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NEW OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE Getting afloat with a new boat is never cheap, except perhaps when sharing the burden with others, reports Di Pearson. So many options are available to prospective yacht owners today: ticketed lessons, casual bareboat and skippered charter,…
Deox-C from Permanent Painted Coatings removes rust on any steel, stainless steel and most ferrous materials. The crystalline, 100 per cent active corrosion removal product when dissolved in tap water produces a bath of powerful rust-removing liquid which can remove…
EasyStrike wind and water-proof survival matches have a longer shaft and longer burn time than other matches and a more durable and effective strike plate which is usable even when wet. EasyStrike wind and water-proof survival matches have a longer…
Salt Sportswear, Australasian distributor of SLAM Advanced Technology Sportswear has appointed MarinePlus as its agent for Victoria. SLAM offers innovative technical sailing clothing and a fashion range based on a strong nautical theme. More information: MarinePlus, tel (03) 9521 6789;…
Boat Review: Beneteau First 40 Beneteau's new First 40 follows in the footsteps of the wildly successful 40.7, by Andi Robertson THE new Farr designed First 40 is the follow up to an all-time best seller, the First 40.7. Beneteau's…
New generation of EPIRBsMarine safety product specialist RFD has introduced a new-generation 406 MHz EPIRB onto the Australian market that features a world-first digital display screen and dual-GPS technology. The new GlobalFix iPro EPIRB is a breakthrough safety beacon that…
The radical new Moody 45 DS (deck saloon) was launched at the Sydney International Boat and received plenty of attention. Featuring bulwarks, a walk-in deck saloon and copious amount of cabin space the appeal of this new design will be…
My Boat – July 08 Seerauber: a pocket cruiser You don't have to have a big boat to have big dreams, says Tony Fountain, who had chosen a 7.26m pocket cruiser to fulfil his sailing ambitions. Pocket cruiser.” While that…
Australian catamaran builder Lightwave Yachts is the builder and campaign partner with All Yacht Spars for a new racing class, the Raider One Design. The Raider 302 design has already proved its credentials in offshore multihull racing and has now…
If you thought an autopilot was only good for steering a boat, think again. There are many and varied things you can do with their components when their marine career is over. Presented with a brief to create an ‘industrial’…
BOAT REVIEW: CATALINA 309 Following on from the legendary Catalina 30, the US company had a hard act to follow, reports Caroline Strainig. When the time came for mega US production-boat builder Catalina to launch another smallish boat just over…
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…
New AIS500 transceiver and AIS ‘buddy tracking' feature Raymarine's addition to its AIS (Automatic Identification System) product range, a combined receiver and transmitter, is now available. The AIS500 allows users to both transmit to, and receive, AIS data to and…
The Oceanis 58 incorporates a more stretched coachroof, much lengthened side windows,fully built-in spray hood/bimini arch and optomised ergonomics. All lines come back to the helm positions for easier sailing and to keep the living areaclear. Plenty of stowage space…
DELIVERY TRIP With the aim of increasing his sailing experience, 25-year-old James Gruzman joined a Seawind 1000 delivery trip, and got more than he bargained for, including investigating why Bundaberg rum has a Polar Bear logo. How did it all…
SUPERYACHT Rozelle Bay's long-awaited new boatyard is on its way, reports Bob Ross A NEW maintenance, refit and repair yard for pleasure craft up to superyacht size and even larger commercial vessels at Rozelle Bay on Sydney Harbour should be…
Marina West haven for South Australia's largest boats March 2, 2009 The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia (CYCSA) opens its long awaited new facility, Marina West at North Haven, on March 28. The marina boasts the biggest berths in…
Aussie IRC Offshore Cruiser/Racer Winning IRC designs come in all shapes and sizes. Optimizing a design to the IRC rule simply means getting the balance of essential parameters to reflect the proposed type of racing, wind conditions, competition and owner's…
At a gala dinner at Sydney’s Star City Casino with 630 exporters and supporters including guests of honour Nathan Rees MP, NSW Premier, and the Hon Tony Stewart MP, Minister for Small Business, Seawind Catamarans were awarded the title of…
Navico Australia is expanding its distribution network to supply Simrad and Northstar products directly to all Australian dealers and boat-builders from its Sydney logistics centre. Navico Asia Pacific’s chief operations officer John Scott said several factors, including the strengthening Australian…
Boating holiday company Riviera Nautic on the Gippsland Lakes in eastern Victoria is offering a last minute charter deals for their fleet of yachts and motor cruisers. The yachts offer everything from exciting challenge to quiet cruising, for sailors with…
Lowrance has announced an all-new line of marine VHF radios, the fixed-mount LVR-880 and LVR-250 and the handheld LHR-20. The LVR-880 is the first powerful, fixed-mount, DSC-equipped 25/1 watt radio to offer dual VHF and FM radio capabilities. It also…
The Shipmate Pocket Directory, now in its fourth print edition and available free all around Victoria, is also published online at www.shipmate.com.au. Both versions include A-Z listings of marine trades and services by category, plus listings of yacht clubs, marinas,…
McMurdo is introducing a new model in the Smartfind 406MHz EPIRB range called the Smartfind A5. It has been developed and approved in response to Australian government legislation stating that all recreational craft travelling offshore by more than two nautical…
Sunsail Yacht Charters, based at Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays has added six new yachts to its Australian fleet: two Sunsail 36is, two 39is, one 49i and a 464 catamaran. The Sunsail 36i has two berths and two showers while…
The new Sydney City Marine maintenance facility is scheduled to open later this year at Rozelle Bay. Facilities will include a 600 tonne shiplift, a 100t shiplift and a 47t submersible trailer ensuring efficient movement of craft out of the…
ARRIVALS The IC-M33 represents a new industry benchmark in marine handheld radio technology. Introducing the world's first 5W VHF floating marine handheld. Loaded with advanced features, the IC-M33 boasts a waterproof submersible design and a high capacity lithium Ion battery…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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