Photo Galleries

At anchor in a Force 10

Amazing photos and story of a ketch at anchor off Liverpool (UK) in a Force 10 gale, using an Australian designed and made anchor. (Pics are at the bottom.)

Cruising the Pacific Part 5

Heather and David Churcher have been out cruising the Pacific in 2009 in their yacht Courtesan, ranging from Lord Howe to New Caledonia.

More from around the world with Alice

Alice Hawkins, 11, is now somewhat of a celebrity in cruising circles after her story "Parents and kids" about her circumnavigation in the family Transpac 49 was published in the November issue of Cruising Helmsman, with cries of "more, more!" from magazine readers. Alice is pondering another story but in the interim has provided this lovely selection of photos.

Tahiti Pearls by Andrea Francolini

Australia's leading boating photographer, Andrea Francolini, shot these amazing images in B&W.

Cruising the Pacific Part 4

Heather and David Churcher have been out cruising the Pacific in 2009 in their yacht Courtesan, ranging from Lord Howe to New Caledonia.

Cruising the Pacific Part 3

Heather and David Churcher have been out cruising the Pacific in 2009 in their yacht Courtesan, ranging from Lord Howe to New Caledonia.

2009 Australian Youth Match Racing Championships

Pics from the 2009 Australian Youth Match Racing Championships. Photos by Steb Fisher.

Around Australia with Jack and Jude

Jack and Jude Binder recently circumnavigated Australia in their Hartley ferro, Banyandah. Here they share some of their special photos and memories.

Man Overboard

Schuss comes from the sport of schifahren, which is German for skiing and it means to 'make a fast and straight downhill passage'.

Cruising the Pacific Part 2

Heather and David Churcher have been out cruising the Pacific in 2009 in their yacht Courtesan, ranging from Lord Howe to New Caledonia.

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Exploring Esperance

Esperence is the last port before the Great Australian Bight when heading east. It is the gateway to some of the best cruising grounds in the world. By Roger McMillan.

Sailing Pancake Creek

Alan Lucas describes the pleasures to be found around Bustard Head.