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J-70 gets a work out at Key West Race Week by Sail-World,

Top US magazine Sailing World's editor Dave Reed describes his experience racing the J-70 at Key West Race Week: The J/70 has this sensation when it happens, as if the boat gets lighter, and it just sort wiggles upwind. I remember this feeling well from a few years back when sailing with Tim Healy at the first Key West Race Week for the J/70 class.... [more]

Auckland Anniversary Regatta Spectator Cruise by Toni Tanner, Auckland Viaduct

Auckland Anniversary Regatta Spectator Cruise, Monday 26 January, 9am - 1pm, Waitemata Harbour... [more]

Solarshield by Oceanair: Antiglare roller blind for Marine use by Sail-World,

Oceanair, leading supplier of blinds, shades, screens, and soft furnishings in the marine market, is proud to introduce the new Solarshield – a Lloyd’s approved antiglare roller blind that has been optimised for the marine environment. The unique roller blind blocks 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays and rejects up to 80% of the sun’s energy and is ideal for use on bridges... [more]

Volcano creates large new Tongan island by AFP,

A newly awakened volcano off an uninhabited Tongan island has finally been viewed up close, with volcanologists saying it has created a substantial new island since it began erupting last month.... [more]

Rescuing Ben Ainslie from a boat? Stranger things have happened at sea by Richard Branson,

'It was great to see Ben Ainslie sailing past Necker Island as he enjoyed his honeymoon with his delightful new wife Georgie Thompson. Seeing as Ben is one of the greatest sailors of all time, what we didn’t expect to see was his boat getting into trouble!' said Richard Branson.... [more]

The B&G Report: Volvo Ocean Race - Joint Navigation Winners for Leg 2 by Mark Chisnell for B&G,

\The B&G Navigators Prize for the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 Prize is presented to the Navigator who has made the most effective use of meteorological, oceanographic and geographical information to gain distance on the majority of the fleet, as voted for by the Navigators themselves.... [more]

The B&G Report: Volvo Ocean Race - Navigators Prize winner for Leg 2 by Mark Chisnell for B&G,

The B&G Navigators’ Prize is presented to the Navigator who has made the most effective use of meteorological, oceanographic and geographical information to gain distance on the majority of the fleet, as voted for by the Navigators themselves.... [more]

2015 Open Laser Nationals are underway in WA by Rick Steuart, Mandurah Perth

2015 Open Laser Nationals: The practice session on the Sunday was a testing day on the water for all with a stiff sea breeze and a decent swell. The race management team headed up by RO Ross Wilson had the course settled after a few brief moments with the start boat firmly planted on the course and the race was underway at the appointed time.... [more]

The B&G Report: Volvo Ocean Race - Navigators Prize winner for Leg 2 by Mark Chisnell for B&G,

The B&G Navigators’ Prize is presented to the Navigator who has made the most effective use of meteorological, oceanographic and geographical information to gain distance on the majority of the fleet, as voted for by the Navigators themselves.... [more]

Tacking Battle : User feed back enhances smart device sailing game *Feature by Axel Ulrich, Mammern

Tacking Battle is a new sailing app game aimed at the sailing and non-sailor market, on which sailing fans can test or upgrade their sailing skills by enaging in a tacking duel - all on their favorite device. Developer Axel Ulrich reflects on some of the highs and lows of the initial release of the game... [more]

Yachties forbidden cargo 'deliberately hidden' claims NZ officials by Peter de Graaf - Northern Advocate,

The hidden fruit was found when Ministry of Primary Industry staff and a special sniffer dog named Snoop checked boats heading to Opua and Whangarei. Biosecurity checks have been ramped up following the discovery of two Queensland fruit flies in Whangarei earlier this year. The finds sparked major detection and containment exercises costing more than $2 million.... [more]

Recreational boating drownings up significantly by Maritime NZ,

More Kiwis than ever are out boating, but this year’s recreational boating toll is 'far too high' with 24 lives lost, compared to 19 last year, according to Maritime New Zealand. The current drowning toll is 24 compared for 19 for the whole of 2013. 'Our 2014 research tells us that we have a large boatie population with nearly 1 in 3 adults (29%) getting out on the water and that boaties’ safet... [more]

Wellington Advanced Sea Survival Course in January by Matt Wood, Wellington

Wellington Ocean Sports will be running an Advanced Sea Survival Course over the weekend of Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January 2015. Advanced Sea Survival is a comprehensive theoretical and practical course required by crew competing in Category 1 offshore races.... [more]

The B&G Report: Volvo Ocean Race - Mark Chisnell reviews Leg 2, Week 4 by Mark Chisnell for B&G,

Top Volvo Ocean Race correspondent, navigator and sailing analyst, Mark Chisnell writes a regular report for B&G on the current race and trends he sees developing. Today, he reviews the fourth week of action in Leg 2. He writes: Leg 2 is finished, but the overall race has never looked more open. After almost 12,000 miles of ocean racing, we have a three-way tie for the overall lead.... [more]

