Explore some beautiful destinations


Transiting the Panama Canal

Sunset on the canal.

The Panama Canal is a milestone for most circumnvigators, and so too was it for Elaine and Chris Kleiss, on their way home after purchasing a boat overseas.

Perfect Port Stephens

Hanse rally Port Stephens

John Tylor profiles one of NSW's most popular destinations - Port Stephens, also the gateway to the Myall Lakes.

Timeless Tonga

From Nuku Beach looking east.

David Isom discovers a timeless land unspoilt by its increasing popularity when he calls in at the archetypal island paradise that is the Kingdom of Tonga.

Record Reward

Lincoln Cove Marina, well-equipped host to the fleet.

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The Adelaide-Lincoln record was smashed and the Lincoln regatta remains as enjoyable as ever, by Bob Ross, words and pictures

Taking the waters

Dinghies to access moored and anchored boats can be stored at several parks.

The small, land-locked destination of Brisbane Water has a lot to recommend it, despite a bar and bridge, says Alan Lucas, who has made it his land base when not out cruising in Soleares.

Memorable Mooloolaba

Sailing off Mooloolaba.

Sharon Smallwood profiles one of SE Queensland's most memorable ports - Mooloolaba.

Across Arnhem Land

Julian and Pepe watch the sun rise over the King River.

Sharon Smallwood and her husband Julian explore one of Australia's most remote regions.

Surfing from Darwin to Ambon

Oh what a feeling! Celebrating after crossing the finishing line: Mathieu, Marie-Eve, yours truly and Anthony (some of us had already changed out of wet-weather gear).

Caroline Strainig shares some memories and pictures of the 2008 Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race & Rally.

From the Gold Coast to Lady Elliot

The author hard at work.

Tony Little combines work and pleasure when he cruises his Seawind 1000 from the Gold Coast to Lady Elliot Island to teach a first-aid course.

Good company in the Louisiades

Guy Chester, who helped organise the event, was among those who set sail in the first-ever official Louisiades Rally.