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The Inspire and Learn Series was created as a safe space for you to learn about our multihulls and to be inspired by real experiences.

Our blog will keep you updated on the latest boating trends, give you trustworthy reviews and detailed walkthroughs so you know you are making an educated decision.

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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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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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Lagoon 46 Review – Club Marine

Lagoon 46 Review – Club Marine

The Lagoon 46 adds a whole lot more to cruising pleasure. This is a boat designed to take the owner and family long distances in comfort and style. Distances such as South East Queensland to the Whitsundays, or even out to the Pacific Islands. They would simply need to stock up on food – there’s plenty of storage space for that, and a few bottles of chardonnay, of course.

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Lagoon 46 Review

Lagoon 46 Review

Dusseldorf, Boot saw the world premiere of the highly anticipated Lagoon 46 and TMG Director Peter Hrones and Queensland State Manager Rowan McMahon flew in to welcome Australian clients on board the Lagoons and see what the hype has been about.

We asked Rowan to review the Lagoon 46 to give you an overview of what she’s really like…

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Reefing a Mainsail on a Catamaran

Reefing a Mainsail on a Catamaran

In this episode, we’re going to be looking at reefing and why you use your reefing lines, how the single line reefing on a Lagoon 42 is run and the processes involved with lowering the sail to reduce your sail area when the wind strength builds.

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CATAMARAN VS MONOHULL RIG SET UP

CATAMARAN VS MONOHULL RIG SET UP

We are excited to share the latest Inspire and Learn Episode with you all, this one is a bit of a different “bonus” video where rigging specialist Dion Hart explain how they set up the rig, differences between catamarans and monohulls and the advantages of Lagoons new rig design.

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Catamaran Sail Trim with Sam Newton

Catamaran Sail Trim with Sam Newton

For this episode, we had Sam Newton, Americas Cup and Sail GP pro sailor and owner of Rolly Tasker sails join us to give you tips on how to better trim your sails. Sam also walks us through how to tack and gybe with a normal sail set up and how to use the Code Zero.

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BIG BOATS GO GALLEY UP

BIG BOATS GO GALLEY UP

Traditionally we have seen our owners opting for the galley down option, which is undoubtedly an amazing option, equipped with all your homely necessities and connecting to the crew quarters it seems like a reasonable option.

Now things are changing, and we are seeing more people opting for galley up, including our new Australian SEVENTY 8 owners who love to cook and would prefer to do so in the comfort of the living area, just as you would at home.

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Whitsundays Family Adventure

Whitsundays Family Adventure

This year for the 2020 Lagoon Escapade our Queensland manager Rowan McMahon was fortunate enough to attend the event by boat instead of staying onshore. What made this year even more special was to bring his wife Kylie and 5-year-old son Spencer along for the event to help setup and also enjoy some time in their old home of the Whitsundays.

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LAGOON WHITSUNDAYS ESCAPADE 2020 RECAP

LAGOON WHITSUNDAYS ESCAPADE 2020 RECAP

Lagoon owners celebrated in style during the annual Escapade in the Whitsundays. On the 3rd and 4th of September, TMG Yachts (Formerly The Multihull Group) were proud to host what has nowbecome a must-do event on the annual calendar for lucky Lagoon owners.  Despite...

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Lagoon 50 Walkthrough

Lagoon 50 Walkthrough

Just before we handed over this stunning Lagoon 50 in Australia our marketing manager hopped on board and managed to get a very simple walkthrough. 

The owners opted for the 4 cabin layout with owners hull, the flybridge hardtop and also fitted A LOT of solar panels to the roof locally. With plenty of storage and fridges this boat is prepped and ready for an adventure!

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How to Perform a Rig Inspection on a Catamaran

How to Perform a Rig Inspection on a Catamaran

In our third episode of the Inspire and Learn series The Multihull Group got rigging specialist Dion Hart to come and guide you through what to look out for in a regular rig check. Dion explains various important areas of your catamaran to inspect and some tips for going up the mast.

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THE ART OF OWNERSHIP

THE ART OF OWNERSHIP

TMG founders John Cowpe and Peter Hrones have been working on a new approach to boat ownership.

The concept will be unveiled on August 28th 2020.

If you would like to receive VIP access to the website NOW please fill in the details.

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How To Park Your Catamaran

How To Park Your Catamaran

In our Docking Episode, Part 2 Joe Fox explains how to park your catamaran bow first and stern first. 

This demonstration was done on the Lagoon 42 and is intended to give you confidence in your catamaran handling ability.

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Lagoon Whitsundays Escapade 2020

Lagoon Whitsundays Escapade 2020

Join the world’s largest Lagoon Escapade!

With border restrictions easing TMG have every intension on continuing to host this years annual Lagoon Escapade in the Whitsundays.

So let’s sail North for two days of fun September 3-4 2020.

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LAGOON 46 WEBINAR WALKTHROUGH

LAGOON 46 WEBINAR WALKTHROUGH

The Multihull Group hosted a private webinar for owners and potential buyers last Friday!
If you weren’t able to join, don’t worry we have got you covered.

