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Is this the new 24hr sailing record?! lets see if she can beat the current 2008 record by: "Ericsson 4" which stands at
596.6nm (an average speedo of 24.85kts)

Check out what may be the fastest monohull in the world in the


http://www.northsails.com/us/news/24-record-comanche

24 Record Comanche | North Sails US North Sails

Here is a website which is promoting crewing opportunities.

http://www.crewwith.me/

Crew With Me CrewWithMe is a rideshare web application helping recreational boaters make greater use of their boats by matching them to keen crew. Owners get to use their vessels more often, while crew get onto the water without ownership, and they share the costs

This would be a good read.
http://clipperroundtheworld.com/news/article/mob-book-launched-and-new-personal-ais-revealed

MOB Book Launched and New Personal AIS Revealed MOB Book Launched and New Personal AIS Revealed

Good luck to all the Volvo Ocean race teams as they head into their biggest most dangerous leg! All these sailors have completed multiple courses to prepare them for this huge leg! Team Brunel Team SCA Dongfeng Race Team Team Alvimedica

Watch the start LIVE now via
www.volvooceanrace.com

Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015 The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier offshore race, an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour, which started over 37 years ago as the Whitbread Round the World Race. The 11th edition of the race starts in Alicante, Spain in October 2011 and concludes in Galway, Ireland, durin…

Not the best end to your day of sailing. Why couldn't he avoid this collision?

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-beaches/sailboat-hits-queenscliff-ferry-as-end-of-summer-storm-lashes-harbour/story-fngr8hax-1227244849376

Sailboat hits Queenscliff ferry as end-of-summer storm lashes harbour SUMMER’S finale was a spectacular but short-lived storm on Sunday that knocked a sailboat into the path of a ferry.

Anyone up for some light reading? The new 1,000 page manual has been released.

http://www.marinebusiness.com.au/news/australian-boating-manual-releases-5th-edition

Australian Boating Manual releases 5th edition THE Australian Boating ManualIt is now a 1000 page manual, more comprehensive than all previous editions and twice the size..

An interesting read if you want to see how offshore racing and capsize can effect your vessel.

Crash Test Boat - Capsize What really happens during a capsize? How can we make the saloon safer? Chris Beeson and the Crash Test Boat crew recreate a capsize with chilling results

Anyone in the UK need an STCW Safety at Sea certificate?

http://dailyecho.co.uk/news/11783005.Maritime_training_course___at_Southampton_Airport/

Maritime training course - at Southampton Airport A Hampshire airport has introduced a new maritime training course.

Workplace health and safety isn't just about being safe on the water or reducing risks on board your vessel.

Check out the Australia - NSW Government funding program to help workplaces be healthier.

http://prwire.com.au/pr/49574/transport-companies-make-long-haul-commitment-to-workplace-health

Press Release: Transport companies make long haul commitment to workplace health There’s a new place to get healthy in 2015, and it’s not the gym or the doctor.

First Charter Boat online and ready for hire

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