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Images from St Petersburg - Volvo Ocean Race Finale - Images from the finale to the Volvo Ocean Race in St Petersburg, Russia

Burlton, Gill Racing Team win 2009 SB3 British National titles - Craig Burlton, Steve White and Adam Heeley have claimed first place overall at the 2009 National Championships in Falmou

Strong headwinds hit Noumea race fleet off Cape Reinga - The Australian yacht Limit (Alan Brierty) is leading the Auckland Noumea fleet into strong headwinds off cape Reinga at

Images from the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship - Images from the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship sailed at Porto Cervo Italy

Marion to Bermuda race Class D Cook's Trophy to persevering Hotspur - Hotspur (Marion, Massachusetts) finished at 8:22PM Friday night and cinched the Marion to Bermuda Class D Cook's trophy

New World Champion Barking Mad takes the stage at Rolex Farr 40 Worlds - Rolex Farr 40 World Championship 2009, the final day of racing for the championship crown was a spectacular finale

New World Champion takes the stage at Rolex Farr 40 Worlds - Porto Cervo laid it on thick and the Rolex Farr 40 Worlds 2009 delivered.

Countback win at Moth European Championship 2009 - It was tight at the top in the 2009 Moth European Championship sailed out of Horsens Yacht Club

Contender Worlds looming for British fleet - Contender Worlds in Sonderborg Denmark in late July, the Contender Traveller series is delivering British form guide.

Images from the start of the 2009 Auckland to Noumea Race - Images from the start of the Auckland to Noumea Race 27 June 2009

Images from the finish of the Volvo Ocean Race - St Petersburg - Images from the finish of Leg 10 and the Volvo Ocean Race in St Petersburg, Russia

Skiffs arrive in Carnac for Mark Foy Trophy - The 18 foot skiffs have arrived at the Yacht Club de Carnac to take part in the first edition of the Mark Foy Trophy

Five new inductees into ICSA Hall of Fame - ICSA recently acknowledged the contributions of five individuals inducting them into the ICSA Hall of Fame

Only one left at sea in Powerbar 3 Peaks Yacht Race - Latest 2009 PowerBar 3 Peaks Yacht Race report.

RS Elite Nationals Day 2 - Sean McLean's Elixir dominates - Racing at the RS Elite Championships Sean McLean's Elixir clinched four straight bullets yesterday

WA Fishing rules reminder ahead of July holidays - The Dept of Fisheries WA is reminding recreational fishers to be aware of bag and size limits before they go fishing

Qatar 95 throttleman confident of strong showing in Arendal - Qatar 95 throttleman Matteo Nicolin, is confident that the team has resolved the issues that cost him a certain race win

Auckland Noumea Race gets underway in fog - strong winds ahead - REV'S the Ross 40 from Opua had a 'blinder' of a start and was leading the fleet past Rangitoto Light.

Skipper relives fatal yacht voyage - The skipper of the yacht Excalibur that capsized after its keel snapped off says it was the most terrifying experience

Dan Slater: Back in Europe racing the Finn - 2000 and 2008 Olympian, Dan Slater, reflects on his fourth place at Kiel Week in the Finn class

Francolini images from Pure Blonde Hamilton Island Outrigger Cup 09 - Photographer Andrea Francolini sent these images from the Pure Blonde Hamilton Island Outrigger Cup 09.

PWA Costa Teguise Freestyle World Cup - Event Preview - The Canary Islands events are one of the most eagerly anticipated legs of the PWA World Tour;

Long Beach Race Week day one a big blast! - Acura presents Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week this weekend.

Images from Block Island Race Week - Leighton O'Connor's images from the Storm Trysail Club's Block Island Race Week XXIII presented by Rolex

First Leg win for Telefonica Black in thrilling Volvo Ocean Race Final - It was an historic moment tonight in St Petersburg, Russia, when as the White Night turned to dawn the Volvo Ocean Race

Moth European titles Day 2 - Moth European Championship, Race 4 - In heavy conditions Current European Champion Arnaud Psarofaghis won ahead of Brita

Close finishes mark the end of the Volvo Ocean Race in St Petersburg - The Volvo Ocean Race is over - finishing in St Petersburg, Russia with Telefonica Black taking the final leg

Savage revamps site - Savage has given its website a fresh new look as well as updating the site to include more information for customers and

Yachties' move 'up' means bigger Protectors for Rayglass - Race yacht owners are trading up from Farr 40s into the Transpac 52 class, paying dividends for Rayglass Boats.

