Splash: a CAL21
My boat. Ralph Chant and his wife Cheryle bought their CAL21 as a stop-gap, but have found that she fulfills their requirements admirably. Splash is my wife Cheryl's and my third trailer-sailer. In 2001 we went looking for a TS to…
Boats & Gear
The latest insights on racing and cruising yachts, keelboats and dinghies. Plus all of the latest gear, boating accessories, equipment and sailing clothes from Australia and around the world.
Gill Crosswind Salopettes
Gill has added the new Crosswind suit to its thermal line up for sailing in cold conditions and/or overnight races. Using the latest laminate fabric technology, these salopettes provide a soft, low-bulk mid-layer combined with thermal insulation provided by a…
March 07: Arrivals
ARRIVALS GME GR9000 The GR9000 series Marine Stereo System has been designed with both the music buff and boat owner in mind. The unit is available in two colours (black or white) and in two discrete configurations, according to vessel…
Walker Bay AirDock
ARRIVALS The AirDock is a new inflatable dock that is designed to be rigid and stable for many water activities. Its compact and portable design makes it ideal for boaters, campers and cabin owners. The company's AirWeb proprietary design is…
Sperry Edgewater
Built to meet the demands of active women on or around the water, Edgewater Sport Zip Water Shoes have lateral support with side mesh vents and neoprene for breathability and easy stretch for a perfect fit. Low water-absorption materials and…
Feb 07: Arrivals
ARRIVALS Tacktick Race Master Wireless instrument maker Tacktick has just released a new model, Tacktick Race Master The solar powered technology is used by GBR Star sailor Ian Percy which rates the instrument's new Start Line function particulary – “‘really…
Victorian debut for Dufour high-end cruising yachts
Two new Dufour models will make their Victorian debut at the 2009 Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Show later this month – the Grand Large 425 and 525. According to Antill Marine (the exclusive importer and distributor of Dufour) director…
Moontide: an Arends 3
My boat. Ross Barnett believes his Arends 33 is the ideal vessel for a couple to cruise the east coast of Australia in. In the late 1980s after 14 years sailing a Boomerang 20 trailer-sailer Sue and I went looking…
Jeanneau expands DS range
Jeanneau’s deck saloon cruising models are becoming increasingly popular in Australia with the 42DS rapidly becoming the biggest selling model in the range. The DS models offer ease of handling, quality finish and the best owners’ cabin of any aft-cockpit…
Jan 07: Arrivals
ARRIVALS SunSignals UV sensors SunSignals are a new innovative, sun smart product designed to help take the guess work out of sun protection and prevent sunburn. SunSignals are UV sensors which are small, water-resistant patches that change colour to alert…
2008 Bavaria Yachts Sydney Harbour Regatta
On a fine Friday in Sydney Harbour, 16 Bavaria Yachts jockeyed for position at the start of the annual Bavaria Yachts Sydney Harbour Regatta. The day dawned sunny and with light, cool easterly breezes, a relief following the three preceding…
Make the worlds your oyster
After being involved in several world championship campaigns, Nick Hutton proffers a handy check list SO you're off to the worlds! Well done. All the hard work has paid off and you have been selected in a team to represent…
Timberland Annapolis
The home town of the US Naval Academy is the namesake for Timberland’s latest boat shoe series. An update of their classic boat shoe from 1973, the premium leather Annapolis offers performance on the water and comfort on land. Features…
Raymarine launches new HD Digital Radomes
High Definition Digital radar is now available as a compact full colour radome system Radar target detection has undergone massive evolutionary changes in the last year, thanks to the introduction of High Definition Digital technology. Now the superior benefits of…
New Octogrip Trainer from Henri Lloyd
2009 sees the introduction of the brand new Octogrip Trainer from Henri Lloyd. The trainer's upper is constructed using lightweight, non absorbing, fast draining mesh panels and feature an injection moulded TPU ‘exo' skeleton and rear footplate for added stability….
