Australia

Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame (27-May-1998)

An absolutely wonderful museum that traces the history and development of the Australian stockmen and women. This is where Tony's heritage comes from and he is an unabashed supporter of it. The site is great but an actual visit to Longreach is even better.

The Eureka Site (23-Apr-1999)

This site informs wonderfully on what Tony believes was one of Australia's most important political acts - the rising by the miners at Eureka Stockade on the 3rd Decemberr 1854. Little wonder that a magnificent green and gold (Australia's national colours) Eureka Flag flies proudly from the topping list of HaCienda! Every Australian should read this site.

Diving

Centres for Disease Control (15-Mar-1998)

This US site has excellant information on health precautions including the scourge of both sailors and divers - malaria.If you're going overseas it's well worth a look.

Uwatec (15-Mar-1998)

the manufacturer of probably the best diving computers in the world. Located in Switzerlnd, the site has specifications on all dive computers and other equipment that the Company manufactures.

Ecotourism

Ayers Rock Resort (03-Aug-1998)

If you are ever looking for a place of solitude and stunning natural beauty, then Ayers Rock Resort is the place. This is the REAL Australia and its only about 3 hours flying from the major eastern cities. Bee-you-tee-full!!

Bali Adventure Tours (10-May-1998)

A great organisation based out of Denpasar, Bali. They also have white water rafting. cycle rides, rice paddy tours.

Kingfisher Bay Resort & Village, Fraser Island Queensland (13-Apr-1998)

A beautifully designed and run resort on the worlds biggest sand island -Fraser Island. Easy access from the coast or Brisbane-go look at the page; then visit the Resort! Just 2.5 hours Sydney to Hervey Bay.

Environment

Australian Institute of Marine Science (13-Mar-1998)

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is one of Australia's key research agencies and the only one solely committed to marine research, with an emphasis on tropical marine science.

Australian Oceanographic Data Centre (13-Mar-1998)

A vast amount of information with some great international links

CSIRO Division of Marine Research (13-Mar-1998)

This Division is a combination of the scientific expertise of the world renowned CSIRO's oceanographic, marine environmental and biological research efforts. THAT is a big statement and it is a site jammed with top information and links.

Oceanography (13-Mar-1998)

Produced by the University of East Anglia in the UK, there is a vast amount of top information here, as well as constructive links to other sites.

Reef Education Network (12-Mar-1998)

For anyone plying the waters of our Great Barrier Reef, you should certainly be referring to this page often.

Southampton Oceanography Centre (13-Mar-1998)

A great site from the UK that contains amongst other things the National Oceanographic Library - well worth a visit.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (17-May-1998)

The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area, as large as Victoria and Tasmania combined, supports a $1 billion tourism industry and a $250 million fishing industry. The Great barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) calls the shots on its management.

Genealogy

Public Record of England & Wales (18-Mar-1998)

If your origins are back in " The Old Dart ", here's a good place to start the search! With Tony being from the Clan Douglass , he is looking for the Records of Bonnie Scotland as well.

History

Napoleon (13-Mar-1998)

An excellant site that deals with probably the greatest French leader of all time.

Military-Navies

Argentinian Navy (10-Jul-2000)

Indonesian Navy (10-Jul-2000)

Republic of Singapore Navy (10-Jul-2000)

Royal Australian Navy (10-Jul-2000)

Royal Navy (10-Jul-2000)

Royal New Zealand Navy (10-Jul-2000)

Royal Thai Navy (10-Jul-2000)

Russian Navy (10-Jul-2000)

Sri Lankan Navy (10-Jul-2000)

United States Navy (10-Jul-2000)

Naval History

Captain Morgan Rum (11-Jul-2000)

Not actually an historical site but given that it is my favourite drink (especially Captain Morgan Old Spiced Rum) and the drink has a long association with seafarers, I thought that I'd put it here!

H.M.S.Victory (27-Jul-2000)

Here she be! The flagship of Horatio,Lord Nelson and the oldest commissioned warship in the world today. Excellant photos and concise text give you a real indication of life in "Nelson's Navy".

Jack Aubrey RN (11-Jul-2000)

A site devoted to the writings of the late Patrick O'Brian who created the fictional characters of Jack Aubrey RN and his medical mate Stephen Maturin. His writings have gained many awards for historical accuracy and are a superb read.The movie of the first Aubrey book "Master and Commander", starring Russell Crowe, is due to be released in June 2003

The Letters & Dispatches of Lord Nelson (11-Jul-2000)

The actual letters and dispatches issued over a number of years by Lord Nelson. Fascinating reading.

