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Luxury Teak Refit Required Custom Epoxy Blend
August 23, 2022
A popular, 54-metre (177-foot) charter yacht is at The Yard, Brisbane for refit works under the expert craftsmanship of O’Neill Shipwrights and using ATL Composites epoxy resins. The three-month project involves replacing sections of teak…
Superyacht sinks off the coast of Italy
August 23, 2022
Footage has emerged of the moment a superyacht completely sank into the Mediterranean Sea. The 40-metre vessel got into difficulty about 15km off the Catanzaro Marina in Italy. The Italian coastguard rescued all nine people on board – four passengers and five crew –…
Dutch crew rescued from ‘near-capsize’
August 23, 2022
A crew heading to Norway were forced to abandon ship when the sea got really rough. The cargo ship began to list during the bad weather, with the captain concerned it may capsize. Norwegian Coast Guards filmed the dramatic rescue, even lifting one person…
Introducing RAND to Eyachts
August 23, 2022
Eyachts have always been at the forefront of the marine industry when it comes to selecting sustainable and innovative brands to represent. Extensive research, real-world experience and global industry knowledge form the foundation of our decisions when it comes to introducing new designs. The…
Melbourne’s hottest race in the coldest month
August 22, 2022
“Best day I’ve had sailing” was how Damien King, co-skipper of the Frers 61 ‘MRV’ sailing double handed summed up the day after taking the overall win in a fleet of 47 yachts in Saturday’s Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) Winter Series destination…
Ideal conditions for Australian Yachting Championships Day 1
August 22, 2022
Main photo: Secret Mens Business on the beat to the finish. Photo Salty Dingo The Australian Sailing’s 2022 Australian Yachting Championships (AYC) began in fine style at Hamilton Island Race Week today, brilliant sunshine and ideal winds set the scene for the Rating and…
Hamilton Island Race Week’s Perfect Opener
August 22, 2022
Perfect trade wind sailing blessed the 200-plus strong fleet on the opening day of Hamilton Island Race Week in the glorious Queensland Whitsunday islands. Close to two thousand sailors from around the country plus internationals put on a brilliant display in the southeast winds…
Concord and Ryde Sailing Club ready for another season
August 19, 2022
Did you watch Lisa Blair return triumphant from her solo circumnavigation of Antarctica in her yacht Climate Action Now? Have you wondered what it would feel like sailing on the water? Now is the time for you or your kids to come on down…
Final day at Airlie Beach Race Week a glamour
August 19, 2022
Main photo: Sasha and Your World of Travel – Two of a kind in the F18s. Photo Shirley Wodson, ABRW A magic day on the water for the record fleet of 178 taking part in the final day of racing at…
Airlie Beach Race Week: It’s come down to ‘take no prisoners’
August 18, 2022
Main photo: Michel Van Der Zwaard’s Angus crew. Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) reached its penultimate day and a lovely 15-20 knot breeze shook up competitors who had been basking in light conditions all week at the Whitsunday Sailing Club’s marquee event. Just ask…
Kerrie in F18 ‘Driver’ seat at Airlie Beach Race Week
August 18, 2022
Kerrie Driver is among the off-the-beach F18 multihull sailors competing at the Whitsunday Sailing Club’s 34th Airlie Beach Race Week this week and all of the class knows who the Sydneysider is. Driver, who has raced in the F18 class for eight years now, owns…
Airlie Beach Race Week: Two days left to make a difference
August 17, 2022
The Whitsunday Sailing Club’s Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) continued today, with multiple classes and a record 178 entries where some pointscores are becoming clear and others are so close they are tied on points. Trailable Yachts Graham Turner ‘s Fareast 28R (Qld) with…
