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How to Trim Upward – Basic Sailing Techniques

How to Trim Upward – Basic Sailing Techniques

In this blog, we will look at how to trim your sails when sailing upwind. Sailing upwind is classified as sailing at any angle lower than 90 degrees to the wind. Sailing directly into the wind is not possible; therefore, to sail in the direction of the wind, you must continuously tack in a zig zagging motion.

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First Lagoon 51 Handover

First Lagoon 51 Handover

“Thank you, TMG for all the wonderful support throughout this journey of mine. Thanks to Joe, thanks to John I’m very happy with the service and delivery, it’s all been magnificent.” said new Lagoon 51 owner, Tony.

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PRESTIGE Construction

PRESTIGE Construction

PRESTIGE Construction is a leader in the yacht building industry, known for their exceptional yacht design services and innovative approach to boat building. Their reputation for quality and beauty precedes them, with clients all over the world seeking out their services.

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PRESTIGE Designer

PRESTIGE Designer

Garroni Design, a renowned yacht design studio, has been crafting PRESTIGE yachts for 30 years in partnership with PRESTIGE shipyard. Garroni Design, led by father and son Vittorio and Camillo, blends Italian design with comfort and innovation to create unique and luxurious yachts.

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Australian owned Lagoon 450F Wins the ARC

Australian owned Lagoon 450F Wins the ARC

“It’s fast if you sail it well. In those first few days, we were averaging 10-15kts which is what gave us the advantage.” If anyone says a “Lagoon is just a floating apartment” or “doesn’t sail well” they are incorrect. – Lagoon 450F “Aphrodite,” Class B ARC winner.

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Team Profile JACO BRAND Vesseltec Service Co-ordinator

Team Profile JACO BRAND Vesseltec Service Co-ordinator

With 15 years of commercial sailing experience and 8 years as a full-time skipper / engineer on Lagoon Catamarans in the Caribbean, Jaco brings in an abundance of relative experience with a calm and approachable demeanour. With strengths in planning and detail, Jaco is a valuable member of the Vesseltec Service Team.

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Amazing Lagoon Catamaran Handover in Sydney

Amazing Lagoon Catamaran Handover in Sydney

“We are very thankful to TMG for the amazing handover of our Lagoon 42. The whole process has been outstanding, from our initial sales with Joe Fox to the coordination of services by TMG’s service partner VesselTec.” – Vincent and Amanda, Lagoon 42.

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TMG Yachts Cruising Guide to the Kimberley

TMG Yachts Cruising Guide to the Kimberley

It’s hard to narrow down a list of top places for this northwest corner of Western Australia that covers hundreds of thousands of square kilometres and is almost three times larger than the entire land area of England, however these are some of the “must see” destinations to explore in the Kimberley on your Lagoon.

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Where Jabulani’s Journey Began

Where Jabulani’s Journey Began

“Meeting the TMG team and being welcomed into the family was the start of the journey. They took the time to understand us, who we are and what we want to achieve from our dreams. TMG assisted us with the technical, the practical and helped us to navigate the process from purchase to delivery and beyond to reach our aspirations. Now we are living our dream, and it’s thanks to TMG… The 46 is next level. She meets all of our needs to entertain our family and cruise the oceans of the world.” – Mike & Linda, Lagoon 46 owners.

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Dragonfly 28 Snapshot

Dragonfly 28 Snapshot

Marnie travelled to La Grand Motte to see the Dragonfly 28 for the first time. This trimaran is not just a trailer sailor, it also has a very impressive interior fit for extended periods onboard.

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Cruising Directory British Virgin Islands

Cruising Directory British Virgin Islands

Welcome to the Cruising Directory of the British Virgin Islands, Caribbean.This guide has been put together by Jenny Brand, who spent almost a decade conducting sailing charters around the British Virgin Islands on Lagoon Catamarans with her husband Jaco.

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Bordeaux Tour

Bordeaux Tour

Bordeaux is home to Lagoons ranging from 50-78 feet. Here is what to expect when picking up your Lagoon in Europe and what to do while in Bordeaux.

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Lagoon SIXTY 5 Walkthrough

Lagoon SIXTY 5 Walkthrough

We walkthrough the luxurious Lagoon SIXTY 5 highlighting all the options available. With so many innovative new features and high quality finishings for those looking for a catamaran in this size, look no further than the SIXTY 5.

