June 2006 #58

1. Editor's Notes
2. Whale Watching - where and when
3. Charter Chatter - Sydney, Whitsunday, East Coast
4. Fishing - Weipa
5. Cruising - Coral Coast Rally, Vanuatu, Marina update
6. Book Review - Letters from the Med
7. What's On - boat shows, exhibitions

1. EDITOR'S NOTES
No Leave No Life - Tourism Australia conducted the country’s largest ever study on annual leave accrual and discovered that Australians have 70 million days of accrued annual leave. http://www.noleavenolife.com.au/

If it’s time for you to take a holiday here’s some ideas – charter a bareboat or join a crewed charter, learn to sail in your home town or at one of the many sailing schools around Australia or improve your sailing skills and gain sea time for higher qualifications by sailing the east coast. Fill out a Priority Charter Inquiry Form at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/aboutcon.htm and it will be forwarded to appropriate charter companies or training facilities. They will then contact you direct with details.

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2. WHALE WATCHING
Whales leave their feeding grounds in Antarctica at the start of winter and migrate to Australia’s warmer waters to give birth. Whale Watching dates and locations:
June - July -- Sydney, NSW
July - September -- Whitsundays, Qld
July - October -- Albany & Exmouth WA
Late July - early November -- Hervey Bay, Qld
See http://www.boatingoz.com.au/cosydwhales.htm

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3. CHARTER CHATTER
SYDNEY
Hot Winter Specials at Pacific Sailing School
- Try Sailing Lesson - only $50 (normally $95). Two hours on Sydney Harbour
- Try Spinnaker Lesson - only $50. Two hours exciting sailing on a J24
- $100 discount on all sailing courses
- $50 off a second course
- C5 - Small Craft Safety Course ˝ Price $198 – September 3 & 9. This course provides great background knowledge for Competent Crew certificate and Power Boat Licence.
Ph: 02 9326 2399 http://www.pacificsailingschool.com.au

A large flotilla of yachts is expected to welcome Sir Francis Chichester's restored Gipsy Moth IV when she sails into Sydney Harbour on Sunday July 9. This will be a memorable day on the water and charter boats are available. More info about Gipsy Moth IV at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0612a.htm Fill out a Priority Charter Inquiry Form at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/aboutcon.htm and it will be forwarded to appropriate charter companies

The Tasmanian Government announces that the Sydney-Devonport Spirit of Tasmania III service would be withdrawn from operation this year. The last sailing for Spirit of Tasmania III will be Sydney to Devonport on August 27.  http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/

WHITSUNDAYS
Great Barrier Reef Luxury Yachting Holidays - a once in a lifetime voyage of discovery, with nature at its best. Come and join others or privately charter in the paradise and calm waters of the Whitsunday Islands. Superb food and wines, personal guiding with friendly owners, glass bottom tender and much more! Visit http://www.luxuryyacht.com.au or call 02 9337 1870 for a DVD and brochure. Mention Boating OZ for a 20% discount off a private charter or 10% for individual bookings.

Oz Adventure Sailing welcomes the arrival of Pacific Sunrise in the Whitsundays. The 38m (125ft) Pacific Sunrise was built in 1979 by Charles Whippy & Co in Suva, Fiji. Pacific Sunrise is now fitted out as a boutique floating hotel with three deck levels, eight guest suites for a maximum of 17 guests and separate accommodation for a minimum of five crew. Pacific Sunrise operates three day, three night or six day, six night cruises among the Whitsunday Islands and to the Great Barrier Reef. Ph: 07 4948 2350 http://www.ozsailing.com.au

Well known charter industry identity Kellie Cornwall has joined the Reservations team at Queensland Yacht Charters in the Whitsundays. Kellie brings with her many years of experience and many friends in the charter industry. She can be contacted direct on: kellie@yachtcharters.com.au or Phone: 07 49467400. http://www.yachtcharters.com.au

The drivers of boats with engines over 6hp must have a boat licence in Queensland. The charter companies in the Whitsundays have successfully lobbied not to comply with this regulation as they give detailed briefings before a charter. The waters of the Whitsundays are also not as crowded as those in southern Queensland.

Whitsunday Rent A Yacht have a fleet of 40 bareboats, including yachts, sailing catamarans and motor cruisers. Email rentayacht@bareboat.com.au Ph: 1800 075 000, Web: http://www.rentayacht.com.au

Cumberland Charter Yachts have three new boats in their Whitsunday bareboat fleet, a Latitude 1035 sailing catamaran, Voyager 1040 power cat and a Beneteau Cyclade 43 yacht.

