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$16,000 Yacht Sold for $30 - Accidentally
Someone bidding for a yacht on the internet has just scored a Bonanza! - A warning to be careful to complete the 'minimum price' section when selling gear on the internet... ... [more] 
Sale Price for JF Kennedy's Yacht
It's not only you and me who are feeling the pinch in the current economic climate - JF Kennedy's yacht is now advertised for sale at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, discounted a whopping $700,000 from its original price in June this year (See Sail-World story with more pictures of Manitou sailing) ... [more] 
Boarded, Bound and Robbed - Cruising the Rio Dulce
Mark and Susan Wheeler left Idaho on Jan. 6 with their children to pursue a longtime dream of sailing the Caribbean on their yacht Mima. Sail-World has followed their progress, which has taken them northwards from Panama to Guatemala. Most of what they have experienced has been 'fun and exciting ... not all'. Here Mark Wheeler tells how fellow cruisers find the dangers of Guatemala's Rio Dulce ... [more] 
Furling Genoas: What you need to know
Today, a majority of boats have furling Genoas, hence as a sailmaker I am daily asked about these. I would like to give some broad basic tips on this subject to give thought about this basic ‘work horse’ that often we furl away and forget about. ... [more] 
'Mutiny' Yacht Found Sailing near Norfolk Island
Remember the story of the three crew who mutinied against their skipper, set off an EPIRB and forced the abandonment of the yacht? If you don't remember, it's not surprising as it happened over seven months ago,(See Story). Bill Heritage's Yacht, Air Apparent, has just been found - still sailing! ... [more] 
Research Team Rescues Yacht in South Pacific
When the team aboard the Nor Sky Research vessel, exploring the western Pacific Ocean's 'Rim of Fire' for high grade metals, heard the Mayday, they didn't hesitate. New Zealand yacht Caro Vita was stuck on Hakau Mamao Reef, in the northern area of the Tongatapu Island Group, and they went to the rescue ... [more] 
Book Review: Life on the Water, by Gary Cookson
Have you ever fantasized about living on the water? A yacht, houseboat, maybe even a barge? Then you'll just love the content in Gary Cookson's 'A Home Afloat'. ... [more] 
Speed Meets Tradition - What's a Sailor to Think?
They've been together on the racing circuit for years, and one friend is now trying to push the world sailing record record over 50 knots in Namibia. However the other friend has gone full circle and is preparing a traditional lugger to sail from England to Australia. Just what does a speed sailor think when he sees his friend embarking on such a project? ... [more] 
Andrew Mwangura, Piracy Info Source, Arrested
Andrew Mwangura, program coordinator for the Seafarers' Assistance Program in Kenya, and source of information for the world's press during the recent build-up of piracy activity in Somali waters, has been arrested. ... [more] 
What Happened to Zac?
Zac Sunderland is the brave 16 year old Californian who is currently on a solo world circumnavigation, with the aim of becoming the youngest circumnavigator. Last week he left Darwin, and all was well as he made his slow way across the Indian Ocean - until 'something' happened. ... [more] 
Sailing at 50 Knots - World Speed Record
As I meander along in my small sailing boat, doing four knots with just the headsail up and the sun rising in a blaze of yellow, over there in Namibia in Africa someone has just sailed at a speed of over 50 knots. ... [more] Japan Reduces Search for Lost Americans The Japan Coast Guard said Friday it scaled back its search for four Americans missing at sea after their yacht was lost in Typhoon Jangmi last week. Searchers took the action because they believe the 66-foot yacht Jade Princess is no longer in the waters near the Okinawa prefectural island of Ishigaki, spokesman Masakazu Okuda said ... [more] 
Bad Sailing and Hoaxes Cost Authorities Millions
How much of the public's money and how many lives of valiant rescuers are risked every week for nothing? In the USA this week, Coastguard crews are pleading to the public to help trace the source of hoax distress calls, while over in the Mediterranean, in waters off Malta, a very curious rescue has just taken place ... [more] 
Gulf of Aden Pirate Corridor Waypoints for Sailors
February is the month when most cruising sailors set out to transit the Red Sea. At this time of year the winds in the south Red Sea are favourable, and a boat will reach the Mediterranean just in time for the European Spring. However, the challenge in 2009 will be the pirate infested Gulf of Aden. For this, a security corridor has been established, and boats are advised to travel in convoys. ... [more] 
Extra Hazards for Late Season Sailors
In the Nortern Hemisphere the weather is gradually getting colder, but the sailing is still great. But with colder weather come extra dangers and the Coast Guard is cautioning sailors to be mindful of the added hazards of colder air and water temperatures. October, November, and December are the months with the highest percentages of fatal maritime accidents. ... [more] 
Grandparents & Grandkids Sailing-What a Neat Idea!
