How to maintain your shaft seals
There are many factors to maintaining shaft seals that can be used to ensure you don’t have to replace them too often. These tips can assist you in getting the most out of whatever you have to work with and…
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Unsung heroes – Kylie Forth and Australia's gold medal Blind Sailing Team
Amid all the public outcry over the decision to drop sailing from the Tokyo Paralympics, one brave woman is quietly getting on with life. She has an ambitious goal, but based on past performance it's one she will achieve. Kylie…
Roman Hagara and Hans-Pieter Steinacher show off their 6 metre foiling cat
In the spirit of progression, Roman Hagara and Hans Peter Steinacher have devised a new 6 meter catamaran that is redefining what’s possible on the open ocean. It’s a vessel that can reach eye-popping speeds of 36 knots while hardly…
Perfect start at Swan Cup Caribbean
Virgin Gorda (BVI), 5th March 2015. The 21 Swan yachts competing in the second edition of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean could not have asked for a more perfect start to the event's four scheduled days of racing in Virgin…
Mates4Mates set sail for Southport Yacht Club's Sail Paradise
Four Mates4Mates Members will be on board Southport Yacht Club’s Alacrity tomorrow, Friday 6 March for the Southport Yacht Club’s XXXX Sail Paradise series, which will be contested off the Gold Coast from March 6 to 8. Mates4Mates organisation provides…
Boatie, 84, survives Marcia in a wet suit while boat sinks
The Morning Bulletin. By Melanie Plane. LYING in the grass waiting for Cyclone Marcia to pass, Hugh Hunter prayed for survival. The 84-year-old had taken refuge on the banks of the Fitzroy River after his damaged boat the Mustang started…
Public are asked to search for missing multihull online
News24: Johannesburg – The public can help search for a missing South African catamaran crew through an online tool, their families said on Wednesday. The families fear for the yachtsmen's safety, as they last made contact via satellite phone on…
Queensland's hold on Brisbane-Gladstone Trophy under threat
All of the Eastern states will be represented in this year's QantasLink Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race and there is a good chance the Courier Mail Cup may be going to one of these interstate challengers. Tasmania is represented by…
Foxall joins Dongfeng for Southern Ocean leg of the Volvo
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 5 – Damian Foxall (IRL), one of the biggest names in offshore sailing, is joining Dongfeng Race Team (Charles Caudrelier/FRA) for the forthcoming treacherous Leg 5. Caudrelier and Foxall were on the Groupama boat that won…
5000 miles to go for Barcelona World Race leaders
Bernard Stamm and Jean Le Cam passed under 5,000 miles to the Barcelona World Race finish line and today also crossed over their own outbound track. The leading duo are starting to feel like the worst of the course is…
Winter in America has been particularly harsh this year
You may have seen the images of the cold freeze that has been affecting most of the United States this northern winter. It has not only been much colder than previous it has also hung around for a longer period…
Sydney to Mooloolaba Yacht Race 2015 cancelled
Middle Harbour Yacht announced today the cancellation of the Sydney to Mooloolaba Yacht Race 2015. MHYC Commodore John McCuaig advised the lack of entries in both the monohull and multihull divisions drove the decision not to continue planning for the…
Dean Barker signs on with Russian magnate's sailing team
Dean Barker has moved quickly to get back on a boat, signing up as tactician for a Russian team in the 2015 RC44 Championship Tour which starts in Malta at the end of the month. Barker was recently dumped as…
Australian Sailing Team celebrates International Women's Day
On the occasion of the 2015 International Women Day on May 8 2015, Australian Sailing is celebrating our female Australian Sailing Team and Squad athletes this week.
No 'floating rubbish' collection for Olympic sailing venue
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP): A program has been halted to retrieve floating rubbish from the sailing venue of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, according to Brazilian media. A report Tuesday in the newspaper O Globo comes just three…
Sailboat hits Queenscliff ferry as end-of-summer storm lashes harbour
SUMMER’S finale was a spectacular but short-lived storm on Sunday that knocked a sailboat into the path of a ferry. Ferry passenger Troy Muenzer watched the collision along with other shocked onlookers on board the Queenscliff ferry. “The storm really…
Bart's Bash fighting for a bigger world record in 2015
On 28 February, at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show, the count “up” began to Bart’s Bash 2015, the global sailing race being held on 20 September on behalf of the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation. Count “up” because registration for venues…
Barcelona World Race leaders enjoy the easier conditions
As Cheminées Poujoulat climbed north out of the latitudes of the Roaring 40s and into a regime change on the east side of the South Atlantic high pressure system, Barcelona World Race leaders Bernard Stamm and Jean Le Cam are…
Dates confirmed for US Grand Slam match racing series
The 2015 US GRAND SLAM Series will take place within the month of August, beginning a couple weeks earlier and in a different order than previous editions. The Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, Bayview Yacht Club, Chicago Match Race Center, and…
Perfect conditions for Walpole's Regatta in the Trees
Fresh breezes at Walpole Yacht Club’s “Regatta in the Trees” last weekend made for a great weekend of sailing. Competitors arrived at the little south coast town from Perth, Denmark, Albany, Bunbury and Busselton and kept rescue crews on their…
New faces and seasoned pros prepare for 2015 RC44 Championship Tour
