In a welcome move that all boaties will appreciate, Yamba Marina has put a freeze on berth rates. Traditionally reviewing rates for the coming year on January 1, this year the Management at Yamba Marina has decided to hold rates at 2011 levels. Acknowledging that 2011 has been hard financially…

Stepping across the boat shed threshold, the heady earthy scent of Huon Pine invades my senses. Immediately I’m transported back to the sawdust-rich floor of my grandfather’s workshop where my siblings and cousins would tumble in the dust during our annual holidays. Grandad’s lathe, along with his ubiquitous gemstone tumbler,…

The first thing you’ll likely notice when arriving from seaward at the Dawesville Channel enroute to Port Bouvard Marina is the clarity of the water, cleansed as it is by the vast Indian Ocean. It’s the sort of striking deep turquoise colour found in waterways boasting white sandy bottoms, and…

Tempted to take off and see the best of Australia’s far-flung outback? Combining a rail trip through the centre with a Kimberley cruise might just float your boat! Broome and The Kimberley Holidays have combined The Ghan – the legendary journey through the heart of Australia – with a wilderness…

The Maldives, known as Flower of the Indian Ocean, will be the newest destination available for luxurious Crewed Yacht charters with The Moorings beginning in April 2012. The Moorings will offer all-Inclusive full yacht charters, as well as “By The Cabin” Crewed Yacht charters aboard the spacious Moorings 4600 catamaran.…

Melbourne’s traditionally rigged wooden top sail schooner Enterprize has a full program of summer sailing trips across Port Phillip. From half day sails to longer trips across the bay,  Enterprize will be docking at Blairgowrie, Sorrento and Portarlington, along with regular sailings from her Docklands berth. There is also an…

Intrepid Travel, known for their innovative itineraries that take travelers well beyond the ordinary, is adding a new range of exciting trips to its repertoire with small group Sailing adventures in Croatia, Greece and Thailand in 2012. Intrepid Travel is perfect for independent travellers of all ages who like the…

The Boating Industries Alliance Australia (BIAA) and the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) have combined to create the first whole of boating industry conference and exhibition under the banner of Marine 13. MIAA has a long history running a successful conference and exhibition every two years. This joint venture…

UK manufacturer, Digital Yacht, has won the electronics category of 2011 DAME Award at METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show). The product that impressed the panel of 10 judges the most was iAIS, which wirelessly links a boat’s navigation data to the Apple iPhone, iPad or iTouch. “I’m delighted to accept…

Dates for the 2012 Darwin Dili Yacht Rally (Independence Regatta) have been announced with yachts departing Darwin Harbour  14 July 2012. The rally forms a major event in Timor-Leste’s calendar of celebrations marking the tenth anniversary of Restoration of Independence.  The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste achieved formal independence on 20…