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Rambler 88 takes the lead at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
October 8, 2021
Main photo: Huge acreage of spinnaker to dowse the old fashioned way on board Topaz. Photo Gilles Martin-Raget / Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez After Wednesday was blown out due to excess wind, day three of racing for the maxis in week two of Les…
Peter Davison named Victorian Offshore Sailor of the Year
October 6, 2021
Peter Davidson receiving the ORCV Club Champion trophy Victorian yachtsman Peter Davison, the owner/skipper of the Archambault 40 Arcadia, was named Victorian Offshore Sailor of the Year by Australian Sailing. An ORCV and Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) member, Davison has successfully competed in…
Australian Sailing celebrates Iain Murray
October 6, 2021
Main photo: Mat Belcher, Will Ryan, Victor Kovalenko and Iain Murray. Photo by World Sailing and Sailing Energy Australian sailing legend Iain Murray AM has many accomplishments on his resume, but the man affectionately known as “Big Fella” can now add leading an Olympic…
Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands Marine Park plans a major step forward for global conservation
October 6, 2021
Leading environment groups have welcomed the Morrison Government’s draft plans for two new marine parks off Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, saying the proposed parks will be a major step forward for global marine conservation and for the local communities. The draft…
Australian sailors savour wind and waves despite long delays
October 6, 2021
Luke Elliott continued his fine form at the 2021 ILCA Senior European Championships, winning the only Men’s Laser class race completed on a day impacted by long delays. When the second day of races in Varna, Bulgaria did get underway it…
Yacht Syndication comes to The Whitsundays with Yacht Share Mariner and Dream Yacht
October 6, 2021
Two major players in sailing have joined forces to offer shared ownership in luxury yachts for the first time out of Airlie Beach in Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands, including shares in the first Bali 4.4 in Australia. Yacht Share Mariner and Dream Yacht Charter will…
ePropulsion Launches Australian Presence
October 1, 2021
Leading electric propulsion manufacturer expands distribution network in key market ePropulsion, a global leader and market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today it has expanded its distribution network in Australia by launching ePropulsion AU. This new business…
2023 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
October 1, 2021
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival welcomes registration by wooden boats of all shapes and sizes. From Tall Ships to model boats, boats driven by steam, by sail, by oar and by engine, all take their place ashore or afloat. As well as providing wooden…
1428 Dolphins Slaughtered in the Faroe Islands
October 1, 2021
Warning: Graphic Content On Sunday night, September 12th, a super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven for many hours and for around 45 km by speed boats and jet-skis into the shallow water at Skálabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands, where every…
Bringing a big catamaran into a dock
September 30, 2021
The Skipper briefed his crew, they all had a job and knew what to do. Read about chartering a Catamaran in Croatia here…
Reef Authority ramps up compliance patrols
September 30, 2021
Day and night compliance patrols across the Great Barrier Reef are ramping up over the next few weeks, as part of an ongoing effort to deter illegal fishing and help protect the marine environment. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Director for Operations Chris Cochrane…
Incat Delivers Second 111 Metre Catamaran to Naviera Armas
September 30, 2021
Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania is proud to announce the delivery and departure from Hobart of its latest high speed ferry, Volcán de Taidía. The 111 metre catamaran will operate in Spanish waters alongside sister vessel Volcán de Tagoro which was delivered by Incat in…
