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NSW Maritime issues boating safety alert - NSW coast

forecasts for adverse boating conditions from the Hunter to the Tweed...

Sailing

Koh Samui Regatta 2010 - 'fierce competition continues'

"Three races and three different winners in the Racing Class The fierce competition continues on day 2"...

Power Boats

Marine Auctions set to tempt buyers

Auctioneer claims it is a buyer's market....

Sailing

Sailing Around Australia - 200 miles from the bottom mark

It is day 30 into SOS Ocean Racing's effort to break the WSSRC record for sailing non-stop solo around Australia....

Sailing

Musto Etchells Australasian Titles - Triple Hobart Winner joins fray

The 30 foot Etchells one design sailing boat is touted as the 'Boat they sail in Heaven'.......

Kitesurfing

What seabreeze crew do when there's no wind...

...free time from not being on the water...

Sailing

Sydney City Marine Winter Series - Race 4

The dying breeze in Race 4 accounted for the difficult conditions on Saturday in race 4 of the SCM Winter Series...

Sailing

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Strong winds create mayhem for TeamOrigin

The French/German team All4One moved up to second equal place at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena, Sardinia (ITA)...

Cruising

ISAF World Sailing Rankings for 2 June

ISAF World Sailing Rankings for 2 June have been released....

Kitesurfing

Locations set for Australian Nationals

Preperation for Australian National Titles is well under way, with two locations selected....

Windsurfing

The Next Episode - Umi bring us Kauli at home in Brazil

Umi bring us Kauli at home in Brazil.

Cruising

World Yacht Racing Forum - New venue and date announced for 2010

2010 edition of the event is to take place in Estoril, Portugal...

Cruising

Cape Breton Island arrives in New York in second place

In a race which went down to the wire, Cape Breton Island has arrived in New York, narrowly missing out on line honours...

Sailing

SOS Ocean Racing - Under 2000 nautical miles to go!

SOS Ocean Racing has now been travelling for almost 30 days!...

Power Boats

Tim Fenwick - going places and in a hurry

A young man showing skill beyond his years when at the wheel of a very fast boat....

Sailing

Clipper 09-10 - Victory in New York for Uniquely Singapore

In a race which went right down to the wire, Uniquely Singapore has secured their first ever victory...

Sailing

No Wet Weather Delays at Sydney City Marine

While wet weather might cause delays other boat yards, it's full steam ahead with no time lost at Sydney City Marine....

Sailing

All states-territories represented at OAMPS Queenland Youth Week

Every state and territory represented at OAMPS Insurance Brokers Queensland Youth Week...

Cruising

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia launches 2011 Cruise to Hobart

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has today launched the second Cruise to Hobart...

Cruising

Canadian Albacore Association: 2010 Season Begins

The season has finally begun! The weekly Friday Toronto club series began on May 7th and the first two races of the Har...

Sailing

Jessica Watson heads home to Mooloolaba

Jessica Watson will complete her remarkable adventure when she steers Ella's Pink Lady into the sheltered Mooloolah Rive...

Sailing

America's Cup: Valencia Sailing interviews Giovanni Ceccarelli

ValenciaSailing continues their coverage of the 34th America's Cup designers meeting that took place on May 18th in Vale...

Cruising

Ian Thomson Australia circumnavigation - finally the wind is back!

SOS Ocean Racing's Ian Thomson is now 28 days in and is two thirds of the way to through the Southern Ocean....

Cruising

Sailing Tip of the Week

Ever had trouble when you must slide the genoa car forward or back whilst it is under load? Here's a handy tip...

Sailing

Louis Vuitton Trophy: America's Cup Defender exits the competition

Sweden's Artemis climbed to the lead of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today with a victory over Emirates Team Ne...

Sailing

Aust Women's and Aust Match Racing Championships change of dates

Change of dates and the release of the Notice of Race for Yachting Australia's Women's and Open Match Racing events....

Kitesurfing

Win a 10 day Kiteboarding holiday from Best

Win a 10 day trip aboard a luxury catermaran, kiting in some of the worlds premier locations - all courtesy of Best Kiteboarding

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Sky-Masters to debut in Fuerteventura 2010

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Sky-Masters to debut in Fuerteventura 2010

Windsurfing

Four Minutes In Paradise - Watch Davy Scheffers styling it in Bonaire

Watch Davy Scheffers styling it in Bonaire.

