A group of very excited scuba divers with Great Adventures Cruises at Green Island were treated to a rare encounter with a young adult dugong. Estimated to be around 2 metres in length, this was the first dugong sighting recorded by Great Adventures divers at Green Island in several years. It was also the first ever sighting for videographer Dan Liu and two very lucky introductory divers on holiday from Ballarat Victoria. “It was so exciting to see! He was very curious swimming near us as the group were diving on a nearby coral bommie. He came close within about 4 metres, swimming away and then coming back for another look before swimming off over the seagrass beds,” said Dan Liu. Dugongs, often called sea cows, as they graze shallow seagrass meadows (eating up to 40kg a day!) are found across the tropical belt in Australia. They reach a length of 3 metres, live up to 70 years of age and can weigh as much as 400kg. Dugongs are fascinating mammals, sharing a common ancestor with elephants, and early sailors are believed to have confused them for mythical mermaids. They are most closely related to the manatee, their northern hemisphere relative. They resemble a large dolphin but lack a dorsal fin and have an upper lip covered in thick bristles. They are well designed for aquatic life, with nostrils situated on top of their heads so they can breathe, and have a large, strong tail that propels them through the water. Their eyes and ears are on the side of their heads. Although their eyesight is poor, they have an acute sense of hearing.” Dugong are threatened on a worldwide scale and in Australia, are a protected species under various legislation including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975. This important sighting will be reported to GBRMPA’s Eye on the Reef monitoring program contributing valuable information about these endangered creatures as well as the long-term protection and management of the reef. Video credit Dan Liu, Island Photography Australia

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Would you take this sporty Italian yacht for a long‑range coastal sprint? Rate this yacht from 1–5 stars and comment below! Azimut S8 © Azimut Yachts Length overall: 24.75 m (81 ft 2 in) Beam: 5.80 m (19 ft) Draft: approx. 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Max speed: up to 38–40 kn (44–46 mph / 70–74 km/h) Cruising speed: approx. 32 kn (37 mph / 59 km/h) Range: ~350 nm Engines: Twin MAN or Volvo Penta options Fuel capacity: ~6,000 L Guest cabins: 4 Berths: ~8–10 guests + crew The Azimut S8 is a striking Italian sport yacht that balances elegant design with dynamic performance. With spacious outdoor lounges, a sun deck, and fluid indoor‑outdoor living spaces, it’s perfect for entertaining and spirited cruising. Powered by twin high‑output engines, the S8 delivers confident handling and exhilarating speed for owners who demand both refinement and performance. #AzimutYachts #SportYacht #LuxuryPerformance #HarbourMasters

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2025 Catamaran Guru Rendezvous—a sailing experience like no other! 🌴✨ 📅 May 4 – 7, 2025 📍 Abacos, Bahamas Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just getting started, this event is your chance to: ⚓ Connect with fellow catamaran enthusiasts 🛥️ Learn from industry experts 🌊 Compete in friendly racing 🏖️ Enjoy beach games & epic parties Every year, we hold an annual event know and the Rendezvous where sailors in our community can gather, sail and have a great time together in the Bahamas. This year, we again had a variety of different brands of catamarans like Lagoon, Bali, Leopard, Catana, Outremer, Fountaine-Pajot Lightwave, Voyage and others, totaling 27 catamarans. It is a nice cross section of brands and owners who no doubt enjoy meting each other and touring each others boats, catching some tips and ideas from each other. We even had a famous boat join the festivities! The “La Vagabonde” Outremer 45, the former home of Reily and Elena, is now a sailing school boat in the Abacos! Learn More About the 2023 Catamaran Guru Rendezvous here: https://catamaranguru.com/2023-rendezvous-recap/ Website: https://catamaranguru.com Featured Catamarans For Sale: https://catamaranguru.com/yacht-sales/featured-catamaran-listings/ Follow and Like Us on Instagram & Facebook: @catamaranguru Get the inside scoop on everything from the latest catamaran models to sailing tips and travel updates. We will only send e-mail updates for new posts or the info you request. We never share your information, NO spam! Check the boxes at the bottom of the form to indicate your interests. Subscribe to Newsletter - https://catamaranguru.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

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