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Wearn Wins on Return as Australian Sailing Team Shows Depth in Palma
Image: Harry Price and Max Paul Image Credit: Sailing Energy The following media release has been supplied by Australian Sailing and includes the latest results from the Trofeo Princesa Sofía regatta, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in australian boating news…
Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers Recognised with Premier’s Flood Citation
Image: Marine Rescue NSW volunteers transfer sheep near Deniliquin Image Credit: MRNSW The following media release has been supplied by Marine Rescue NSW and includes recognition for volunteers from the Illawarra Shoalhaven, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in marine news…
Sydney Boat Show Delivery Team
The following media release has been supplied by the Boating Industry Association and includes an update on the Sydney Boat Show 2026 delivery team, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in sydney boat show developments and marine industry events. Sydney Boat…
Wild Weather Forecast Forces Cancellation of 2026 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
Image: Start of a previous Pittwater to Coffs race Credit: Andrea-Francolini RPAYC What was to be the 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race and starting 27 March, has been cancelled by the organiser, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Race’s (RPAYC),…
Magpie Holds Off Racer CC to Win Victorian Etchells Championship
Image: Breezy conditions for the first day Credit: Terry Calley for Hippodrone Magpie AUS1486 claimed the Etchells Victorian State Championship at Royal Brighton Yacht Club. Long time Magpie coach Richard Clarke continued his transition to the helm, sailing alongside Ben Lamb and…
Gold Coast City Mayor Highlights Marine Industry Jobs and Training Opportunities
Gold Coast City Mayor, Tom Tate, visited The Boat Works in the thriving Gold Coast Marine Precinct on Friday 13 March, spotlighting the wide range of opportunities within the marine industry, particularly for young people. The Mayor’s visit showcased the collaboration among The…
Marine Rescue NSW Issues Urgent Boating Warning
Image: Marine Rescue NSW vessel Narooma 30 negotiates large swell Credit: MRNSW Boaters are being warned to avoid hitting the water over the next few days, with massive seas set to lash the east coast of NSW. The coastal waters…
Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers Return Nearly 850 People to Safety in February
Image: Marine Rescue Hawkesbury was the 7th busiest Unit in the state in February Credit: MRNSW Volunteer crews from Marine Rescue NSW completed to 404 search and rescue missions across the state in February, including 140 emergency responses, safely returning…
Marine Rescue NSW Appoints New Commissioner
Image: Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews Credit: MRNSW Chair of the Marine Rescue NSW Board, Nola Watson, has announced the appointment of Mr Todd Andrews as the new Commissioner of Marine Rescue NSW. The Marine Rescue NSW Board undertook a rigorous external recruitment…
RPAYC Announces Lord Howe Island Ocean Race Via Ball’s Pyramid
Image: Ball’s Pyramid Image source: Lord Howe Island The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club has announced the establishment of a new Category 1 offshore race: the Pittwater – Lord Howe Island – Ball’s Pyramid – Pittwater Ocean Race. The inaugural edition will commence on Friday…
Whitsundays Unite for Clean Up Australia Day Resulting in Over 300kg of Rubbish Removed
Image: Eco Barge and Whitsunday Sailing Club Clean Up Australia Day 2026 The Whitsundays community came together on Sunday 1 March for Clean Up Australia Day, with two events across Airlie Beach collectively removing more than 310 kilograms of litter…
Australian Wooden Boat Festival Wins Bronze at National Tourism Awards
Image: Tall ships sail on the River Derwent during the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart, Tasmania. Credit: Australian Wooden Boat Festival / Stu Gibson The Australian Wooden Boat Festival (AWBF) has won Bronze in the Major Festivals and Events category at the 2025…
