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Lake Macquarie 30 assists a disabled vessel. Credit: MRNSW The following media release has been supplied by Marine Rescue NSW and provides the latest monthly operational statistics and boating safety advice, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in boating safety and…

Photo (from left): BIA Apprentice of the Year 2026 Lachlan Fraser of Onboard Marine Services, BIA President Tracy Souris and Gary Downs.   The following media release has been supplied by the Boating Industry Association (BIA) and highlights the winners of the 2026 BIA Apprentice of the Year Awards, recognising outstanding apprentices across Australia’s marine industry. The Boating…

The following media release has been supplied by Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and includes the latest announcement on its team for the inaugural NYYC Women’s International Championship, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in women’s sailing and international yacht racing. The…

The following media release has been supplied by the Australian Sailing Team and includes the latest Matt Wearn LA 2028 campaign update, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in Olympic sailing and Australian sailing results. Matt Wearn has continued his remarkable…

Maritime Safety Queensland on Patrol Credit: Maritime Safety Queensland The following media release has been supplied by Maritime Safety Queensland and includes important boating safety advice for Queensland boaties, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in marine safety and safe boating…

Price – Paul Credit: Sailing Energy The following media release has been supplied and includes sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more sailing news and regatta coverage, visit the AFLOAT News section. The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships get underway…

ED 30 craned onto the water. Credit MRNSW The following media release has been supplied by Marine Rescue NSW and includes marine rescue news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more marine news and boating coverage visit the AFLOAT News section. Marine Rescue…

Caterina Meyer, selected in the Australian team for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships, competing at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. Credit: World Sailing The following media release has been supplied by Australian Sailing and includes sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For…

The young fisherman was relieved to be taken on board the rescue vessel. Credit: MRNSW  A young fisherman required assistance from Marine Rescue NSW after his engine failed off Terrigal. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Jane Shirriff said volunteer radio operators at Marine Rescue Norah…

Junior Sailing at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron. Credit Shaun McKenna Media Strategy Australian Sailing has welcomed increased investment from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) for participation programs, alongside achieving the highest possible Play Well Classification Level of 10 out of 10. A total of 58…

Rescue vessel Brunswick 30 was deployed after reports of people in distress near the Three Sisters. The following media release has been supplied by Marine Rescue NSW for AFLOAT Magazine readers. Volunteers from Marine Rescue Brunswick battled darkness and deteriorating conditions overnight to save…

Queensland celebrated the removal of more than 2,000 derelict vessels from state waterways. The following media release has been supplied by Maritime Safety Queensland for AFLOAT Magazine readers. The Queensland Government has reached a major milestone in protecting the state’s waterways, with safe removal…