Silversonic passengers and crew recently enjoyed an amazing experience, when an Ornate Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus vespertilio) was spotted swimming around "Barracuda Bommie", one of Quicksilver's remote dive sites on the Agincourt reefs. This gentle giant (one of the few species of eagle ray without a stinging barb) measured nearly 2.5m across the wings, and total length over 5m. The Ornate Eagle Ray is well named, as the patterns across the dorsal surface are exquisite, consisting of a mosaic of stripes and spots. Shane Down, Crew of Silversonic said, "The last time we saw an Ornate Eagle Ray was 3 years ago on Silversonic. It was an unbelievable sight and this new encounter may be the first one in Northern Australia that has been captured on video. It is a very rare and unique encounter -- like winning lotto underwater." Doug Baird, Quicksilver Cruises Environment and Compliance Manager said, "The species is not well known, and this is only the second one we have seen at one of our reef sites and there are only a few records from the northern parts of Australia (the last time an ornate eagle ray was spotted was in April 2008). They only produce 4-6 live young, making them highly vulnerable. Eagle rays live in the open ocean rather than at the bottom of the sea. They eat snails, mussels and crustaceans, crushing their shells with their extremely hard teeth. They are excellent swimmers and are able to jump several metres above the surface. They are classified as Endangered".

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TRAILER Fiberglass Boat Repairs Learn how to perform your own fiberglass repairs from patches to gel coat touch-ups. One of 9 segments from the Sailing Quarterly 77-minute how-to video, Boat Maintenance DYI with host, Gary Jobson. Available soon on YouTube for rental and purchase in the U.S. and selected countries. Available now, worldwide, at https://vimeocom/ondemand/boatmaintenancedyi/ Watch trailers for all segments at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDECIBcuk_M_vF7w67E_NHSXi0QPWd3jw Other segments include: DIESEL ENGINE MAINTENANCE & TROUBLE-SHOOTING including periodic checks and how to troubleshoot common problems. Taught by engine experts from Mastery Engine Center, Florida, using floor model engines and graphics for hard to see details. HOW TO CLEAN A WINCH What products to gather before you start, how to disassemble, clean and reassemble to keep your boat's winches working smoothly. RIGGING CHECKS FROM MASTHEAD TO DECK Find trouble spots before fittings and shrouds break. FIBERGLASS REPAIRS Step-by-step instructions from filling the holes to polishing the gelcoat. HOW TO FIX A MARINE HEAD Step-by-step instructions on assembly, on repairs and maintenance so fixing the head is no longer such a dreaded task. VARNISHING Step-by-step instructions on varnishing to keep your boat's brightwork shining. All practical and well explained procedures that you and your crew can use to keep your boat in tip top shape. Download to your computer, tablet, and phone for onboard use. See how to do it yourself. Learn about your boat and save money. (M1Z) Browse our VOD collection at vimeo.com/sailflix/vod_pages/ Join our eNewsletter at thesailingchannel.tv/join for news and discount offers. MORE HOW-TO SAILING VIDEOS FROM SAILING QUARTERLY: Sail Trim & Performance Sailing with Gary Jobson vimeo.com/ondemand/sailtrimgaryjobson Racing Tactics with Gary Jobson vimeo.com/ondemand/racingtacticsgaryjobson Don Street Streetwise Tips, Vol. 1 vimeo.com/ondemand/streetwisetips1 Don Street Streetwise Tips, Vol. 2 vimeo.com/ondemand/streetwisetips2 Cruising Instruction, Vol. 1 vimeo.com/ondemand/cruisinginstruction1 Cruising Instruction, Vol. 2 vimeo.com/ondemand/cruisinginstruction2 For DVDs see How-To / Sailing Quarterly at thesailingchannel.tv/store2/ ABOUT SAILING QUARTERLY Produced in the late 1980's, Sailing Quarterly Video Magazine's 24 one-hour programs set the standard for sailing television. We've taken individual stories, and grouped them under instructional categories and cruising destinations. The complete series includes nine instructional volumes, eight destination volumes, and the 24 original SQ one-hour programs. This is timeless content that will benefit every sailor, racer or cruiser. More volumes coming soon.

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