An unbeatable range of outboards was the key factor in 5 Islands Marine becoming the latest dealership to choose Mercury as their sole engine supplier.
Following on from a very successful association in 2010 and 2011, RFD and Yachting Australia have renewed the sponsorship arrangement for a further two years.
Marine Rescue Shoalhaven's Steber vessel SA 30 has again proved its worth, rescuing two men on board a disabled vessel at risk of being swept on to rocky cliffs south of Beecroft Head.
After 311 days at sea on the solo around the world voyage, Tom Cichoki, sailing the Delphia 40.3, "Polish Copper" returned to his departure of Brest, France on 7-05-2012.
The Australian had his lead cut almost in half the day before but bounced back well on Wednesday, finishing with a third and a 10 to open up a 20 point gap over Tonci Stipanovic of Croatia with two races remaining.
Outteridge and Jensen went into the final three qualifying races third overall, just three points off the lead, with the pair having their best day of the regatta so far.
Built in four sizes, MJM Yachts has become the most technologically advanced, semi-custom brand on the US market and is now available here in Australia.
“The success of the Stormy Rescue Grenade showed that an inflatable life ring is a valuable life saving tool. It was a natural progression for the company to release a re-useable version of this type of PFD,” said Moore.
John Bertrand, the man who steered Australia II to its historic victory in the America’s Cup in 1983, will lead a crew that includes other Australian sporting legends at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in August