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Perth's Cottesloe Beach is transformed into a giant open-air gallery. By Trish Ainslie

When God was handing out endurance and determination, the masochistic crews of the grueling Volvo Ocean Race came back for seconds... By Crosbie Lorimer

First Look

Cobalt 26SD

Victoria's Gippsland Lakes is a haven for those who enjoy exploring waterways at their own pace and in their own time - and all this awaits our next Six of the Best! winner. By Liliana Engelhardt. Photography: Brendan Strauch

Last year may have set a record for numbers, but for sheer size and quality of fish, this year's 2012 Club Marine Insurance Barra Nationals, on the NT's Daly River, will take some beating. By Rick Huckstepp

Gourmet

Golden, crisp and moreish – pastry is a scrumptious addition to almost any dish. By Bart Beek. Photography by Justin Field‎

Gear 'n' Gadgets

Garmin thermal-imaging and low-light cameras
StructureScan HD
Mercury 565 big block
Koolit
Steiner Commander 7×50 Race Edition binoculars
SOS Dan Buoy
Mercury Theft Deterrent System
Savwinch Electronic Fast Fall System
Nautical Emporium
Yamaha gauges and controls
Henri Lloyd Blue Eco Range
Bar Crusher Bar Tab

Boatlines

Belize 52 Hardtop
Bayliner 175/185
Sea Fox XT Series
Jeanneau 57
Northbank 750 Hard Top
Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12
MasterCraft X55
Quintrex 610 Legend