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With the return of summer, Cancer Council Australia is again urging outdoor-loving Aussies to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, SEEK and SLIDE. To celebrate the 09/10 season, Cancer Council has launched a range of new products designed to provide the best possible…
ince 1969, West System® Epoxy manufacturer Gougeon Brothers, Inc has been known for its consistent, high-quality epoxy products and unparalleled technical support. This year, the company celebrates its 40th year in business. Company founders Meade and Jan Gougeon started out…
Every now and then something a little different comes along to shake up the typicallyconservative racing scene. This time it's the S40 One Design from the design board ofJavier Soto Acebal. In between his designs for Wally Yachts and the…
Australian adventurers Geoff Wilson and Garth Freeman, and New Zealanders Craig Hansen and world multi-sport champion, Steve Gurney, have just achieved two new World Records: The MadWaySouth team completed the first trans-Saharan crossing by wind-power alone, and the longest kite…
North South Yachting announce Bavaria Yachts development of the new Cruiser 45, an addition to the new Cruiser range. This forthcoming model is the third in a new series of yachts designed in conjunction with Farr Yacht Design and BMW…
A curious blend of old and new, Turkey combines simplicity and sophistication Holidaymakers looking for the ultimate Turkish experience can discover towns untouched by tourism and beautiful bays still only accessible by boat as part of a Sunsail sailing flotilla….
BOAT REVIEW: DUFOUR 525 Elegant blue-water cruiser This boat's full name is Dufour 525 Grand'Large, and it is the Grand'Large model name which tells us what the designer and builder were thinking when they conceived and drew the 525, reports…
The launch of the Performance 40e provides an opportunity to develop the fully revamped Performance series in Australia. The New 40e maintains a similar luxury cruising fit out of the old model, however with a lighterinterior, like its big sister…
Sixteen-year-old Jessica Watson is being sponsored by marine apparel brand Musto Australasia.The epic journey covering around 21,600 nautical miles and expected to take around 230 days to complete. Jessica approached the Dee Why-headquartered company earlier this year seeking to have…
Echomax already produce passive RTE's commonly known as radar reflectors, which are built to the world's highest standards – SOLAS. Newly released on the market is another top performing state of the art Active-X-Band Radar Target Enhancer. This device receives…
The Macgregor Yacht Corporation has expanded their Australian dealer network with the appointment of a Queensland dealer. Blue Reef Yachts Pty Ltd will add this power sailer to their current line of trailerable sailboats; the West Wight Potter 15 and…
YACHTING NEWS MIKE SLADES'S new supermaxi yacht ICAP Leopard took monohull line honours in the JP Morgan Round the Island Race in Britain. Completing the 55 mile course in just 4 hours 23 minutes and 5 seconds, the new supermaxi…
LAUNCHES: Bluewater 450M BLUEWATER CRUISING Yachts have announced the placement of an order for construction of their second Bluewater 450M. Managing Director, David Bradburn, believes this vote of approval from his new clients confirms the company's standing as a builder…
YACHT RESCUE Sir James Hardy’s classic 1933 gaff cutter sank at her mooring in Sydney during a mid-June storm. David Salter supervised the yacht’s recovery: THE FIRST THING that floated up through the for’d hatch as the crane slowly lifted…
CLASSICS A registration project run by the National Maritime Museum may have confirmed the seniority of a sturdy South Australian cutter. Phoenix Arrien reports: WE KNOW they certainly don’t make ‘em like they used to, but how long have they…
ELITE CREW Thirty-four year old Sydney sailor Anthony 'Nocka' Nossiter is among the international sailing elite. He's twice represented Australia at the Olympics. Australian Yachting: How old were you when you first went sailing? Anthony Nossiter: I started helming my own boat at…
AROUND THE YARDS: MONOHULLS Australian boat-builders' latest projects range from STP offshore racers to innovative cruisers, reports Bob Ross. McConaghy Boats at Mona Vale (NSW) is building one of the new STP65 “box rule” class of offshore racers to a…
LAUNCHES: HARMONY 42 The first boat in the French Harmony range has just been launched by distributor B&H Marine of Pittwater. The Harmony 42, Elegance was handed to her new owner after the Sydney International Boat Show. Designed by naval…
The 22nd edition of the Rick Tomlinson portfolio and desk calendars are now available. The Portfolio Calendar features 12 spectacular images from assignments around the world. Personally selected by Rick they are based on their artistic and action appeal. This years's…
Scarlet Runner 2 Je Vois. Je Vois. (I see. I see.) When a big, new ocean racer is launched in Australia, everybody takes notice. When she wins IRC-1 in her first offshore outing, other people want one too. As John…
