“Being named in the AIS Hall of Fame is special, very special,” said Page. “The AIS has a long history in all sports and has a wealth of very successful athletes, so to be named on that list is very honourable.
The pair has now won six of the eight races at this regatta as they go in search of back-to-back Kiel Week and overall ISAF Sailing World Cup victories
Being a natural sportsman, its no accident that Queenslander Mat Belcher is where he is today – campaigning for the 2012 London Olympics. However, Mat’s first foray into sailing gave no indication of the talent to come- at seven, his parents towed him in a Sabot behind a cruiser. “I didn’t want to go, I screamed and carried on, “the 29 year old laughs
Malcolm Page's first memories of growing up on Sydney Harbour always included being on the water. “Our house was on the water with a 2.5m sandstone wall into the river, we always dropped the sailboard or paddle board straight off it. Mum was fighting a constant war between homework and water sports”.
Today Victor is one of the most respected and successful sailing coaches around, having coached 10 crews to world title wins and three each to gold and bronze Olympic medals.
Australian designed and built Palm Beach 55 motor yacht tops the world at the Newport International Boat Show
Pint-sized boating enthusiasts Jacob, Joshua and Jemma Thacker are looking forward to the inaugural Gold Coast Marine Expo on November 4, 5 and 6 where they will enjoy free family entertainment including a YAK aerial show, wakeboarding demonstrations, a Kids Club with jumping castles and face painting.
Fairline Boats, a British Luxury motor yacht manufacturer has launched its all-new Squadron 50 flybridge motor yacht
Hurley Marine are now importing E-SeaRider® who have revolutionized beanbags of the past, and created the perfect seating solution for your boat.