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Features

Cruising – A Kid’s Perspective

Cruising – A Kid’s Perspective

By Sage Tucker Sage is 10 years old, and with her dad, loves a bit of adventure.

The Beashels  – an incredible sailing family

The Beashels – an incredible sailing family

Alf Gladys and baby Alf Jan 1928 The 18 footer class has a rich tradition of family generational competition and…

From Liveaboards to Wooden Boat Charters

From Liveaboards to Wooden Boat Charters

“Honestly, I haven’t always been into boats and it took even longer to get into wooden boats, but now I…

News, Events & Reviews

News
ORCV Bass Strait Sprint Sees GINAN Sail to Victory

ORCV Bass Strait Sprint Sees GINAN Sail to Victory

November 28, 2023

The second West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint race sailed in light, and tricky conditions in Bass Strait saw Nigel Jones GINAN lead…

Product & Industry
AkzoNobel partners with five Australian influencers to share ‘That Feeling’ with the rest of the world

AkzoNobel partners with five Australian influencers to share ‘That Feeling’ with the rest of the world

November 28, 2023

A record-breaking sailor and two adventurous sailing couples have all signed up to be part of a global roster…

News
Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship ends in a thriller

Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship ends in a thriller

November 27, 2023

Main photo: Bob Cox’s Nine Dragons. Photo by Andrea Francolini The 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean…

Event
A competitive fleet set for the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

A competitive fleet set for the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

November 22, 2023

Main photo: Celestial – Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2021. Photo by Andrea Francolini A diverse fleet, including multiple former…

Adventures Afloat

Sailing in Maine – a cruiser’s paradise

Sailing in Maine – a cruiser’s paradise

Main photo: Wooden Boat School campus setting at Brooklyn with myriad of islands on this Atlantic seaboard in the far north-east of the United States of America. Few places in…

Chartering a Catamaran in Croatia

Chartering a Catamaran in Croatia

Chartering a catamaran in Croatia is the holiday of a lifetime … but when your own boat is a 26ft monohull and the charter yacht is 45ft…

Adrift in Caledonia

Adrift in Caledonia

Northerly winds dictated the route of our week’s cruise around the Inner Hebrides, so with full sail up on our Contessa 32 we headed south along the rock strewn coasts…

Sailing in Greece – the Perfect Family Holiday

Sailing in Greece – the Perfect Family Holiday

“Can I steer please?” This is a popular saying over the course of our family holiday. That or “Can you pour me a G&T?” After all, there is…

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Embarking on an exciting kayaking adventure, David Thomas, a local environmentalist, discovers the hidden gem of Big Woody Island in the Great Sandy Strait. 🛶🐬

While most tourists overlook this second-largest island off Hervey Bay's coast, David finds it a perfect paddling destination. Navigating calm seas at dawn, he explores historic lighthouses, encounters Australian Humpbacked Dolphins, and witnesses the island's rich indigenous history.
This solo journey becomes a testament to the spirit of adventure, proving that age is no barrier to exploring the wonders of nature.

Check out David’s full recount on page 16 in the July issue of AFLOAT | www.afloat.com.au

📸 David Thomas

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Embarking on an exciting kayaking adventure, David Thomas, a local environmentalist, discovers the hidden gem of Big Woody Island in the Great Sandy Strait. 🛶🐬

While most tourists overlook this second-largest island off Hervey Bays coast, David finds it a perfect paddling destination. Navigating calm seas at dawn, he explores historic lighthouses, encounters Australian Humpbacked Dolphins, and witnesses the islands rich indigenous history. 
This solo journey becomes a testament to the spirit of adventure, proving that age is no barrier to exploring the wonders of nature.

Check out David’s full recount on page 16 in the July issue of AFLOAT | www.afloat.com.au 

📸 David Thomas

#afloatmagazine #priceless

#BoatingAdventure #priceless #afloat #winterboating #yachtingmagazine #boatingmagazine #yachtlife #boating #boatinglife #KayakExplorations #BigWoodyIslandDiscovery #HistoricLighthouses #NatureAdventure #PaddlingParadiseImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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From Boat Wreckage to Pacific Adventure: Vindsang’s Pacific Cruise ⛵️🌊

Jeremy Clowes, a skilled boatbuilder, along with his partner Anneke, salvaged a wrecked boat for a bargain price after a fierce gale. With determination and love, they restored ‘Vindsang’ to its former glory. Jeremy, Anneke and their family’s incredible Pacific cruise taught them the value of cultural traditions and opened their eyes to the fragile beauty of island life and the impacts of climate change.

To read the full report by Bruce Stannard turn to page 10 in the July issue of AFLOAT | www.afloat.com.au

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📸 Anneke Mertins

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#BoatingAdventure #priceless #afloat #winterboating #yachtingmagazine #boatingmagazine #yachtlife #boating #boatinglife #pacificcruising
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From Boat Wreckage to Pacific Adventure: Vindsang’s Pacific Cruise ⛵️🌊

Jeremy Clowes, a skilled boatbuilder, along with his partner Anneke, salvaged a wrecked boat for a bargain price after a fierce gale. With determination and love, they restored ‘Vindsang’ to its former glory. Jeremy, Anneke and their family’s incredible Pacific cruise taught them the value of cultural traditions and opened their eyes to the fragile beauty of island life and the impacts of climate change. 

To read the full report by Bruce Stannard turn to page 10 in the July issue of AFLOAT | www.afloat.com.au 

Link to article in bio 

📸 Anneke Mertins 

#afloatmagazine #priceless

#BoatingAdventure #priceless #afloat #winterboating #yachtingmagazine #boatingmagazine #yachtlife #boating #boatinglife #pacificcruisingImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment