Nautical Notes

News, views and clues.

Triple crown

Wild Oats XI takes the long-sought Sydney Hobart trifecta.
­ Crosbie Lorimer.

Super-size me

A closer look at yachting’s thoroughbreds.
– Crosbie Lorimer.

Australian classic

The stylish Maritimo.
– Mark Rothfield.

Maritimo moments

A diary of indulgence in the Maritimo lifestyle.
– Chris Beattie.

Where the buffalo roam

There’s nothing quite like fly fishing in Big Sky Country.
– Bill Bachman.

Memories are made of this

There’s a lot more than classic design – a pair of Corsairs from Chris-Craft.
– Barry Tranter.

Up the creek

Relax and take in the surroundings of Sydney’s Cowan Creek.
– Briar Jensen.

Pleasure and pain

Jigging for big samson fish in WA is all about muscle.
– Rick Huckstepp.

Tiptoe through the tuna

Sydney’s Fish Market – a source of fine seafood and dining delights.
– John McNally.

Paddle power in paradise

A Polynesian-style warrior challenge at Hamilton Island.
– Cathy Anderson.

Linger longer

A South Pacific yachting odyssey in captivating Tonga.
– John Borthwick.

Top performer

The new 580 Top Ender from Quintrex.
– Warren Steptoe.

It’s rigged

If you rely on wind power, you need to look after your rigging.
– Christopher Murman.

Lean, clean, green machines

The new E-Tec range from Evinrude.
– Jason Hall.

Boatlines

We review what’s new in power and sail.

Marketplace

The latest products and information from Australia and worldwide.