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Cruising

AIS: the technology - and the price - improving

AIS technology is getting more user friendly, cheaper, and more within the budget range of the average cruising yacht...

Cruising

British yacht hijacked by Somali pirates - yacht sighted

A British couple were hijacked by Somali pirates between the Seychelles and East Africa in their 38ft yacht Lynn Rival...

Sailing

America's Cup venue in Ras al-Khaimah ruled invalid by Court

Justice Shirley Kornreich ruled that any venue arbitarily selected by the Defender of the America's Cup for the 33rd mat...

Windsurfing

MFC Quad Fins - The infamous Maui Fin Company have just released their new fins

The infamous Maui Fin Company have just released their new fins for quad set ups.

Sailing

Images of San Diego: BOR90 is relaunched, rerigged and ready to roll!

Images from Gilles Martin-Raget of the Golden Gate YC's America's Cup Challenger, BOR90 rigged up and ready to go...

Sailing

Three Tasmanian yachts to contest Melbourne to Stanley Yacht Race

Three Tasmanian yachts are contesting the annual Melbourne to Stanley Yacht Race...

Sailing

Melbourne to Stanley race - You're welcome

The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria's 2009 Melbourne to Stanley race is a qualifier for the two races south at Christmas....

Sailing

Statement from America's Cup holder on Fiduciary Duty challenge

The Defender of the America's Cup and current Trustee, SNG has reacted angrily to the BFD action lodged today:...

Sailing

Quebec Sailing Federation Awards and Hall of Fame inductee

The Quebec Sailing Federation nominating committee is proud to present this year's award winners....

Sailing

Sunfish World Championship - US clean sweep

Sunfish World Championship - The gruelling championship came down to the final moments of the last regatta....

Sailing

Gosford to Lord Howe Island Race - Sanyo Maris repeat performance?

Gosford to Lord Howe Island Yacht Race - Classic yacht looking for another clean-up...

Sailing

Sailrocket team ready and waiting as clock is ticking

Vestas Sailrocket team is attempting to break the World Sailing Speed record at Walvis Bay in Namibia....

Sailing

Breach of Fiduciary Duty suit filed against America's Cup Trustee

The Challenger of record in the 33rd America's Cup has, as expected, filed an action for a Breach of Fiduciary Duty agai...

Sailing

America's cup Challenger re-launched in San Diego

On Sunday afternoon, the BOR 90 returned to its natural habitat as it was lifted by crane from its workspace into the ha...

Sailing

Melges 24 World Championship - Larsen leads

Melges 24 World Championship - two tricky races today...

Sailing

2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Games - Aust team selection information

Information regarding the nomination and selection for the Australian team for the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Games...

Cruising

Port2Port Rally arrives Bundaberg

More than fifty yachts taking part in the Annual 'Port2Port' Rally have arrived in Bundaberg...

Sailing

Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race - Race 3 preparations

Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race - Race 3 to Cape Town starts Tuesday 27 October....

Sailing

New 41ft Seawind 1250 Launches

Tthe 41ft Seawind 1250 splashed down this morning into Wollongong Harbour....

Cruising

Rescued fishermen find their 'mystery yacht'

3 fishermen in the Solent were saved by a mystery yacht, and only remembered the name of the boat - Mange Tout....

Windsurfing

Vandals Hit The PWA - Vandal sails have just joined the Professional Windsurfers

Vandal sails have just joined the Professional Windsurfers Association.

Sailing

50th Jubilee Interdinion 12ft Skiff Regatta - Gwen 12's produce a gem

As the interest in the Classic 12's regatta continues to grow the news that there are still Gwen 12's actively sailing h...

Sailing

Longley and Bertrand interviewed on Australia II's design

America's Cup author and historian, Steve Tsuchiya provided two interviews with John Longley and John Bertrand on the is...

Sailing

ONE Sport covers the HSBC Coastal Classic live from Alfa Romeo

International sailing reporter, Martin Tasker, from ONE Sport covered the HSBC Coastal Classic live...

Sailing

Rolex Sydney Hobart applications for entry close in one week

You've got to be in it to win it! Those wanting to conquer the Mount Everest of ocean racing - the Rolex Sydney Hobart Y...

Sailing

America's Cup Spycam: Images of BOR90 - San Diego 25 October

More iImages of BOR90/USA as she is launched in San Diego today...

Sailing

SB3 Worlds confirmed for Australia in 2012

The International SB3 World Championships for 2012 have been confirmed for Geelong, Australia in late January....

Sailing

Melges 24 Worlds: Pre-Worlds to Bressani

Melges 24 World Championship - The fifty-one boat fleet is made up of entries from 10 countries...

Sailing

Rolex Osprey Cup - Italian crew triumph

Rolex Osprey Cup, has been won by Giulia Conti (ITA), the defending champion, who defeated Anna Tunnicliffe (USA)...

Sailing

Alfa Romeo smashes race record en route to Rolex Sydney Hobart

Neville Crichton's super maxi, Alfa Romeo, is leaving a trail of smashed race records across the Pacific...

Sailing

Belmont 16 footer RS Feva kids - vote yes!

The kids votes are in and it's a definite Yes for the RS Feva class as they experience the new fleet of fun, fast...

Sailing

Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race - California makes it to Rio

Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race - The final boat has arrived in Rio....

