Clipper Race - Richard Hewson (Race 9)

Skipper Richard Hewson stands by the shrouds as Gold Coast Australia surfs down a wave towards victory in Race 9 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race. Photo Gold Coast Australia.

"Ocean racing through the North Pacific in winter is just like every person imagines ocean racing to be like." - Richard Hewson

Clipper Race - Lisa Blair (Race 9)

A pod of whales welcomed the crew of Gold Coast Australia as they started their fourth week at sea.

Are we having fun yet?

Roger McMillan, editor of mysailing.com.au and Australian Sailing + Yachting magazine.

World 470 champions Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page, interviewed in the last issue, placed a lot of emphasis on having fun. If sailing wasn’t fun, they said, they would struggle to put the time and effort in.

What do you think of the new magazine?

Roger McMillan, editor of mysailing.com.au and Australian Sailing + Yachting magazine.

When we merged Australian Sailing and Australian Yachting in August of last year, I knew the combined magazine was never going to please everyone.

Teach Your Children

Roger McMillan, editor of mysailing.com.au and Australian Sailing + Yachting magazine.

What is your club going to say when Little Johnny and his mates appear at the beach wanting to be the next Tom Slingsby?

Jack and Jude - Life afloat: Again To Never-Never Land

Jack and Jude - Life afloat: Again To Never-Never Land. Photo Jack and Jude

Jack and Jude have said goodbye to Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River and headed to Tasmania's southwestern tip.

Jack and Jude - Life afloat: Last Tricks

Jack and Jude - Life afloat: Last Tricks Photo Jack and Jude

Jack and Jude share their adventures as they discover Pine Cove.

Jack and Jude - Life float: Eberspacher Success!

Jack and Jude - Life float: Eberspacher Success! Photo Jack and Jude

Jack has installed the boat heater and he and Jude are ready to take on the colder weather.

Clipper Race - Richard Hewson (Race 9)

Richard Hewson, Clipper skipper.

After being penalised for damage, Gold Coast Australia is hoping for the scoring gate bonus points.

Jack and Jude - Life afloat: Where Few Dare Go

Jack and Jude - Life float: Where Few Dare Go. Photo Jack and Jude

Jack and Jude found the Spent River and explored the shore and parks that surrounded the area.

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