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Yacht Silent Sound sets off to transit the North-West Passage

Today yacht Silent Sound is to depart from Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, to transit the North West Passage...

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Graduates of Yacht Restoration School sail their creations

June 06 is 'Launch Day' for the non-profit International Yacht Restoration School in Newport Rhode Island...

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Vampire's 50th birthday... and everyone is invited for cake!!

It's the Vampire's 50th birthday... and everyone is invited for cake!!!...

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Bavaria Yachts Announce New Cruiser 32

Bavaria Yachts is delighted to announce the introduction of the new Cruiser 32....

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Practical Tips: Astro Navigation - the lost art?

there is little doubt that many old salts view the demise of celestial navigation with an element of sadness...

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Spanish sailor's accidental adventure - more photos to believe or not

This sailor was caught trying to return to the harbour in Zumaia, in the Basque country of northern Spain....

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Sailing on Balvenie - north along the Turkish coastline

Amanda Church and Mark Farrell continue sailing northwards along the coast of Turkey on their yacht Balvenie...

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Great Tropical Jazz Party on Magnetic Island follows Race Week

The Great Tropical Jazz Party, is an annual festival of cool jazz beneath the palms on tropical Magnetic Island...

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Hilary Lister, quad sailor, about to reach Wales, but short on cash.

Hilary Lister the inspirational quadriplegic sailor will arrive in Wales on Wednesday 3rd June....

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Young Keppel Bay Sailors to the rescue - of a baby dolphin

3 young sailors from Keppel Bay Sailing Club were being called heroes yesterday for saving the life of a baby dolphin...

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Four months jail for firearms discovered on yacht

The question whether carry guns on board been answered for one American citizen, kept jailed for 4 months in Mexico...

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Australia to fight piracy in the Horn of Africa

Sailors wishing to sail the Somali pirate zone will be glad to know that Australia has thrown in its lot to fight piracy...

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Diver/sailor wanted for Vanuatu experience

If you are a diver/sailor and marine biologist or similar, a dream experience awaits you in Vanuatu...

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Sail Indonesia Rally - then Sail Bunaken

Sail Indonesia Rally will see a maritime spectacle on arrival in Bunaken at the northern end of the island of Sulawesi....

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What do you do with a captured pirate?

As world navies confront Somali pirate gangs, a major problem emerges: what to do with the captured pirates?...

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Product of the Week: Emergency Shroud Kit

We've made Colligo Marine's Emergency Shroud Kit the product of the week...

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Spanish for Cruisers - a must-have for roving yachties

A little book that tells the TECHNICAL terms for cruising in Spanish is sure to be a winner - 'Spanish for Cruisers'...

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Muir Anchoring Systems - Aussie made quality, recognised worldwide

Muir Windlasses Australia, the world power in anchoring systems...

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Rescuing Impy

What is a big racing yacht doing buried up to its proverbial neck in sand in front of Rawa Island Resort?...

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Study finds surprising new pathway for North Atlantic circulation

Oceanographers have long known that the 20-year-old paradigm for describing the global ocean circulation...

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Letter from the Indies: Belize, north-west Caribbean

Andrea and Ian Treleaven continue with their tales of sailing in their yacht Cape Finnisterre...

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Yacht departs Southport - see the pictures and believe

A'sailor' decided to commence a passage from Southport to Yeppoon yesterday with a forecast of 9-10m seas...

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World's most famous yacht is for sale

Maltese Falcon has been listed for sale on 'JamesList', a global online luxury marketplace....

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Sailing with Balvenie - Heading North through Greece

Amanda are sailing between Greece and Turkey on their yacht Balvenie, and share their experiences...

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Just part of the daily routine - the rescues go on...

Recent severe weather has led to busy times for the coast guards up and down the coast of New South Wales...

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Whale tagging tells previously unknown story

For the first time Australian scientists have recorded the path of humpback whales from the Australian to Antarctica...

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Today's the day that Hilary starts her 'Dream Sail round Britain'

Today Hilary Lister will recommence her attempt to become the first disabled woman to sail solo around Britain...

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Sailor lost - the hazard of fishing vessels at sea

An American sailor is lost at sea after a collision with a fishing trawler which continued without stopping....

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What's in the news - yachts and yacht shows

New Martens, Passports, Bavaria Cruisers 55, and Lagoons 500 and the shows where they appear...

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Racing the Rater - Bourne End Week on the Thames

Along the world's waterways the participatory sport of sailing still endures. For instance, there's the Rater....