We just posted the entire thing on our YouTube.

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How to Anchor and Set Up an Anchor Bridle

How to Anchor and Set Up an Anchor Bridle

In our first episode of the Inspire and Learn Series, catamaran expert Joe Fox talks us through the best technique for a safe and secure anchor, as well as how to set up a bridle.
We go through the step by step process and concentrate on the 6 main components of anchoring onboard the Lagoon 42.

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Living the dream single handed onboard 50ft Lagoon

Living the dream single handed onboard 50ft Lagoon

Mark Rolle envisioned a life on the sea and when the opportunity presented itself he didn’t hold back.

After working hard for years Mark sold his business and decided that there was more to life than work. He always thought of owning a boat, he had always loved the ocean and when the opportunity presented itself he took it.

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Lagoon Life During a Pandemic

Lagoon Life During a Pandemic

Two Lagoon owners from opposite sides of the world in isolation onboard their Lagoon. While Greg and Sue make jokes about their state during lockdown in Queensland Australia Mick and Poppy try to stay healthy with fun and innovative activities onboard including Tour De Trim and Wimbledon on Water in Malta. 

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Virtual tours 2020

Virtual tours 2020

Exclusive viewings and “virtually” no stone unturned.
They say that for each cloud, there is a silver lining….With the cancellation of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and Sail Expo, we here at TMG are turning our thoughts to how we can best serve those who wish to inspect and explore our range of multihulls.
Book a one-on-one or virtual tour…

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Lagoon 46 Offshore

Lagoon 46 Offshore

In early January TMG delivered the Lagoon 46 from Sydney to the Gold Coast to the new owners.

Joe and Rowan from TMG left the Quays Marina on the Pittwater early on Thursday morning to make the trip north to warmer climates.
Read about their journey!

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Day onboard the Lagoon 46

Day onboard the Lagoon 46

In early January TMG delivered the Lagoon 46 from Sydney to the Gold Coast to the new owners.

Joe and Rowan from TMG left the Quays Marina on the Pittwater early on Thursday morning to make the trip north to warmer climates.
Read about their journey!

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LAGOON 46 OPPORTUNITY

LAGOON 46 OPPORTUNITY

In its first year of production Lagoon launched 150 Lagoon 46’s. With such a high demand for the new Lagoon 46 model, the company was forced to expand their already incredible capacity and build 6 additional boats available for summer 2020 to meet the market demand.

These slots are offered worldwide! They will go very fast.

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BOOT 2020 Recap

BOOT 2020 Recap

Now globally recognised as the number 1 winter boat show in Europe; the mega show that is “Boot Dusseldorf” took place over 9 days in mid-January – TMG had Peter Hrones and John Cowpe in attendance, welcoming and looking after guests whilst taking time to admire some of the newest multihulls to be revealed.

Find out what John thought of the new Dragonfly 40 at the premiere!

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Merry Christmas on a Lagoon 40

Merry Christmas on a Lagoon 40

The team at The Multihull Group are wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The team very much enjoyed our Christmas party of the Lagoon 40, the stability, open cockpit and large volume was the perfect host for the event.

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Lagoon European Pickup Review

Lagoon European Pickup Review

Liz states, “A big tick to TMG… they’ve been fantastic with their support, if we’ve had any issues we get in touch with them and they go out of their way to help us so they’ve made buying this boat in Europe such a pleasant experience and yeah, I’ll give them a 10 out of 10, it’s been great… If you’re going to buy a Lagoon buy it from TMG.”

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Yacht Solutions

Yacht Solutions

Setting up before setting off…

When you arrive at your boat you want it to be a simple transition and Yacht Solutions do all the hard work for you. Setting up and preparing all of your boating equipment so you can hop aboard and set off from France on the adventure of a lifetime with ease.

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FIRST AWARD FOR THE SIXTY 7

FIRST AWARD FOR THE SIXTY 7

During the Genoa Boat Show, which was held from September 19th to 24th 2019, Vela e Motore magazine organized the ceremony for the Barca Dell’Anno Award. The competition had five categories: Motor boats, Sailing boats, Ships, Multihulls and Inflatable boats. The magazine’s editorial staff asked their readers to vote via the Internet, choosing the model they considered the most innovative, the most fun and the most functional: in short, the Boat of the Year.

During this event, the SIXTY 7 was honored with the Boat of the Year Award in the Multihull category! This award comes just after her public launch, maybe heralding great successes to come for this new Lagoon Motor Yacht!

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Cannes Yachting Festival 2019 Debrief

Cannes Yachting Festival 2019 Debrief

Founder John Cowpe and QLD manager Rowan McMahon had a long look on the vessel and this is what they had to say…

Cannes Festival of Yachting 2019 didn’t disappoint once again, who doesn’t want to be in the South of France in September!

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Lagoon SIXTY 7 MY First Impressions

Lagoon SIXTY 7 MY First Impressions

The newest member of the Lagoon fleet just premiered at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019. 