With less than a month to go, eleven teams are eagerly anticipating the 2015 RC44 Championship Tour season-opener set to take place in Malta's renowned capital of Valletta, the historic 'City of Knights', from 25-29 March. The crew line up…
Young South Africans selected to take part in unique global adventure
Eight young South Africans, some of which have never seen the ocean before, have been selected to compete in the world’s longest ocean challenge; at 40,000 nautical miles the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is unique and will be…
Impressive prizes on offer for 10th anniversary Sydney Harbour Regatta
As entries breach the 180 mark, organisers at Middle Harbour Yacht Club are busily preparing and counting down the days to the 10th anniversary of their Sydney Harbour Regatta, to be held this weekend, March 7 and 8. All classes…
South African catamaran crew goes missing during voyage to Thailand
A South African catamaran crew on a voyage to Thailand have not been heard from in a month and a half, concerned family members said on Monday. The families of Anthony Murray, Reg Robertson and Jaryd Payne believe there is…
Rainbow II takes up early running at One Ton Revisted regatta
The Farr 40 Pacific Sundance (Bernard Hyde) again took line honours in race 2 of the One Ton Revisited regatta – a 20-mile Olympic course off Auckland's East Coast Bays. But, the winner on corrected time was the S&S 36…
Volvo Ocean Race launches new young sailor award
The Volvo Ocean Race has launched a new award for young sailors in a major competition in the Gulf, aimed at attracting a fresh generation of sailors into offshore sailing to follow champions like Damien Foxall. The Race has introduced…
Vale John Harrison AM, past Australian Sailing Team manager
John Harrison AM, section manager of the Australian sailing teams at the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympics, died last Friday in Brisbane after a long illness, aged 80. Yachting Australia, in recognising his contribution to the sport with its Volunteer…
Storms and South East Asia feature in the March Cruising Helmsman
We get all dark and stormy in the March Cruising Helmsman, with a feature front cover from Andrea Francolini. We learn how to rig a riding sail to steady your boat when at anchor in a blow. One author discusses…
Envy Scooters wins Melges 32 Nationals on Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie once again proved why it’s a favourite location for sailing the Melges 32 class over the weekend for the 2015 Pusser’s Rum Melges 32 Australian Championships, the fifth National Titles held in Australia. Lake Macquarie Yacht Club…
Voodoo Chile wins consecutive Farr 40 One Design Trophy regattas
At the end of a short and intense Farr 40 One Design Trophy regatta on Sydney Harbour, the fleet beat the southerly burst moving up the NSW coast at 35 knots and Lloyd Clark’s Voodoo Chile beat the fleet by…
Atlantic offers options to three Barcelona World Race crews
On this 60th day of racing since leaving Barcelona on a warm, sunny winter's afternoon, 1300hrs local time Wednesday 31st December, each of the top three are dealing with their own different options. Bernard Stamm and Jean Le Cam are…
GAC Pindar moves the Volvo Ocean Race to Auckland
Auckland – 27 February 2015 – The Volvo Ocean Race fleet has arrived in Auckland, New Zealand following a gruelling 5,264 nautical mile race from Sanya, China. However, this is not the only race that has been taking place, GAC…
GMEs GX400 transceiver includes waterproof speaker microphone
GMEs GX400 features both 27MHz marine band and 27MHz citizen band transceivers in one unit. Built to withstand some of the harshest environments in the world, the GX400 is equally at home at sea or on land. Water ingress protected…
Mapfre becomes fourth Volvo winner in four legs after thrilling Auckland finish
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, February 27 – MAPFRE (Xabi Fernández/ESP) emerged victorious despite a pair of major setbacks in Leg 4, following one of the tightest-fought finishes in Volvo Ocean Race history on Saturday night. The victory gives the 2014-15 edition…
Clark back on the bike at the Farr 40 One Design Trophy
On the opening day of the 2014/15 Farr 40 season’s stage two Aberdeen Asset Management One Design Trophy and stunning final day of summer in Sydney, four different crew combinations pulled off a win from five races. Voodoo Chile’s skipper…
Third Barcelona World Race yacht rounds Cape Horn
The climb back up the Atlantic is long and can be brutally hard, but usually every mile feels like it is taking you closer to the Barcelona World Race finish. Race leaders Cheminées Poujoulat might be forgiven for feeling that…
Gayle Beck crowned Queen of the Harbour on Yandoo
The annual Queen of the Harbour 18ft Skiff race took place on Sydney Harbour today and resulted in Gayle Beck being crowned the Queen of Sydney Harbour for 2015. Gayle, with the help of her crew mates John Winning, Jim…
The Science of Ocean Navigation video from Gillette World Sport
On board with the Alvimedica, Dongfeng and Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing teams we gain insight into technology at play within their teams, the advantages and drawbacks of it's use and the off-shore navigation risks they tackle everyday. Features discussion with…
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda runs regattas on both sides of the Atlantic
Milan, 27th February 2015. With the start of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's sailing season just a few short days away, the Club's busy 2015 calendar was presented to journalists and sponsors at a press conference in Milan's Four Seasons…
Peter Burling hopes Dean Barker will stick with ETNZ
The New Zealand Herald. By Susan Strongman. Team New Zealand's newest co-helmsman Peter Burling says he hopes dumped skipper Dean Barker will stick with Team New Zealand. In an exclusive interview with the Weekend Herald last night, the young sailor…
