Australia Day Regatta announces new naming sponsor

The Australia Day Regatta Committee is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with leading global watercraft designer and manufacturer Naiad, to sponsor the 188th Regatta to be conducted on January 26, 2024. Now owned by Australian veteran-founded “The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG)”, Naiad…

Balmain 18ft Skiff Racing Team

Ambitious young champions aim for the podium As we approach the start of the Australian 18 Footer League’s 2023-24 season, with Race 1 of the Spring Championship to be sailed on Sunday, October 8, the Balmain team is looking to build…

CYCA Youth Sailing Academy celebrates 30 years in style

Many of Australia’s most celebrated sailors, started their careers at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Youth Sailing Academy (YSA). On Friday 15 September, the CYCA will proudly celebrate the YSA’s 30th anniversary, by inviting members of the sailing community to a special dinner…

Hamilton Island celebrates significant milestone

Australia’s internationally renowned Hamilton Island Race Week gets underway this Saturday evening with the traditional skipper’s sunset welcome party before racing commences Sunday August 20. A forecast of consistent southeast trade winds building to 20 knots by Thursday is the perfect gift for close…

VMR Jacobs Well Open Day

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Jacobs Well is hosting a community open day at the VMR base near the boat ramp at Jacobs Well on September 16th, 2023. The community day titled “The Big Splash” will celebrate 45 years…

Paynesville Classic Boat Rally

The biennial Paynesville Classic Boat Rally will take place on March 1-3, 2024, at Paynesville on the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria This community-run event brings together boats and boating enthusiasts from the Gippsland Lakes and around Australia for a unique exhibition of our colourful maritime…