Explore some beautiful destinations


Boom times continue

What's making the news? Plenty, says John Champion, who details here the latest on-water and on-land developments.

Resorts and marinas at a glance

Want to wine and dine during your holiday, or simply plan your cruise around reprovisioning spots? This handy-at-a-glance guide compiled by John Champion will help you do just that.

Welcome to wonderland

Well here it is 2008 and the world continues to become a different place. We have a new federal government, Britain has a new Prime Minister and the good ol' US of A is looking for a replacement President.

Investing in flotilla fun in the sun

Mediterranean-style flotilla fun in the sun is catching on in the Whitsundays as a marketing tool, reports Caroline Strainig.

Geography of Hong Kong

Who better to ask about sailing in Hong Kong than 1997 Sydney - Hobart race winner, owner of the Reichel/Pugh 45 Beau Geste, and president of the Hong Kong Sailing Federation Karl Kwok, which is why I found myself at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club on a Friday evening in a large comfortable chair with a very cold gin and tonic.

Aboard the good ship Nicolas

Many a devout sailor has been lured away from the "true" path by Europe's famous canal system. Betty Dack shares her adventure and offers some advice on how to follow in her footsteps.

Middle Harbour: Sydney's pocket playground

Middle Harbour is just about perfect for cruising, Mark Cherrington discovers, as he explores Sydney's pocket playground and enjoys a hot contender for the city's best chocolate brownie.

Dire straits

For racers and cruisers alike, there were as plenty of challenges on the water, and fun off it, reports Herb McCormick.

New Zealand's Top 10 Marinas

Annette Tuncel checks out some of the best marina facilities for those cruising or planning a charter across the Tasman Sea.

Southern Shores

The challenge of the racing the Gulf has kept a loyal following of sailors coming back, reports Matthew Gryst.