Crossing the great divide
Small boat and big boat sailors can learn so much from each others' worlds, by Tony Bull. One of the new buzzwords we hear floating about these days is cross-training. In order to get fully fit it is not enough…
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Seawinds set sail in the Whitsundays
The third annual Seawind Whitsunday Rally will soon set sail from Shute Harbour on Saturday June 20 for a week of racing and partying around the Whitsunday Islands onboard 14 x luxurious Seawind catamarans. Approximately 60 crew members will join…
Ericsson 4 wins the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 – PUMA Take Leg Nine
A third place finish in leg nine has been enough for Ericsson 4 to provisionally win the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. The team now has a 13-point lead over PUMA, with just 12 points available in the rest of the…
Belcher and Page fifth at 470 European Championships
The Australian Sailing Team's 470 men's crew of Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page has finished fifth in the 2009 European Championships on Lake Traunsee in Austria. Constantly changing conditions meant that only one race was run in the final two…
New Distributor for Dubarry of Ireland
Storm Performance is proud to announce their appointment as the Australasiandistributor for Dubarry of Ireland, the famous Irish Lifestyle brand. Dubarry's success with footwear is not limited to just deck shoes. It has recentlyadded a casual clothing line to its…
Breeze Arrives to Conclude Inshore Racing at Giraglia Rolex Cup
The third and final day of inshore racing wrapped up in St Tropez today. The fleet of 200 boats drifted near the entrance to the bay of St. Tropez, as the race committee set the starting line. As luck would…
Day One: Round Britain and Ireland Record Attempt
Flying start for Dee Caffari and the girls onboard AvivaBritish yachtswoman Dee Caffari and her all female crew onboard Aviva have had asuccessful first night in their attempt to break the record for sailing around Britain andIreland. Having departed from…
Telefonica Blue goes aground in Volvo race
And you think you've got problems? TELEFóNICA BLUE HITS ROCK WHILE LEADING VOLVO FLEET Drama during leg 9 of the Volvo Ocean Race as Telefónica Blue became wedged on a rock and suspended racing at 1231 GMT while leading the…
Boaters snap up moorings/prime Gippsland property
The global financial crisis might be hitting some of us hard in the hip pocket, but it still appears there are plenty of boaters out there with the money to cough up for prime waterfront property. Dveloper Riviera Properties says…
Another Tactical Day Challenges Giraglia Sailors
The Giraglia Rolex Cup fleet were greeted this morning by the sound of cannons firing and fife and drum marchers celebrating “La Bravade of Saint-Tropez”, one of oldest traditions of Provence, which celebrates the bravery (“bravade”) of the village's patron…
Bavaria 38 – The practical performer
Continuing to do what it does best, producing well-mannered and equipped cruisers, Bavaria has once again hit the spot with its new 38, reports Kevin Green. The revamped range of cruisers from the southern German yard of Bavaria has produced a…
Volvo Ocean Race – PUMA aiming to retain second place overall
Chaotic start to leg nine in Marstrand PUMA made an excellent start to leg nine of the Volvo Ocean Race in Marstrand, Sweden today, a 525 nautical mile sprint round the Swedish coast to Stockholm. After a light wind start…
Belcher and Page challenge for medals in 470 Europeans
Australia's Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page are in a strong position to challenge for the medals heading into the final day of the 2009 470 Class European Championships in Austria. Sailed in tricky conditions on Lake Traunsee Belcher and Page…
Latest in communications put to the test
The latest state-of-the-art satellite communications are being put to the test during a four-month expedition on a 40ft yacht in one of the coldest and remote regions of the world. Blue Sky Network (BSN) and Iridium Satellite LLC (Iridium) have agreed…
BAVARIA VISION 40 & 44
Bavaria goes upmarket with the new Vision 40, 44 and 50, reports Bob Ross. Bavaria's new Vision series of deck saloon yachts emphasises outdoor as well as indoor comfort, which should appeal to Australian cruisers and cruiser/racers. The Vision 40,…
New Euro yachts 2007
2007 BOATS The European boat shows of recent months have showcased a mass of innovative new yachts. Expect many of these to be heading to the Australian market through 2007. The French, German and Swedish builders have all added significant…
Potter 19 – Pottering around in the Potter 19
Money a little tight in the current economic climate? Caroline Strainig checks out a trailer-sailer new to Australia that will get you on the water without stretching your bank balance to breaking point.“Cruising is a state of mind.” I don’t…
Oceanis 31 – Day-dream believer
Caroline Strainig checks out a yacht with a lot of pluses for its size – the Beneteau Oceanis 31. “A small yacht with big-boat features.” That’s how one of the Beneteau staff summed up the Oceanis 31 when he showed it…
Kiwis' Marseille Magic. Roma Numero Uno
Emerging with a sixth from a scrappy, difficult final race which was contested in conflicting breezes Emirates Team New Zealand clinched the Marseille Trophy by 14 points, the biggest regatta winning margin on the Audi MedCup Circuit since Mean Machine…
Three In A Row For Ericsson 4 In Thrilling Leg Eight Finish
Ericsson 4 has done it again. In a thrilling finish to leg eight of the Volvo Ocean Race from Galway to Marstrand, Sweden, Ericsson 4 pulled out all the stops to take a third leg win in a row. PUMA…
Fitzroy Yachts takes 1st and 2nd at Dubois Cup
A showcase of the refined elegance which distinguishes Dubois-designed yachts was on display at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) from June 6-8 during the Dubois Cup 2009, an exclusive rally of racing superyachts designed by Dubois Naval Architects. After…
Empire Bobbin Head Marina is selected Marina of the Year
The winners of the Marina of the Year were recently announced at the 2009 International Marina Conference on the Gold Coast. The 2009 winner of the 85 berths and over marina category is Empire Marina Bobbin Head Marina, located within…
Volvo Ocean Race: Leg Eight Day 5 Daily Story: Sleepless and Shattered
It has been a tough 24 hours for the seven boats in the Volvo Ocean Race as they enter the final stages of leg eight from Galway to Marstrand. Ericsson 4 still has a tenuous lead over Green Dragon (+2…
Fun in the sun building some miles
Cold southern weather getting you down. Fancy heading north for the sun? Or just an offshore trip with instruction to brush-up on your skills? Sydney sail-training school EastSail is running its annual series of milebuilding trips from the end of…
1500 boats checked during long weekend blitz
NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officers checked more than 1500 boats statewide during Operation Cold Water over the long weekend. Recreational Boating General Manager for NSW Maritime, Brett Moore, said the campaign was considered a success as part of a wider effort…
OpenOcean Watermakers – Simple, Reliable, Affordable?