It's happening next July 2009, so you have plenty of time to prepare. It's happening in the Caribbean, so you have plenty to dream about. The whole family will love you for it, and you'll have the best fun you could imagine. What is it?It's a Sailing Rally for Grandparents and their grandchildren. ... [more] 
First Seawind 1050 Resort in Hong Kong
Seawind Catamarans, Australia’s largest manufacturer of cruising & charter catamarans have recently commissioned a new Seawind 1050 Resort on Hong Kong Harbour for Mr Andrew Kay who plans to run a new charter operation from Kowloon Pier, a very busy tourist area in the city. ... [more] 
Warning-Insecurity in Mayotte (West Indian Ocean)
Warning about the Island of Mayotte for cruisers: I am a citizen of France currently sailing with my family from Singapore to France via South Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and Gibraltar. I am writing to alert the cruising community of dangerous situation on the island of Mayotte. (Mayotte is located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, between northern Madagascar and ... [more] 
2009 Caribbean Canter
Dreaming of sailing in the Caribbean? Join Mariner Boating, the Australian Boating specialist, for the Caribbean Canter from 20th April - 4th May 2009. ... [more] 
Installing an AIS - One Cruiser's Experience
Lovely yacht Crystal Blues and its crew Neil and Ley Langford have been sailing in South East Asian waters for several years, blending with the landscape, meeting - and getting involved with - the local people, and having some amazing experiences. Here, Neil tells one person's experience with the installation of an AIS system on their yacht.This is the first of a three part series. ... [more] 
Belgian Sailors Save Two from Raft in Black Sea
World news about sailing often involves stories about commercial ships coming to the aid of sailors in distress. The tables were turned on Sunday when a Belgian sailing vessel in the Black Sea was able to save the lives of two men on a life raft, survivors of North Korean-registered cargo ship, the Tolstoy, which sank in rough waters on Saturday. ... [more] 
Destination: The San Blas Islands of the Caribbean
One of the most idyllic sailing destinations on earth is the San Blas Islands, as it is both a luxuriant cruising ground, and populated by one of the most fascinating people on earth, the Kuna Indians. So why aren't more sailors there? Because it is situated between Colombia and Panama in the Caribbean, and, lacking nearby charter bases, it has always been difficult to sail to - until now ... [more] 
Maltese Falcon- World's Longest Yacht Sails 'Home'
San Francisco Bay Area residents got a glimpse at one of the most luxurious private yachts in the world as it made its way through San Francisco Bay yesterday (Saturday). While it is owned by American Tom Perkins, a legendary Silicon Valley figure, this is the first time that the yacht has entered a port in the USA. ... [more] 
Coastguard Alert as New England waits for Kyle
Coast Guard units in New England are pre-staging crews and equipment and warning mariners today in anticipation of Tropical Storm Kyle which is expected to arrive Sunday. ... [more] 
Another Man Overboard Tragedy from Sailing Boat
Yet again a sailor has been lost by going overboard at sea and unable to regain the boat, leaving the boat to be found still sailing - this time in the North Sea. Earlier this year in a bizarre incident in the Coral Sea no less than three sailors went overboard leaving their catamaran sailing on. In the latest North Sea incident the search was called off when a body was found off the Essex coast ... [more] 
World's Oldest Circumnavigator is 'At it again'
He's 74 years of age, he's sailed 265,000 nautical miles, he's circumnavigated the globe solo seven times, he's completed three BOC Challenges. He's been awarded the Blue Water Medal and inducted into the Newport Rhode Island Single Handed Hall of Fame. You'd think he could rest on his glory now. No. He's going to circumnavigate again, alone again, the 'wrong way' round. He's Minoru Saito. ... [more] 
Hero Nurses Save Sailor's Life and Vanish
If anyone knows the identity of the two mystery hero nurses who ran to the assistance of a 44 year-old sailor who had been knocked unconscious by a falling mast in Watchet Marina in Somerset UK, please let us know ... [more] 
Yacht Sunk after Collision
This classic yacht, participating in the first day of the Regates Royales Festival in the Bay of Cannes, failed to give way in time to avoid collision with another yacht, resulting in not only collision, but loss of the mast, tragic death of the owner and subsequent sinking of the boat. ... [more] 
Grief for the Asgard II - Last Pictures
As the sailing world of Ireland grieves for the loss of their national sailing training vessel, the Asgard II, which Sail-World Cruising reported sunk off the coast of France in the Bay of Biscay earlier this month, a French Customs aircraft took these photos of her dramatic last moments. ... [more] 
Berrimilla sails the North West Passage
The 10 metre yacht ‘Berrimilla’ has crossed the North Atlantic and sailed into Falmouth this week after a hazardous and historic voyage through the North West Passage. Sydney-based ‘Berrimilla’ has been the first and the smallest boat sailing west-east through the Passage this year. ... [more] 
Galveston - Salvaging after Ike
Technically, Cliff Rodrigue’s offshore boat is still tied to the same dock where he left it before Hurricane Ike roared ashore. But now, the dock and Rodrigue’s boat, Hot Sauce, are resting on the shoulder of Interstate 45, yards away from the marina. ... [more] 
The Complicated Tale of Runaway Bob the Dinghy
There are those sailors who have had experiences like this, and there are those that won't admit it. No laughing is permitted while reading the following story about Bob the Dinghy and his experienced sailor owner ... [more] 
Cairns to Louisiades - Inaugural Rally
The cruising rally is enjoying a world-wide surge. The reasons for this are many, but novice and experienced sailors alike seem to be discovering the extra edge gained by travelling in loose company. In the South Pacific, yet another rally is underway to a good start ... [more]
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