The Nelson Society (11-Jul-2000)

This is a wonderful site devoted to probably the greatest British sea dog in Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, Duke of Bronte. Killed within sight of victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on the 21st October 1805, he remains even today one of Britains most loved heroes.

Vice Admiral William Bligh (11-Jul-2000)

Whilst best known for his role in the Mutiny on the Bounty, he was nonetheless an outstanding seaman and navigator.In modern parlance, his "people skills" were somewhat lacking!

Navigation

A Voyage to Terra Australis-Matthew Flinders RN (11-Jul-2000)

The writings of Lt Matthew Flinders RN, the man who is credited with first calling Australia Australia. A superb navigator and seaman, his name is to be found across Australia and he is one of my heroes.

Captain James Cook RN (04-Jun-2000)

This has to be the best site I have ever seen on the man who is one of my absolute heroes, Captain James Cook.Probably the greatest navigator the world has ever known, and a superb seaman to boot, the influence of Cook is all pervading across Australia and NZ. This comes through his own skills and actions and also those of his "disciples" Admiral William Bligh, Lt Matthew Flinders (another hero),Lt King etc.

The Navigation Foundation (09-Feb-2006)

An American organisation devoted to the promotion of the art of navigating by the stars.

William Dampier (1652-1715) (11-Jul-2000)

A bit of a lad was our William! An outstanding seaman and navigator, his name is commemorated in Australia in the NW of the country where he undertook early exploration.

REAL ESTATE

Fountain Auction Academy (13-Nov-2006)

This is Tony's training establishment for auctioneers and real estate sales people who wish to learn how to run auctions correctly. Courses are now run across Australia and from 2007, also in New Zealand and the United States.

Molpir Publications (13-Nov-2006)

The site of Tony's publisher Molpir Publications. Tony has published two books, The Complete Guide to selling Real Estate by Auction and the downloadable e-book The Vendors Guide to selling Real Estate by Auction.

Restaurants

Pee Wee's On The Point (Darwin,NT) (08-Jun-1999)

If you love/like/have heard about barramundi, go no further then this establishment.Situated on beautiful Fanny bay, the ambience is matched by the food and M'D Penni Tastula runs a fabulous and beautiful restaurant.Tell her Fountain from HaCienda sent you and you may gain some benefit!

The Java Room (Auckland,NZ) (04-Jun-1999)

What a fun experience! Situated in Parnell Road, Auckland, the informality and fun atmosphere is as good as the food. If you are looking to dine out in Auckland, tell Hooi, the MD, that I sent you!

Sailing

Armchair Sailor-Seabooks (24-Jul-1998)

A fantastic site giving you access to over 37,000 marine book, videos,charts and sailing software programmes.Fast service to all parts of the world, booksearch and on line ordering with user friendly search engines

Australian Bureau of Meteorology - Australian weather map (01-Mar-1998)

A dive straight into the latest synoptic weather chart for Australia and Australian waters.Very handy for accessing when cruising.

Boat Owners World (10-Oct-1998)

The site for ALL boaties, from sail to power and there are over 11,000 sites listed

Burgees (27-Jul-2000)

If you're into looking at or collecting Yacht Club Burgees,this site will well and truly whet your appetite!

Cutty Sark (27-Jul-2000)

Here is the official page for one of the most beautiful (and fastest) clipper ships ever built - the Cutty Sark. Queen of the Clippers, she now rests at Greenwich,UK and is visited annually by many.

Gladstone Marina (01-Apr-1999)

The official site for the Gladstone Port Authority that owns and controls this outstanfing marina. Situated at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef and nestled at the foot of Auckland Hill in the Gladstone CBD, it is an ideal stopover point to reprovision,refresh and repair before heading north.

Internet Whitsunday Weather Page (13-Mar-1998)

If you are in or are heading for the fabled waters of Australia's Whitsunday Islands, hit the mouse now! We use this site often.

John Goode's Southern Sailing School (England) (01-Mar-1998)

The site owned and run by the man who's just about done it all - blue water racer, cruiser, journalist, teacher. Well worth a look and chat on.

