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Feature Product: PACIFIC COASTAL JACKET & TROUSERS
Our Pacific range is designed for coastal sailing yet with many extra features usually found on high-end offshore foul weather gear. Check out all the features now. Read more...
How to: Deploy Your Retriever Float & Lifesling
It’s essential you know how to deploy your retriever float quickly and correctly in case of an emergency. Here’s a quick guide on how it’s done. Read more...
How To: Don Your Inflatable Lifejacket – Integrated Harness Models
It’s essential you know how to don your lifejacket quickly and correctly. Here’s a quick guide to how it’s done and the features of our integrated harness models. Read more...
Feature Product: SOUTHERLY OFFSHORE JACKET & TROUSERS
Many of Australia's leading yachtsmen have been involved in developing our Southerly Offshore range, making safety, protection and comfort a priority. Check out all of the features now. Read more...
How To: Don Your Inflatable Lifejacket — Standard ISS Models
It’s essential you know how to don your lifejacket quickly and correctly. Here’s a quick guide to how it’s done. Read more...
Safety First — Is Your Safety Equipment in Order?
It's that time of year again when it's essential to check all of your safety items and make sure they're in good working order. Follow our quick guide to essential... Read more...
How to: Design a Wet Weather Jacket — Behind the Scenes
Ever wondered about the process it takes for your favourite Burke gear to make it into the marketplace? All of our jackets are well and truly tried and tested before... Read more...
A Quick Guide to: Layering — How to create your Sailing System
If you're heading out on the water, getting wet and cold is preventable with a good layering system — here's a quick guide to understanding layering. Read more...
A Quick Guide to: PB20 Breathable Fabric Technology
Our PB20 Fabric used in our Southerly Offshore range is our highest rated fabric and designed to be lightweight, breathable, 100% waterproof and 100% windproof. PB20 has been consistently developed, tested... Read more...
Download: Australian Sailing Special Regulations
The sport of sailing in Australia has a strong reputation for self-management of safety. An important tool for this is the Special Regulations, whose purpose is to establish uniform minimum... Read more...
A Quick Guide to: Waterproof Ratings and Breathability
Confused about which wet weather jacket is best for you? Check out our quick guide to see which of our jackets is most suitable for you. Read more...
An Interview With: Jim Colley & Shaun Connor talk 49ers Sailing
We chat to Jim Colley & Shaun Connor as they chase their dream of competing for Australia at the Tokyo Olympics. Watch the full video here. Read more...
Everything you need to know about Seabrake
The SEABRAKE is much more than just a drogue — it's unique design means it lends itself to many other applications while you're on the water. Check out our video... Read more...
An Interview With: Team Crawford Sailing
Meet Matt and Rob Crawford — two brothers from Sydney who have been sailing together since they were little kids, representing Australia along the way. Watch their story here. Read more...
Your Boating Handbook — A State by State Guide
Whether for recreational or commercial purposes, it is important to become familiar with boating rules and regulations. This is to ensure safety across all spectrums so you can maximise your... Read more...
How to: Self Inspect Your Inflatable Lifejacket
Did you know an inspection of your inflatable lifejacket must be carried out every 12 months? Follow our easy step by step instructions on how to service your inflatable lifejacket. Read more...
Which Lifejacket is Suitable for You?
Choosing a lifejacket that is suitable for its intended use isn't complicated if you follow this quick guide. Safety should always be the number one priority, so enjoy your time on... Read more...
A Quick Guide to: Lifejacket Self-Servicing Parts
We have put together a step-by-step guide to make self-servicing your lifejacket as seamless as possible, so you can get back to doing what you love — spending time on... Read more...