre  briscat@briscatamaran.com.au for details and price. SOLD

Nov 2011

Magic Marine New Pro Harness:- The new Pro Harness 2010 from Maigic Marine is now available in Australia. This great looking and fully functional harness is available at a greatly reduced price compared to other top of the range harness's. Priced at $220 plus freight Goose Marine have these in stock now and can supply direct to you. Please e.mail goosemarine@aapt.net.au for a quote and size options.

Nacra Infusion Mk 11:- News release from Nacra: Although the F18 Infusion is still the boat to beat we are launching a Mark II model of the Infusion. Together with the original designers Morelli Melvin and the International Nacra sailing team Nacra had decided to go for it! Here is a list of changes on the Infusion. This year during the worlds of F18 it showed again that Nacra is very competitive and almost had won the worlds until the last race was sailed. To make sure we stay there we need to stay one step ahead!!
· Nacra Sailing “Team Boards” = Faster + higher upwind performance, easier all over
· New designed monolithic dagger board cases = Stiffer & Stronger like F20 carbon
· Pro-grip deck lay out like F20 Carbon = Soft & comfortable + safe ( good grip)
· Improved general Construction = even improved torsion stiffness
· Added sail color main + jib= Smoke/White/Blue
· Updated race package = Cunningham jib, new line-pack, rudder& dagger board bags
· Updated sail shape = quicker main/jib combination + spinnaker
· Integrated up f**ker = to pull up port dagger board in racing
· No further changes are made to the hulls = still unbeaten hull shape
The Infusion MK II is available from the 1st of January 2011. Existing Infusions will be able to upgrade to the Mk 11 with an upgrade kit to made available, ensuring your boat doesnt go out of date like some other brands.

Oct 2010

430 wins class at Wildcat Regatta:- The 430 won its division at the Forster Wildcat regatta last week. Nacra entered 2 team boats in the Mixed spinnaker division competing against F16's and Nacra 17's it placed first and third on overall yardstick. Given a yardstick of 82.5 which compares to H16 of 81.5 it finished the regatta with 1, 2, 1, 1, DNC, DNC places. The 430 was seen on more than one occasion to be beating home some of the slower F18's on the same course.

Cathauler releases new beach rollers:- The addition of a cheaper set of "Fat Cat" beach rollers to the Cathauler range was done this week. The new rollers have the same profile large wheels as the "Fat cat", with the only difference being a plastic hub and no roller needle bearings. Same constrcution as the Yellow plastic and small pnuematic wheels, but at a cheaper price range than the top of the range "Fat Cat's". Email for a price of the Cat Hauler range, including freight to anywhere in Australia. E.mail goosemarine@aapt.net.au  

Oct 2010

WA Nacra News:- Latest news from WA, including Cat classic, Recent Social event and windup presentations, some boats for sale, and lots more. Read more here:

Sep 2010

Welcome to Koombana Bay Sailing Club:- 

The coming 2010 sailing season took a turn for the worst, even before its started. The Western Australian Department of Transport recently inposed a blanket 8 knot speed limit on the entire bay. For the off the beach and division IV classes this effects their entire course. This has been done to protect craft from debris falling from the City of Bunbury owned "Historic Jetty".

Controling factions in the the club appears to be taking a "well it doesnt affect us, so if we do nothing it will go away". Well it does effect us. While they are worried about upsetting the local and state authorites for fear it will influence there "Marina" proposal outcome. It appears they are prepared to effectively shut down sailing in Bunbury except for a handful of leadmine shit boxes that are not capable of doing 8 knots. Is this the end of off the beach catamaran, dinghy and junior sailing in Bunbury or will common sense prevail? See large photo of effected area.

All water ski areas have also been shut down, so it appears many of our local dollars will be moving to Busselton, where historic jettys and water craft can both coexist.

The Beavis and Butthead show continues to roll along at KBSC. With Beavis happy to see Cats banished from the bay, while butthead is quoted as "The cats dont have to go faster than 8 knots while racing". It would be funny in a cartoon, but for the Cat sailors in Bunbury this is not a cartoon its the familar, "its only a catamaran, its not real sailing attitude". With opening day this weekend it should be a fun place to be around. 

Sept 2010

Whats a 2nd hand boat worth:- Buying a 2nd hand boat you want it to be cheap, when selling the same boat you want to get back what you paid for it! So who's right. Short answer neither are. It's worth what the market is prepared to pay, but its not going to increase in value the longer you hold onto it or the more that you spend on it. So why is it that people want to own a boat, sail it for a couple of years and expect to get back every cent that they ever put into it. You expect your car to reduce in value every time you use it or as each year goes by, so why not your boat. Read more here:

Nacra 4.5 Knock Out Challenge, Port Douglas:- The 4.5 Nacra challenge was held at Port last weekend. Winner was Mick Guinea from Townsville, with Mal second and myself 3rd. A great weekend had by all and if you didnt get there this year, mark it down as a must do event for next year. More details here.

The latest FNQ Nacra newsletter. Find out whats happening in that part of the world. 

Nacra 430 features in the lastest Multihull World edition:- Multihull World has chosen to feature the new Nacra 430 in its latest edition, which hit the stands this week.   