Block Island Race Week ends as winners named in 17 classes - A single race today decided the fate of 153 boats entered in the Storm Trysail Club's Block Island Race Week

Maritimo appoints dealer in Spain - Maritimo has announced the appointment of Juan Carabel as the company's dealer in Spain.

505 Europeans, X-35 Worlds and X-41 Europeans Day 2 update - There was no small boat racing in Kiel today. The X-Yachts sailed in their respective championships.

Skyros - The Northern Sporades, Aegean Sea - Amanda Church and Mark Farrell continue with their tales of sailing northwards along the coast of Turkey on Balvenie

Kieler Woche - British update for 420 and 49er classes - Kiel Week continues with the 420 and 49er's, both of which have British sailors in the top ten.

Horus Superyacht Cup day two - Day Two of the Horus Superyacht Cup dawned calm and hot.

Barking Mad still in control at Farr 40 Worlds - Barking Mad, with 2008 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Terry Hutchinson (Annapolis, Md.) on tactics, leads at Farr 40 Worlds

Rolex Farr 40 Worlds - Mascalzone Latino will fight to the last - At the Rolex Farr 40 Worlds, the penultimate day was no less enthralling than the first two.

Volvo Ocean Race extended - No, it's not 1 April !! - Organisers have extended the length of Volvo Ocean Race to meet a deadline for the raising of two bridges.

Puma Email: 'The last part of our amazing voyage' - Rick Deppe reports on life on board Puma racing as they count down the miles to St Petersburg:

Light winds and thick fog for start of Noumea Race - Wind conditions are expected to be reasonable in strength for the early stages of the Auckland Noumea Race.

British SB3 Nationals Seven races, Seven winners by end Day 2 - Day two of the SB3 National Championships dawned with similar conditions to the first day of racing.

Cardiff school children get OnBoard - Almost 100 Cardiff schoolchildren were given the chance to take part in their first sailing regatta in Cardiff Bay

Groupama 3 bound for New York - Groupama 3 has just cast off into the open ocean bound for New York.

Farr 30 competition at Tour de France a la Voile 2009 - First racing day for the 23 Farr 30 competing for the Tour de France a la Voile 2009

Salperton IV: Latest success of a proven team - Salperton IV is the latest superyacht from Fitzroy Yachts yard. She has been built for fast sailing performance as well

Volvo Ocean Race - Puma's Ken Read says 'it's very civilized sailing' - Latest news from Ken Read, Puma Ocean racing Team's skipper

The Power of the Internet - Major Sailing Event launches on line - 30 Hours ago West Australian Bob Williams launched the 2011 Around Australia Race and Rally with an online newsletter.

Economic benefits of whale watching underlined in new report - Peter Garrett today joined the International Fund for Animal Welfare to release the report Whale Watching Worldwide

RSYS youth sailors lead in Interclub Challenge - RSYS Youth sailors are leading the annual Interclub Challenge regatta after the first two rounds of fleet racing.

Tight at the top of RS Elite Nationals Day One leaderboard - The RS Elite UK Nationals at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club commenced on a perfect day for sailing

Racing Snippets - X-35 Worlds, X-41 Europeans, 505 Europeans - Currently underway at Kiel Week are the X-35 World Championship, the X-41 European Championship and the 505 Europeans

Golden day for Aussie girls at Kiel Week - The final day of racing in Kiel turned out to be a golden day for the Australian Sailing Development Squad women

North South Yachting Brokerage exposure - Sydney Boat Show 2009 - NSY are once again delighted to offer potential Vendors exceptional marketing exposure at the Sydney show via there dedi

Puma leading Volvo Ocean Race fleet to St Petersburg - Latest news from Puma as the Volvo Ocean Race fleet heads towards their final destination in St Petersburg, Russia

Wind finally play ball at Block Island Race Week - A four-hour delay on shore today before heading out for a fourth day at the Storm Trysail Club's Block Island Race Week

Volvo Ocean Race - Another jaunt into the unknown - Latest emails from the Volvo Ocean Race fleet as they sail towards their final destination in St Petersburg, Russia.

