Loki the new Audi IRC Australian champion 02-Sep-2010 • The final clash waged at Hamilton Island
• Loki and Aroona lock horns in fight to the finish
• Just 0.31 of a point decides the winner
Second Annual Moreton Bay Fishing Classic 24-Aug-2010 From Rockhampton, Queensland to Port Melbourne, Victoria, competitors from near and far flock to the shores of Moreton Bay for the second annual Moreton Bay Fishing Classic. The 2010 Moreton Bay Fishing Classic was a massive success with nearly double the number of competitors to the 2009 Tournament, sharing in over $200,000 in cash and prizes.
Australia’s first boating usage study reveals new statistics 24-Aug-2010 The National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC) has released two final reports on the first study of its kind in Australia – the 18-month-long National Boating Usage Study (NBUS) – at their national Marine Safety Conference 2010 in Perth. NMSC CEO Ms Margie O’Tarpey explained that the NBUS statistics will better inform marine agencies when delivering policy and education programs for recreational boating.
Variety set to make the biggest Splash yet! 19-Aug-2010 Victorian Boaters are getting ready to steer a steady course around Port Phillip to raise money for special needs and disadvantaged children as part of the fourth annual Variety Splash. The three-day Variety Splash set to take place next February will follow a new course in 2011 to cater for growing participation in the popular event. Boats will head off from Docklands, stopping off at Queenscliff, and Mornington before heading to the grand finale at Sandringham.
ORCV Melbourne Winter Series – It’s a beautiful day 17-Aug-2010 Goldfinger got the gun in Race Five of the Melbourne Winter Series to add to her one a fortnight ago. The Reichel-Pugh penned, Gienah, took out Division Two, which also raced the approximately 21nm passage-race course.
Iphone App for BlueRay Launched Now! 17-Aug-2010 BlueRay has launched an App to make sending SMS commands easier for Iphone
users. You can get this App from the ITunes store, its free!
Henri Lloyd announces competition to win Crew kit worth $10,000 17-Aug-2010 Henri Lloyd are proud sponsors of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, having signed on again as the Official Clothing Partner for a further three years. To celebrate the continued partnership with the regatta, Henri Lloyd has announced an amazing opportunity for all boats/crews competing in the event the chance to win Henri Lloyd “Sponsorship for a year” crew kit worth $10,000!
Australia’s Seawind Catamarans awarded for global success 10-Aug-2010 Seawind Catamarans has been named Australian Marine Exporter of the Year at the 2010 Australian International Marine Export (AIMEX) awards. Announced during the recent Sydney International Boat Show, Seawind was also awarded for the Best Marine Industry Export Marketing Strategy. Managing director and founder of Seawind Catamarans Richard Ward said winning the awards was “extremely pleasing” and for which the company owed its loyal customers and talented team of boatbuilders.
Fleet Tops 200 for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010 10-Aug-2010 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week has again confirmed its status as Australia’s premier keelboat regatta with the fleet number now exceeding the magical figure of 200. With the regatta starting on August 20 and late entries still to come it is possible that the figure will reach 210. At last count it stood at 205.
Kiwis want the South Pacific Cup 06-Aug-2010 As the number of yachts entered for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010 approaches the magical figure of 200 the New Zealanders have declared they are on a mission – the want the South Pacific Cup. The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has advised Hamilton Island Yacht Club that two highly competitive yachts, Jim Farmer’s new TP52, Georgia, and Rob Basset’s 52-footer, Wired, will be racing under the club’s burgee in the Kiwi quest for the trophy.
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