The following article is an extract from the magazine. Please support Multihull World by purchasing the magazine to keep up todate with the latest development in Cat sailing in Australia.

Multihull World Front page.

Multihull World Nacra 430 Article. 

Whats coming up in Western Australia:-  Coming up in Western Australia in the coming months is, Catsail (junior & general training weekend), Training for umpires, The return of the Winter lecture series, and the Schools championships. Contact YAWA for any further details.

The Cat Classic is again scheduled to be run over the september long weekend. Click on each to see the details  

Insurance:- Necessary Evil:- I recently had the misfortune to have a substantial claim on my marine insurance policy. This changed the way in which I looked at the insured value on my next policy and questioned my loyalty to any insurance company. Shop around, but also understand the conditions (fine print) on your policy.      My recent experience can be read here.  

Whats happening in Queesland.........: To find out whats been happening in Queensland the North Queensland Newsletter  and Nacra Queensland newsletter is here for you to read.

Congradulations to Luke and crew on taking out the Queensland F18 States at Townsville, only to break the mast a couple of weeks latter at Lake Tinneroo.

Only 4 more Nacra 430's at the special limited price. 6 already built.

Goose Marine now taking orders for the new Nacra F20 Carbon: This high performance, full carbon boat is the new generation in off the beach cats. With over 30 already ordered for the European market you can be the first to take delivery in Australia. Contact me for full details at goosemarine@aapt.net.au   

First Race  - First Place

Goose Marine now taking orders for the new Nacra 430 "Clubman", "Sports" and "Rocket": Available from under $10,000. This little rocket ship is now in full production and will be available in 3 versions. The 430 Clubman as a fun boat with main only. The 430 Sports as a club racer with main and jib. The 430 Rocket with main, jib and spinnaker for those chasing big boat performance at a budget price. See the flyers: page 1 and page 2. 

Quote from new owner (5th May 2010): Just had our May Day regatta at Tinaroo Sailing Club, Warren from Briscat showed what the 430 is capable of with a decent sailor at the helm, not some softie like me who retires with muscle strain. He was playing with the larger cats (hobie 16, 16SQ) and consistently beating the hobie 16s.
Absolute top boat in big winds, seems the stronger the better.

Nacra 430 Launched and first 3 boats already sold: The new Nacra 430 was launched at Gold Coast Cat Week last weekend. Report from Brisbane Catamaran Centre who is manufacturing the new boat said: "We sailed the new Nacra 430 yesterday for the first time. It was a success ,with boat steering ,tacking well. We sailed it with 3 people on it as well and handled weight with out any problems. This week we hope to try the boat with spinnaker on it as well.
Larger Photo  windward in 20 knot

31st Nacra Nationals: Results and race review 

Goose Marine acknowledges the winners of the 31st Nacra Nationals and thanks Nacra Queensland and the Hervey Bay Yacht Club for a top class event.

63 boats competed in 5 classes with the 16 sq fleet topping the list with 19 boats and the 5.8's with 18.      

Team WA suffers setback: Team WA losses the trailer east of Cobar, destroying one boat and damaging another. NACRA Australia spends 2 days getting both crews back on the water in time for heat 1 while delaying the launch of the new NACRA 430. Team Goose Marine uses a set of borrowed hulls, while Team Efco spends 2 days at the factory being fully restored back to new. All credit goes to NACRA Australia who delayed working on their own boats and refused to compromise on quality with temporary repairs.

Team WA thanks Roscoe and NACRA Australia for the work done.

Team WA NACRA ready to roll: Team WA Nacra loaded the truck and is ready to head for Hervey Bay in Queensland for the 31st Nacra Nationals Titles starting January 2nd. With 4*16 squares and a 5.8 loaded on the truck and a double deck trailer still to be added with 2*F18's, making the biggest WA fleet ever to travel.

Team WA Nacra is reponding to Queensland's support of our event last year.    See larger photo and See truck and trailer

NACRA to launch new flagship - F20 Carbon: Nacra is proud to announce the upcoming launch of its new flagship, the NACRA F20 Carbon. This latest addition to the Nacra range is a new high performance 20 ft catamaran.

It will be bigger, wider and faster than anything in-or outside its class”. Although nicknamed “Babyzilla” by the team, it will still be a boat that can be sailed by the local club racer and be able to win at it’s first outing at the club race.

Read full press release:              see concept plans:

WA NACRA Winter Newsletter 2009: Whats been happening in WA over the winter months. Racing round up from "T" Nationals and winter events. 

It's only 10 weeks to the first event of the season, details in the newsletter, plus last 2008/09 State Titles results for Nacra W.A.

Read more to find out. Click for the Newsletter here:

Nacra Infusion is 2009 World Champions in the F18 class:  Nacra Infusion finish's 1st, 3rd, 5th, 10th and 12th in Belgian. Team Boskalis with De koning and Vissler make it back to back world championships with Team mate Hugh Styles 3rd.

Sailed in all conditions it was a good result for Nacra in a record 173 boat fleet.

Summary of racing with quotes from "Nacra Europe" attached, along with results.