Payne leads Moth European Championship 2009 day one - The Moth European Championship 2009 race day one, Simon Payne from Hayling Island Yacht Club is leading

Antara takes the honours on day one of Horus Superyacht Cup - The 2009 Horus Superyacht Cup got underway on a crystal clear day,after a delayed start.

Marion to Bermuda - Long, hard fight for competitors to finish race - Cetacea, Crescendo, Seeadler and Silhouette first to finish in each class of the Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race

Bermuda opens its doors for the Argo Group Gold Cup - The invitation process for the Argo Group Gold Cup is now underway.

New native title off North Queensland won't affect cruising sailors - Sailors access to sail areas of the Coral Sea included in this week's native title determination will not be affected

Last Minute specials for Hamilton Island Race Week Accommodation - We specialise in luxury self-contained apartments and homes on Hamilton Island.

World's first totally green superyacht - this 58 metre, $33 million beauty derives its power from wind, solar and Hybrid Marine Power (HMP) technology from Solar

The new Sun Fast 3200 from Jeanneau at Sydney International Boat Show. - The Sun Fast 3200 has been winning races and plaudits in Europe. For the first time it will be on show in Australia.

One-armed Japanese Sailor found safe after two months - Akio Yonago, the one-armed Japanese sailor on Emu II missing for two months, arrived safe and well in Thailand

Kleinjans finishes the Portimao Global Ocean Race - Michel Kleinjans and Roaring Forty crossed the Leg 5 finish line of the Portimao Global Ocean Race

iShares Cup - All eyes on the leaders - Just a week to go until the French port of Hyeres welcomes the return of the iShares Cup fleet

Start line jitters on day two of Rolex Farr 40 Worlds - On day two at the Rolex Farr 40 Worlds 2009 three boats held their nerve.

Images from the start of Leg 10: St Petersburg here we come! - Images from the start of the final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race from Stockholm to St Petersburg (Russia).

PUMA leads as Volvo fleet heads to Russia - PUMA, who is now assured second place overall, led the Volvo fleet out of Sandhamn, on the outer edge of the Stockholm

Organisers re-introduce 'flying kilometre' for Norwegian Grand Prix - Organisers of Norwegian Grand Prix re-introduce the 'flying kilometre' to the fjords with the Class 1 Edox Speed Record.

Team Abu Dhabi head to 21st Bay City River Roar - Despite a disappointing start Team Abu Dhabi are heading of to the 21st Bay City River Roar in Bay City, Michigan

A good day for Anna Tunnicliffe as she claims the bronze - Today was the medal race for Kiel Week. I had a good day and remained in third overall to take the Bronze medal.

Powerbar Three Peaks race leaders arrive in Fort William - EADS Innovation crept into sight of the waiting marshals and supporters at Corpach

Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2009 - Six Senses Phuket Raceweek is now entering its sixth year and 2009 promises to be the biggest and the best one so far.

The Gorge is ready for CST Moth World Championships - Less than two months to go to the CST Composites 2009 Moth World Championships

World class skippers confirmed for Artemis Challenge at Cowes Week - The Artemis Challenge at Cowes Week has long attracted some of the biggest names in the Open 60 world.

Ericsson 3's crew turn their thoughts towards home - Latest news from Ericsson 3 as they set out on the last leg of the epic Volvo Ocean Race.

Kleinjans nears the end of his Portimao Global Ocean Race - Final competitor in the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Michel Kleinjans, will cross the Leg 5 finish line shortly

G4S announces Skandia Team GBR's 49er crews sponsorship - G4S is delighted to announce its sponsorship of two of Skandia Team GBR's 49er crews.

BT wins IMOCA Class - Round the Island Race - The giant 100ft monohull ICAP Leopard led off the line followed by Sebastien Josse and Ellen MacArthur onboard BT.

