AFLOAT Magazine (Australia)
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AFLOAT was first published in November 1989 as Sydney AFLOAT. The inaugural issue contained 32 pages and had articles by Ian Kiernan (founder of Clean Up Australia and 1994 Australian of the Year), Captain Chaos (who still writes the Galley Gourmet column) and Tony Cable (the self-proclaimed world’s best port-runner winch-hand). Robin Copeland has been Editor since the first issue. The Publishers are a husband and wife team – Suzy Bekkedahl (originally from California) and Peter Webb (born and bred in Sydney). Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | Australia |
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Search ArticlesNautitech 44 Catamaran for Sale
NAUTITECH 44 $550,000 Lake Macquarie NSW Email Phone: 0418 650 877 Description Nautitech 44 catamaran for sale in Australia Nautitech 44 cruising catamaran featuring three double cabins, three en-suite bathrooms and a spacious main saloon with galley, coffee table and navigation station. Dimensions are 44ft x 22ft with a 4ft 2in draft. Fitted with furling sails and autopilot, all in excellent condition. Powered by diesel engines with approximately 900 hours.
Bass Strait Cup Launches as Three Iconic Ocean Races Set Sail
Three Hummock Island Race. Credit: Port Dalrymple Yacht Club. The following media release has been supplied and includes offshore sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more sailing news and regatta coverage, visit the AFLOAT News section. Three Iconic Races Map.
Australians Aiming to Build Season Momentum at European Championships
Price – Paul Credit: Sailing Energy The following media release has been supplied and includes sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more sailing news and regatta coverage, visit the AFLOAT News section. The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships get underway this week in Eckernförde, Germany, with 382 athletes from 37 nations set to battle it out on the Baltic across six days of racing.
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week – Expanding Horizons
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week combines competitive racing with cruising through the spectacular islands of North Queensland. Credit: Andrea Francolini The following media release has been supplied and includes sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more sailing news and regatta coverage, visit the AFLOAT News section.
Marine Rescue Eden Takes Delivery of its Own Rescue Vessel
ED 30 craned onto the water. Credit MRNSW The following media release has been supplied by Marine Rescue NSW and includes marine rescue news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more marine news and boating coverage visit the AFLOAT News section. Marine Rescue Eden has strengthened its on-water response capability, taking delivery of its own dedicated rescue vessel for the first time following the generous donation of a 10.4-metre Steber cabin cruiser by the NSW Water Police.
Australian Sailing Announces Team for 2026 Youth Sailing
Caterina Meyer, selected in the Australian team for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships, competing at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. Credit: World Sailing The following media release has been supplied by Australian Sailing and includes sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more sailing news and regatta coverage, visit the AFLOAT News section.
Los Gallos Claim Canada Sail Grand Prix Title in Four-Boat Thriller
Los Gallos Claim Canada Sail Grand Prix Title in Four-Boat Thriller The following media release has been supplied and includes SailGP racing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in international sailing and the Rolex SailGP Championship. Los Gallos claimed their first event win of the 2026 Season, defeating the Artemis SailGP Team in a four-boat final that went down to the wire at the Canada Sail Grand Prix.
Wedgetail and Balancing Act Crowned Champions of Inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race
Balancing Act winning PHS. Credit @sailogirlhq The inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race, organised by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, delivered a memorable first edition. David Rose’s Bundaberg Rum-sponsored Wedgetail claimed both Line Honours and overall IRC victory, while Tony Craner’s Bundaberg Port Marina-sponsored Balancing Act secured ORCi, PHS and Double-Handed honours.
Quick Response by Marine Rescue Terrigal Aids Stranded Skipper to Safety
The young fisherman was relieved to be taken on board the rescue vessel. Credit: MRNSW A young fisherman required assistance from Marine Rescue NSW after his engine failed off Terrigal. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Jane Shirriff said volunteer radio operators at Marine Rescue Norah Head took the call for assistance just before 4 pm. “A crew was quickly assembled at Marine Rescue Terrigal and rescue vessel Terrigal 30 deployed. “The skipper of the 3-metre disabled vessel was the only person on board.
Rivalry and Revelry Coming to Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week
Frantic on the race course in 2016. Credit: Andrea Francolini Entries in the Rating Passage division at Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) are on the rise and the 38th running of the regatta is looking stronger than it has in years. So far 14 owners are locked in for the Rating Passage division at Whitsunday Sailing Club’s (WSC) annual event. Bruce McCraken is making his first foray to ABRW, but no matter, there is a first time for everything.