Seawind launch the 1250 in development
Seawind officially announce the launch of the new 41ft Seawind 1250 in development, with plans and images being released for the first time. Following the huge success and world acclaim of the 38ft Seawind 1160, an all new blue water…
Hanse 430e – Born to perform
Looking for a well appointed performance cruiser? Barry Henson, editor of Australian Yachting, takes a look at the Hanse 430e. If you're looking for a performance cruiser, something that will put you in the rankings at your club and keep…
Catalinas do it in style
The inaugural Catalina Owners Group Rendezvous was held in October. Starting from the Catalina Anchorage in Middle Harbour, 12 Catalinas ranging in size from the C28 Brown Eyed Girl to the grand C470 Migaloo owned by Ross and Jan Hetherington…
Classic yacht Maris celebrates 50th birthday with win in Gosford – Lord Howe Island ocean race
In an historic ocean racing victory, Ian Kiernan’s classic timber yacht Sanyo Maris today celebrated the 50th anniversary of her launching with an IRC handicap win in the 414 nautical mile Hempel 35th Gosford – Lord Howe Island Race. The…
Windcraft celebrates 10 years with Hanse Yachts
Peter Hrones, founder and managing director of Windcraft Australia, has a big smile on his face. He is now celebrating a decision made 10 years ago in the small but historically significant boat building town of Greifswald, on Germany's Baltic…
Switch to safer boating – switch to 406
Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi has reminded boat owners a “sea change” in marine safety will come into force early next year when new digital emergency radio beacons (EPIRBs) take over from the old analogue system. From February 1,…
Major decisions
Boat-share schemes can be a low-cost way to sail, but making the right decisions for your pocket and sailing preferences are important, reports Jim Murrant. I bumped into an old sailing mate the other day, one I hadn’t seen down…
Seawinds do battle in light winds
Thirty three Seawind catamarans, valued at around $10 million, competed in the Seawind Pittwater Regatta held over the weekend (17-19 October) on Pittwater near Sydney, being the 10th time this event has been run. With such a strong fleet and…
PROFILE: GEOFF ROSS
PROFILE: GEOFF ROSS Asian life. Taking a calculated risk is nothing new for seasoned yachtsman Geoff Ross and he is confident his latest high performance ocean racer has the edge to carve through the fleet during the 2006 Sydney to…
2009 Yachts
December's Australasian Yachting will feature new boats for 2009. Many of the big builders are planning exciting boats for next year and we highlight the best. X-Yachts will unveil some new offerings and a particular boat of interest will be…
Feb 08: Arrivals
ARRIVALS Jensen marine radio Jensen Marine's MSR7007 is new to Australia. Unlike many marine electronics products, which are existing units modified to be water-resistant, this Jensen AM/FM/CD stereo unit has been outdoor-proofed during every step of the design process. The…
Islands in the Stream for the Island Packet 485
A US luxury cruising yacht will be flying sails made down under. Julian Plante from North Sails Sydney recently headed to Mackay to meet up with Brian Baker and his wife to outfit their new Spectra Gatorback sails for their…
Jan 08: Arrivals
ARRIVALS Jensen marine radioJensen Marine’s MSR7007 is new to Australia. Unlike many marine electronics products, which are existing units modified to be water-resistant, this Jensen AM/FM/CD stereo unit has been outdoor-proofed during every step of the design process. The unit…
Newest Grand Prix racer
Racing aboard the newest and flashiest Grand Prix boat at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, the $1.8 million speed machine Secret Mens Business3, is an amazing experience, writes Kevin Green. The custom built Reichel Pugh 47’s sleek grey hull and…
Dec 07: Arrivals
ARRIVALS Slam Racing Evolution rangeSlam apparel is defined by Italian design, quality construction and advanced fabrics. The new oilskin jacket is made from nylon cotoniero and has plenty of storage. The two external vertical pockets have laminated water-repellent zips and…
Sonata Association of Victoria
At the club The Sonata Association of Victoria celebrated its 30th birthday with a sail-past, reports president Des Russell, who says the club is still a vibrant and active force. The Sonata Association of Victoria (SYAV) was 30 years old,…
Nov 07: Arrivals
ARRIVALS RMC Swing ThrusterThe RMC Swing Thruster is aimed at making manoeuvring in marinas an easy process. Controls are via a keypad and joystick. Noise reduction is another feature and it is also designed to have minimal cavitation.As well as…
Jeppesen Marine and Raymarine Reunite
C-MAP® by Jeppesen Cartography Preloaded in New E-Series Widescreen with HybridTouchTM Display Raymarine, Inc., and Jeppesen Marine today announced that C-MAP by Jeppesen cartography will come standard on the new Raymarine E-Series Widescreen with HybridTouch multifunction display. This marks the…
Sept 07: Arrivals
ARRIVALS How Boats Work – Book For once, a genuinely useful book for sailors. Charlie Wing's practical guide is presented in the easy-to-read, large-format style of a technical manual. The illustrations are simple and clear and feature “exploded” views of…
Mar 08: New Arrivals
ARRIVALS RFD ResOFix PLBThe compact new RFD ResQFix PLB features 406MHz satellite technology combined with the speed and accuracy of GPS to deliver a complete safety beacon. Its size suits day sailors and even kayakers as the unit fits easily…
Yard story: Australian built superyacht
McConaghy's Yard in Sydney is building a 30m maxi yacht for British property developer Mike Slade, reports Kevin Green. The new Leopard3 is the latest in a series of performance maxis for Slade who intends to race the boat in…
Classic yachts
CLUB UPDATE Canvas and wood were the predominant features when Kevin Green visited the Balmain Sailing Club's annual regatta. The Balmain Sailing Club nestles into the peninsula at the mouth of Iron Cove, a pleasant walk down the appropriately named…
Swan 100S
Design and construction The man who liked his boat so much that he bought the company, Leonardo Ferragamo, restored the Finnish yacht builder to a profit-making enterprise. The Italian shoe and apparel entrepreneur persuaded the company to divisionalise and specialise….
Raymarine previews its new touch screen and keypad control
Raymarine previews its Touch screen and keypad control with dual charting option gives users best of both worlds with new E Series Widescreen Touch screen or keypad operation? C-MAP by Jeppesen or Navionics cartography? Now users have a choice of…
Marine Solutions has released a range of pre-spliced dock lines and fender lanyards
Marine Solutions has released a range of pre-spliced dock lines and fender lanyards, available in a choice of braided nylon or polyester. Quick-drying and mildew resistant, the dock lines are available in 8m, 10m and 12m lengths (in 12mm to…
