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The latest state-of-the-art satellite communications are being put to the test during a four-month expedition on a 40ft yacht in one of the coldest and remote regions of the world. Blue Sky Network (BSN) and Iridium Satellite LLC (Iridium) have agreed…
Bavaria goes upmarket with the new Vision 40, 44 and 50, reports Bob Ross. Bavaria's new Vision series of deck saloon yachts emphasises outdoor as well as indoor comfort, which should appeal to Australian cruisers and cruiser/racers. The Vision 40,…
2007 BOATS The European boat shows of recent months have showcased a mass of innovative new yachts. Expect many of these to be heading to the Australian market through 2007. The French, German and Swedish builders have all added significant…
Money a little tight in the current economic climate? Caroline Strainig checks out a trailer-sailer new to Australia that will get you on the water without stretching your bank balance to breaking point.“Cruising is a state of mind.” I don’t…
Caroline Strainig checks out a yacht with a lot of pluses for its size – the Beneteau Oceanis 31. “A small yacht with big-boat features.” That’s how one of the Beneteau staff summed up the Oceanis 31 when he showed it…
Emerging with a sixth from a scrappy, difficult final race which was contested in conflicting breezes Emirates Team New Zealand clinched the Marseille Trophy by 14 points, the biggest regatta winning margin on the Audi MedCup Circuit since Mean Machine…
Ericsson 4 has done it again. In a thrilling finish to leg eight of the Volvo Ocean Race from Galway to Marstrand, Sweden, Ericsson 4 pulled out all the stops to take a third leg win in a row. PUMA…
A showcase of the refined elegance which distinguishes Dubois-designed yachts was on display at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) from June 6-8 during the Dubois Cup 2009, an exclusive rally of racing superyachts designed by Dubois Naval Architects. After…
The winners of the Marina of the Year were recently announced at the 2009 International Marina Conference on the Gold Coast. The 2009 winner of the 85 berths and over marina category is Empire Marina Bobbin Head Marina, located within…
It has been a tough 24 hours for the seven boats in the Volvo Ocean Race as they enter the final stages of leg eight from Galway to Marstrand. Ericsson 4 still has a tenuous lead over Green Dragon (+2…
Cold southern weather getting you down. Fancy heading north for the sun? Or just an offshore trip with instruction to brush-up on your skills? Sydney sail-training school EastSail is running its annual series of milebuilding trips from the end of…
NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officers checked more than 1500 boats statewide during Operation Cold Water over the long weekend. Recreational Boating General Manager for NSW Maritime, Brett Moore, said the campaign was considered a success as part of a wider effort…
Stella Systems is proud to announce their appointment as the exclusive Australian distributor for OpenOcean Watermakers. OpenOcean designs and manufactures a new concept in watermakers, one that works all the time, is easy to operate and doesn't break the bank….
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) had a strong presence at the Korean International Boat Show last week. All companies reported a positive experience at the show and interest in Australian-made products and boats was high. AIMEX continues to…
For all those boaties disappointed by the onset of the cooler winter months, the Boating Industry Association of NSW has launched a scheme that will not only keep avid boaties busy through winter, but also help get their boats ready…
Tackticks MN30Tacktick's new mn30 wind system is ideal for sailing or power cruising yachts 11.5m and under, whether replacing an existing system or installing for the first time. Wind speed and direction information is delivered wirelessly from the wind transmitter,…
Dunbier Marine Products has released a new range of ultra-strong aluminium multi-roller trailers.With models available to suit boats up to 6.1m, 6.6m, 7.0m and 7.5m, the Australian-made trailers boast superior strength-to-weight ratios – for lighter, more economical towing on the…
A quirky addition to Leg 8, the Rotterdam Gate Race, was completed this morning as the fleet passed by the Netherlands. The gate race course was marked out by two rounding points requiring the fleet to complete a reaching loop….