Keppel Bay Marina (13-Nov-2000)

Situated at the foot of a 70 million year old volcanic plug, Keppel Bay Marina is opposite Great Keppel Island and being just 10 minutes from the CQ holiday town of Yeppoon, it is near all facilities. The food at the Marina Restaurant is absolutely A1!

LiveAboard Magazine (10-Sep-1999)

If you are, or you are intending to commence, living the life of the REAL PEOPLE, then this magazine is for you. Full of hints and opinions on and for the liveaboard, it is an excellant publication.

Voyage of the Snow Goose (24-Mar-1999)

A beautiful site - you could look at the Home Page for hours. The cruise has been going for 10 years and there are interesting stories.

West Marine (24-Mar-1999)

With over 34,000 items for sale on line and a legendary reputation for service and integrity, West Marine have won a guernsey to our site.

Young Endeavour (21-Feb-1998)

Follow the voyages of "Young Endeavour", the barquentine gift of the United Kingdom to Australia in their Bicentenary year (1988)

Sport

Green Bay Packers (02-Nov-1998)

Tony's favourite US gridiron team - the mighty Green Bay Packers and who are one of THE great football teams of the world.

South Sydney Rugby League Club (24-Feb-1998)

The home page of the mighty South Sydney "Rabbitohs", the most successful side in the Australian Rugby League history. One of the foundation clubs (1904), the Rabbitohs have won more premierships than any other team in the League.Tony has been a Rabbitoh supporter since he was a little bloke.

Travel

Lonely Planet - Destinations (13-Mar-1998)

Lonely Planet is a real Australian success story in publishing and when you see this site, the reasons are obvious. Pam and I use Lonely Planet guides wherever we travel in the world, either sailing or on the speaking circuit.

Yacht Clubs/Associations

Chichester Yacht Club (UK) (08-Feb-2000)

Located on Chichester Harbour in the South Downs region of England, here is a club that is close to the action and with a very keen membership.

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (16-Feb-1998)

Australia's premier Yacht Club and the organiser (along with the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania) of the blue water classic The Sydney to Hobart Race which commences on Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day (26th December) every year at 1pm.

Hans Christian Owners Association International (18-Mar-1999)

This is the organistion for Hans Christian owners worldwide and with our purchase of HaCienda we became members. This site has some great information on Hans Christians yachts.

Laguna Quays Marina & Yacht Club (Australia) (24-Oct-1998)

Situated on the western shores of Repulse Bay at 20.36S/148.41E,the Laguna Quays Yacht Club and Marina is billed as THE fun marina of the Whitsundays. As part of the beautiful Laguna Quays Resort, crews have full run of this $300 million plus facility which includes the Turtle Point Golf Course, recently voted Australia's best Resort Golf Course.

Royal Cape Yacht Club (19-Mar-1999)

The website of the prestigious South African club, the Royal Cape Yacht Club based in Cape Town. It also has some great sailing links on the page

Royal Cork Yacht Club (Ireland) (19-Mar-1999)

Doff your hats lads when you visit this soite as it is the oldest Yacht Club in the world - and that's no blarney! Formed way back in the mid 1700's ( before Captain Cook even found the Land of Oz), it has achieved a wonderful reputation for hospitality- but then, after all, it is in Ireland and what else could you expect!

Royal Palm Yacht Club (USA) (08-Feb-2000)

Situated at Fort Meyers, Florida USA on latitude 26.38.09N and Longitude 81.52.53W this club has a formidable reputation for friendliness. Hopefully I'll get to moor my little ship there one day when I sail the ICQ!

Seven Seas Cruising Association (15-Mar-1998)

Probably the worlds leading organisation for cruisers that "are out there doing it". Based in Florida, it has a world wide membership, one of whom is HaCienda. To be a member, you must be a liveaboard.

Yacht Details

Bruce Roberts Design (16-Feb-1998)

One of the worlds leading yacht designer firms. He designed the Spray 33 and other Spray models, of which Tony's former yacht,Tringriz, is one. He also designed Tony's current vessel, the Roberts Tom Thumb 24 sloop "Seerauber"

Yachting publications

Lattitudes & Attitudes (22-Feb-1998)

The definitive magazine for the people who are either "out there cruising" or back home being "wannabee's".Great articles,great pictures,great fun

Sydney Afloat (11-Jul-1998)

The definitive sailing publication for what's happening on the worlds most beautiful harbour - Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson). You will find articles about events, Sydney's maritime history and some highly amusing and informative columns.