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Have you ever heard of “Micturition syncope”? This is a fainting spell that can occur during or, more commonly, immediately after urination due to a severe drop in blood pressure. On board, such a collapse is not only particularly dangerous, but…

The 128-year history of Australia’s 18 Footers is famous for having generations of a family competing over many years.  Occasionally, even two generations are competing together or against each other at the same time. What sets the Kulmar family apart from the…

Jim Broadside is locked in the fo’csle but it didn’t stop him from sending his latest Nautical Quiz via carrier pigeon. AFLOAT NAUTICAL QUIZ 287 1.     The founder and leader of the WW2 Coastwatchers was:   Commander Eric A Feldt RAN…

Whether on the slip ramp or on the road – anyone who is dependent on regularly hauling their boat knows about the many small pitfalls and subtleties involved in dealing with a bulky trailer. As is so often the case practice…

It was not just the Ruby Princess that allowed unchecked and infected passengers ashore, this has been happening for centuries. But 600 years ago, some local officials were more cognisant and proactive towards the dangers of infection than we have seen recently in NSW.

Main photo: Taree, winner of the first Giltinan world Championship in 1938 and the JJ Giltinan World 18 Footer Trophy Since January 1938, the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship has been regarded as the world championship for all 18 Footer Racing and…

Unlike, Paper, Rock, Scissors, this is no game and literally, utterly deadly serious. The following article provided by Pantaenius Insurance is actually about more traditional forms of navigation and your obligations as a skipper. It is the definitive statement in…

In 1965 I was spending most weekends out on the harbour in my 3.4 metre aluminium boat powered by a series of higher and higher horsepower outboards. Because they could go faster than ten knots I was supposed to have a licence but as…

From The James Bond 007 Youtube Channel The latest James Bond movie ‘NO TIME TO DIE’ will be released in November 2020. There’s sure to be a boat in there somewhere so while we eagerly await the release here are…

On Sunday February 24, 2013 the Australian 18 Footers League hosted one of the most spectacular 18ft Skiff races ever staged on Sydney Harbour.  The race was Race 7, which was the final race of the 2013 JJ Giltinan world Championship. Thurlow Fisher Lawyers…

“After reading of Lawrie Gubb falling off his boat in the Whitsundays, and his fortunate rescue (Afloat Oct 2019), I recall my own somewhat similar drama,” writes Johno Gaal. Having launched my Farr 6000 trailer sailer near…

Main photo: In a painting by Denis Dighton, Nelson is portrayed at the moment he falls on his left side. Captain Hardy, with his back to the viewer, advances to assist Royal Marine Sergeant Secker, who is already at Nelson’s side.  Alan…