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Lagoon Catamaran Storage Planning Tips: The Galley & Saloon

Lagoon Catamaran Storage Planning Tips: The Galley & Saloon

In this blog we talk about planning where to store items in your Lagoon Catamaran’s galley and saloon. By initially taking time to think about which items you use most frequently and which items can be stored further away, everyday use of the meticulously designed living zone becomes effortless, providing maximum enjoyment and ease of living for all onboard.

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How to use a Winch

How to use a Winch

Learning to sail is all about the little things… In this episode we discuss how to safely and successfully use an electric winch similar to the Harken 2 speed (most operate similarly).

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Lagoon Owners Handover Experience with TMG Yachts in Europe

Lagoon Owners Handover Experience with TMG Yachts in Europe

“The handover with TMG went without a hitch.  We had a very warm welcome and nice introduction to a jet-lagged John Cowpe.  Thereafter, John Gamlin spent time aboard answering questions and helping to ensure the sail rigging was accurate and in good shape.  Overall, we were extremely pleased with the handover from TMG.” – Shannon and Paul.

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TMG Yachts helps builds new reefs for each TMG Yachts boat sold

Best Anchorages of Queensland

Whether you’re looking to plan some anchorages along your cruising route or to find a few hidden gems to explore, Queensland is blessed with an abundance of anchorages. And with so many to choose from, it was hard to narrow our favourites!

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The Future of Lagoon Catamarans

The Future of Lagoon Catamarans

Last month Marnie met with many of the people working behind the scenes to bring Lagoon to life. The first interview was with Lagoons Director Thomas Gailly to discuss the future of Lagoon and some of his favourite key features on the new Lagoon 51.

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Long Awaited Lagoon 46 Handover

Long Awaited Lagoon 46 Handover

“Jenny and I have to thank everyone, during our elongated gestation period, for not only your exceptional support but also your friendship. So a big thank you to TMG for delivering on all their undertakings.”

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European Lagoon Handovers and Factory Tours

European Lagoon Handovers and Factory Tours

“The handover with TMG went without a hitch.  We had a very warm welcome and nice introduction to a jet-lagged John Cowpe.  Thereafter, John Gamlin spent time aboard answering questions and helping to ensure the sail rigging was accurate and in good shape.  Overall, we were extremely pleased with the handover from TMG.” – Shannon and Paul.

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Cruising Directory Tasmania

Cruising Directory Tasmania

Welcome to Tasmania’s Cruising Directory. Using the experience of Lagoon owners Kerry and Bryn Wellington, the cruising knowledge of sailors Tania and Greig Ebeling we have created the ultimate guide to exploring Tassie by sea.

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Dragonfly Sail Guide Downwind

Dragonfly Sail Guide Downwind

Here is an in-depth guide to sailing downwind on a Dragonfly trimaran including how to set-up the gennaker, sail with the gennaker, trim the mainsail sailing downwind, and how to use the barber haul system.

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Dragonfly 40C Is Now A Reality

Dragonfly 40C Is Now A Reality

The team at Dragonfly Trimarans have been working hard and now the Dragonfly 40C is a reality.

The two first hulls in the new Dragonfly 40C range. Hull no 9 is almost finished and ready for trial. So, now we just have to wait for better weather conditions in Denmark for the launch and then test what she really can do.

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Buying a Catamaran in the Middle of a Pandemic

Buying a Catamaran in the Middle of a Pandemic

Buying a catamaran and deciding to wrap up your life on land to sail the world is a life-changing decision, one made a little harder when caught up amongst the pandemic and uncertainty it caused.

So we turned to new Lagoon owners Ian and Jackie who put together an incredible story to give you the reality of what this experience was really like for them.

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Dragonfly 40C Sneak Peak

Dragonfly 40C Sneak Peak

If you have been keeping up to date with Dragonfly news you would know that the Dragonfly 40C, the new carbon trimaran is currently in production. The team in Denmark have been updating us with the process of the new build in the factory and we wanted to bring you along for that journey.

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Introducing The Carbon Dragonfly 40

Introducing The Carbon Dragonfly 40

The Dragonfly 40 is paving the path for the future of Dragonfly Trimarans with this new full carbon option. 