Four races completed at UK SB3 National Championships day one - The first four races of the UK SB3 National Championships have been completed in Falmouth.

IYRS celebrates School milestone at Annual Summer Gala - Supporters and fans of the IYRS will flock to the campus for the 12th Annual Summer Gala

The final Volvo Ocean Race leg for Green Dragon - The fleet will set sail from the city of Stockholm for the 400 mile leg to St Petersburg in Russia tomorrow afternoon (2

Long Beach Race Week celebrates 25 years - Acura presents Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week Friday through Sunday

Final placings for Australian contingent at Kiel Week - Final Australian placings at Kiel Week.

Annual Report to US Sailing Members now available - US SAILING Presents the 2008 Annual Report to Members

Sails greet the sun in Shanghai for Annual Summer Sailstice - 9th Annual Summer Sailstice weekend on June 20-21 increased worldwide awareness of this international sailing holiday

Final bow in Groupama 3's success story - Groupama's Mediterranean route of the subsidiaries came to an end yesterday, Monday 22nd June.

Volvo Ocean Race - A short, sharp sprint to the overall finish line - Volvo Ocean Race fleet prepares to tackle Leg 10, a final, short, sprint to the overall finish line in St. Petersburg.

Block Island Race Week day three breeze helps tightens results - Latest news from the Storm Trysail Club's Block Island Race Week XXIII presented by Rolex.

Rafal Szukiel (POL) takes Finn Gold in Kiel - Rafal Szukiel overcame close competition to win the Medal race at Kieler Woche

Aussies gear up for action at Youth World Championships in Brazil - The OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Sailing Team are in the final stages of preparation for the Youth Worlds

Team Russia runs out of time to compete in Volvo Ocean Race last leg - Team Russia will sail with the fleet to St Petersburg but will not be a formal part of the Volvo Ocean race proceedings

Puma's leg ten race finale starts tomorrow - The Puma Ocean Racing team start the final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race tomorrow, Thursday June 25.

Crew selected for John Merricks II Fastnet bid - Fourteen young keelboat sailors are celebrating after earning their call-up for this year's Rolex Fastnet Race

Auckland Noumea Race starts this Saturday with a Very Important Sailor - The Auckland to Noumea Ocean Race is scheduled to start at 1400hours, off Orakei Wharf, Waitemata Harbour, Auckland

Calling all photographers: Sydney Boat Show chance for exposure - SIBS is looking for photographers wishing to enter their best marine images, which could then be published.

Team USA prevails in the medal races at Kiel Week - Team USA prevailed in the medal races today at Kiel Week, with three medals in two classes.

ISAF announces APP funding for Volvo Youth World Championship sailors - Athlete Participation Programme (APP) funding support to attend the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship.

Barking Mad day one leader at Rolex Farr 40 World Championship - Barking Mad, with America's Cup veteran Terry Hutchinson (2000, 2003, 2007) calling tactics, leads at Farr 40 Worlds

Ominous signs from current champion at Farr 40 Worlds - Day one of the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship 2009.

Mirsky moves up World Match Racing Tour lead board after Portugal win - Adam Minoprio (NZL) and his Emirates Team New Zealand/BlackMatch team have earned 20 points for their WMRT standing

Aussie contingent onboard Marion to Bermuda line honours winner - Martin Jacobson (Newport, Rhode Island) drove his Swan 44 MkII Crescendo first across the line off Bermuda

Happy ending for ISAF Sailing World Cup sailors at 127th Kieler Woche - The ISAF Sailing World Cup Kieler Woche ended today with thrilling medal races in perfect conditions with 10 to 15 knots

Kieler Woche: ISAF Sailing World Cup - Medal Races - For the ISAF sailing World Cup sailors the 127th Kieler Woche ended today with thrilling medal races.

SP pushes the boat out for revolutionary project - Structural design work on one of the most challenging boat projects is nearing an end at SP the marine business of Gurit

Two silver medals for New Zealand at Kiel Week - New Zealand sailors have won silver medals in two classes at Kiel Week after the conclusion of the Medal race round.

