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The article offers information related to the yacht racing competition America's Cup in the U.S. It highlights the finals of the yacht racing competition, the best-of-seven series matches between Australia and the U.S. It comments that the 1983 matches were the greatest America's Cup challenge in history, in which the Australians proved themselves every fighting edge against the Americans tying the series at 3-3.

Several blogs of Brian Calvert are presented featuring his adventure with Selene 48 yacht or Furthur yacht from Australia to Thailand from August 2011 to January 2012.

The article discusses the ruling of the High Court of Australia in the case Burge & Ors versus Swarbick in relation to a dilemma on the overlap between copyright and design of the JS 9000 racing yacht. The issue of overlap arises in connection to copyright protection under section 10(1) of the Copyright Act 1968 in an artistic work which conforms to the requirements for a design under the Designs Act 1906 or Designs Act 2003. The issue to be addressed in the case is whether the artistic work should be considered as a result of an artistic craftmanship.

The article reports on the Sydney 36CR boat. The yacht was designed by Murray, Burns and Dovell, an Australian firm, and built by Sydney Yachts. Sydney 36CR's edge over most yachts is that its interior is big enough to offer a good amount of space. The yacht's size, however, is bigger than most dedicated racers. According to the designers, Sydney 36CR has been getting good feedbacks around the world. Sydney 36CR's weakness lies in its small niche in the market and not too impressive performance.

The article evaluates the 60 foot yacht made by the Australian boatbuilder Maritimo.

Provides information on Leroy Brown, a racing yacht participating in the 2000 Sydney to Hobart race. Risk of the race route; Description of the yacht; Crew of Leroy Brown; Details on the race.

The article discusses how Australia kept the America's Cup sailing regatta alive in the U.S. in 1974, the latest challenge of which is the Southern Cross designed by Bob Miller and Backer Bond. It says that there will be a crew on Southern Cross that will be tougher than the previous challenges from Australia. According to the author, the Southern Cross was involved in over 50 races against Gretel II, which proved the newer challenger's better hull, running and reaching. Information on the races sailed by the old Gretel and Gretel II is also presented.

The article discusses the highlights of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia race which started at the Sydney Harbor in New South Wales in December 1968. The tournament attracted a crowd numbering at least 100,000 in its opening day. Challenges faced by participants in the tournament include the presence of gales, whales and waterspouts through the Roaring Forties in the South Indian Ocean. The participants passed through the Tasman Sea and to Hobart on the island of Tasmania.

The article discusses the move of Australia to challenge the New York Yacht Club, the holder of the America's Cup trophy since 1851, in a yacht racing match in Newport, Rhode Island. The club's elders and star player Robert E. Turner III have been optimistic that the cup will still remain in the possession of the club because Turner, skipper of the 1974 U.S. defender, Courageous, is determined to win. Meanwhile, Australian real estate developer Alan Bond and his team have created a considerable progress in designing, outfitting and sailing their thoroughbreds that will compete for the America's Cup.

The article discusses the utilization of aluminum in the world of 12-meter yachting in the U.S. in 1970. It states that the utilization of aluminum in vessels is for the replacement of wood used in yachting. It stresses that aluminum is a lightweight metal that would be speedier and cheaper to build yachts. It mentions the development of aluminum yachts by millionaire land developer Alan Bond in Australia and Maverick Designer Britton Chance in producing Mariner, a vessel with radical new lines.

The article narrates the 25th America's Cup competition between the boats Australia and Liberty in the summer of 1983 at Newport, Rhode Island. It was a battle between the defending New York Yacht Club and challenging Australian Yacht Club. At the time of the race, the boat designers should be from their respective countries. Australia II, the boat, won the seventh and final race with the design by Ben Lexcen.