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No advance info goes to Somalis - IMB

The International Maritime Organisation claims that advance info is NOT relayed to Somali pirates...

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Flip Cat - all at Sea (Living)

And how deep is the bay just there? 'Er, not quite deep enough.'...

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Government funding for new 'blue-water' marine Research Vessel

The Federal Budget has delivered $120m for a new 'blue-water' marine Research Vessel to replace the Southern Surveyor...

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Heli-rescue for hapless yachties aground in Sydney Harbour

2 yachties found themselves aground at 6.00am yesterdayon the rocks near Manly in Sydney Harbour....

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48 hour arrival notification requirement now for Panama

Panama is now requesting that yachts notify their arrival into Panama at least 48 hours before their arrival....

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Eye in the sky helps detect illegal activities on the Reef

Aerial surveillance by Border Protection Command has been praised for its role in helping protect the GBR Marine Park...

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Sanctuary Cove 21st Boat Show opens Friday 22 May

The 21st Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show opens Friday, May 22 on Queensland's Gold Coast....

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Where do penguins go to dance?

What is it like to sleep in an igloo? And have you ever wondered how ancient ice can be used as a time machine?...

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Air Apparent - the little yacht that just kept sailing

A yacht abandoned off New Zealand last year has been recovered by fishermen in north Queensland....

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The meaning of Green and greenER

The green revolution is happening, but what does 'green' mean?...

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Caring for your outboard - just like any other baby

As with any other baby, a little attention to your outboard goes a long way, and care and feeding will make it thrive....

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The Five Things to tell your boat guests

Handy check-list of five safety guidelines you should explain to your guests or crew briefly, BEFORE you leave the dock...

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'Mad German sailor' loves his yacht more than he fears pirates

The residents of Berbera, a port in the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden, call Jurgen Kantner 'the mad German sailor.'...

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Australian Marinas Guide - Comprehensive guide to local marinas

With over 300 marinas, the Australian Marinas Guide is the only marina directory to include every marina in Australia....

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Scots to the rescue: first the sailors - then their boat!

Swedish couple who had to abandon their boat in horrific conditions in the North Sea didn't count on the Scots!...

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Mystery disappearance of one-armed Japanese sailor in Somali waters

Mystery surrounds the disappearance of a renowned Japanese sailor in Somali waters....

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High hopes and high winds for the Tahiti Pearl Regatta

Thirty four yachts competing in the worlds prettiest yachting regatta....

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RNLI rescues Swedish couple 'in 10 metre swells'

The RNLI rescued a Swedish couple with only one life jacket between them from their yacht in the North Sea....

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15-year-old Jessica launches her round-world yacht

Australian 15 year-old Jessica Watson, latest teen to chase 'youngest around' trophy, has launched her yacht....

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25 knots of wind, why aren't we moving?

We're only a mile from home, a good 25 knot wind is blowing, the sails are full,so why are we staying in the same spot?...

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Avoiding 'catastrophe' for world's coral heartland

A region harbouring more than half the world's coral reefs is at risk of 'a major environmental and human catastrophe'....

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Letter from the Indies - Cuba, Cayman, Honduras

Andrea and Ian Treleaven, Antipodeans cruising in the Caribbean, continue their tales...

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North South Yachting - 2009 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

North South Yachting displaying 34 & 43 Cruisers at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, 21-24 May 2009....

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Almanac for English Channel now online and free

The Wiley Nautical Almanac, for years a hard copy publication, can now be downloaded to your computer....

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E-15 Gasoline for All? 'Not So Fast' Says Boat Owners Association

Now the influential Boat Owners' Association of the United States is putting on its gloves in the ethanol debate....

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Coffs Harbour Yacht Club Queen's Birthday Regatta

Opal Cove Resort announced event sponsor for the Queen's Birthday Regatta at the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club on June 6-8....

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Totally Tidal Energy

An Australian company has managed to harness wave power, generating power and attracting international attention....

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New Antarctic seabed sonar images reveal clues to sea-level rise

Motorway sized troughs and channels carved into Antarctica's continental shelves could help predict future sealevel rise...

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Sailing the 'Black Current' to find ancestors

A Japanese surgeon this week set off on a voyage to trace one of the paths believed taken by ancestors of the Japanese...

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What you need to know about buying an outboard

When buying an outboard, you want to taking advantage of anything that can ultimately save you money....

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