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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
2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship – FINALS ACTION

2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship – FINALS ACTION

December 9, 2023

Congratulations to Zac West with his team Jameson Prescott, James Hayhoe, Emily Keg, Brooke Wilson, (RSYS), 29th Champion of the…

Event
51st RL24 Nationals to be sailed at Port of Yamba Yacht Club

51st RL24 Nationals to be sailed at Port of Yamba Yacht Club

December 7, 2023

Port of Yamba Yacht Club will proudly host the RL24 National Championships 8th– 12th January 2024 this will be the…

News
2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship Brings Thrilling Sailing Action to Pittwater

2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship Brings Thrilling Sailing Action to Pittwater

December 7, 2023

The HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship is the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s…

News
2023 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge | Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship

2023 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge | Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship

December 6, 2023

Main photo: Start line of the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2023 – Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. Photo Andrea Francolini…

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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Have you picked up your copy of the December issue of AFLOAT yet?
It’s a bumper issue chock full of extra content for your summer reading! 🌊⛵️🛥

The Florida Keys provides the setting for Kevin Green's adventure on a Seawind 1260 Catamaran. Then it's just a short sail south into the Caribbean Sea where Lance Ross tells us about the infamous Pirates who plundered the area. Bruce Stannard takes a look at the almost lost Art of Scrimshaw and the incredible work of Australian Artist Gary Tonkin… and loads more!
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Have you picked up your copy of the December issue of AFLOAT yet?
It’s a bumper issue chock full of extra content for your summer reading! 🌊⛵️🛥

The Florida Keys provides the setting for Kevin Greens adventure on a Seawind 1260 Catamaran. Then its just a short sail south into the Caribbean Sea where Lance Ross tells us about the infamous Pirates who plundered the area. Bruce Stannard takes a look at the almost lost Art of Scrimshaw and the incredible work of Australian Artist Gary Tonkin… and loads more!
#afloatmagazine #priceless

#BoatingAdventure #priceless #afloat #winterboating #yachtingmagazine #boatingmagazine #yachtlife #boating #boatinglife
4 months ago
AFLOAT Magazine

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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#BoatingAdventure #priceless #afloat #winterboating #yachtingmagazine #boatingmagazine #yachtlife #boating #boatinglife #KayakExplorations #BigWoodyIslandDiscovery #HistoricLighthouses #NatureAdventure #PaddlingParadise
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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