- About
Aftershock
A racing yacht with a story written in nautical miles — from Sydney Harbour to the islands of the Andaman.
- The boat
A thoroughbred, tuned for warm waters.
Designed and built to win, Aftershock has been refined over a decade of competitive racing. Very little carbon, mostly fibreglass — every fitting selected for purpose and patina.
- Designer
Davidson
- Length Overall
18.29m
- Beam
4.4 m
- Displacement
9,800 kg
- Sail Area
Over 500 m²
- Build Year
1998 · Refit 2011
- The story
From Sydney Harbour to the Andaman.
Aftershock began her life on the bluewater of New South Wales, racing in some of Australia’s most demanding fleets. Her crossing to Asia was a deliberate choice — to chase warmer winds, longer seasons, and the unforgettable archipelagos of Thailand and Malaysia.
Today she lives between Phuket and Langkawi, sailing a calendar of regattas that combine serious competition with the colour and conviviality only Asia can offer. The boat is the same; the horizon is endlessly different.
Every guest who steps aboard becomes part of the next chapter.
- The crew
Led by Olympian Steve McConaghy
A lifetime in sailing — from dinghys to maxis. Steve brings world-class racing experience, deep regional knowledge, and the rare ability to make every crew member feel essential.
- Experience
52 years
- Sea miles
125000+
- Sydney–Hobart
26 starts
- Asia regattas
60+ podiums
- Experience philosophy
Three principles. No exceptions.
Safety
Master-level seamanship and meticulous preparation — never optional, always invisible.
Fun
The wind is the protagonist. Joy is the measure of a day at sea.
Learning
Every guest leaves a more capable sailor than they arrived.