The Lagoon SIXTY 7 Motor Yacht gained some serious traction over the course of the show. 

Founder John Cowpe and QLD manager Rowan McMahon had a long look on the vessel and this is what they had to say…

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Just do it! A European Launch Story

Just do it! A European Launch Story

“We looked around quite a bit, and investigated the opposition! The 42ft is the right size for us, and she has a good feel when under sail. The combination of layout and space was just what we were looking for. Importantly, the Lagoon 42 sails well short handed. The 42 is a very, very nice boat. I’d be hard pressed to fault it,” said Drew.

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SENSATIONAL SUMMER SEASON!

SENSATIONAL SUMMER SEASON!

Our resident TMG Lagoon experts Joe and Rowan recently escaped the Aussie winter and set sail in the sensational summer season in France, for four fantastic handovers. Here’s what went down…

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46 vs 450

46 vs 450

An in-depth analysis of the New Generation Lagoon 46 in comparison to its predecessor the Lagoon 450F.

While the 450F and the 46 are closely related, the different between them is typical of the design and technological advancements that Lagoon and VPLP are renowned for.

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Why register for Boat Shows?

Why register for Boat Shows?

Boat Shows are a crazy time especially for Lagoon, being the number one catamaran company in the world.

Due to the overwhelming amount of people who are interested in viewing Lagoons at the Boat Shows it can be difficult for the TMG team to decide whether to let as many people onboard as possible or focus on smaller groups so we can pay attention to those who are ready to make the wonderful decision to purchase a Lagoon.

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Ticketyboo delivered

Ticketyboo delivered

“The entire TMG team were really good. In the initial stages, John gave great advice and helped spec the boat, looking back it was all very valuable… From our first enquiry, through specification, order, to delivery and after-sales, TMG have been terrific to deal with. Ordering our Lagoon 40 was no small decision and a perfect delivery reassured us from the start,” Mike Pain.

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NEW Lagoon 50 Australian Premiere

NEW Lagoon 50 Australian Premiere

So many parents have this dream… The desire to just take off and sail the world. But there is just one thing holding them back… KIDS!

However, it’s just the opposite. Having children gives you even more reason to make this fairytale a reality.

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Nauta Design

Nauta Design

Nauta Design are an award-winning naval architecture, yacht exterior styling, and interior design company … having been involved in a range of projects from small production sailing, motor yachts, and catamarans with notable builders such as Beneteau and Lagoon, to large, custom superyachts in both sail and power.

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Patrick Le Quément

Patrick Le Quément

With over 42 years’ experience in the design industry, Patrick Le Quément has easily made the transition from the automotive sector into the marine world, and he continually brings a fresh new perspective to the world of naval design.

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Caribbean first impressions and hurricane plan

Caribbean first impressions and hurricane plan

Peter has just had his Lagoon 630MY shipped to the Caribbean after 3 years in the Mediterranean.

He is already loving the abundance of sea life, catching fish on every cruise and spotting turtles in the clear ocean. Peter is enjoying the cultural mix and lots of rum while settling into the consistent weather conditions.

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Mediterranean highlights and advice

Mediterranean highlights and advice

After three years in the Mediterranean Peter says he could definitely have spent another three… But unfortunately, everyone has time restraints… There aren’t many islands in the Mediterranean Peter hasn’t visited, with an impressive list of 47 in Greece alone… Peter talks about his favourite places and what he got up to in the winter.

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Lagoon First Experience

Lagoon First Experience

Marnie Ebeling has sailed all her life and has been on many Lagoons before but had never been sailing. Over the weekend with winds of 15 to 20 kts she hopped on board Blue Pointer a Lagoon 440 owned by Greg and Sue Harding for an enjoyable cruise down Lake Macquarie.

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Wonderful winter pick up…

Wonderful winter pick up…

Taking hand of your Lagoon in the magical Mediterranean summer sounds spectacular, however it may actually not be the best time for you.

There is something so romantic about a French winter. You could gift yourself a new boat and change things up with a white Christmas onboard your water home.

Here’s why winter might be a better option for your pick up…

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All aboard the kids!

All aboard the kids!

“We’ve chosen unschooling, where you just let your kids be kids and secretly tick things off as they happen. Unschooling is not following a prepackaged curriculum exactly ie: in the order, it’s being taught in the schools. It’s more just following the kid’s lead and nurturing what they want to learn.

Lastly, don’t worry about ‘socialisation’. It’s a common misconception that homeschooled kids are poorly socialised.” Nick and Lyndy, Lagoon 400, Katsumi

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Cruising Helmsman Magazine Lagoon 42 Review

Cruising Helmsman Magazine Lagoon 42 Review

It’s now been over two years since the Lagoon 42 was launched in Australia, so Phil Ross, editor of Cruising Helmsman magazine, decided to take a closer look at the multi award-winning 42 and find out why this boat has been such a hugely successful model for Lagoon.

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