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22 Sep 2009

Saving the crew, or yourself for that matter, depends on maintaining your safety gear.

16 Sep 2009

Laying the anchor: Well done, it's the difference between a good night's sleep at an anchorage or a restless one filled with anxiety.

09 Sep 2009

Holding onto that "lov'in feeling" can be hard when you are cooped up together for long periods. Rosemary Jilderts interviews cruisers for their tips.

01 Sep 2009

John Champion delves into murky territory when he boldly goes where few cruisers would go if given a choice.

01 Sep 2009

Chris Ayres tackles the controversial issue of compulsory pollution insurance for boats over 15m in Queensland. If my boat is over 15m, do I have to take out special pollution insurance before visiting Queensland?

25 Aug 2009

Having a novice friend along for a cruise? Caroline Hynes tells what the experience is like from the crew's point of view and gives tips for others following in her footsteps.

24 Aug 2009

Can you combine some sail-training with holiday fun in the sun? Yes, Caroline Strainig discovers, but be prepared to put the hard yards in to learn new skills.

12 Aug 2009

From the land of fine dining to tourquise waters and white sand, Melbourian sailor, William Merritt, details his warm weather escape plan.

05 Aug 2009

Adding weight onboard can make quite a difference to stability, performance and even comfort.

27 Jul 2009

How does Australia stack up compared to other countries when it comes to visas and officialdom? Maria Grigg asks international cruisers for their candid opinions.