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Discover Sailing at Concord Ryde Sailing Club

Discover Sailing at Concord Ryde Sailing Club

October 15, 2019

The annual FREE Discover Sailing Day, which  offers the experienced and beginner alike the opportunity to try life under sail, is scheduled for Sunday 27th October(10am-3.00pm) with selected clubs in both Sydney and regional areas taking part. You’ll have the option to go out for a…

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Professional Marine Volunteers Wanted

Professional Marine Volunteers Wanted

October 11, 2019

Imagine living on an isolated island where a health post has been constructed, but is sitting empty waiting to be equipped and furnished. Now imagine being the person responsible for helping to deliver adequate medical equipment and sufficient medication to open that health post!…

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LOTS of courage, competition and camaraderie

LOTS of courage, competition and camaraderie

October 10, 2019

Madi Kornman, just 21 and skipper of the all female crew racing Zig Zag, steeled her nerves, called for the spinnaker hoist and beheld a most satisfying sight as the red kite unfurled and set. “I had been too nervous to fly the kite…

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FLIR and Raymarine Honoured with Prestigious 2019 NMEA Awards

FLIR and Raymarine Honoured with Prestigious 2019 NMEA Awards

October 10, 2019

Raymarine ClearCruise AR earns Technology Award and FLIR M400XR Marine Thermal Camera System recognised as Best Marine Camera in Product of Excellence Awards Manufacturers scored big at the 2019 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA)/Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) Marine…

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Highest Gold Rating to Queensland Marina

Highest Gold Rating to Queensland Marina

October 4, 2019

Coral Sea Marina Resort in the Whitsundays, Queensland has been awarded Platinum accreditation under the Global Gold Anchor Scheme. This is the highest possible level of Gold Anchor accreditation. Ocean Club Guest Lounge The marina is the first in Queensland to be accredited at…

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FLIR Introduces Raymarine DockSense Alert

FLIR Introduces Raymarine DockSense Alert

October 3, 2019

DockSense Alert Enables Any Boat Owner to Benefit from Intelligent Docking Technology ARLINGTON, Va., (October 1, 2019) – FLIR Systems (Nasdaq: FLIR) today announced Raymarine DockSense™ Alert, a new addition to Raymarine’s intelligent docking technology line designed for a broader range…

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Mooloolaba YC to host Australian Women’s Match Racing Championships

Mooloolaba YC to host Australian Women’s Match Racing Championships

October 2, 2019

The Mooloolah River will become the ‘race track’ for the 2019 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championships, hosted by Mooloolaba Yacht Club and Australian Sailing from October 11-13. Local and interstate teams will compete in one-on-one tactical short-course races. “Hosting this national women’s event is…

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Nabbed at night — cover of darkness no match for surveillance

Nabbed at night — cover of darkness no match for surveillance

October 2, 2019

Shared intelligence, night-time radar technology and careful planning led to a covert commercial illegal fishing activity being exposed in the central Queensland region. The Rockhampton Magistrate Court recently convicted and fined the commercial operator $10,000 after he pleaded guilty to fishing in the no-take…

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Second Women’s Laser Regatta an unmitigated success

Second Women’s Laser Regatta an unmitigated success

October 2, 2019

Main photo: A full house on the start line. Photo by  Jon West Held over two days on the weekend of 28-29 September, the Women’s Laser Regatta, hosted by Double Bay Sailing Club, was an unmitigated success, attended and coached by some of Australia’s highest…