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For a number of years Sail Canada and Provincial Sailing Associations have been advocating Transport Canada in support of the approval of alternatives to the requirements for recreational boats to carry pyrotechnic distress signals. The Small Vessel Regulations were recently…
An expedition to locate the lost ship of renowned polar explorer and Kildare native Sir Ernest Shackleton will set sail 100 years after his death. The Endurance22 Expedition aims to find, survey and film the wreck of Endurance, which sank during Shackleton’s quest to Antarctica in…
In recent years, several companies have presented plans to take cargo shipping backward to the age of sail-powered transportation. In the latest advancement in these concepts, French shipping company TOWT (TransOceanic Wind Transport) announced that it has signed a shipbuilding…
When Black Jack’s mast fell over the side during a record-setting run last April, the team quickly decided to turn their devastating loss into a performance upgrade. That decision paid off when Peter Harburg’s team claimed line honors in the 76th edition…
Contemporary boat designs have become sleeker and more angular. Matching this modern aesthetic are the new 490 Series Rectangular Pull-Up Cleats from Accon Marine. For safety and an appealing appearance, the gleaming 152mm, 203mm and 254mm fittings sit nearly flush…
SEEKR by Caframo makes a conscious effort to give back to the community it lives and works in, as well as the land. As it continues to grow in Australia and connect more closely with people who use its Sirocco…
Alan Punch, an RYA Navigation Instructor with Navathome Australia, gives some sage advice on how to plan for your next sailing adventure. There is nothing like the thought of casting off and going wherever the wind takes you to represent the…
A historic former Manly ferry has sunk in Sydney Harbour, following a decades-long push for the dilapidated vessel to be restored. The 99-year old MV Baragoola began taking on water at its mooring beside the Coal Loader at Balls Head…
Many a sailor has asked if there is really any truth to the phrase: ‘Red sky by morning, sailors take warning.’ I have myself, without really knowing with certainty. Asking an expert with thousands of miles of ocean sailing the…
In our previous article we spoke of how we are going to turn our TP52 electric and how we will comply with the Special Sailing regulations. There are a lot of arguments out there about how green electric really is…
Australian Sailing CEO and Commonwealth Games President, Ben Houston and Vice-President of World Sailing and Chair of the Sport Integrity Advisory Council, Sarah Kenny, have joined a team of sporting directors and governance experts to help develop a new free…
Australians can expect a fleet of National Boat Shows to start rolling out in 2022 with today’s announcement of a partnership between the Boating Industry Association (BIA) and Mulpha Events Australia, owner-operator of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Mulpha…
Ahead of her journey from Brisbane to Albany, WA preparing for her circumnavigation of the Antarctic in January, Lisa Blair met with Lorraine Duckworth from ATL Composites to stock up on WEST SYSTEM products to keep her yacht ship-shape during…
For those who know the history behind Eyachts and founder Peter Hrones, the move into sailing will come as no surprise. Hrones has been sailing for 45 years and for the last 30 years has been responsible for bringing many…
On Friday, December 10, Firefighters responded to a boat fire at Hinckley Yachts on Little Harbor Landing around 10:30 a.m. The fire spread to two super yachts in the marina – a powerboat and a sailboat, each around 100 feet….