Storm Trysail Club's Block Island Race Week images - Block Island Race Week images. Allen Clark from Photoboat.com provided these images - www.photoboat.com

Marten 49 sets the 'Pace' in 2009 Giraglia Rolex Cup - Congratulations to the Marten 49 ' Pace', the 2009 Giraglia Rolex Cup Champions.

Sneak preview of Philippe Kahn's Pegasus 50 leaving Santa Cruz Harbor - A sneak preview of the Pegasus 50 motoring out of Santa Cruz Harbor on Monday evening

Images from Kieler Woche: before the Medal Races - Images from the last three days of the Kieler Woche regatta

Mitch Booth to helm BT Extreme 40 at iShares Cup in Hyeres - Darren Bundock, has been forced to step down for Round 2 of the iShares Cup in Hyeres due to torn knee ligaments.

Frank Pong's Team Jelik joins RC 44s for Malcesine Cup - The RC 44's are at home on Lake Garda. Altogether, ten teams will compete for the Malcesine Cup

Line 7 holding 50% off sale at old Alinghi Base - Line 7 is having an offsite sale of all its Technical marine wet weather gear and performance outdoor wear.

Sail Brisbane NOR now available - The 2009 Sail Brisbane Notice of Race is now available to download from www.sailbrisbane.com

Strong results for Australian women in Kiel - The highlight for the Australian Sailing Development Squad was the performances of the Women's Match Racing crews.

Transat Jacques Vabre: Skippers use Solitaire du Figaro as preparation - Five skippers from the last Vendee Globe have decided to do battle this summer in the fortieth 'Solitaire du Figaro'.

South Australia's Thredgold and Soulsby off to Youth Worlds in Brazil - Lauren Thredgold and Megan Soulsby will compete at the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championships in Brazil

Fight for Inmarsat Media prize at Volvo Ocean Race - Inmarsat Media Prize awarded to Telefonica Blue at Volvo ocean race prize giving is Stockholm this evening.

SB3 UK National Championships at Falmouth - Falmouth was the out and out venue of choice for the 2009 National Championships.

Puma's effort and seamanship rewarded - Singled out for both their seamanship and sportsmanship were four of the shore crew members from Puma.

BoatsOnSale.com.au presented to NSW Marine Brokers Association - BoatsOnSale.com.au, the new marine industry sales website, was presented to NSW Marine Broker Association last Friday.

Day two offers relief for Block Island Race Week participants - The wind backed off at Storm Trysail Club's Block Island Race Week XXIII presented by Rolex today

Gear Bans can help save reefs - Banning or restricting the use of certain types of fishing gear could help worlds coral reefs and their fish populations

Streaker Boats and Easytow Trailers in exclusive hook up - Streaker Boats has announced that effective immediately, all Streaker Boats will be packaged with Easytow Boat Trailers.

PWCs - the most fun you can have standing up (or sitting down) - Personal water craft or jet skis, by whatever name they equate to sheer fun afloat.

Greek Sailors take major honours at Vassiliki Watersports Festival - At the Vassiliki Watersports Festival, Laser and Open Catamaran winners were the local teams

Stack and store kayaks at d'Albora Marinas The Spit - Kayakers will soon be able to store their kayaks at d'Albora Marinas The Spit.

Finn focus at Kiel Day four - Karpak leads a chasing pack - The medal race for the Finn class at Kiel Week couldn't be closer. A mere eight points separate the top six boats.

Volvo Ocean Race - Team Russia's racing bid hangs in the balance - Team Russia arrived in Stockholm in the latest stage of their bid to qualify for a return to racing

Brits lead Star and Laser fleets at Kiel Week - Today was the last round before the medal round at Keil Week 2009. Here are the current UK placings by class

Women's Match Racing - Rolex Osprey Cup NOR posted online - The Notice of Race for the 2009 Rolex Osprey Cup has been posted to the event website www.rolexwomensmatch.org.

'E-passports' for yacht safety - is Emirates leading the world? - Abu Dhabi requires all yachts to carry an E-passport so that they can be tracked at all times by the coastguard

Melbourne Boat Show - coming soon with great prizes - It will be worth turning up at the Melbourne International Boat Show 2-6 July, even for the prizes you can win.

