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Sensationally Cool

by Rob Kothe and the Sail-World team on 28 May 2012
Isotak in action - The Brand is Zhik! Zhik http://www.zhik.com
In today's newsletter John Curnow has the very interesting two part story behind Australia's Zhik, the sensationally cool sailing gear that is making waves around the world.

Just arrived back in the Watagan Mountains after a great great Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. You will see all the detail across the week. It was a huge show for Sail-World.


Matt Allen past CYCA Commodore and SOLAS Trusts Chairman is looking for help from the boating community in both spending and rasing money.



At the Delta Lloyd Regatta 2012 in Medemblik, the fifth round of the ISAF Sailing World Cup, Australian sailors have won three medals on the final day of racing. Krystal Weir won gold in the Laser Radial class, with Jessica Crisp claiming the RS:X women’s silver and bronze in the Sonar class going to Colin Harrison, Stephen Churm and Jonathan Harris.

Clipper Round the World Race - Ninth victory for Gold Coast Australia out of eleven legs.

Last night Australia's Peter Gilmour crashed out of Match Race Germany, two young Kiwi skippers Phil Robertson and Laurie Jury will contest the final.

AND All you need to know about QR codes. A must read if you have a smart phone.

Zhik 2024 DecemberSydney Boat Show 2025 - Apply to ExhibitSea Sure 2025

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