Borkumriff II would make the perfect Christmas gift for a superyacht owner with a taste for the finest things in life. Borkumriff II, the delightfully unique 31 metre schooner, is now listed for sale and would make an excellent acquisition…
The winners of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image, including Agence France-Presse (AFP) photographer Loïc Venance from Nantes (FRA) and Patrick Condy (UK), were celebrated on Thursday night at Le Nautic in Paris in the presence of sailing stars Alan Roura…
With the world turning to electric engines at a rapid rate in our vehicles, what about yachts? So many people have discounted electric engines due to the perceived issues of lack of range, expensive batteries, no power, etc. At Ocean…
Treat yourself, family and friends this Christmas and summer sailing season with top quality gear and gadgets from Ronstan, a world-leading manufacturer of sailboat hardware, rigging components, sailing wear and accessories. RF4056 Analogue Watch: The latest offering in Ronstan’s famous ClearStart™ watch range is…
Fast forward from an epiphany in the navigation station on a round-the-world yacht race in 2014 to today and marine tech company savvy navvy, founded by Jelte Liebrand, has just finished its most successful year yet. Ex-Google software engineer and…
Addicted to More Adventure is the sequel to the first Addicted to Adventure by sailor and adventurer Bob Shepton. The adventures here are more varied, in time as well as place and content. There are many diverse adventures involving sailing…
KnowWake, a first-of-its-kind, free waterway navigation app powered by crowdsourced data through real-time boater updates, has formally announced its expansion into Australia. This announcement comes on the heels of the company unveiling their development in Europe, specifically in the United…
Yacht Share Mariner has a new Bali 4.4 on order for delivery to Sydney next winter. A share in this yacht could be yours for six weeks across the year and all you have to do is enjoy the experience…
The Cruising Association (CA) has today, 1 December 2021, released its upgraded CAptain’s Mate app. CAptain’s Mate is a unique app providing an invaluable and intuitive toolbox of knowledge, designed to empower yacht and motor cruisers. Putting thousands of cruising…
After considerable hard work and dedication to create a circular story, Doyle Sails are proud to introduce the limited-edition Doyle Sails x Live Ocean: A Circular Story luggage range. The range has been designed in collaboration with the high-profile ocean…
Since opening their doors in 2007 at Gold Coasty City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM), AME has now had a hand in refitting and repairing over 2,000 vessels. A milestone that, Owner and Director, Graham ‘Scooter’ Eaton credits to passion and…
More good news for electric boats today as Torqeedo wins Metstrade’s Boat Builders Award in collaboration with Groupe Beneteau’s Excess brand and mobility technology company ZF. The E’Lab, an Excess 15 catamaran with Deep Blue Hybrid, was nominated in the category of Collaborative Solution between…
Jamieson Park Paddle shop and Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club has been destroyed by fire. At 5.30pm on Saturday November 27, emergency services received numerous triple zero calls reporting the Sailing Club and Kayak Hire building was on fire at Jamieson…
Several years after presenting the first and only ocean-going production yachts in the world that are fully sustainable and powered by solar energy, Silent-Yachts now is the first boat builder to date to design and build boats for the use…
Nauta Design has showcased the depth of its design skills in the brand-new Southern Wind 105GT Taniwha, one of the stars of the recent Monaco Yacht Show. Delivered this summer, she has just had her first public outing and collected…
While browsing through online boating forums, it’s hard not to notice that some of the most frequently asked questions are centred on boat insurance. Questions include: What should be covered in a boat insurance policy? What is a reasonable premium?…
MySailing regularly features stunning sailing photos, the images captured by professionals who are passionate about their craft. I often marvel at what might appear to be a simple shot - but how on earth did the photographer shoot the boat…
Following the international IRC annual Congress meeting in October, the 2022 IRC rule text is now published online. The new rule text includes the following changes agreed by Congress: stored power (auto pilots) for steering is prohibited unless permitted by…
Blue Water Classics – Portraits of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is a book on Australia’s most famous blue water classic, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race that has become a best seller and collector’s item for anyone who has an…
As the second edition of the Boating Rendezvous – Sydney was completed successfully on November 14th, we were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the sailing aficionados and keen boaters in Australia. Over 150 visitors attended the three day event took…
ePropulsion, a global leader and market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today that it has selected a distribution partner. ePropulsion Australia is the sole licensed representative for the company and its products in the Australian market in…
Raymarine is pleased to announce the LightHouse Hvar 3.16 operating system software update. Named after the Croatian island in the eastern Adriatic sea, LightHouse Hvar 3.16 incorporates several new features, including integration with smart, wireless, load-sensing technology from Cyclops Marine….
Australia is a nation of boat lovers, with 2.51 million Aussies holding a boat license. While owning a boat has a lot of benefits, what happens if you experience a breakdown on the water? The freedom that comes from being…
Striking new interior photos of the capable H57 cruising yacht from Hylas Yachts have been released. The images of this first hull of four showcase all the Taiwanese yard’s finishing skills and design nous. A contemporary mixture of warm woods…
SailGP Inspire has launched a virtual learning experience for New South Wales youth ahead of the upcoming Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG, that combines the science of sailing and fitness with the leagues’ purpose-led Race For The Future…
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