Yamaha announces new F130A four-stroke outboard by Yamaha Motor,

Yamaha Motor has announced the release of the new F130A. This model was unveiled overnight at the Paris Boat Show. The new F130A fills the only remaining gap in Yamaha’s four-stroke engine range and is especially exciting for Australian customers who have been requesting a Yamaha four-stroke engine in this horsepower category for many years.... [more]

The B&G Report: Volvo Ocean Race - Mark Chisnell reviews Leg 2, Week 3 by Mark Chisnell for B&G,

Top Volvo Ocean Race correspondent, navigator and sailing analyst, Mark Chisnell writes a regular report for B&G on the current race and trends he sees developing. Today, he reviews the third week of action in Leg 2. 'There’s an old saying about the Volvo Ocean Race, which goes along the lines of ‘You don’t win this race, others lose it’. It’s never been truer than on this leg.... [more]

Sail-World new format - Important first visit changes needed by Sail-World,

Sail-World is now live testing the changed website format. If you are using this format for the first time, please scroll to the bottom of the site and check that your region is set for your region and not some other. It can be correctly set up using the drop down boxes. Then go to the top, click refresh, and you should be away.... [more]

The B&G Report: Volvo Ocean Race - Mark Chisnell reviews Leg 2, Week 2 by Mark Chisnell for B&G,

Top Volvo Ocean Race correspondent, navigator and sailing analyst, Mark Chisnell writes a regular report for B&G on the current race and trends he sees developing. Today, he reviews the second week of action in Leg 2, a week dominated by a navigational error. It just wasn’t the sort of mistake that we’re normally concerned about on this blog – but even as Team Vestas Wind hit an Indian Ocean reef... [more]

Oceanair debuts two new products at METS by Kiwi Yachting,

Oceanair has launched two new producst at METS, the worlds largest international boatshow, held in The Netherlands. Oceanair’s innovative SKYSOL Mini pleated blind has been designed specifically for portlights with cost and quality in mind. The second new product released is SKYSOL Precision, a cost-effective, compact pleated blind for yacht windows... [more]

PredictWind launches new Offshore Application for Mac and PC by Mike Scullin,

The new application from PredictWind for Mac and PC is revolutionary for accessing weather data when offshore. Accessing GRIB files, Weather Routing, GMDSS forecasts and Satellite Imagery is now a simple task with the unique and user friendly interface.... [more]

Sailtrim App – for iPhone and iPad and Android by Sail-World,

The first animated trim app 'sailtrim upwind one' is available for Android at the Google Play Store and also in the App Store for iPhone and iPad. The application makes it fun and easy for users to learn what happens when you operate different trim elements on a sailing boat.... [more]

The B&G Report: Volvo Ocean Race - Mark Chisnell reviews Leg 2, Week 1 *Feature by Mark Chisnell for B&G,

Top Volvo Ocean Race correspondent, navigator and sailing analyst, Mark Chisnell writes a regular report for B&G on the current race and trends he sees developing. This week he reviews the first week of action in Leg 2 as the teams leave Cape Town for Abu Dhabi:... [more]

The B&G Report: Volvo Ocean Race - Leg 2 Preview by Mark Chisnell for B&G,

Top Volvo Ocean Race correspondent and analyst, Mark Chisnell writes a regular report for B&G on the current race and trends he sees developing. Here's his preview of Leg 2: Leg 2 gets underway on Wednesday afternoon. This is a tough one, it’s both long and strategically tricky, crossing from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, from the Southern Hemisphere to the North.... [more]

A Sailor's Dream Home in the beautiful Bay of Islands - Auction 22 Nov by Sail-World,

Just a week left to run on your opportunity to own a waterfront home, plus deep-water mooring in the Bay of Islands Built to an architect design in 2000, this north-facing waterfront Opua property is a short walk to the marina and boatyard. It is going to auction on November 22.... [more]

Bestspeed App: Has the performance potential been achieved? by Sail-World,

How fast has my boat been sailing under how much wind and under which angles to the wind? The company Nouveda GmbH in Switzerland now presents a new App for the iPad and iPhone. With this App, the already achieved values are permanently displayed and compared to the current sailing data. Thus, the sailer always knows, if the performance limit of the boat has been achieved or not.... [more]

Pantaenius Insurance - 'Know boats, me.' *Feature by John Curnow,

It’s one of those wonderful sayings you hear around the quay or bar a lot. It’s mostly spoken when someone makes an obvious and usually very public mistake. It is one of those classic, laconic and ironic statements. It is as Australian as calling people by their Surname, especially if it is shortened, or even lengthened, by adding a ‘y’, ‘o’ or ‘ie’ to the end of it.... [more]

The B&G Navigators’ Prize for the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 *Feature by Sail-World.com,

There's $1000 on offer for the winner of the B&G Navigators' Prize for each leg of the race and $5000 for the overall winner, to be presented at the end of the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, next June. B&G will be announcing who has won the prize for Leg One at the end of this week, but here's a revealing (and somewhat poignant) little taster of opinion so far from Nicolas Lunven and Wouter Verbraak... [more]