Sailing

Star Class European Championship - 300 sailors - 150 boats

A list of former World, Olympic and Silver Star champions...

Cruising

Clipper 09-10 - Jamaica to New York - Leaders take it to the wire

Uniquely Singapore and Cape Breton Island duel goes down to the wire...

Cruising

67th Swiftsure Predictably Unpredictable

Gear buster to drifter, the 67th Swiftsure proved challenging for its competitors....

Power Boats

Class 1 mourns Mauro Ravenna

The world of Class 1 is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of its former promoter...

Power Boats

Reef named in honour of Marine Park leader

Previously unnamed reef officially re-named in honour of Marine Park Leader...

Power Boats

Comment sought on managing recreational abalone fishing in WA

Important policy paper posted on the WA Department of Fisheries website......

Power Boats

Fisheries sound approach to marine protection with funds for sanctuary

$1.5million from 2011-12 to ensure the protection of the marine environment of Camden Sound, WA...

Power Boats

Sydney's bull shark secrets on show

The secret life of Sydney's bull sharks is beginning to be unlocked...

Cruising

Talisker Bounty Boat back on Australian soil

The Talisker Bounty Boat crew are back on Australian soil at Queensland's Restoration Island....

Sailing

Access Class Championships 2011 at Royal Perth Yacht Club

2011 Australian Access Class Championships will be held concurrently with the Asia-Pacific Championships....

Sailing

SOS Ocean Racing - Finally the wind is back!

SOS Ocean Racing's Ian Thomson is now 28 days in and is two thirds of the way to through the Southern Ocean....

Sailing

New York YC Invitational Cup - Committee seeks interest for entry

An invitation has been extended to the club to enter a team in the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup...

Sailing

Koh Samui Regatta - Neil Pryde opens the batting

Neil Pryde and the crew of Hi Fi have returned to defend their title - and will be expecting fierce competition...

Sailing

European 18ft Skiff Championship - Five races sailed to date

European 18ft Skiff Championship - SLAM leads Gotta Love It 7 after five races....

Sailing

ORCi Rating in 2010 - a Fresh Option for Racing Yachts

There is a strong interest among racing yacht owners in ORCi as an alternative or concurrent rating system....

Cruising

Not clipped on, all crew lost overboard

Double sailing tragedy - two sailors fell overboard and their sailing boat sailed onto a beach....

Cruising

Bermuda Race names West Marine as Official Supplier

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee has named West Marine as an official supplier for the 47th Newport Bermuda Race....

Windsurfing

Backdoor Pozo - Dario Ojeda experiences a rare starboard tack day at the infamou

Dario Ojeda experiences a rare starboard tack day at the infamous World Cup spot.

Cruising

Rally Portugal - Cruising rally departs Plymouth heading for Portugal

Perfect start to the 2010 edition of this annual event...

Cruising

Clipper 09-10 - Changing conditions provides fantastic sailing

Uniquely Singapore maintains lead over Cape Breton Island as teams anticipate strengthening winds...

Cruising

Strong Entries for 2010 Louisiades Yacht Rally

By the end of May there are 17 entries for the 2010 Louisiades Yacht Rally. Guy Chester said that there is still stong i...

Sailing

SOS Ocean Racing circumnavigation - Still stuck in the Southern Ocean

SOS Ocean Racing's Ian Thomson is now 27 days in and is only a few days from Tasmania....

Sailing

Royal Children's Hospital - Dad sails to Mackay for big cause

Brisbane man hoping to raise $50,000 for the Royal Children's Hospital....

Sailing

Winner of the 25 year Meridien Marinas Free Berthing Competition annou

Winner of the 25 year Meridien Marinas Free Berthing Competition announcedWe have just spoken to the still shaking l...

Sailing

Jessica Watson and crew heading for Mooloolaba

17 year old Queenslander Jessica Watson has begun the 469 nautical miles sail from Sydney to Mooloolaba for next weekend...

Cruising

Ian Thomson circumnavigating Australia - Frustrating 24 hours

It is day 26 into Ian Thomson's effort to break the world record for sailing non-stop solo around Australia....

Cruising

Louisiades Yacht Rally - Strong Entries for 2010

By the end of May there are 17 entries for the 2010 Louisiades Yacht Rally. Guy Chester said that there is still stong interest and there are many more entries expected in coming weeks. "We do have to set a maximum, and whilst we can accept more entries a