John Curnow

Australia

Editor at Power Boat World

International Cruising and Australian Editor at Sail-World

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The Big Bash

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

The Big Bash by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 15 Jun 15:00 PDT Every summer the tournament rolls into town. Local and international players. A short format of the game, run over a relatively compact six-week season. It's exciting. Momentum can be sustained, not waned, and the winner takes all. What a good thing. Oh. It is way popular, family friendly, and multi-layered, like any self-respecting event just has to be these days.
The call of the mighty

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

The call of the mighty by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 1 Jun 15:00 PDT See the words Admiral's Cup and you immediately think approachable, real, hardcore action, braving the elements, and glory for the victorious. As an Australian, you have King Louie (the late Lou Abrahams), and the late Sir Jim Hardy as the poster boys. You could actually see these guys and their boats at your local yacht club. Tangibility reigned supreme, if nothing else.
The appeal of offshore

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

The appeal of offshore by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 18 May 15:00 PDT I had been pondering. Yes. Marquee events have no issue attracting entrants. Middle Sea, Transpac, Cape to Rio, Fastnet, and Hobart all spring to mind instantly, but what of the 'lesser' races? Lots of boats in pens (slips) a lot of the time, and races take off with nine, 12 and 15 entrants on many an occasion. So, has offshore lost its appeal? Well, the craft have improved.
SAY it with intent! SAY it in carbon…

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

SAY it with intent! SAY it in carbon… by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World 8 May 12:00 PDT You know, you might also have to SAY it in epoxy. Get all that, and you are certainly someone who needs to know about SAY Carbon Yachts. Should you be a yachtie, the 7.5 metric tonne mass (lightship for the petrol version) of their very new SAY 52 will have you thinking GenIII/IV TP52, and that squares off the intent statement, well and truly.
For the love of slightly larger, even faster boats - the Cape 31

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

For the love of slightly larger, even faster boats - the Cape 31 by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 4 May 15:00 PDT Thank you. You have let For the love of small, fast boats run before the breeze like a superlight planning hull under way too big a kite, with immense sheep in the paddock, and the Sailing Master grasping the flare gun in his pocket...
Make me smile even wider and brighter

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

Make me smile even wider and brighter by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor 21 Apr 22:00 PDT What's better than writing about a great programme to get people into yachting? Well, how about actually speaking with a former participant who has then gone on to work in the industry. That's what! In December last year, we published, Make me smile, which looked at the boatbuilding that takes place over Winter at the Concord and Ryde SC.
For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26

2 months 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!

Mar 23, 2025 | 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?

Mar 17, 2025 | 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.

Mar 9, 2025 | 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.