See also East Coast Racing

EAST COAST RACING & CRUISING
Join the crew on Kioni, a Beneteau 47.7, racing north. On July 29 Kioni will compete in the 914nm race from Sydney to Mackay before competing in Airlie Beach Race Week (August 10-17)and Hahn Premium Race Week at Hamilton Island (August 18-26). Positions on the cruise back to Sydney are also available. Familiarisation and training days will be held in June and July. Contact Sailing Services http://www.sailingservices.com.au Mobile: 0438 082 616

KIMBERLEY COAST
The 100ft Cambria II is designed to operate adventure cruises in tropical conditions around northern Australia and will be available for charter in 2007. Her retro style was inspired by the owner’s previous landmark rebuild project of the 1928 Fife K-Class yacht, Cambria. Her traditional lines on the outside, combined with her period interior styling, have resulted in her affinity with a bygone era. The owner often stated – let us give the passenger a feeling of a comfortable yacht not a luxury hotel. More at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0526.htm

VALENCIA, SPAIN
Valencia is the fastest growing tourism destination in Europe according to the Spanish Tourism Board. The biggest development is the creation of the Port America’s Cup, which has transformed the commercial port into a purpose-built facility for bases for the 12 teams. Two charter companies, based in Port America’s Cup, offer group and individual bookings on cruises to see the racing. Charter boats are also available from other locations. More information at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0612b.htm

ANTARCTICA
Australian Antarctic adventurer and round-the world yachtsman David Pryce has joined forces with polar adventurer Hannah McKeand to launch a programme of Southern Ocean sailing expeditions under the banner of Blizzard Expeditions. Their aim is to give ordinary Australians the opportunity to experience some of the most inaccessible and beautiful parts of the world first hand. At the end of this year their first expedition will sail from Hobart down to Commonwealth Bay and return via the South Magnetic Pole. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0529a.htm

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4. FISHING
Weipa Fishing Report - A huge list of species landed shows the fantastic diversity of species available in the local rivers and Gulf. The run-off from the late wet season has seen the best barra action in the rivers for at least a couple of years. Full Report by Dave Donald at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0523g.htm

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5. CRUISING
Vanuatu Tourism has added a new section to its website specifically for cruising yachts following a dramatic increase in recent years in the number of Australian and international vessels visiting the country during the April to November South Pacific cruising season. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0607.htm

The Coral Coast Rally from Dunk to Dent had Social Instructions and although not compulsory it was strongly recommended that every boat partake in the festivities, including a home made or boat made bikini competition. Full story by Marlene Leith at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0531c.htm

Here’s a quick update on some of the marina developments on Australia’s East Coast.

d’Albora Marinas plans to expand its Nelson Bay marina, catering for larger vessels. Customers leasing berths at d’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay can also access free of charge the four d’Albora marinas in Sydney at Akuna Bay, Cabarita Point, Rushcutters Bay and The Spit as well as the one at Pier 35 in Melbourne. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0612d.htm

In Queensland Keppel Bay Marina is developing its shores with shops and apartments, Mooloolaba marina is selling new berths and Rivergate in Brisbane is open for business.

Peppers Blue on Blue Resort and Marina at Magnetic Island has freehold apartments with marina berths on a 25 year lease for sale. The marina is due for completion by approximately October 2007. Marina berths will be available then for cruising yachts. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0612c.htm

A new marina with a residential village, floating berths and major refit facilities is planned for Bowen, just north of Airlie Beach. Work is set to begin in 2007.

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6. BOOK REVIEW
Letters from the Med by Andrea and Ian Treleaven is a written and photographic account of their three summers cruising around the Mediterranean on their 47ft Beneateau yacht. Andrea's letters are concise and informative, conjuring up the atmosphere of the European ports with their old cities, modern marinas, stylish shops, restaurants and the passing parade of scantily clad people. Letters from the Med is ideal for people planning to charter or cruise in the area. For those who have already been it is sure to bring back great memories. Review at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0606.htm

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7. WHAT'S ON
June 28 - July 6 -- Powerade Hamilton Island Cup, International outrigger canoe racing. http://www.hamiltoncup.com

June 30 - July 1 -- Iron, Steel & Steam - Two international speakers will join Australian maritime archaeologists, historians and shipwreck enthusiasts at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney for a two day seminar on the latest in shipwreck discoveries. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0608a.htm

July 1 - May 27, 2007 -- Dreamboats & Workboats – the Halvorsen Story. A new exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney will celebrate the lives and work of the renowned Halvorsen boatbuilding family. There’s an interactive screen ‘Find a Halvo!’ and a specially designed booth where visitors can record memories of their Halvorsen holidays. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0616.htm

July 1 - 2 -- Acme Fibreglass Powerboat Series - Mooloolaba http://www.aopc.com.au/

July 6 - 10 -- Melbourne Boat Show, Melbourne Exhibition Centre. http://www.melbourneboatshow.com.au

July 8 - 9 -- Acme Fibreglass Powerboat Series - Gold Coast http://www.aopc.com.au/

July 11 - Australian F1 Superboat Series - Port Macquarie, Hastings River http://www.f1boat.com.au

July 14 - 16 - Gypsy Moth IV will be at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney and open to the public for viewing and tours. More info at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0612a.htm

July 20 - 23 -- Trading Post Adelaide Boat Show, Adelaide Convention Centre. http://www.adelaideboatshow.com.au

Aug 3 - 8 -- Sydney International Boat Show, Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour. http://www.sydneyboatshow.com.au

For more events see Boating OZ calendar index at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/calendar

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