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2. SAILING
Bruno Peyron and his eleven crew aboard Orange II set a new Transatlantic record from New York to The Lizard of 4 days, 8 hours, 23 minutes and 54 seconds at an average speed above 27 knots via the theoretical route. The maxi catamaran has smashed the 24-hour record twice in this journey, reaching an average speed of almost 32 knots and clocking 766 miles in one day. Damage to the rudder delayed their finish by an estimated 6-8 hours.  Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0706a.htm

Windsurfing Across Australia - James Francis and Lachie Paramor left Adelaide on July 2 on two gigantic skateboards with windsurfer rigs. They are sailing up the Stuart highway to Darwin but for the first three days there was little or no wind and they skated for most of the time. By Thursday they had travelled only 180km but according to Jamie most of the hills are behind them. Photos at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0704a.htm

Queensland Government South Pacific Boomerang - Race leader Andrew Short Marine-Club Marine has reached the half way point in the Melbourne to Vanuatu race. Behind her, the fleet was blasted by a strong southerly squall. Don Fraser’s and Bruce McKechnie’s Beneteau 47.7 Elektra suffered a broken gooseneck and Phil Coombs’ Dekadence suffered main sail and carr damage, adding to the problems they were already experiencing with the auto helm. Both boat have retired from racing and are heading to Sydney. http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0707.htm

Singapore Airlines have substantially lowered their ticket prices to fly to Australia and also offer 50kg free excess baggage for competitors in Sail Melbourne 2007 events. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705g.htm

Yachting New South Wales announces the appointment of Andrew Cribb as their new Development Officer. Media release by Robyn Valentine at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705f.htm

Queensland yachtsman Matthew Percy will have just two weeks to learn the ropes on his new Beneteau 44.7 Alacrity before he lines up for the start of the Sydney Mackay Yacht Race on Saturday 29 July. Media release by Lisa Ratcliff at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705d.htm

The Intermediate Youth Team from The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club sealed a hat trick of regatta wins by securing victory at the 3rd Inter Club Challenge held at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron last Sunday. Media release by Rodney Skinner at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705a.htm

Two SECUMAR Survival 150N life jackets with harnesses were presented to the winners of the inaugural SECUMAR Sydney to Botany Bay race - Peter McCorquodale and Rob Evans. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705.htm

Nominations are invited for the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2006 - the pinnacle award of recognition in the sport of sailing. Anyone can nominate a sailor and all nominations must be submitted on the official nomination form. For link to form and list of winners see http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705c.htm

The America's Cup racing season closes in Valencia with Emirates Team New Zealand on top of the leaderboard. Media release with an update on each team at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705b.htm

Tour de France a la Voile - Paul McKenzie and his team Perpignan-Mediterranee are second in Class 2. They have placed 10th and 6th in the first 2 races and have finished second in the first stage between Dunkerque and Dieppe. Other Australians onboard include his brother Tony McKenzie and Michael Dunstan. From Corrine McKenzie. Event website: http://www.tourvoile.fr

Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race - The fleet have started the Transatlantic race from New York to Jersey. http://www.clipper-ventures.com/2006/

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3. CRUISING
Treleaven's Travels - Andrea and Ian Treleaven were in Italy for the Australia verses Italy football match and will continue to follow it as it's entertaining just being in the town squares with the locals. They sailed from Amalfi to the Aeolian Islands. Sardinia is now charging cruising yachts a visiting permit fee. Full report at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705e.htm

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4. POWERBOATS & FISHING
Simrad pairing Ross Willaton and Luke Durman took out line honours at round five of the Australian Offshore Powerboat Series in Mooloolaba. The win sees Simrad take an un-assailable series lead into round six on the Gold Coast next weekend, sewing up the 2006 championship with only one round remaining. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0702b.htm

The final round of the Acme Fibreglass Supplies Australian Offshore Powerboat Series hits the Gold Coast this weekend in what promises to be an adrenaline filled, high speed round of offshore action. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705l.htm

Scientist calls for ban on two-strokes after research finds underwater pollutants could be cut by up to 1000 percent by switching from two to four-stroke outboard engines. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705i.htm

Maritimo has improved boat production systems to allow a complete 15.75m (51ft) boat to come off the line every 10 days. From Brian Harrower

Bermagui pro fisherman Dominic Puglisi has re-powered his fishing trawler with a Yanmar 6KYM series engine and slashed more than $45,000 from his annual fuel bill. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705j.htm

Team Gatorz contested the third and final qualifying round of the National Bream Classic Tournament on the Gold Coast – Queensland, where team members, Matthew Taylor and Mick Passau, managed to make it through to the Grand Final which will be held in conjunction with the Sydney International Boat Show. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0630d.htm

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