James Nicholls

Posted by James on Feb 12, 2019

To find out more about this exciting new event coming up next month go to:- http://www.sydneyhabourconcours.com or contact fiona@sydneyharbourconcours.com or  james@marinamarini.com.au...

Posted by James on Feb 12, 2019

The 2019 Australian Wooden Boat Festival was held in February in Hobart, Tasmania. A fabulous event, it was blessed with clement weather (well it is pretty close to Antarctica…), with plenty of activity around Constitution Dock and the waterfront in general. Wooden boats, large and small, came from all over Australia to be there and enjoy the...

Posted by James on Jan 5, 2019

2019 is upon us and I am busily organising the inaugural Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance. Powered by Ferrari, and with the support of the InterContinental Hotel Double Bay, Perrier Jouët Champagne, Martell Cognac, Bentley Motors, St Hugo Wines, D’Marge, and the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, this brand new event will be held at...

Posted by James on Jan 5, 2019

Happy New Year and peace on earth and goodwill to one and all. Any editors out there, here are some of  the events that I will be covering over the coming six months. Please contact me to discuss any special requirements:- Australian Wooden Boat Festival, Hobart, Tasmania – February The inaugural Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance, Sydney...

Posted by James on Jan 5, 2019

After too much turkey and Christmas pud it is always great to get out on the water on Boxing Day for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. The 26th December 2018 was no exception, and although it was not the fastest start to the race with light winds it was a picture perfect day....

Posted by James on Dec 5, 2018

I am loving reviewing this new book, The Current just published by gestalten. When one learns that Aston Martin Works has just announced its first reversible EV powertrain concept, a bold new plan to electrify heritage models to preserve the running of, integrity and value of classic cars then the idea of electric vehicles, which has been around for...