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James Frecheville: A passion for building wooden boats
By Lee Mylchreest,
10:42 PM Sat 4 May 2013 GMT
James Frecheville learnt to sail at the age of 8. I don't know when he developed his passion for wooden boats and the creation of a boat an owner will 'not own, but have stewardship over' but it must have developed during his long career of sailing everything from skiff to cruising keelboat. ... [more] 
Phoenicia seeks sponsorship to sail the Atlantic
By Nancy Knudsen, ,
9:06 PM Sat 4 May 2013 GMT
In 1492 Columbus might have crossed the Ocean Blue and 'discovered' America in his three sailing ships, the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria, but it is just possible that the Phoenicians sailed the Atlantic 2,000 years earlier. Money is needed to prove it. ... [more] 
Cornell's new twin Atlantic Odyssey takes Transat rallies to four
By Sail-World Cruising, ,
10:47 PM Fri 3 May 2013 GMT
While it is a long way from Australia, crossing the north Atlantic, devoid of mid-ocean islands and a distance of almost 3000nm, is a challenge that many cruising sailors love to take on. Now, with the addition of two new departures, there are four cruising rallies to choose from if you find yourself fortunate enough to be there. ... [more] 
Latest NEEL 60 trimaran - certainly something to talk about
By Des Ryan, ,
10:10 PM Fri 3 May 2013 GMT
Just new and looking like a sleek alien which has just landed, the latest NEEL trimaran is certain something to talk about. The company calls it 'Sport Chic' navigation style and you certainly won't be missed on the water if you invest in one of these boats. ... [more] 
Millions invested by the GME into local manufacturing in Australia
By GME Marketing,
10:34 AM Fri 3 May 2013 GMT
Local Manufacturing industries in Australia should blossom after radio communication company GME invested millions. True business success isn’t simply about growth, excellence and market prominence. It’s about all of these and something more: an investment in the people and the country who built its success. GME, one of Australia’s oldest radio communications companies, understands this. ... [more] 
Lightning kills one crewman on Philippines boat
By Nancy Knudsen, ,
1:54 AM Fri 3 May 2013 GMT
Lightning has killed one crewman in a boat off the waters of Tabina in the Philippines. It was a fishing boat, not a sailing boat, but just as tragic and serves to remind all leisure sailors that lightning is dangerous on any boat if the crew is not prepared and knowledgeable ... [more] 
Boats insure against collision with Loch Ness Monster
By Lee Mylchreest, ,
12:20 AM Fri 3 May 2013 GMT
Prudent cruising sailors might insure against collision with a whale in the ocean, but the owner of some boats that sail on Loch Ness is so worried about the reappearance of 'Nessie', the Loch Ness Monster, that she's taken out insurance against their boats being damaged by Nessie next time she surfaces. ... [more] 
New World Record for 40ft circumnavigation set by Guo Chuan (CHN)
By John Reed, WSSR,
7:20 AM Wed 1 May 2013 GMT
The World Speed Sailing Record (WSSR) Council has announced the establishment of a new World Record, by Guo Chuan, the first Chinese sailor to have sailed completed a singlehanded circumnavigation. In doing so he also set a record for the singlehanded 40ft division maintained by the WSSR - reducing the previous mark set by Alain Maigan (FRA) by over 48 days. ... [more] 
Alpha 42 - new innovative performance cruising catamaran
By Des Ryan/ Sail-World Cruising round-up, ,
2:14 AM Wed 1 May 2013 GMT
There is a lot of hype around the introduction of a new Alpha 42 catamaran set to be introduced to the world yachting market in the next weeks. Reputed to be very cool looking and forecast to be produced at a very low price, can it really be true? ... [more] 
The Six Minute Safety Sailing Spiel
By BoatUS/Sail-World Cruising, ,
1:04 PM Tue 30 Apr 2013 GMT
It takes only six minutes to brief your new guests on board your boat for a day sailing, but could save the boat - or a life, and the briefing will make sure the day stays fun and relaxed. Here is the six minute safety briefing - six points, each taking only a minute: ... [more] 
Tropical Cyclone Zane upgraded to category two
By Bureau of Meteorology,
3:38 AM Tue 30 Apr 2013 GMT
Tropical Cyclone Zane has been upgraded to a category two cyclone as it approaches far north Queensland. ... [more] 
Free WIFI available for Hamilton Island guests
By Michelle Crowshaw, ,
2:06 AM Tue 30 Apr 2013 GMT
Hamilton Island is now offering free Wi-Fi access to guests staying on the popular Whitsundays’ Island. ... [more] 
Tropical Cyclone developing in Coral Sea
By Bureau of Meterology, ,
