Real boat stories

Inspiring yacht journeys from our community and our team

Every boat story shared on this page is a window into the lives of real TMG Yachts owners or behind the scenes in what it’s like to work at TMG Yachts. These are tales of adventure, family cruising, European delivery journeys, and life aboard Lagoon Catamarans.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration or practical insight, each boat story gives a personal, unfiltered look at what it’s like to live and travel by sea. These experiences reflect the diversity of our community, from liveaboards to weekend cruisers.

You’ll also find detailed yacht stories covering challenges, milestones, and unforgettable moments. Let these honest accounts help you envision your own life on the water.

INSPIRING AND FUN STORIES

Where Jabulani’s Journey Began and Why Lagoon 46

Where Jabulani’s Journey Began and Why Lagoon 46

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“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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Bordeaux Tour

Bordeaux Tour

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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

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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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Handover Experience with TMG Yachts in Europe – Lagoon Owners – Shannon and Paul

Handover Experience with TMG Yachts in Europe – Lagoon Owners – Shannon and Paul

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After taking delivery of their new Lagoon, the Archers reflected on their experience. “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.”
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Buying a Catamaran in the Middle of a Pandemic

Buying a Catamaran in the Middle of a Pandemic

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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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Should you buy a Lagoon Catamaran? – Pierre

Should you buy a Lagoon Catamaran? – Pierre

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Pierre Skinner, an Aussie Lagoon owner explains that as a 6’6″ man his favourite thing about his Lagoon is the volume and height, saying to anyone thinking about buying a catamaran, “I would say go for it, don’t wait just do it, worry about the rest later.”
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Sailing the World on a Lagoon Catamaran – Lars

Sailing the World on a Lagoon Catamaran – Lars

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From France to Denmark, then around the world with his wife starting at age 69, Lars sailed over 50,000 nautical miles in the Lagoon 380. “I knew that more than 450 Lagoon 380s had been built, many were in charter, so this was a mature design. I know the works of VLVP, so we bought the 380 without having seen or sailed it! The boat has proved itself in every way, crossing oceans, winning both legs of the ARC Rally, and cruising through the Caribbean, Pacific, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean. A Lagoon 380 will go well to windward in more than 12 knots of wind if you have folding props and good sails that do not stretch. You can buy any well-prepared Lagoon and sail around the world. Don’t hesitate to do it yourself, even if you are old, any Lagoon can do it.”
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Sailing Australia’s East Coast onboard a Lagoon Catamaran – Kerry and Bryn

Sailing Australia’s East Coast onboard a Lagoon Catamaran – Kerry and Bryn

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After years of sailing the East Coast of Australia, Kerry and Bryn Wellington have truly made the most of life aboard their Lagoon 450S, Nautilus. Through it all they have felt welcomed by TMG Yachts, saying that being a Lagoon owner feels like joining a family.
Kerry says her favourite part of their Lagoon is, “the outdoor table and cockpit area, as well as the overall volume.”
While Bryn remarked, “The finish is really good, it’s a fantastic boat we love the space for all our water toys, including kite surfing gear, two SUPs and diving equipment.”
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First Ever Offshore Catamaran Experience

First Ever Offshore Catamaran Experience

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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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