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AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings joins Water Revolution Foundation as official partner
June 18, 2021
AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings is furthering its commitment to creating a more sustainable industry through a new partnership with the Water Revolution Foundation. The independent, not-for-profit organisation, established in 2018, works to preserve the world’s oceans by helping the yachting industry to…
Yes, that’s a boat about to go over the falls
June 17, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas – Video captured at Lady Bird Lake shows a boat hanging over the edge of Longhorn Dam. According to Austin police, four women on an electric boat got swept up in the current near the dam. “They approached the…
Everything you need done underwater
June 16, 2021
A typical week for us will range from – retrieving a lost anchor – cleaning a world class racing yacht – finding your lost phone to give you back your photos – or just maintaining your vessel! With Professional divers and Marine…
St Petersburg hosts the legendary 100 Miles Cup Yacht Race
June 16, 2021
The historical race “100 Miles Cup” brought together almost the whole cruising fleet of St Petersburg. The competitions were held in four scoring groups: L-6 national yacht class, ORC1, ORC2, and Free Class. Video about the race 29 boats took part…
Entries open for 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
June 15, 2021
Excitement is building for the return of the historic Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with entries now open for the 77th edition of ocean racing’s ‘Everest’. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has launched the Notice of Race and is…
Argo demolishes Bermuda-Plymouth record
June 15, 2021
In her first outing since the beginning of the pandemic, Jason Carroll’s MOD70 trimaran Argo last week blew away the existing record for the passage between Bermuda and Plymouth, UK. The previous record for this 2870 mile course eastbound across the North Atlantic was…
Revolutionary Quick Build yacht priming system from Awlgrip® offers an unrivalled finish in fewer steps
June 15, 2021
AkzoNobel is reinforcing its commitment to developing yacht coating solutions that drive down costs, while maximising time savings, with the introduction of Quick Build – a versatile sealing and surface priming system under its Awlgrip® range. Its fast dry times and short…
First Tracks storm home to secure Etchells Australian Nationals
June 15, 2021
Peter Merrington and his team of Ian McKillop and Steve “Mothy” Jarvin on First Tracks AUS1485 took the wins in the Etchells Australian Nationals and the Australasian Championships on Sunday 13 June winning the final race of the regatta over Martin Hill’s Lisa Rose…
Laser 50th anniversary spectacle on Sydney Harbour rescheduled to 20 June
June 15, 2021
The 50th anniversary spectacle of the popular ILCA Laser dinghy sailing class, involving 200+ boats, has been rescheduled (as a result of weather and lockdowns) to 20 June 2021, starting at 10:00am near the Sydney Opera House. Andrew Cox, Commodore of Double Bay Sailing…
Record tumbles as cool cats and tris join in for Airlie Beach Race Week
June 11, 2021
Main photo: Action from the F16 Australian Championship. Photo F16 Association With entries not due to close until Monday 2 August, Airlie Beach Race Week has already reached an unprecedented high of 139 boats, outstripping the event’s record of 133 in 2016 and more…
You’re Invited: North Sails Sydney Open House
June 11, 2021
North Sails is hosting an Open House Day at their Sydney Loft on Saturday 3rd July at 10:00am. North Sails is recognised internationally as one of the leading sailmakers for buying new sails and professional sail repair. Since first founded by Lowell North in…
Ciao to Day 1 of the Etchells Australian Nationals
June 11, 2021
Day one of the Etchells Australian National Championship kicked off on Thursday 10 June and it is tight at the top following some high scoring results, across the board. Not unbefitting to a National Championship, the conditions were testing for competitors and the race…
