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Cape Argus. By Henrid du Plessis. Cape Town – The families of three South African men who are lost at sea after setting sail from Cape Town on a luxury catamaran yacht for Thailand on December 14 have been given…
A warning to yachts cruising in southern Mediterranean waters was issued last February. The maritime registry of the Marshall Islands, International Registeries Inc. (IRI) issued a Yacht Safety Advisory after concerns when the death cult took control of Libyan ports….
Following on from its study of moorings around New South Wales, the Department of Transport is now conducting a study of the Sydney Harbour seabed to gauge the impact of moorings on the natural environment. ABC News reports that researchers…
23 MARCH 2015: Air Vanuatu has advised all domestic flights have returned to schedule. “Communications with the outer islands have improved and in some cases have been fully restored,” Chief Executive Officer Joseph Laloyer said. “We are extremely grateful for…
It's all go at 2015 Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek The dates are set – 15th to 19th July; the venue is Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket; early entries are strong; and the preparations are in full swing. The 2015 Cape…
The Race for Water Odyssey expedition has begun in Bordeaux with an aim to draw up the first global assessment of plastic pollution in oceans. In 300 days, over 40,000 nautical miles will be traveled, punctuated by 11 scientific stopovers…
New Zealand Herald. By Rob Kidd. A top Auckland doctor charged over a serious boating incident in which a man was left bleeding in the water may escape without a black mark against his name. Dr Anthony Ronald Bierre, 61,…
New Zealand’s uncrowded waters are fast becoming a home away from home for some of the world’s most exquisite superyachts. Marine Tourism boost in New Zealand continues with a record 57 superyachts visited New Zealand during the superyacht season (April…
Abell Point Marina has added an additional service to its concierge offering with the introduction of heli-transfers from the airport to the marina. Responding to feedback from guests, the marina has added the services to transit customers to their vessel…
Abell Point Marina have installed a 24 hour payment system on the fuel wharf which makes refuelling as easy as 'swipe 'n go'. Features include payment facilities for Eftpos, Visa, Mastercard and American Express as well as company cards for…
Fremantle Sailing Club has confirmed the official start date for the 2015 Wonderful Indonesia Fremantle to Bali as Saturday May 16 when both race and rally entries will start at 10.00 am off North Mole. Event chairman, Bob Kucera said…
The boating community can now explore the Whitsundays from the transformed Abell Point Marina. The marina is promising all smooth sailing from the moment you arrive. The service starts with a dockhand concierge guiding you into your berth. Modern facilities…
In the wake of category 5 Cyclone Marcia (and with another (Nathan) bearing down), Aileen and Don White have sent in some sad photos of the damage done to the famed Percy Hilton. Aileen writes: “Just thought you may…
The QantasLink Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race will set sail for the 67th time on Good Friday. A fleet of between thirty to fifty yachts from across Australia and overseas will converge at the Shorncliffe shoreline where His Excellency the…
Superyacht News. By William Mathieson. The European Committee for Professional Yachting (ECPY) is petitioning the French government over what the industry association has identified as a ‘catastrophic’ legislative proposal. On 20 January the French Senate presented a bill to tax yachts…
The Melbourne event was hosted at Safety Beach on the Mornington Peninsula and Windcraft owners enjoyed boating in some of the most picturesque parts of Port Phillip. The weather was perfect. In the words of Team Windcraft's Nick Jones “I…
There are many factors to maintaining shaft seals that can be used to ensure you don’t have to replace them too often. These tips can assist you in getting the most out of whatever you have to work with and…
The Morning Bulletin. By Melanie Plane. LYING in the grass waiting for Cyclone Marcia to pass, Hugh Hunter prayed for survival. The 84-year-old had taken refuge on the banks of the Fitzroy River after his damaged boat the Mustang started…
News24: Johannesburg – The public can help search for a missing South African catamaran crew through an online tool, their families said on Wednesday. The families fear for the yachtsmen's safety, as they last made contact via satellite phone on…
You may have seen the images of the cold freeze that has been affecting most of the United States this northern winter. It has not only been much colder than previous it has also hung around for a longer period…