Queensland Nacra Newsletter April 2009: Read whats been happening with the Nacra class in Queensland. Click for newsletter here:

NACRA wins "Carnac" Eurocat 2009: Nacra Infusion wins Eurocat (122 F18's) 2009, adding to this years list of big Regatta wins, Including European and World championships. British Skipper Hughe Styles winning Eurocat with an impressive score of 4 firsts and 2 seconds. Nacra had 12 teams in the top 20 with no other manufacture having more than 5. Click for full results:  Photo of Hughe (ned 1204)

This years world titles will be the most competative ever sailed, with the demise of the "T" at olympic level most of the elete are campaigning F18's this year.  

WA NACRA Autumn Newsletter 2009: Whats been happening in WA over the summer. Racing round up from 2 Nationals, 2 States and a couple of regattas. Why is there a picture of a Skiff as the site picture, read more to find out. Click for the Newsletter here:

North Queensland Nacra Newsletter March 2009: Read whats been happening with Nacra in Far North Queensland. Including some race reviews from Nationals and local racing. Click for newsletter here:

NACRA 2010 Nationals - Hervey Bay Qld: The Nacra 2010 Nationals will be conducted at Hervey Bay in Queensland from January 2nd to the 8th. See Notice of Race and accommodation links. 

Entry Form:

NACRA 2009 Nationals - Bunbury WA.: The Nacra 2009 Nationals concluded last week. The first nationals to be held in W.A. for 19 years were a resounding success, with all competitors looking forward to returning in 4 years. Congratulations to Warren Guinea (F18), Roscoe Guinea (5.0), Brendon Walley (16sq) and David Jorgenson (5.8) for winning there respective classes. Results Attached here.  See one of the many action photos. 

Nacra Australia has Moved: The Brisbane "Nacra" factory has relocated to new premises. They moved to Richlands (next suburb north of Wacol) in Mid November. There phone number has changed to 07 33754911. There new location will be 920 Boundary Rd, Richlands. See attached flyer will more details and photo. 

Nacra Australia to import "PLay Cat": The first Play Cat has already been imported and sold in NSW's. With more to come this great little boat is 5.0 long and under 100kg's fully rigged. 

 "Nacra" - Range of Boats available  

Nacra Infusion is 2008 World Champions in the F18 class:  finishing 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th and 9th in Spain. Further details available here

Nacra to import the US 570 model: The first of the Nacra 570 is on its way to Australia.This centreboardless model similar to the 5.0 will be available as a basic model or as the sports model. The sports model includes the spinnaker kit and fully battened jib. Further details available

Nacra 16 Sq for Sale: Boat located in Bunbury and is ready to sail in the Nacra Nationals being held at Bunbury next year. Reduced to $4000 ono (boat and beach rollers) or $5500 ono (on licensed trailer with Sail box, beach rollers and boat). Contact goosemarine@aapt.net.au to inspect the boat.

Sold

A Blast from the Past: With Nacra 16 Square's returning to Bunbury recently to form part of the new 16 square fleet racing in W.A. it sent me searching thru the archives. I managed to find this nice shot of Nacra racing in its hayday in Bunbury (KBSC) taken around 1991. The good news is Nacra is once again dominating the numbers at KBSC with 8 boats now based back at the club.

Nacra Adventurer and Sports 4.5: 4.5 metre "Adventurer" catamaran purpose built as the family fun boat. Complete with front tramp, hull storage compartment and furling jib, . The Nacra Sports is the race version with furling jib and trapeze.

NACRA 16 Squares coming to W.A: For the first time in nearly 20 years W.A. will have a Large one man Cat.

Three Nacra 16 Squares are heading for Koombana Bay in Bunbury and will be on the water for opening day.

Goose Marine was at the event and a report of our learnings may be read in the Articles page.

Nacra and Maricat Nationals 2007: Goose Marine would like to congratulate the winners of the Nacra and Maricat nationals held at RQYS.

With 59 boats competing, all credit goes to the Qld Nacra assoc. and the RQYS for conducting a very enjoyable and social week of sailing. Full race report and results available.

Nacra Nationals in Brisbane's RQYS commence with a half day training clinic.

Tuning Notes available with 5.8 setting's

Nacra Infusion: Sailed by Warren Guinea on Brisbane's Moreton Bay

With three infusions sailing only days after arriving in Australia, Don Dull managed a 2nd at the event. The other two sailed by Warren Guinea and Andrew Holden showed that once the bugs are ironed out these boat's will be a force on the F18 scene.

Full article courtesy of Warren Guinea, Brisbane Catamaran Centre.

Nacra 36R, the latest boat out of the “Nacra” stable:

Brisbane Catamaran Centre has rebuilt the Roland 36, to produce the latest Nacra.

Not only does the new boat look good, a late report from the owner of the first boat delivered is that he has cracked 30 knots on the inbuilt speedo. A remarkable effort given that this is the “Resort”  version built to survey, reduced rig, main sail only and a lot of safety equipment.

See full article courtesy of “Multihull World” magazine.

Index to articles & tuning guides 

Our first road trip, read full article.