Deckshoes
DECKSHOES The humble deck shoe is not alone. It has been joined by a host of styles and performance enhancements to suit every kind of sailing, reports Kevin Green. BurkeUnder the Australian Burke label, there is a range of deck…
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.
Active Casuals
Melbourne sailor Chris McSorley’s footwear company has developed Active Casuals, extremely light and comfortable shoes for wear at the beach, the barbecue or on the boat. They are available in men’s and women’s sizes and various two-tone colours to complement…
RFD personal beacon
The latest Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) from RFD features 406MHz satellite technology combined with GPS to deliver a complete safety beacon package. The RFD ResQFix fits into pockets or safety grab bags and can easily be attached to clothing for…
June 07: Arrivals
ARRIVALS RYA Catamaran HandbookThe RYA Catamaran Handbook is a brand new title that we have published in response to the increasing popularity of this fast and exhilarating sport. Covering all key aspects of catamaran sailing, including safety, planning, tacking and…
Dragonfly 35 Award
The Dragonfly 35, a 10.68m trimaran from Quorning Yachts of Denmark took the European yacht of the year award in the multihulls category at the most recent Dusseldorf Boat Show. The jury of 11 from leading European boating magazines gave…
Compact Lewmar handle
Like the original 10-inch version, the 8-inch Lewmar OneTouch winch handle has the same patented OneTouch mechanism to allow sailors to squeeze the release lever (which runs the entire length of the handle) and pull to unlock in one easy…
Aug 07: Arrivals
ARRIVALS Tasman Fleece The popular Tasman Fleece has under gone a few changes and is now back on the market in time for those chilly winter days on the water. Using a DF300 performance fleece, the jacket has technical features…
Henri Lloyd Phantom
Henri Lloyd has used its own pioneering technical fabric, TP2 Alpha, to produce its new Phantom wet weather gear. The fabric has been created to deliver a high level of protection to the wearer, while eliminating the debilitating effects of…
SIMRAD AUTOPILOTS
Simrad has introduced two new autopilots, the AP24 and AP28. Easy to use features include programmable, integrated turn patterns, such as S-turns or zig-zags; contour or water depth steering; no-drift and advanced wind steering to keep you on course regardless…
April 07: Arrivals
ARRIVALS Ronstan CL66 deck boots Ronstan's new CL66 deck boots are guaranteed to keep sailors' feet dry in the harshest of conditions, including the 2006 Sydney-Hobart. Ronstan has developed the boots for recreational sailors and inshore racers, but with practical…
Navtec's Continuous PBO
Lewmar’s rigging division Navtec applied the first of its fully continuous PBO fibre rigging to the 23m carbon spar for the American Andrews 50 It’s OK. In comparison to discontinuous rigging, where each span is linked by tip cups,…
Burke pro deck shoes
The Pro Deck Shoe is the latest addition to the Burke Marine range. The high performance boat shoe is made from quick dry materials and mesh for drainage and ventilation, offering excellent comfort and support. The “no tongue” design allows…
May 07: Arrivals
Henri-Lloyd 2007 With splashes of blossom, bark and butter, the new Henri-Lloyd collection has a sexy European look to make its mark on the classic nautical style the British company has made its signature. For this collection, think blue blood…
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…
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…
Newest Sydney-Hobart contender launches
In October, 2007, Australian sailor Stephen Ainsworth and his crew of fifteen were air-lifted via helicopter off the blustery coast of Sicily after Ainsworth's 60-foot yacht, Loki, lost its rudder during a gale-wracked edition of the 630-mile Middle Sea Race….
Award for X-41
The Danish-built X-41 One-Design has taken out the award for ‘Best Crossover’ yacht in the US magazine Sailing World’s annual Boat of the Year awards announced last October. More than 60 X-41s have now been sold worldwide, and the first…
Waterproof Stereo
Jensen Marine’s MSR7007 is an AM/FM/CD stereo unit with waterproof protection suitable for heavy sea conditions. The sealed chassis prevents moisture ingress completely, with heat extracted via a heat sink. The unit is MP3/WMA and iPod compatible, and once an…
Aussie cats take on the world
Lightwave catamaran owners have been out and about proving that these yachts not only look good, but are serious bluewater cruisers. A Lightwave 45 is currently participating in an around-the-world rally and another recently returning from completing the Louisiades Rally….
Orca Class 40
Since its inception in France in 2005, the Class40 has become one of the fastest growing offshore yacht racing classes in Europe. Its prime objective is to promote affordable and manageable offshore yachts that can be sailed short-handed or fully…
Tacktick Maxis
Tactick Maxis offer complete re-display of all on-board info using its Auto-Leg racing function, which changes information automatically depending on which leg of a race you are sailing on. The system also includes Start Line Approach calculations and Start Line…
Eflare emergency beacon
Arrivals Eflare emergency beaconThe latest Eflare floating emergency beacon is a multi-purpose marine light that uses LED technology. It operates as a regulatory white light, torch and flashing safety beacon; all easily controlled by a three way switch on the…
Versatile Jackline Kit
New from Wichard is Lyf’Safe ready-to-use jacklines, designed to make movement around the decks and operations on board more secure, as crew members attach their safety harness tethers to the jacklines. Lyf’Safe can be tailored to the length of the…
Chartplotter with VHF
Standard Horizon’s all-in-one package CPV350 incorporates a GPS chartplotter with 7in colour LCD display (12in CPV-550 also available), a commercial grade VHF marine transceiver with ITU Class D DSC, a 30 watt loud hailer and an optional fish finder. It…
Memory Map charts
ARRIVALS Memory Map is offering a competitively priced PC charting package tailored for leisure marine users. Starting from $249.95, Memory Map is software and charts combined with no further software required. Just load on to your laptop and plug in…
Lifetime Lifeline
The Eveready Dolphin Lantern has been remodelled in response to consumer demand for a modest return to its original styling. The tough, waterproof and floating attributes have remained constant through five redesigns since the Dolphin’s creation in 1967. The Mark…
Design Brief – Swan 90
DESIGN BRIEF: SWAN 90 Luxury Finnish builder Nautor's Swan will launch a new 90-footer later this year. Nautor's Swan began work on the Swan 90 in October 2005 at its new yard in Pietarsaari, Finland. The model is due for…
Double success for Lightwave
Double success for Lightwave Catamaran builder, Lightwave Yachts, is celebrating a double – with the launching of its new Lightwave 45 Grande at the 2009 Sanctuary Cove (May 21-24, 2009) International Boat Show and success on the race track. The…
Turbo Air-Conditioning
New arrivals in Seabreeze Industries’ range of marine air-conditioning, refrigeration and sanitation products include the Stowaway Turbo marine air conditioner from Cruisair. An innovation award winner at the international IBEX Marine Tradeshow, The Stowaway Turbo is an optimised design with…