Onne van der Wal Gallery hosts Open House and Sale in Newport, RI - SALE and OPEN HOUSE at Onne van der Wal Gallery

GP42 Global Cup Puerto Calero announced - 2009 GP42 Class Global Championship will be held over 13-17 October at the Club de Mar Puerto Calero, Lanzarote

Marion to Bermuda Race race leader retires - Big Bear is the latest casualty in the Marion to Bermuda Race.

Wind at last for Kiel Week - A beautiful day in Kiel and all eleven fleets were back out on the water in Kiel today to complete their qualifying seri

Rolex Farr 40 Worlds set to start in Porto Cervo - Twenty six Farr 40 yachts representing 10 nationalities are ready for tomorrow's start in the Rolex Farr 40 World titles

And then there was one - Portimao Global Ocean Race - Portimao Global Ocean Race - one competitor remains at sea: Michel Kleinjans on Open 40, Roaring Forty.

Gladwell's Line: Final decision pending on Louis Vuitton World Series - An final decision is still pending on an extension of the highly successful LVPS

'Dressing ship' - an age-old custom of the sea (Part I) - Be a part of nautical tradition as we take a look at the history behind flags at sea.

Terry Curtis wins OK Dinghy Thames Valley Travellers event - OK Dinghy Thames Valley Travellers event at Upper Thames SC June 20-21st.

Royal Yacht Squadron Cowes to hold Swan European Regatta 2009 - Cowes has once again been chosen by Nautor's Swan as the racing destination for the Swan European Regatta 2009

Mystery yacht found floating without crew - French vessel L'Actuel has been found drifting without its crew of two in the Atlantic near the Azores

Royal Southern Yacht Club to host Class 40 World Championship - The Royal Southern Yacht Club is delighted to be hosting the first ever Class 40 World Championship in Hamble.

Sail Melbourne 2009 - invited classes - Youth and Junior Sailors invited to be a part of the ISAF Sailing World Cup - Sail Melbourne

Elite young sailors ready for U.S. Youth Sailing Championship - The U.S. Youth Sailing Championship, June 25-30 is hosted by the Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich, Conn.

New Broadband Sounder available for Northstar and Simrad - Navico's next-generation sonar system - the BSM-1 Broadband Sounder Module - raises the bar in fish-finding technology.

Kieler Woche comes up with another blank - Latest email from Anna Tunnicliffe who is still waiting to race at Kieler Woche

CYCA launches Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Raffle 2009 - The CYCA announced the launch of its SOLAS Trusts Raffle with the major prize of a cruise for two on the Queen Victoria

Youngsters have fun at Plymouth OnBoard Festival 2009 - Thirty-six youngsters aged between 10 and 17 had fun at the Plymouth OnBoard Festival 2009

Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club inaugural Laser Open Meeting - 13 visitors joined the 10 home sailors at Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club's inaugural Laser open meeting

Suzuki celebrates a Century - To celebrate 100 years of innovation Suzuki is showcasing its history and manufacturing prowess at Suzuki Plaza, Japan.

Fandango wins Lombardini Marine 1000-mile Doublehanded Race Leg 1 - The first leg of the Lombardini Marine 1000-mile Doublehanded Race was won by sailing yacht Fandango.

Powerbar 3 Peaks Yacht Race Day 2 report - It's the second day of the Powerbar 3 Peaks Yacht Race and the majority of the runners will do Scafell in daylight

TetraMedia sales team adds muscle: Phil Arane - From a background in ad sales for daily newspapers, Phil Arane - keen boatie and water sport enthusiast - is now onboard

Marion to Bermuda Race - Big Bear leads diminishing fleet - Jonathan Brewin's Big Bear (Warwick, Bermuda) continues to lead the diminishing fleet in the Marion to Bermuda Race.

All happening at Aussie Boat Sales - Down in Melbourne at Aussie Boat Sales, it seems to be a case of 'what recession?', with consistent sales that have more

Block Island Race Week - Fleet starts in raging winds - Spectators ashore oohed and aahed at the magnificent site of 153 boats trying to hold it together in raging winds

McConaghy's racer brought to life with support from SP - NSW-based McConaghy chose SP, the marine business of Gurit, to support them in one of their latest projects.

