News - Powered by Yahoo NewsQueen Mary 2 arrives in Australi
The arrival of the Queen Mary 2 in Fremantle ahead of its maiden circumnavigation of Australia reflects the growing popularity of cruising, say operators.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:20:41 -0800 -
The grand lady of the se
Invoking a bygone era of ocean travel, today Queen Mary 2 will leave Freo to begin first circumnavigation of Australia.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:42:14 -0800 -
Mary begins maiden tour around Australi
The largest ocean liner to visit Australia, the Queen Mary 2, has arrived in Fremantle to begin her maiden circumnavigation around the country.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:56:11 -0800 -
Dutch teenager claims circumnavigation recor
A Dutch teenager has completed a solo voyage around the world, claiming to be the youngest person ever to do so. Laura Dekker could only begin the journey after a lengthy court battle with Dutch authorities.
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:04:22 -0800 -
16-year-old sailor ends solo circumnavigatio
A teenager from the Netherlands sailed into St. Maarten harbour on Saturday, ending a yearlong solo journey around the globe aboard a ketch named "Guppy."
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:55:16 -0800 -
Teen solo sailor to complete circumnavigatio
A 16-year-old Dutch teenager is expected to complete a solo circumnavigation, which will make her the youngest person to sail around the world single-handedly.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:17:00 -0800 -
New record for sailing circumnavigatio
When they crossed the finishing line off Brest, France, at 10:14 p.m. GMT Saturday, Loïck Peyron and his crew of 13 on the Maxi Trimaran Banque Populaire V smashed the outright round-the-world record, becoming the fastest crew to sail around the world.
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:10:58 -0800 -
Mighty Queen Mary 2 sails into Fremantl
THE largest ocean liner to visit Australia, the Queen Mary 2, has arrived in Fremantle to begin her maiden circumnavigation around the country.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:16:38 -0800 -
Dutch teen sailor completes solo world tou
Dutch teen Laura Dekker on Saturday became the youngest sailor to complete a solo circumnavigation of the world, a year after going to court for the right to try.
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:46:56 -0800 -
Endeavour dropping anchor for Pt Lincoln sta
A replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour is visiting Port Lincoln in South Australia as part of a 13-month circumnavigation of Australia.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:42:51 -0800 -