Garmin, provides a GPS device for the most amphibian of creatures – an ultra portable and rugged touchscreen navigator which accepts not only marine charts but can also utilise street and topographic maps.The GPSMAP 620 comes with a worldwide basemap…
After the thrilling ride from Galway, the breeze has dropped and the fleet now faces the challenges of the English Channel; tides, currents and shipping. A neck and neck battle between Telefónica Black and Green Dragon has developed as both…
Marine Queensland and the the Boating Industry Association's of NSW, VIC, SA and WA have formalised a strategic partnership with Watercrew, a marine industry recruitment specialist. The official partnership has been established to maximise the effectiveness of Australia's marine businesses…
Sailing into Darwin, one of Australia?s most remote cities, can be a shock to the senses after a lengthy sea voyage. After cruising through some of the most isolated, sparsely populated coast in the country, a landfall celebration in Darwin…
Yacht clubs Steeped in colonial history, the trading hub of Hong Kong is a colourful place for sailors, reports Blue Robinson. Hong Kong is made up of the small Hong Kong Island, the commercial centre, and the Kowloon Peninsula which…
Real quality and performance gains have been made in the latest production boats, as the team at Australian Yachting found out during the last year, reports Kevin Green. Bavaria Vision 40 and 44 The Oceanis range has a lineage going…
The mid-30ft range is a competitive arena to do business in because this is a big volume market sector, so for the giants of Beneteau and Jeanneau, it's an important area, reports Kevin Green. That's why Jeanneau has kept the…
Catamarans are a compelling design for the cruising sailor as the Australian-built Seawind range testifies to, reports Kevin Green. Seawind catamarans are one of the biggest successes of our production boat building industry and continue to push their market share….
Dehler has successfully used its racing pedigree to create a refined performance cruiser, reports Kevin Green. Dehler is not a name synonymous with sailing in Australia but this could very well change as the revitalised company introduces its newly designed…
On the Long Weekend Friday morning at 11am a top class fleet of 54 Etchells One Design boats started three days of intense racing, for the 13th annual Musto Etchells Australian Winter Championship at Mooloolaba, Queensland. Amongst the…
Mysailing's Caroline Strainig, also editor of Cruising Helmsman magazine, caught up with Mike Prince, the Director of Charting, Australian Hydrographic Service (AHS), to ask him about charts and the role of the AHS. 1. How do you think electronic charts should…
55 competitors, 3 foreigners and 15 rookies for the 40th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro. From Lorient to Dieppe passing by La Coruña in Spain, Saint Gilles Croix de Vie and Dingle in Ireland, the 2009 edition of La…
ITT Jabsco are proud to introduce the new 233SL Remote Control Dual Beam Searchlight with 200,000 candlepower. The new Jabsco 233SL has been designed to offer the best combination of beam spread (width) and intensity (length). Several innovative design solutions…
In the latest issue of Australian Sailing magazine, sailmaker and columnist Tony Bull looks at spinnaker handling techniques, and provides lots of tips to help readers improve their boats' downwind performance and eliminate (or at least reduce) the white-knuckle element…
The new logo for the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships was unveiled this week at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre in Perth, Western Australia in front of an audience of Australian media and key Western Australian sporting and political identities….
The Boating Industry Association of NSW, organiser of the Sydney International Boat Show, remains confident that boaters will embrace the 2009 show (July 30-August 3) despite the economic downturn. As of earlier this week, exhibitor space had almost reached its…
A top class fleet of 55 Etchells begins three days of intense racing today off Mooloolaba in Queensland, with a six-race series for the 13th annual Musto Winter National Championship. Among the sailors on the start line are the 2004…
Leg eight of the Volvo Ocean Race, starting on Saturday June 6, will take the fleet over a tricky route from Galway, Ireland to Marstrand, Sweden. “It's not straightforward by any means,” said Jules Salter, the Ericsson 4 navigator, at…
Victoria's oldest sporting event and Australia's largest sailing regatta prepares to expand its horizons without Skandia, its title sponsor for the past six years. Chairman of Geelong Week Andrew Neilson today announced the dates for 2010 and explained the earlier…
Have you been looking for your own place to sit in the stern pushpit ? No problem the new seats made by Niro-Petersen enable you to do that now. It hangs in the stern pushpit and is supported by the…
More than 160 sailors have already entered the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games to be held in October. The vast majority are Australians, with overseas entries also received from Tanzania, the USA, Japan, and the most high profile inclusion, Crown…
More than 20 entries are confirmed for the second Fiji Hobie Challenge and 2009 South Pacific Hobie championships in Suva from June 26 to July 3. Fiji's Hobie fleet 252 hosted the inaugural Suzuki Fiji Hobie Challenge last September, using…
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