New Rayglass ProJet on duty at Auckland Airport by Mike Rose,

Auckland Airport has chosen an innovative Rayglass ProJet to help protect its flights from the possibility of bird strike. The airport’s Rayglass ProJet, named Kaitiaki Rangi or 'Guardian of the Skies', operates around the edges of the airport’s runways, scaring away the birds, especially swans, that sometimes congregate on the nearby banks... [more]

The B&G Report: Volvo Ocean Race - Prize Winning Moves - Week 4 *Feature by Mark Chisnell for B&G,

Top Volvo Ocean Race correspondent and analyst, Mark Chisnell writes a regular report for B&G on the current race and trends he sees developing. Here's his analysis of Leg 1, Week 4 : Let’s just quickly reprise the strategy for this section of the race. It’s all about the St Helena High, which stretches across most of the South Atlantic and, with a complete absence of any wind in the middle... [more]

The B&G Report: Volvo Ocean Race - Go South - Leg 1, Week 3 *Feature by Mark Chisnell for B&G,

Top Volvo Ocean Race correspondent and analyst, Mark Chisnell writes a regular report for B&G on the current race and trends he sees developing. Here's his analysis of Leg 1, Week 3 : We’ve said several times before, but it bears repeating that traditional wisdom favours the west when entering the Doldrums, and so the smart money was always on Abu Dhabi and Team Brunel exiting first.... [more]

OceansWatch hard at work in the Solomon Islands by OceansWatch,

September and October have been very busy months, with our yacht Anna Rose finally reaching the Solomon Islands. In Lata, Santa Cruz, we met with local government, ran a workshop on marine threats such as crown-of-thorns, and weathered a serious thunderstorm. Anna Rose then sailed off from Lata towards the low-lying Reef Islands.... [more]

Small boat fire in Bay of Islands by Steve Western,

On Monday night, a small boat left Waitangi, in the Bay of Islands and caught fire. The five occupants got off safely. An Explore boat and the Russell Fire Brigade got the situation under control.... [more]

Dave Robertson first to complete Coastal Classic on a Kite Board *Feature by Charles Winstone, Auckland

Dave Robertson has become the first successful Kite Boarder to complete the PIC Coastal Classic from Auckland to Russell. His time of 7hours 28mins makes him the fastest solo sailor and board sailor to complete the 120nm race. A buzzing Robertson on the finish line said of his achievement, 'I’m stoked, it has been a 10 year dream in the making. Finally knocked it off which was awesome'.... [more]

More Stories

Tauranga Boat Expo - Lancer and Sea Blade attend for the first time

Safer Boating Week: New Auckland Council Navigation come into effect

New improved swell forecasting and more locations from PredictWind

A Sailor's Dream Home: View after the Coastal Classic - Auction 22 Nov

Safer Boating Week boosted by short, snappy, safety tips clip

Argo Group Gold Cup survives Hurricane Gonzalo

Safer Boating Week: Big leap for safety into chilly Wellington Harbour

Gladwell's Line: Safer Boating Week launched against tragic backdrop

Heavyweight support for Safer Boating Week

Safer Boating Week puts spotlight on boaties’ behaviour

Boating bodies combine to launch First Safer Boating Week

Safer Boating Week : Man Overboard video - A sailor’s worst nightmare

Maritime NZ funds recreational boating sector initiatives for youth

Coastguard Boating Education Course Combo Deal with Safety on the Side

The Barcelona World Race at the Barcelona International Boat Show

Counter-Piracy Task Force Commanders meet in Muscat

Kawau facilities get new lease of life - your chance to join new club

Your unique opportunity to race aboard Steinlager 2, this weekend

2014 Auckland on the Water Boatshow hailed a huge success

Auckland On The Water Boat Show 2015 shows industry healthy

Auckland On The Water Boat Show: Images from the final day

Auckland On the Water Boat Show: World record mark set on Lancer SUP

Auckland On Water Boat Show: SUP record attempt Saturday afternoon

Seen on the water at the Auckland On The Water Boat Show

New Zealand's largest on water boat show gets underway with big crowds

2014 J/24 World Championship - Will Welles holds advantage

B&G announce new black box VHF marine radio

Predictwind and Iridium offer Sat Phone comms at Mobile Phone pricing

Bass Strait 40 - Sensational Cheese, Superb Wine and Stunning Boats

B&G introduces Forwardscan™ - sail with confidence

Lancer returns to Auckland Boat Show with new RIB Pricing

New Zealand boating industry showing strong growth

New Zealand's largest on water boat show kicks off next Thursday

Auckland On Water Boat Show - Family summer fun starts next Thursday

Auckland Water Boatshow: Practice session for Guinness World Record

Ultimate Cup: Final of the Barker vs Spithill clash

Superior prepares for Monaco Yacht Show debut *Feature

Could your sailing navigation use a tune-up?

Ultimate Cup: Final of Barker vs Spithill fishing Challenge - Saturday

World Rowing Championships: Mahe Drysdale reports from Europe

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