Features
Just Denmark
Heading north in the Baltic Sea. Photo: Karen Eriksen This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and forms part of our latest edition of boating features exploring cruising adventures, sailing destinations and life aboard. Retracing childhood family cruising holidays, Dr Karen Eriksen…
The Wreck of the Thisbe
The north Fraser coast, near where the Thisbe met her fate. Photo: Kevin Green This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and forms part of our latest edition of boating features exploring shipwreck survival, coastal sailing and maritime adventure on the Australian…
The Hidden World Beneath the Coral Sea
The Coral Sea off Queensland, renowned for its pristine waters and complex underwater topography. Photo: Tourism Queensland This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and forms part of our latest edition of marine news exploring deep-sea discovery, ocean science and Australia’s remarkable…
Sailor Woman: Becalmed
Baguettes, hibiscus and Joyce — goal achieved. Photo: Jill Knight This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and forms part of our latest edition of boating features from Sailor Woman Jill Knight exploring life onboard and the joy of ocean passage-making. Jill…
Bar Crossing Weather
A sailing yacht navigating a bar crossing on the Australian coast. Photo: Kevin Green This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and is the latest edition of Weather with Malcolm Riley exploring marine weather, storm tracking and offshore sailing conditions. There was…
The Konigsberg Incident
The Curtis flying boat that located SMS Konigsberg in the Rufiji Delta. Illustration: John Quirk This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and is the latest edition of Foul Bottoms with John Quirk exploring maritime history, naval warfare and seafaring stories. In…
Paradise Revisited
The chartered Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 proved an ideal family vessel for the Bahamas cruise. Credit: Betsy Lewis This feature forms part of AFLOAT’s latest edition of boating features, sharing cruising stories, sailing destinations and family adventures from around the world. A sailing family…
The other war: the AC saga
Emirates Team New Zealand continue preparations for AC38. Credit: America’s Cup Media This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and forms part of our latest edition of boating features exploring the America’s Cup, AC38 and international yacht racing. David Salter attempts to…
The Buccaneer’s Wake
The Malacca Strait was the thoroughfare to riches for many a buccaneer, including William Dampier. Credit: Kevin Green This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and forms part of our latest edition of boating features exploring maritime history, sailing adventures and legendary…
Sailor Woman: The Best Of Cruising
Peter and local Filipino carpenters building the 56-foot Herreshoff Bounty in Cebu, Philippines. Photo: Jill Knight This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and forms part of our latest edition of boating features from Sailor Woman Jill Knight exploring life onboard. Cruising…
The Brief but Notable Career of SS Laurentic
SS Laurentic, modestly built with only one funnel. Illustration: John Quirk This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and is the latest edition of Foul Bottoms with John Quirk exploring maritime history, shipwreck survival and seafaring stories. We don’t often do true…
A Year Without Summer
Misty coastal conditions evoke the cooler climate period following the 1815 Mount Tambora eruption. Credit: Kevin Green This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and is the latest edition of Weather with Malcolm Riley, exploring marine weather, climate history and seafaring conditions.