Superior Jetties positive about show results so far - Superior Jetties, Australia's leading manufacturer of commercial and residential berthing systems, has secured a number

NSW Gov to invest in improved boating facilities - Commuter wharves and recreational boating facilities will be upgraded under the NSW Government budget plans.

2009 Audi IRC Australian Championships sets sail for the Gold Coast - 2009 Audi IRC Australian Championships sets sail for the Gold Coast

Riviera Syndication rides wave of success into Sydney Boat Show - With strong response to the launch of new boats, Riviera Syndication will have a strong display at the Sydney Boat Show.

Pirates report seven yacht crew released - Reports are rife that crew of the yacht Indian Ocean Explorer, kidnapped in March have been freed.

NSW Gov investing in port infrastructure and jobs - The NSW Government will invest more than $450m improving and upgrading port-related infrastructure.

Buying a new outboard - warranties and maintenance - It is good to have some assurance that an outboard is going to work as the manufacturer intended.

Volvo Ocean Race timetable set for 2010-2011 race - Knut Frostad, the CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, presided over the fourth and final 'Roundtable' session in Stockholm

Can Team Russia be ready for the last leg of Volvo Ocean Race? - Team Russia are on their way to Stockholm to take part in the leg 10 sprint to their home port of St Petersburg

Caffari and all female crew break around Britain and Ireland record - Dee Caffari and an all female crew has set a new record for sailing around Britain and Ireland

Hannah Jenner and Sir Knox-Johnston go sailing - Round the Island race - Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has continued his commitment to try to groom future success for Britain in solo offshore racing

British Team Mogwli finish Leg 5 Portimao Global Ocean Race - Jeremy Salvesen and David Thomson ran into light airs just seven miles from the finish line early on Monday

Tattarat takes the Gold Roman Bowl in Round the Island Race - Top prize in the Round the Island Race Gold Roman Bowl is provisionally shown as one of the smaller and older designs

Mirsky Racing Team blasts to Troia Portugal Match Cup victory - Mirsky Racing Team blasted through the final stages of the Troia Portugal Match Cup to take out the title 2-0

Report on Factory Visit to X-Yachts - Bob Mulkearns, MD of North South Yachting, visited the X-Yachts factory in Denmark and was impressed.

Plymouth Grand Prix concludes historic race weekend for F4SA - Honda Formula 4-Stroke (F4SA) completed round two of the 2009 Grand Prix season in Plymouth this last weekend.

Pintia wins Class 1 in 540 mile Biscay Challenge - The Spanish boat Pintia has won Class 1 of the Royal Southampton's 540-mile Biscay Challenge.

Images from the Audi Winter Series on Sydney Harbour - Photographer Peter Andrews provided these images from Race 8 of the Audi Winter Series 2009 on Sydney Harbour

Andrew Campbell - One race in two days is not a pretty picture - Kieler Woche especially is legendary for its windy, rainy and long days on the water.

Queenslanders go to NSW for championships - Poor water conditons force Queenslanders over the border for ski race titles.

Long day on shore for most Australian crews at Kiel Week - Long day on shore for most Australian crews at Kiel Week

Images of Kieler Woche: First day of Racing - Images from Kiel Week (Kiler Woche) taken on the opening day of the regatta and also in the practice for the event.

Images from the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race - Photographer Ingrid Abery has sent these images from the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.

Team SW1 Capital's victory in SuperSport Class Endurance Race Turkey - Team SW1 Capital wrote their own fairytale story with victory in the SuperSport Class Endurance Race in Turkey

Cigarette Smash Poker Kings of the Evolution class in Turkey - #10 Cigarette Smash Poker confirmed their reputation as the Kings of the Evolution Class in Turkey

All-girl team wins Grand Prix of the Sea Championship Turkey - The all-girl team won the Grand Prix of the Sea Championship in Turkey on Sunday.

Sealegs available from Sirocco Marine - The range of amphibious craft known as 'Sealegs' is now available in Australia from Sirocco Marine.

