Explore some beautiful destinations


Sailing in Asian waters, where fishing debris poses more problems than pirates

Damaged netting is discarded overboard to the danger of sailing yachts and marine wildlife.

Point your bows towards the Percy Islands Group and prepare to be mesmerised

Miles from anywhere, including the cares of the world, once you drop your pick at the Percy Group you can mooch around the islands to your heart's content.

Across the top of Papua New Guinea is not such a trek

We were treated to our very own performance of traditional dancing by young men.

This cruiser finds that the road less traveled can provide the best experience.

Lake Macquarie hosts a Mediterranean style fun rally

A view of the anchored yachts from the beach at Hallet's Bay.

One cruiser shares her joy when invited to attend the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club's annual two week cruising division rally with ensuing good sailing, good weather, good friends, fantastic parties and non-stop fun.

Port Essington: Northern Territory's historical major trading port

Anchored south of Minto Head after a day spent exploring the ruins of Victoria Settlement.

Just east of Darwin is a large natural harbour that at one stage held high hopes of being a major trading port between the world and the Spice Islands, a visit there is an historical insight into the follies of early western interests.

St Helena now offers world class moorings for visiting yachts

The new moorings at St Helena.

The heavy-duty moorings will hold yachts of up to 60ft and up to 50 tonnes.

Even yachties stops for Melbourne Cup

On a tiny island at the tip of Cape York a bunch of Aussie yachties and fishos get together to celebrate the running of that famous horse race on the first Tuesday in November.

Vintage Day at Goolwa Regatta this Sunday

Curlew, a clinker hulled vintage river boat, at Goolwa Photo: Brian Smith.

Yachts, powerboats, steam trains, cars, planes and even an old surf boat will be on display.

Sea of Cortez during Carnival

Rick Page and his partner finally find a yacht to cruise Mexico's glorious Sea of Cortez and experience Carnival.

Navigating the Malacca Straits fishing fleets

The biggest problem for cruising boats transiting the Malacca Straits is the vast myriad of fishing vessels and their nets, Glenys Taylor explains how to avoid.

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