Cruising

Marine Qld voices concerns on Queensland water health

Marine Queensland is concerned about increased levels of pollution following release of Ecosystem Health Report Card....

Sailing

49er sails 120nm Coastal Classic - Images from the long ride

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke completed the 120nm Coastal Classic course sailing alongside the top competitors...

Cruising

Lloyd's Ports of the World, 2009

Lloyd's Ports of the World for 2009 is available now online...

Sailing

Sydney Hobart Race - Whitsunday crew has unfinished business

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is often described as 628 nautical miles of sheer torture....

Sailing

America's Cup Spycam: Images of BOR90 - San Diego 24 October

Images of BOR90/USA after she emerged from the builder's tent in San Diego...

Sailing

Early Bird Special for Hamilton Island Race Week 2010

Early Bird Special! Book now and secure some great accommodation for Hamilton Island Race Week 2010....

Power Boats

Nautilus Insurance Partners with Kawasaki for Superior Jet

Nautilus Marine, the Australian based marine insurance specialist, has formed a partnership with Kawasaki Motors to provide Kawasaki Jet Ski owners with a tailor made insurance product.

Sailing

Sailrocket: Over 51 knots - so near but not quite and with problems

Latest news from the Vestas Sailrocket Team - Twice on Sunday they hit over 51 knots...

Cruising

Around Australia Rally hots up

Around Australia Rally will begins in 2011, but slot reservations have now reached a total of 170....

Fishing

South Oz anglers reminded of November snapper ban

Ban in place from November 1 - 30

Fishing

Victorian rec anglers invited to join research program

Angler diary program looking for regular estuary and high country fishers

Windsurfing

Question Time - A selection of the PWA's top riders reveal the moves that they'l

A selection of the PWA's top riders reveal the moves that they'll be unleashing whilst out on the water this winter.

Sailing

Sydney Boating Club seeks Skipper and Sales Rep

If you've got the qualifications, Sydney Boating Club has full time and part time skipper rols, and sales rep position....

Sailing

18ft Skiffs: Delonghi takes the Mick Scully Trophy

The Mick Scully Trophy 3-buoys race was sailed today on Sydney Harbour...

Sailing

18ft Skiffs: Delonghi takes the Mick Scully Trophy

The Mick Scully Trophy 3-buoys race was sailed today on Sydney Harbour...

Sailing

BMW Oracle Racing gets ready for a return to the water

The BMW ORACLE Racing team is putting the final touches on the latest modifications to its trimaran, the BOR 90...

Sailing

Fisherman Versus Yachtsman

On Friday the 30th October a very special sailing event will take place on the waters of Port Phillip, Victoria....

Sailing

Vestas Sailrocket - Will it all come together?

Latest news from the Vestas Sailrocket Team, on their final attempt at breaking the World Sailing Speed record...

Power Boats

Skipper fined for overloaded houseboat & not enough safety equipment

'The houseboat had a legal limit of 12 people but there were 22 on board....

Cruising

Multimillion dollar boost to CReefs project

An influx of resources worth a total of $2.7 million to support the ambitious CReefs project has been announced...

Sailing

Gary Jobson elected President of US Sailing at Annual General Meeting

Gary Jobson was elected by the new board of directors as the next president of US Sailing...

Power Boats

Class 1 Powerboat - Victory's in house title fight

Class 1 news. Two Grands Prix and four races in three weeks in the Middle East...

Sailing

Charente-Maritime/Bahia Transat 6.50 -Overall Series winner

The 17th edition of The Charente-Maritime/Bahia Transat 6.50 has been won by the Portuguese sailor Francisco Lobato (ROF...

Sailing

Rolex Middle Sea Race prizegiving concludes 2009 race

The Rolex Middle Sea Race prize giving is always emotional and is held in the majestic Sacra Infermeria...

Cruising

Product of the week: The trickle-charger for sailing boats

This solar panel which can trickle feed your battery while you are not on the boat is ideal for sailing boats....

Windsurfing

Friday 23 October - What a warm up.

Tarankai Windsurfing Classic

Sailing

Gascoigne Cup to Soundtrack

Gascoigne Cup sailed into its second century today with victory going to prominent yachtsman Tim Cox in his J35 Soundtra...

Sailing

Hobart yachtswoman has her sights set on Sydney Hobart race

Hobart yachtswoman Sally Rattle sets her sights on the Sydney Hobart race....

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After considerable testing over the last two months GPSTC is pleased to announce that the Garmin...

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Hey Team Busy day yesterday as you can imagine. Hoping to come back tomorrow.

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Ningaloo Shut: Reef in Double Trouble

SE Cold Front: Alpine Snow, 100 km/h Gusts

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SE Cold Front: Alpine Snow, 100 km/h Gusts

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SE Australia's coldest April in decades

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Maila Targets Cape York: FNQ on Watch

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Tropical Low Threatens Daintree Coast

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SA Algal Bloom: A Decade to Recover

Narelle Closes In: WA Coast on High Alert

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Narelle Closes In: WA Coast on High Alert

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Narelle Hits: Exmouth Airport Gone

Cyclone Narelle: Cat 4 threat to Cape York

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Cyclone Narelle: Cat 4 threat to Cape York

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Maila: Landfall Monday, Final Warning