Tinaroo Sailing Club decided to take a fresh look at junior sailing in our region and, if required, choose a completely new direction. Over the past 10 years there has been a decline in the number of junior sailors in…
A tale of ancient mariners – preparing your boat for your golden years – or for short-handed sailing We haven’t met, but I know of at least two things we have in common: we both love sailing, and we both…
JN Taylor & Co. importers and distributors of quality marine electronics are pleased to announce their appointment as the exclusive Australian distributor of the high seas range of Intellian Satellite TV, VSAT and Fleet Broadband products. Intellian Technologies have introduced…
Designed to go further with ease, the Sun Odyssey 49i is a true seafaring yacht.From the design board of Phillipe Briand, designer of Mari-Char IV, the SO49i affords extraordinary comfort, whether at sea or at anchor. From the easily accessed…
MED MAXI SCENE All the passion pizzazz Australians joined the 40th birthday party in Sardinia, writes Bob Ross. The 40th anniversary regatta of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in September wove together all of the threads that have made the…
LAUNCHES: SUNBEAM YACHTS Established Austrian builder Schochl Yachtbau is introducing its Sunbeam range of yachts to Australia through local distributor Westhead Marine. A specialist builder, it has traditionally produced heavily built centre cockpit yachts. The current fleet ranges in size…
HISTORIC YACHT Tallarook's revival When former Cairns yacht broker Mike McEvoy purchased Tallarook in 1995, he had no idea what surprises the boat had in store for him, reports Lulu Roseman. The story is about how one man’s passion for…
Navico's BR24 Broadband Radar has won the 2009 EDN Innovation Award for ‘Best Application of RF Design'. Celebrating Australian and New Zealand innovation, the prestigious award highlights Navico's groundbreaking achievement in overcoming significant challenges in all aspects of the system's…
The ExclusivE 76 was launched at the end of August for her first public presentation at the Cannes Boat Show 2009. The “ExclusivE Marine” cruising maxi-catamaran received a very warm welcome in the Mediterranean. Designed by architect Gilles Ollier, the…
Distributors and builders update us on what's new in the world of multihulls. Fountaine Pajot Fountain Pajot has plenty of reason to celebrate in 2009, with the release of three exciting new models as well as the 2,000th catamaran due…
Protect your boat and valuables from theft and water damage this summer, with the new ABUS Submariner padlock. The ABUS Submariner Padlock is the ultimate marine and outdoor padlock. It is specifically designed for marine and outdoor applications. The special…
Melbourne based Kleentec Marine has recently been appointed Australasian distributor for the Chafe-Pro® range of mooring line protection products manufactured by Fjord Inc. of Graham NC., USA Chafe-Pro's patented design allows the units to be moved easily to the desired…
Taken out of the water in May to allow alterations to take place during the summer's light wind conditions, the SYZ & CO hydrofoil catamaran is now ready to tackle the Lake Geneva speed records. She will be back on…
The idea of building your own boat from scratch is daunting, but many DIYers are altering the odds for a successful outcome in their favour by buying a kit, reports Jo Djubal. Building your own multihull is an admirable, if…
Bavaria flies the flag with new corporate design Bavaria Yachts has officially launched a new corporate design this week at the Interboot boat show in Friedrichshafen. Bavaria Yachts stands at the dawn of a new era in yacht design and…
Roger Priest checks out the latest import from overseas – the South African-built Leopard 40 luxury catamaran. Here's the open-water proof. Ten thousand miles, two ocean crossings and this 12-month-old Leopard 40 is in pristine condition, boat-show ready. Literally the…
New boat: Hanse 320 Australian Hanse distributor Windcraft is targeting new territory with the value-for-money Hanse 320, reports Caroline Strainig. Every time I see a new boat, I am amazed how much space they have packed in. “Surely, this must…
Jeanneau's latest racer combines short-handed practicality with IRC sensibilty, By Andy Robertson. Giants such as Jeanneau and Beneteau have long since learned not to dabble in the niche markets, to make short to medium sized runs of race type boats….
Any yacht venturing offshore needs one of these! Designed for use by rescue teams, and in particular for cutting people out of wrecked cars and collapsed buildings, it must be the quickest and simplest way of cutting rod or wire…
Practical: my boat Kirsten Wilkins and her partner Paul find the Hood 23 fits the bill when it comes to getting on the water without spending up big. When we tell people we have a yacht, they usually give us…
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