Milan, 27th February 2015. With the start of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's sailing season just a few short days away, the Club's busy 2015 calendar was presented to journalists and sponsors at a press conference in Milan's Four Seasons…
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald. A solo yachtsman had a lucky escape on Saturday morning after his vessel ran aground near to Ardrossan Harbour. The Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Team was alerted to the incident shortly after 11.30pm when they were paged…
Twenty years after a bunch of friends decided to celebrate wooden boat building the My State Australian Wooden Boat Festival now ranks as one of Tasmania's top tourist drawcards. Over 200,000 visitors to this February's edition of the festival means…
A new yacht race, planned for 2017, will take competitors through the North West Passage from New York to Victoria, British Columbia. The race website claims: Starting in Summer of 2017, STAR teams will sail six race legs with stopovers…
Picturesque Rottnest Island in Western Australia is the ideal backdrop for a weekend of yachting and social activities. Now in its fifth year, the two day Rottnest Festival of Sail will be held over the weekend of 28 and 29…
ABC News reports of an ambitious multi-art production in Hobart focussing on all things maritime. Following on from the many yacht races to Hobart over summer and the My State Australian Wooden Boat Festival, the message behind the production by…
24 to 12 Months from Departure This series covers what it takes to prepare to live aboard a yacht long-term, travel around the world, and live life confidently at sea. We start two years from your departure date, but in…
A news item on the Indonesian Antara news site is stating that Indonesia will ease entry permits for foreign yachts. This is welcome news for the myriad of yachts that visit those cruising waters not far north of Australia. My…
Kids events continued, including the hilarious fun 'Quick and Dirty Boat Building Race’, boats were pulling down their flags and heading out for the final sail past, pipers piping, buskers of all varieties busking; all set with a backdrop of…
The day started cold but the sun shone through shortly after the Red Devils performed its fly past and Hobart turned it up for the second day of the My State Australian Wooden Boat Festival. The Princes Wharf building houses…
Antara News. By Aditya E. S. Wicaksono. Batam, Riau Islands (ANTARA News) – Indonesia plans to ease the processes involved in the issuance of entry permits for foreign-owned yachts, to boost the yachting tourism sector. Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said here…
Marion, Massachusetts — February 8, 2015: Racers entering in the 20th Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race that starts June 19, 2015 will earn priority status at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC) to experience the 2017 America’s Cup being…
“The best sailors in the race – the ones that win on handicap” Congratulations to skipper John Mulkearns and his crew aboard Gameset placing 1st on handicap, 2014 Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race and Rally in the racing monohull (IRC)…
NZ Herald. By Matthew Theunissen. A $145,000 yacht has vanished and its owners fear it may have been sailed overseas. Retired Whangarei couple Carol and Stephen Holland have owned the 14m cutter Harlech for 13 years and taken it on…
ABC News is reporting a new grave has been discovered on Western Australia's Abrolhos Islands, almost four centuries after the Batavia was wrecked on Morning Ree. The wreck of the Batavia in 1629 led to one of the most horrific…
A new sailing regatta called the APC “King of the Gulf” will be held on the flat racing waters off Port Vincent in the Gulf of St Vincent in South Australia. This new regatta for both monohulls and multihulls involves…
The Caribbean Safety and Security Net (CSSN) has published its 2014 report on crime against yachts in the region. This year there were 69 incidents reported, the top two being theft and burglary and the top three areas were:St Lucia,…
Maritime Executive reports that three organisations have figured out how to utilise satellites more effectively when searching for missing boats or even airplanes. A space scientist at the University of Leicester in the U.K., in collaboration with the New Zealand…
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard rescued five people Friday from a sailboat after the sailboat’s mast broke approximately 200 miles off the coast of North Carolina. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard 5th District Command Center in Portsmouth received notification…
The Notice of Race is online and entry open to owners of eligible cruising and IRC boats looking for the perfect fusion of sailing and family time at Sail Port Stephens, April 13-19, 2015. With the Audi IRC Australian Championship…
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