11:31 PM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
The Bureau of Meterology (BOM) says a tropical low pressure system off the far north Queensland coast is likely to develop into a cyclone sometime this (Tuesday) afternoon. ... [more] 
Skipper missing, non-sailor rescued mid-Pacific, updated
By Sail-World Cruising Round-up,
6:54 PM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
Update: The search has been called off. The only thing as horrifying as watching your boat sail away from you because you weren't clipped on could be realising your skipper has gone overboard and you, who can't sail at all, are left in the middle of an ocean alone. ... [more] 
Multihull Solutions Whitsunday Rendezvous to be bigger than ever
By Kate Elkington,
6:37 PM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
2013 Multihull Solutions Whitsunday Rendezvous is being held from from second to 8th September. Now recognised as Australia’s premier power and sail multihull cruising rally, the Multihull Solutions Whitsunday Rendezvous is set to be bigger and more exciting than ever before ... [more] 
Old Gaffers gather to celebrate 50 years
By Nancy Knudsen, ,
4:00 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
Gaff-rigged sailing boats have never really lost their charm - or their passionate followers, and this year the Old Gaffer Association is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. ... [more] 
International Lifejacket Forum focuses on Life jacket safety
By Neil Patchett,
1:50 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
This week International boating experts will gather in Sydney to talk about the next steps for the life jacket safety agenda in Australia . ... [more] 
Book Feature: Dag Pike's Cruising under Sail
By Des Ryan, ,
2:44 PM Sun 28 Apr 2013 GMT
This is a highly practical book, taking cruisers through all the steps from departure to arrival at their destination. ... [more] 
Words of wisdom from a Cruising Guru
By Jack Klang/Sail-World Cruising, ,
7:02 PM Sat 27 Apr 2013 GMT
These are the smartest words of wisdom that we've heard for a long time at Sail-World Cruising, and they come from a cruising guru of long standing. He's musing on the idea of 'Sailing with Confidence.' What does it actually mean - sailing with confidence? Here is what Jack Klang, of Quantum Sails, thinks: ... [more] 
World's fastest Hydroptere to go for Pacific record
By Des Ryan, ,
4:53 PM Sat 27 Apr 2013 GMT
The world's fastest sailing boat has announced that it will attempt to break the speed record crossing between San Francisco and Honolulu. ... [more] 
Royal Yachting Association- some success for rights of leisure sailors
By Des Ryan, ,
10:31 PM Fri 26 Apr 2013 GMT
Watching from afar. The Royal Yachting Association has been fighting hard for the protection of their leisure sailors using British ports. A new bill before the British Parliament will give British harbour authorities additional powers. However, the RYA has been working hard to give sailors protection against the new criminal offences being introduced without any apparent right of defence. ... [more] 
Sailor's boat confiscated for carrying cigars
By Lee Mylchreest, ,
3:49 PM Fri 26 Apr 2013 GMT
Long-range cruising sailors, be careful what you carry and be careful what you sign in unfamiliar ports. One American sailor has had his sailing boat confiscated because he was carrying some cigars on board. ... [more] 
The moment 750,000 people won't forget
By Sail-World Cruising Round-up, ,
12:24 PM Fri 26 Apr 2013 GMT
This is the moment that 750,000 people will never forget and now the British ex-Naval Officer skipper has to stand trial on a maritime negligence charge. It was a yacht crewed by Royal Navy Officers who made this embarrassing mistake in August 2011 (See Sail-World story and video). ... [more] 
The Singles only Sailing Club - encouraging new sailors
By Barbara Thomas/Sail-World Cruising, ,
11:26 PM Thu 25 Apr 2013 GMT
Yacht Clubs are always dreaming up ideas to encourage new sailors who may be intimidated by the idea of sailing boats that tip and just might tip over - here's a great idea, used by the Shoreline Sailing Club, sailing on Long Island Sound. The Shoreline Sailing Club is geared for singles 35 and older, held regularly throughout the sailing season. ... [more] 
Reef water quality report card unveils encouraging results
By GBRMPA Media, ,
1:04 AM Wed 24 Apr 2013 GMT
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) has applauded the efforts of thousands of farmers and graziers who are working to boost the health of the Great Barrier Reef, after a report card showed progress is being made in improving water quality. ... [more]
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