Win a Southerly Offshore Jacket, a Seabrake or an inflatable PFD

by Sail-World on 31 Dec 2008 Burke Marine is Australia's best-loved marine clothing, accessory and wet weather gear brand. A family owned business, Burke has dominated the Australian and New Zealand market for over 35 years and now sailors around the world are discovering Burke.

The iconic brand has built its reputation on great value products that always perform to the highest standard. With a huge range of safety equipment, wet weather gear, footwear, PFDs, Seabrake and accessories, Burke is dedicated to developing cutting edge technology that translates into performance on the water.

To celebrate the 2008 offshore season, Burke Marine are running their first ever Sail-World online competition. You can win a Southerly offshore jacket, a Seabrake or a Burke Marine Inflatable Enter here now

[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]Southerly Jacket Many of Australia's leading yachtsmen have been involved in developing the Southerly Offshore, making safety, protection and comfort a priority. Made from PB20 fabric its breathabilty is stable under any conditions and transfers vapor at 1200g/m every 24 hours. 100% waterproof and windproof.


[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]Sea Brake GP30 -Like all good inventions Seabrake was born out of necessity in a life and death situation in Australia's notorious Bass Strait. Overwhelmed by 80 feet seas and 100mph winds Captain John Abernethy conceived the Seabrake principle when conventional drogues and sea anchors failed. Seabrake is approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority as a sea anchor: Solas certificate #4126 and is compliant with the AYF as an emergency steering device.

11 Applications for everyday use: Sea anchor and drift anchor, Emergency steering, Anti-surfing/broaching device. Stabilizer under way, Stabilizer/anti-roll at anchor, Aid for vessels under tow, Aid for auto pilots, Aid for bar crossing. Spare man overboard harness, Bosun’s chair. Seabrake has twice the drag of conventional sea anchors/drogues.

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Burke Marine Inflatable PFD 1 The IBHM1460 and IBHA1470 inflatable PFD'S low bulk is the most comfortable way to wear a buoyancy and harness. Manual inflation is by pulling a cord to trigger a 33.grm CO2 cylinder. As a back up the PFD is equipped for oral inflation. The IBHA1470 has automatic inflation (when submersed in water it will inflate) as well as a manual pull cord for inflation.