Wind vane self-steering gear made in Porto Santo by Zé, Grég and Jacques Conservateur d'allure

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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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Featuring a sleek, modern look and exceptional ergonomic design that adjusts to your liking... with the #JeanneauYachts60, you have a plethora of configurations that align with your personal preference. __________________________________________________________________ Since 1957, Jeanneau has been dedicated to building quality sailboats and powerboats for those of us who share a passion for being on the water. Today, Jeanneau is a global leader in yacht production for both power and sailboats. Wherever there is water, you will find our owners' enjoying their Jeanneaus.

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Would you take this sleek 38-foot cruiser for a high-speed coastal adventure? Rate this yacht from 1–5 stars and comment below! Fjord 38 Xpress © Fjord Yachts Length overall: 38 ft (11.6 m) Beam: 12 ft (3.7 m) Draft: approx. 3 ft (0.9 m) Max speed: approx. 40 kn (46 mph / 74 km/h) Cruising speed: approx. 32 kn (37 mph / 59 km/h) Range: approx. 250 nm Engines: Twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 Fuel capacity: ~1,200 L Guest cabins: 1 Berths: up to 2–4 guests Price: US$ ~1.45 million The Fjord 38 Xpress is a Scandinavian sport cruiser that blends minimalist design with thrilling performance. Its open-deck layout, sunpads, and streamlined helm make it perfect for fast coastal runs and entertaining on board. With twin Volvo Penta IPS drives, it offers smooth handling, efficient cruising, and responsive joystick control, delivering an exhilarating experience for both social cruising and spirited adventures. #FjordYachts #SportCruiser #PerformanceBoat #HarbourMasters

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