Dragonfly Trimarans are already renowned for fast and comfortable cruising; however, for the very performance-oriented buyers, Dragonfly now offer the Dragonfly 40 C and 40 C-Performance.

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Sailing The Mediterranean Lagoon Catamaran Review

Sailing The Mediterranean Lagoon Catamaran Review

Lagoon 40 owners Caroline and Sven are currently sailing the world after recently picking up Kwilena in France, “We had no idea that we would like living onboard full-time this much. For now home really is where our anchor drops and we cannot imagine going back to a normal life. We are definitely infected with the travel bug.”

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First Ever Offshore Catamaran Experience

First Ever Offshore Catamaran Experience

This was my (Marnie’s) first ever offshore sailing adventure on a catamaran and first experience doing overnighters. I decided to film as much as I could to give you an inside look into what these kinds of non-stop journeys really look like so you can decide whether it is something you would be interested in doing.

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Liveaboard Lagoon Catamaran Review Australia

Liveaboard Lagoon Catamaran Review Australia

Matt and Lanaia Donkin own a 40ft Lagoon, Espresso and liveaboard in Australia. This Canadian couple has loved their on-water adventure of the East Coast, especially their annual trips to the Whitsundays for the Lagoon Escapade. The Donkins discuss why they love their Lagoon including performance, comfort, stability and space.

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Offshore Sailing Tweed Heads to Sydney

Offshore Sailing Tweed Heads to Sydney

Team Members John, Nicky, Marnie and Gammo, took off on an exciting adventure south from Tweed Heads to Sydney onboard the Lagoon 42 to deliver the vessel back to her owners for the summer.

Join us on this journey reaching 14.5kts overnight and make a record time of only 48hrs!

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DRAGONFLY 40 WINS MULTIHULL OF THE YEAR

DRAGONFLY 40 WINS MULTIHULL OF THE YEAR

We’re delighted to announce that Dragonfly 40 is the winner of Multihull of the Year 2021, in the under 45ft category. This award is voted for by the readers of Multihulls World Magazine. who gave a resounding endorsement by awarding 35% of the votes to Dragonfly 40.

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Mooring Retrieval and Bridle Setup

Mooring Retrieval and Bridle Setup

In this episode, Joe teaches us how to approach and successfully and safely secure a catamaran to a mooring ball, as well as the bridle set up. We’ll demonstrate this as a solo sailor and also the communication involved in this between a helmsperson and crew member.

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European Pickup Benefits

European Pickup Benefits

John Cowpe discusses what kind of people are choosing a Euro handover, shares with us what happens and where to go after your European pickup and explains how TMG is there for their clients at every step of the Euro delivery process – and beyond.

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Club Lagoon

Club Lagoon

Are you the proud owner of a Lagoon Catamaran? 

Discover your owner benefits by becoming a Club Lagoon member! Enjoy privileged online access, find information about your Lagoon, benefit from the advantages of our partner brands and marinas around the world and discover our discounts on the Lagoon Boutique.

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European Handover

European Handover

The importance of a professional handover is huge because it’s the most important part of the life of any vessel. You’ll have a member of the TMG team on the ground with you, ready to welcome you, show you through the vessel, put your mind at ease and help you navigate through any uncertainties.

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Lagoon 42 Owner Review

Lagoon 42 Owner Review

“I couldn’t fault the TMG network and what we were able to do and how everyone was easy to get on with. The actual handover period… was fantastic. We sat on the boat for the first day and went through everything. It was a great learning experience, and then out sailing the next day. Making sure everything worked properly. It was a fantastic thing to do and I can’t speak highly enough about that actual process.” Paul Brown – Lagoon 42

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VPLP

VPLP

VPLP design (Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost) is a French-based naval architectural firm founded by Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost, responsible for designing some of the world’s most innovative racing boats. Their designs presently hold many of the World Speed Sailing records.

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Happy Lagoon 46 owners

Happy Lagoon 46 owners

“So excited to have finally taken delivery of our Lagoon 46 in Manly, Queensland yesterday. Rowan McMahon from TMG took us on a windy delivery trip up from the Gold Coast yesterday with lots of smiles onboard. Very happy with our clears, solar arch, Weber BBQ platform and tender setup. We can’t thank TMG enough for their support in getting Arena ready for our family sailing adventures.” – Dean Robertson, Lagoon 46 Owner.

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