The Wharram tribe—whose boats share the same Polynesian origins as our Goldens—is gathering in Audierne, Brittany, on July 18 and 19. Rumor has it that at least one Golden boat will be there...

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FR3 Brittany report on the Golden Oldies Trophy in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc.

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On July 5, 6, and 7, the Golden Oldies Trophy gathering took place at the port of Le Légué and in Dahouët. Blessed with magnificent weather, the Golden trimarans sailed through the stunning setting of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc. Taking part in the… more

Nicolas Raynaud's superb documentary on the history of transatlantic races. Absolutely golden... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XJSAiqdUzQ&t=1554s

Jim Brown, one of the first modern multihull designers in the USA along with Dick Newick, the Wharram brothers, Woody Brown, and Arthur Piver, is launching a crowdfunding campaign for a documentary about the origins of these boats. The link is… more

After Ibiza, two Golden trimarans met in the Isles of Scilly. Fleet, an Echo 36 Newick, and Kajka, a Twiggy Crowther. Two vintage trimarans, made of epoxy-coated wood.

In Ibiza, the Rogerson family's stronghold, two of our boats met up. Sebastien Cortez was testing his boat after a refit at Navibois in Sète. The boat, Dona Marina, is the former Fine Mouche, rescued in Venice by the great Alain Borzotti,… more

It's official! The 2026 Golden Oldies Trophy will take place in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc on July 5th, 6th, and 7th. July 5th will be at the port of Le Légué (Saint-Brieuc/Plérin), July 6th at Dahouët, and July 7th back at Le Légué. This is a… more

Rumours are swirling about a Golden Oldies gathering in Brittany from July 5th to 7th... It's said to be taking place in one of the most beautiful bays in the world. More to come soon...

Stéphane Lambert's documentary about Cheers and its revival in 2006. Superb.

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Wharram catamarans aren't actually Goldens, but James and Hanneke participated in two of our gatherings, and the Polynesian origins of their boats are the same as ours... Kiana's adventure with Mara Noka, a 40-foot Narai she rescued in poor… more

Christian Campi has been a golden boy for a long time. He has enlivened our gatherings with his superb outrigger canoes. Deeply attached to the history and local characteristics of these boats, he has built many of them over the years. He brought… more

Catalan dinghies, those funny little rudderless catamarans, can be ocean-going vessels. Didac Costa and Guillermo Canardo have embarked on a 2,200 km journey in Patagonia. They are expected to spend 65 days aboard these 5.60m long multihulls, not… more

We are saddened to announce the passing of Bruce A. Alderson at the age of 75, a renowned marine technical illustrator in the USA. He was best known as the official painter for Dick Newick's Cheers. Bruce began his career at Derektor Shipyard. He… more

Cheers is perhaps the most iconic of the Golden boats… Built in 1967 in the U.S. Virgin Islands, it finished 3rd in the 1968 OSTAR, just a whisker away from winning.

Two prominent members went to inspect it on April 24. Good news — it’s in… more