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Here you will find BLOGS on news and events that have occurred at Eastcoast Sailing and around Sydney's waterways.

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Court finally allows Dutch Teenager to attempt solo circumnavigation 1 September 2010

Laura Dekker, 14, was finally allowed by a Dutch court to sail away from Holland on a solo voyage around the world. Yesterday she set off with her father on a test and delivery sail to Portugal, from where she will begin her great adventure. Over 100 well wishers gathered at the dockside of the southern Dutch harbour of Den Osse to wave goodbye to Laura and her father. From Portugal, she will begin her solo voyage, and head to the Canary Islands. Then across the Atlantic later this year after the hurricane season ends. Just last week, Miss Dekker won a bitter legal fight to overturn a child protection order that had placed her under the guardianship of social workers to stop her setting sail last year, aged just 13.

Hamilton Island Yacht Race Week, 21 - 28 August 2010 16 August 2010

Hamilton Island Race week is a fabulous yachting event in the warm Queensland Whitsundays Islands - lots of racing, socialising, and partying if you are inclined. The week consists of racing every day around the beautiful Islands with over 250 yachts sailing. It is a unique chance to really hone your Sailing Skills amongst experienced and friendly skippers and crew.. EastCoast Sailing can arrange crewing on some competitive boats. To get the real vibe of racing and crewing, we can arrange a "live on board" experience. Alternatively, we can also facilitate accommodation on the Island.

Call Kylie on 0459 060 011 to book your crewing spot on a lovely yacht

Sydney Boat Show review 30 Jul 2010

As usual, the Boating Industry Association’s, Sydney Boat Show was impressive, fun and is highly recommended.

In the sailing world, some of the new cruising yachts from Jeanneau and Beneteau were amazing in somehow providing both large cockpits, and roomy cabins. The new “First” racing yachts from Beneteau www.vicsail.com were very sleek and promised continued race favouritism.

And the catamarans... Seawind continues to impress by finessing their new models to provide unbelievable deck and cabin space. For the Seawind 1250, bigger than most people’s apartments.

And in the power boat sphere, (and lets say under 45 ft for those who don’t own a bank), check out some lovely new models from SeaRay and Bayliner. Like the cruising yachts, clever configurations maximising space for both the cockpit and cabin.

Plastiki - the platic bottle "eco-awareness" boat to arrive in Sydney 26 July 23 Jul 2010

Eco warrior, and Rothschild billonare heir, David de Rothschild, has been sailing from the US west coast across the Pacific to Australia. BUT not in a typical yacht - a catermaran made from 12,500 plastic bottles.

www.plastiki.com

Mark your diary for the upcoming Sydney Boat Show at Darling Harbour 29 July - 2 August 2010

www.sydneyboatshow.com.au

Dutch court stops 14yo girl youngest circumnavigation 17 Jun 2010

As expected, a court in The Netherlands has decided that Laura Dekker, 14, is too young to try to sail around the world by herself.

US Teen fails in her attempt to beat Jessica Watson 10 June 2010

US teenager, Abby Sunderland has failed in her attempt to beat Jessica Watson record to be the youngest person to sail around the world solo. Her dream came apart when she was forced to radio for emergency help when her yacht was dis-masted in huge storms in the Indian Ocean. She was later picked up by a French fishing vessel, and ultimately abandoned her stricken yacht.

Jessica Watson youngest solo sailor to circumnavigate 16th May 2010

Jessica Watson is now officially the youngest ever solo sailor circumnavigate history by Sailing into Sydney Harbour Saturday morning (15th May 2010) at approximately 1 pm. There was a huge number of yachts and boats to greet her. An official welcome was given by none less than the Prime Minister of Australia, Hon Kevin Rudd.

Jessica Watson to make history 13th May 2010

Jessica Watson is poised to make history by Sailing into Sydney Harbour after circumnavigating the world as the youngest ever sailor. Get your self on a boat or yacht and greet her coming in through the heads on Saturday morning (15th May 2010) at approximately 11am. There is expected to be a huge flotilla of watercraft to welcome her.

James Packer's new boat arrives in Sydney Harbour 6th April 2010

James Packer's new boat, Z Ellerston, has recently arrived in Sydney Harbour. It is a stunning 165ft Yacht manufactured by Italian shipbuilders, Mangusta. Pictures here taken near Darling Harbour shows it exquisite lines

Eastcoast Sailing - change of ownership 3rd March 2010

Eastcoast Sailing, which provides Yachting Charters and Sailing School on Sydney Harbour, has been sold to new owners. Effective 1st March 2010. Kylie Noble has taken over management of the company. Kylie has an extensive background in events management, and has a passion for boating and people. 0459 060 011 www.eastcoastsailing.com.au