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12ft Skiffs send it in Brisbane

Champagne sailing for the invitation race with the top contenders pushing to the front. Team Architect took the gun in the handicap start race with Gemmell Sails second and Vantage

Cruising Cocktails # 1 – Sex on the Beach

It’s summer (downunder) so it’s time to enjoy some cocktails! We’ve compiled a few selections and will share over the coming weeks. Sex on the Beach This cocktail is well

America's Cup

Bangin’ the Corners

[youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIZz5tND79A’] If you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t seen this awesome vid (there have only been 34 odd thousand views) then you are missing out!!! Created by

12′ Skiff Interdominion Championships

After months of preparation the Harsco Infrastructure Interdominion Championships are officially underway. With ideal conditions forecast for the opening weekend of racing, members of the public are invited to the

Rolex Sydney to Hobart – Wild Thing OUT

The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has started, minus one boat – Wild Thing Yachting. Grant Wharington’s multi-modified maxi has been barred from the race in the final hour

Rolex Sydney to Hobart

The 2012 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race starts today. Normally we would give this race a solid following however this year we are all off in secluded locations after

Breathtaking Sailing

No other sport provides such breathtaking scenery than sailing; from the crashing of waves as sailboats curve in the ocean to the captivating view of racing sailboats set among a

Auckland to Bluff

New Zealand recently announced a new offshore yacht race, Auckland to Bluff. A 1100 nautical mile race, it’s definitely not one to be sneezed at. Kiwis are meant to be

WOXI re-mode… again

So WOXI has been re-moded for the S2H race yet again… shark fin on the bulb, another forward canard amongst the changes. You’d think they’d be better at putting the

There’s been some changes here

You may have notices some changes going on with the website over the last few weeks. We’ve been going since 2006 and it was time to do a massive clean

Equilibrium cleans up in Nexus Gold Cup

Graham Matthews’ Marten 55 has taken out the Nexus Gold Cup in spectacular fashion over the weekend with a win of 8 minutes on corrected time. Undefeated on both line

America's Cup

An Historic Day

It’s not ever day that you can look out the window and see a world class AC72 racing on the harbour. But here in Auckland, it’s just another day on

Now that’s a waterspout!

Source A spectacular waterspout tore across a bay in NSW, Australia, on Sunday afternoon as residents cleaned up after a weekend of wild weather. A waterspout is a large rotating

WW Racing at RAYC

Bit of racing and other action one night at the club. http://www.rayc.co.nz/wind-warriors

Killer Whales in Action

Encounter with Orcas at Mathesons Bay, Leigh. The free diver was on his way back in when he must have seen the Orcas and quickly got out onto the rocks.

It’s a Game

Sailing in the great blue is a breathtaking experience, but when the waters are calm, you may find yourself wishing you had something else to do. Fortunately, you’ll never be

AUS v NZ in 12ft Skiff battle in Brisbane

The Harsco Infrastructure 53rd 12ft Skiff Interdominions on Moreton Bay will be proudly hosted by the Brisbane 18 footers in January. Up to 40 skiffs from Queensland, New South Wales

JWat pimps Windows 8

Bit of a nice promo piece for Jessica Watson, I mean… Windows 8. Good work JWat.