John Curnow

Australia

Editor at Power Boat World

International Cruising and Australian Editor at Sail-World

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Articles

For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26

2 weeks ago | sail-world.com | John Curnow

For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26 by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 6 Apr 15:00 PDT The proverbial chicken, an egg, and boats. Not entirely sure I had ever pondered that until after my recent conversation with Davey James and Mark Mills. The genesis for the discussion was the reveal of the new Cape 26 OD, but you see the questions go back to the venerated Cape 31.
Going to publish the 'F' word - Again!

1 month ago | sail-world.com | John Curnow

Going to publish the 'F' word – Again! by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 23 Mar 14:00 PDT Now we published the first 'F' word back in June last year. It did really well, thank you. Very much appreciated. Clearly, there are lots of young sailors out there looking to add a load of fun to their sailing, and are keen to get into the foiling world. Fantastic. There are your three 'F' words, and we are only in the first paragraph.
If it is the art of noise, does that make it the science of silence?

1 month ago | sail-world.com | John Curnow

If it is the art of noise, does that make it the science of silence? by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World 17 Mar 14:00 PDT Distinctly more than just moments in love? You'd have to think so. A serene theme for life. A futuristic take on it all. New Romantic collides with Renaissance. Abstract meets impressionism. A sensibility and inner peace that only real Zen can deliver. Yes. This is Silent Yachts.
Two boats. Same Direction.

1 month ago | sail-world.com | John Curnow

Two boats. Same Direction. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 9 Mar 14:00 PDT You know the deal... It means there's a race on. So, the second South Pacific Superyacht Rendezvous is set for August 26 to 29, 2025, and if it is even half as much fun and interesting as the first one, then it will only serve to bolster its burgeoning reputation.
Battle for the Bar

1 month ago | sail-world.com | John Curnow

Battle for the Bar by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 24 Feb 13:00 PST By their own admission, this is the unofficial name for the Capel Sound Invitational. Yes, it pays reference to the location where they serve drinks, but it is also for the stretch of water it is named after. It is a patch of water with a long sand bar along Victoria's glorious Mornington Peninsula in what was once known as Rosebud West, and incorporates part of Tootgarook as well.
Spin it on its head

2 months ago | sail-world.com | John Curnow

Spin it on its head by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com 19 Feb 13:00 PST A swing keel that performs better than the fixed keel? C'mon. Well, when you go to the super-accomplished Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group, like, what do you expect? The tale about the coming to be of the Wauquiez (Voh-key-ay) 55 is as bold and as forthright as her appearance, and performance.
The engine room

2 months ago | sail-world.com | John Curnow

The engine room by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 9 Feb 13:00 PST Without them we are lost. This is not about the tiny little room under the companionway stairs. Rather, it is about the things aloft both ahead and behind the stick. Yes. The rags. Only, these days they are anything but for wiping up spills. They are supreme tech. So how does Mark Bradford of North Sails Australia see it all?
Freight Train Running

2 months ago | sail-world.com | John Curnow

Freight Train Running by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 27 Jan 13:00 PST Back at the beginning of November 2024 in When diminutive is massive we caught up with Elizabeth Tucker and Cole Brauer as they readied First Light for the trip from Spain to her new home in Sydney. They got away December 1, and should be in Sydney in the second half of February. The transfer of the Class 40 from Brauer to Tucker will then be complete.
Safety first (like DRRR)

Jan 12, 2025 | sail-world.com | John Curnow

Safety first (like DRRR) by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 12 Jan 13:00 PST Safety first was definitely the first rule of the sea, as explained to me when I was young. You know, one hand for you, one hand for the boat, and so forth. Nothing has changed, but what of the regulations, and we're not talking Government bodies and authorities, we're focussing square in on World Sailing.
2024 Sydney Hobart - Forever Hobart

Dec 30, 2024 | sail-world.com | John Curnow |Sail-World AUS

2024 Sydney Hobart – Forever Hobart by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS 30 Dec 18:18 PST My very own Organ Pipes. This tree stump sits at the shore of a dam, and as I pass it often several times a day, I am reminded of the annual event and what it means to so many, all around the world. This year will add even more to that, including the two souls we commemorate at this time.