Speed Meets Tradition - What's a Sailor to Think?
Just what does a world record speed sailor think of his friend's embarking on sailing an old lugger to Australia?...
Independent Review for Queensland Fishery
Environment Minister Peter Garrett has commissioned an independent review of proposed new management arrangements...
Zac Sunderland, Solo Teen Sailor, arrives Darwin
The Californian 16year old Zac Sunderland, attempting to circumnavigate the globe solo arrived in Darwin yesterday....
Reviews: Seaworthiness and the Sea of Blue Light
Three very different books- Seaworthiness, Sailing on a Blue Sea of Light,a new Guide to North Brittany and the Channel...
New: Coalition Warships to Focus on Pirates
It's finally happened, and it's good news for cruising sailors heading for the Red Sea. CTF 150 is to target pirates...
Cruising to Guatemala - the Wheeler Family on Mima
The Wheeler Family on Mima are heading for Guatemala where they will remain for the next three months...
New Kid On The Block
Located beneath the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club administration hub on Hannell Street in Wickham is East Coast Marine....
Sail North West Passage?Now you'll need Permission
Vessels will have to register with the Canadian Coast Guard in order to obtain permission to transit the North West Pass...
In Queensland? - Watch for Drifting Yacht Please
A Bundaberg couple rescued from their yacht off the Queensland coast last month want you to watch out for it...
Baby whale snuggles up to yacht in Pittwater
A NSW Maritime Boating Officer towed a 8-9m sloop out of Pittwater in a bid to lure a sick and distressed 3m calf Humpba...
Sydney Boat Show - best ever Boating Stage?
Here is the Program for the Boating and Sailing Stage at the 2008 Boat Show in Sydney...
Blue Water Rally - Halfway Round The World
Blue Water Rally - Halfway Round the World, through the South Pacific, and reaching Fiji....
Tip of the Week: The Torch that Never Fails
One of the most valuable small items on a boat at night is a torch. The torch that never lets you down is a rare friend....
Textile Rigging - Is is right for You?
Both on the race course and on a number of larger cruising boats we are seeing more and more composite rigging....
15% off Catamaran Charters - Whitsundays - Sunsail
Enjoy a spacious catamaran sailing holiday in the Whitsundays with Sunsail Yacht Charters during August 15% off!...
Illegal fishing vessels seized -Great Barrier Reef
Five commercial fishing vessels have been seized as part a widespread investigation into illegal fishing in on GB Reef...
The Royals who Sail
Many European seafaring nations built their empires and place in the world power stakes by controlling the sea...
Protected Fish stage a Comeback
Dramatic evidence that protected fish populations can bounce back rapidly from the impact of years of heavy fishing...
Five Best Sailing Books-Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
One of the world's most famed sailors, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has given his list to the Wall Street Journal....
SWITLIK life raft full Safety Alert and Recall
If you are the owner of a marine life raft manufactured by Switlik Parachute Co., it may have a potential problem...
Lively RPAYC Aegean Rally Ends in Marmaris
Race five from Datca to Sogut and the following lay day, we had time to enjoy secluded bays and crystal clear waters...
2008 Aussie Marine Awards - Buizen takes Honours
no matter what kind of craft you hanker for, you'll be interested in the results in the Australian Marine Awards....
Picturesque start to RPAYC Aegean Rally
The 2008 RPAYC Aegean Yacht Rally has begun....
Egypt blamed for 'ruining' Med-Red Rally
Med-Red Rally fleet blocked from Suez Canal transit...
Australian Customs and Guns - it's a NO NO!
Customs investigators in Brisbane have arrested and charged a departing Australian sailor after seizing a handgun...
Make the switch to 406MHz beacons by July 1st
Boating (Safety Equipment) Regulation - NSW, requires 406MHz beacons to replace 121.5 MHz analogue beacons by July....
Flanagan Finishes in Fine Form
Adrian Flanagan, solo sailor and now first vertical circumnavigator, arrived back into British port Hamble this week, br...
New Cruising Destination - Korea?
If northerly climes are your thing there's a new cruising possibility in the offing - Korea...
Treleavens in Caribbean - End of Sailing Season
From island to island, bay hopping, swimming, eating and drinking are very relaxing as we cruise back to Grenada....
'Rented Epirb Saved our Lives' says Skipper
BoatUS Foundation Rental Emergency Beacon Helps Save Four Lives Aboard Sinking Sailboat...
South African Cruising Sailor - Boom Death in Oz
In Queensland Australia a South African sailor was killed by a swinging boom and his wife stranded at sea...
Attention Sydneysiders: Anchor Information Evening
Marine Industries is generously donating anchors as "lucky door prizes" for the CYCA's Anchor Info Evening on 27th May...
Bavaria Yachts Australia launch new 2008 line
Bavaria Yachts Australia held a launch party for new Bavaria 31, 34, 38 and 40 Cruisers in Sydney....
Keeping your Mast Vertical AND in One Piece
How often do you personally check your mast? Every time you use the boat? Never? Do you leave it to the experts?...
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