The article provides an overview of the Breitling MedCup circuit for Transpac 52 in 2007, a big boat fleet racing circuit in Australia. According to Chuny Bermudez de Castro of CxG Corporacóon Caixa Galicia yacht team, if a yacht will not be sailing well in this kind of fleet, immediately ten boats will be ahead. The later mentioned yacht and Artemis emerged as the top teams for the racing circuit. It has been claimed that in May 2008, the race will be bigger and will commence in France.

The article focuses on the bid of a challenger boat from Australia called Gretel and the defender vessel Weatherly for the America's Cup to be held on September 22, 1962. Designer Alan Payne says that Gretel always possessed a weather helm. It was noted that Weatherly has an advantage over Gretel in terms of its crew including helsman Bus Mosbacher. The author claims that the stability of Weatherly has improved as a result of ballasting changes, and that the vessel can be considered as an all-round performer.

The article focuses on the 1977 America's Cup in New Port, Rhode Island, where Australia was defeated by U.S. It says that the New York Yacht Club defended its title at the 12-metre category, which brought the U.S. record to 28 wins and two losses since 1958. It mentions that senior editor Timothy Foote joined the spectators aboard the Provincetown to witness the last race between Courageous and Australia. According to Foote, almost everyone aboard the Provincetown appears root for Australia. Foote relates that spectators threw cans of beer and bottles of champagne to the crewmen of Courageous and Australia when the race had ended. It adds that skipper Ted Turner of Courageous appeared at a press conference with plasters as he, his crew, and the Australians were tossed into harbor.

The article reports on the berths and skills shortage that is affecting the growth of the Australian boating industry. According to a report by IBISWorld, the growth of the industry, evidenced by its $1.35 billion revenue increase in 2005 to 2006, is stunned by infrastructure problems. Meanwhile, reports on the most in demand and luxurious private yachts are provided.

The article reports on the launch of the 12-meter yacht designed by Australian naval architect Alan Newbury Payne to win the ocean racing trophy America's Cup from the U.S. It states that Payne worked 60 hours a week in two years with great security of its full specifications such as its 30-ton weight, Canadian cedar decks, and waterproof fiber glass. Moreover, the yacht has an upward turn on the bow to reduce its weight by eliminating overhang.

The article reports on Duke of Edinburgh's proposal that the next challenge for the America's Cup yacht racing match will be a joint Commonwealth enterprise. It notes that elimination matches will be conducted among the Commonwealth nations if Australia will agree. It points out that Harvard crew scanned the mile-and-three-quarter course to set 8:43.4 record.

China Zhongwang Holdings has acquired a majority stake in an Australian all-aluminium superyacht builder, marking its second purchase of a downstream player in as many months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Features aluminum fast-ferries and yachts construction company North West Bay Ships Pty. Ltd. in Australia. Information on the trimarans manufactured by the company; Difference between trimarans and catamarans; Cost-effectiveness of trimarans.

Reports on the trip made by couple Liz Hurley and Arun Nayar in Australia. Use of a yacht in cruising on Sydney Harbour; Decision of Hurley to promote the work of the National Breast Cancer Foundation in the country; Involvement of Hurley in an event at the Opera House in Sydney, New South Wales.

Reports on the taxation of charter yachts in Australia. Final tax ruling on charter yachts issued by the commissioner of taxation, Michael Carmody; Australian Taxation Office's attempt to formally interpret a provision of the Tax Act that was introduced by the Whitlam Government to deny deductions for leisure facilities.

The article offers information on the new super cruiser designer yacht in Australia. The author mentions payment amounting $3.4 million for timeshare possession of the yacht for 34 days on board each year. The yacht is designed by English starchitect Norman foster that build 41-meter vessel with five suites and accommodate 12 guests.

Presents news briefs related to the tourism industry as of March 1999. Includes Society of Incentive & Travel Executives' survey on business respondents' preference to suppliers with ethical practices; Availability for private functions of the former ship `Royal Yacht Britannia' in Edinburgh, Scotland; Renovation of the Sails in the Desert hotel in Australia.