Stella Systems is proud to announce their appointment as the exclusive Australian distributor for OpenOcean Watermakers. OpenOcean designs and manufactures a new concept in watermakers, one that works all the time, is easy to operate and doesn't break the bank….
Oz on show in Korea
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) had a strong presence at the Korean International Boat Show last week. All companies reported a positive experience at the show and interest in Australian-made products and boats was high. AIMEX continues to…
BIA helps boaties fight off the winter blues
For all those boaties disappointed by the onset of the cooler winter months, the Boating Industry Association of NSW has launched a scheme that will not only keep avid boaties busy through winter, but also help get their boats ready…
Tackticks MN30
Tackticks MN30Tacktick's new mn30 wind system is ideal for sailing or power cruising yachts 11.5m and under, whether replacing an existing system or installing for the first time. Wind speed and direction information is delivered wirelessly from the wind transmitter,…
Dunbier trailer
Dunbier Marine Products has released a new range of ultra-strong aluminium multi-roller trailers.With models available to suit boats up to 6.1m, 6.6m, 7.0m and 7.5m, the Australian-made trailers boast superior strength-to-weight ratios – for lighter, more economical towing on the…
Volvo fleet passes the Netherlands
A quirky addition to Leg 8, the Rotterdam Gate Race, was completed this morning as the fleet passed by the Netherlands. The gate race course was marked out by two rounding points requiring the fleet to complete a reaching loop….
Garmin, provides a GPS device for the most amphibian of creatures
Garmin, provides a GPS device for the most amphibian of creatures – an ultra portable and rugged touchscreen navigator which accepts not only marine charts but can also utilise street and topographic maps.The GPSMAP 620 comes with a worldwide basemap…
English Channel Challenges Volvo Ocean Race Fleet
After the thrilling ride from Galway, the breeze has dropped and the fleet now faces the challenges of the English Channel; tides, currents and shipping. A neck and neck battle between Telefónica Black and Green Dragon has developed as both…
Marine recruitment agency bands with BIA
Marine Queensland and the the Boating Industry Association's of NSW, VIC, SA and WA have formalised a strategic partnership with Watercrew, a marine industry recruitment specialist. The official partnership has been established to maximise the effectiveness of Australia's marine businesses…
Darwin
Sailing into Darwin, one of Australia?s most remote cities, can be a shock to the senses after a lengthy sea voyage. After cruising through some of the most isolated, sparsely populated coast in the country, a landfall celebration in Darwin…
Honk Kong
Yacht clubs Steeped in colonial history, the trading hub of Hong Kong is a colourful place for sailors, reports Blue Robinson. Hong Kong is made up of the small Hong Kong Island, the commercial centre, and the Kowloon Peninsula which…
2007 Production boats reviewed
Real quality and performance gains have been made in the latest production boats, as the team at Australian Yachting found out during the last year, reports Kevin Green. Bavaria Vision 40 and 44 The Oceanis range has a lineage going…
JEANNEAU SO 36I
The mid-30ft range is a competitive arena to do business in because this is a big volume market sector, so for the giants of Beneteau and Jeanneau, it's an important area, reports Kevin Green. That's why Jeanneau has kept the…
SEAWIND 1160 AND 1000XL
Catamarans are a compelling design for the cruising sailor as the Australian-built Seawind range testifies to, reports Kevin Green. Seawind catamarans are one of the biggest successes of our production boat building industry and continue to push their market share….
DEHLER 44
Dehler has successfully used its racing pedigree to create a refined performance cruiser, reports Kevin Green. Dehler is not a name synonymous with sailing in Australia but this could very well change as the revitalised company introduces its newly designed…
