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…
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Painting an Old Sailboat
In early 2020 as Covid set in I took the opportunity to paint a boat that I had recently purchased.
A long lockdown can lead to mould & mildew
Above: Hopefully this is not what awaits you when you get to return to your boat. By Mal Riley Covid…
The Golden Era of 18ft Skiff Racing
The 1970s is often referred to as the ‘Golden Era of 18ft Skiff Racing’ as it produced large, competitive fleets at both…
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Event
Down Under Rally Announces A Change in Direction!
October 18, 2021
In 2015 the Down Under Rally ran its very first yacht rally. Fast forward to today and more…
Product & Industry
Empire Marinas acquires Marmong Point Marina, Lake Macquarie
October 15, 2021
Empire Marinas is proud to announce the acquisition of Marmong Point Marina on Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. Marmong…
Product & Industry
BIA Apprentice of the Year Awards
October 15, 2021
BIA Chairman NSW State Council Adam Smith makes the presentation to Doug Allan of a trophy, certificate and a $500…
Event
2022 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
October 14, 2021
Third Time Lucky for the re-invigorated Short Ocean Classic After two false starts, the first an early…
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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
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
“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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