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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….
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
Australian- owned superyacht Cockpit, flybridge and interior The new superyacht Kokomo continues Australian yachtsman Lang Walker's love affair with prestigious boats. The 52m (171- foot) sloop, built by Alloy Yachts, New Zealand, and launched in July after a two- year…
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…
High Definition Digital radar is now available as a compact full colour radome system Radar target detection has undergone massive evolutionary changes in the last year, thanks to the introduction of High Definition Digital technology. Now the superior benefits of…
2009 sees the introduction of the brand new Octogrip Trainer from Henri Lloyd. The trainer's upper is constructed using lightweight, non absorbing, fast draining mesh panels and feature an injection moulded TPU ‘exo' skeleton and rear footplate for added stability….
Seawind officially announce the launch of the new 41ft Seawind 1250 in development, with plans and images being released for the first time. Following the huge success and world acclaim of the 38ft Seawind 1160, an all new blue water…
ARRIVALS Slam Racing Evolution rangeSlam apparel is defined by Italian design, quality construction and advanced fabrics. The new oilskin jacket is made from nylon cotoniero and has plenty of storage. The two external vertical pockets have laminated water-repellent zips and…
At the club The Sonata Association of Victoria celebrated its 30th birthday with a sail-past, reports president Des Russell, who says the club is still a vibrant and active force. The Sonata Association of Victoria (SYAV) was 30 years old,…
ARRIVALS RMC Swing ThrusterThe RMC Swing Thruster is aimed at making manoeuvring in marinas an easy process. Controls are via a keypad and joystick. Noise reduction is another feature and it is also designed to have minimal cavitation.As well as…
C-MAP® by Jeppesen Cartography Preloaded in New E-Series Widescreen with HybridTouchTM Display Raymarine, Inc., and Jeppesen Marine today announced that C-MAP by Jeppesen cartography will come standard on the new Raymarine E-Series Widescreen with HybridTouch multifunction display. This marks the…
ARRIVALS How Boats Work – Book For once, a genuinely useful book for sailors. Charlie Wing's practical guide is presented in the easy-to-read, large-format style of a technical manual. The illustrations are simple and clear and feature “exploded” views of…
ARRIVALS RFD ResOFix PLBThe compact new RFD ResQFix PLB features 406MHz satellite technology combined with the speed and accuracy of GPS to deliver a complete safety beacon. Its size suits day sailors and even kayakers as the unit fits easily…
McConaghy's Yard in Sydney is building a 30m maxi yacht for British property developer Mike Slade, reports Kevin Green. The new Leopard3 is the latest in a series of performance maxis for Slade who intends to race the boat in…
CLUB UPDATE Canvas and wood were the predominant features when Kevin Green visited the Balmain Sailing Club's annual regatta. The Balmain Sailing Club nestles into the peninsula at the mouth of Iron Cove, a pleasant walk down the appropriately named…
Design and construction The man who liked his boat so much that he bought the company, Leonardo Ferragamo, restored the Finnish yacht builder to a profit-making enterprise. The Italian shoe and apparel entrepreneur persuaded the company to divisionalise and specialise….
Looking for a well appointed performance cruiser? Barry Henson, editor of Australian Yachting, takes a look at the Hanse 430e. If you're looking for a performance cruiser, something that will put you in the rankings at your club and keep…
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