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Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back
Yacht capsizes in wild seas off Noosa
A YACHT has capsized about six kilometres off the Noosa Coast amid six metre swells with the skipper flown to Nambour Hospital with a back injury.
A helicopter winched him off the Aus Maid, which was eight nautical miles northeast of Noosa Heads, after the yacht was dismasted earlier in the day.
He was flown to Maroochydore and taken to hospital by ambulance with suspected back injuries.
Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back
Keel builder acquitted over yacht deaths
A boat builder has walked free from a Sydney court after being acquitted of manslaughter charges over a yacht sinking that killed four people.
Keel welder Adrian Presland was found not guilty, but the NSW District Court jury is yet to reach a verdict on his co-accused Alex Cittadini, the director and engineer at Applied Alloy Yachts in Melbourne.
The yacht, Excalibur, hit rough seas near Seal Rocks off the NSW mid-north coast as it sailed from the Whitsundays to Sydney in September 2002.
Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back
University Sailing in Sydney - 2 Weeks to Go
With only two weeks to go, the final preparations are being made to ensure that the first Australian University Regatta for almost ten years is a success. Commitments have been made by seven universities with an additional two finalising on their logistics.
The Regatta from the 15th to the 17th of April will bringing together university representative from around the country and signal the re-establishment of University Sailing in Australia. While the US and Europe have thriving university competition, Australians has dwindled to a small number of clubs with limited or no interaction but this is all about to change.
One of the main features of the regatta is that it will take place under a yard stick system that ensures that any boat or windsurfer can compete under varying divisions that take into account the size and type of boats or windsurfer. As a result the event has something for everyone and is the reason why the turn out to this inaugural event is expected to be so high. Queensland University of Technology are planning to bring both mono hulls and a multi hull while ANU and ADFA are planning to bring a fleet of Envys as well as some of the more traditional university classes such as Lasers, Tasars and Sharpie. From the universities that no longer have their own university clubs, the focus will be on performance in the form of; 470s, 49er’s and the alike. While the main fleet may be based around sailing dinghies, windsurfers also have their place. The UNSW windsurfing club will bring a fleet of boards to ensure there is something for everyone. The Regatta will be like no other, the versatility of the yard stick system means that the event can be inclusive of everyone.
The other most significant aspect of the event is the ‘social side’ and it does not look like it’s going to be a let down. For those coming from interstate and everyone else who just want to join in on the fun, the majority of the competitors will camp on Cockatoo Island, just west of the harbour bridge. Each day everyone will then make their way up the harbour to Woollahra Sailing Club where two races a day will take place on Rose Bay. The peak of the social aspect of the event will be on Thursday (16th) night, ‘nautical themed’ harbour cruise. The cruise will be open to both competitors and the general public with full ticket details to be released soon via the Sydney University Sailing Club website & facebook group.
As time marches on it is an important to add that a late fee applies after the 8th of April so get your entries in soon. An Australian University Regatta may have been a miss in recent years but will be no longer!
Go to www.usydsailing.com for race and entry form + join the facebook event.
Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back
Man with Rhino skin needs new ears
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Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back
Its like Sh!t off a Shovel
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Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back
Pirates murder innocent man
A British man on a dream sailing holiday in Thailand has been murdered by pirates who were attempting to steal his boat.
Malcolm Robertson and his wife Linda were on their yacht, the Mr Bean, which was anchored near the island of Koh Dong, when the raiders struck last night.
Mr Robertson, who is 64 and from Eastbourne, was reportedly beaten to death with hammers and his body then thrown overboard.
Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back
Fakk That for a game of Soldiers……..
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Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back
Sailing in the Pool
Ever thought about sailing in the pool?
How about sailing in the 2 kilometre long ’swimming pool’ at the San Alfonso del Mar resort in Algarrobo, Chile. The pool allows guests to not only swim but sail, dive, kayak and more.
What about match racing or team sailing in the pool! Perhaps with an even bigger pool on the way this could soon be a reality.
Original post by johnsee and software by Elliott Back
Rocket Man Update (Vestas) Record 50kts
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Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back