2009 International Canoe Australian Championships - Toukley Sailing Club (NSW) put on an excellent regatta for the 2009 International Canoe Australian Championships

BlackMatch still top of the World Tour after a second in Portugal - BlackMatch Racing report on the final day of the Troia Portugal Match Cup:

Yanmar appoints experienced Diesel Man to NSW Post - Power Equipment has announced the appointment of Ian Mills to the position of NSW State Manager - Marine.

Accommodation Specials for Hamilton Island Race Week 2009! - There are only a few luxury apartments and homes available for Race Week 2009! Get in quick and take advantage of our l

Big blow in store tomorrow for Block Island Race Week - Tomorrow is the start of the Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race Week presented by Rolex.

Melbourne's BL Marine Appointed Stacer Dealer - Established and respected Melbourne marine dealership, BL Marine, has been appointed a fully authorised Stacer dealer.

Alfa Romeo races across the Pacific for 2009 Sydney to Hobart - 'Alfa Romeo' and its skipper, Neville Crichton, are literally racing across the Pacific Ocean to take part in the 2009 R

Crews jet in for Hobie challenge - Grand Masters and World Champions arrive for Hobie South Pacifics

First Philippines-built Mustang Marine sports cruiser - Australasia Marine Alliance Corp. (AMAC), based in Subic Bay, the Philippines, has completed its first leisure yacht for

Superyacht Base Australia rebrands and relaunches website - Superyacht Base Australia is shifting its image with a rebranding exercise to reflect the sophistication of the industry

Folding Bikes - Don't leave home without one... - Biking is good exercise, so much faster than walking, and, add a basket and your provisioning becomes a breeze.

Maurice Drent Boating Services trophy Race 3 on Pioneer Bay - A mystery surrounds the reversal of form shown by skipper Col Forster when he helmed Esoteric to a tied eighthth place

Puma Ocean Racing team finish Stockholm In Port race in second - The Puma Ocean Racing team today finished an incredibly close Stockholm In Port race competition in second place.

Aviva on track to smash monohull speed record - Day Six: Round Britain and Ireland record attempt - Aviva on track to smash monohull speed record

All quiet at Farr 40 Audi Invitational - Today was the final day of racing but a storm front put paid to all hopes of completing the minimum two races required

Quad sailor Hilary Lister - North along the Irish coast - Quad sailor Hilary Lister is currently sailing northward along the Irish coast reaching Howth on 21st June.

Kiel Week 2009 - Australian crews in Germany - Day one of racing at round six of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Kiel, Germany, delivered a strong start for a number of

Mirsky beats Minoprio to win Troia Portugal Match Cup - Torvar Mirsky (AUS) and his Mirsky Racing Team have won Troia Portugal Match Cup.

Telefonica Blue bounces back in Stockholm In-Port Race - Bouwe Bekking and his men made a remarkable comeback today in Stockholm In-Port Race.

Portimao Global Ocean Race - Beluga Racer takes first overall - Taking second place in Leg 5 of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Boris Herrmann and Felix Oehme on Beluga Racer

A perfect day's sailing on Sydney Harbour - Audi Winter Series - Race Eight of the Audi Winter Series 2009 turned out to be a perfect day's sailing after a small delay

Royal Melbourne victors over Royal Brighton in Frostbite Challenge - Royal Melbourne again beats Royal Brighton in Annual Frostbite Dinghy Challenge.

An OK Day for Anna Tunnicliffe on Day 1 at Kiel Week - Today was the first day of racing at the Kiel Week, the sixth leg of the ISAF World Cup Series

Poor weather sums up Hubbard's misery - Miserable weather conditions in Marion perhaps best sums up Paul Hubbard's day.

Team Jolly Racing report on their Medal at the 470 Womens Europeans - Team Jolly Racing, Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie , report on their Bronze medal win at the 2009 Womens 470 Europeans in Aust

Kieler Woche gets under way with Elliott 6m on Olympic event debut - Racing in the Olympic Classes at the sixth event of the 2008-09 ISAF Sailing World Cup the 127th Kieler Woche started on