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Emirates Team New Zealand Recognised as 2025 World Sailing Team of the Year
Image: Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, Race Day 6. EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND, winners of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Emirates Team New Zealand is proud to have been named the 2025 World Sailing Team of the Year, a prestigious honour that recognises…
Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers Record Busiest Ever Start to Boating Season
Image: Marine Rescue Port Jackson crews performed 30 search and rescue missions in October Credit: MRNSW Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state have experienced their busiest start to a boating season on record, performing 460 search and rescue missions…
Australian Wooden Boat Festival Wins Gold and People’s Choice at Tasmanian Tourism Awards
Image: L-R Stephanie Wiltshire (AWBF Volunteers Manager), Paul Stephanus (AWBF General Manager and Festival Director) Andrew Brassington (AWBF Production Manager), Scarlet English (AWBF Partnerships and Communications Manager) and Amy Hills (CEO Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania) at Sandy Bay Marina, Hobart. Credit: AWBF …
Summer Boating Breakdowns Spark Safety Warning
Safe Transport Victoria is urging boaters to do simple pre-season vessel checks, after new figures revealed vessel disablements account for 78 per cent of all reported maritime incidents. Most breakdowns come down to basic maintenance — engine failure or simply…
BIA Calls for Consultive Group in SA
The BIA has called for the SA Government to form a SA Marine Consultative Group of key stakeholders for the duration of the fishing restrictions announced last week. BIA believes such a Group would help ensure appropriate sharing of relevant data on the fishery,…
Sailors Rescued 40km Offshore by Marine Rescue Point Danger Volunteers
Image: The towline is secured Credit: MRNSW Volunteers from Marine Rescue Point Danger completed an 81 km round-trip rescue after responding to a Pan Pan call off the Tweed. A Pan Pan call indicates an urgent situation that is serious but where there…
Morris and Meehan Shortlisted as Finalists for Young World Sailor of the Year
Image: iQfoil Worlds Aarhus, Denmark Credit: Sailing Energy / iQfoil Class Australia’s next generation of sailing talent is making waves on the world stage, with Grae Morris and Rory Meehan both named as finalists for the Kuehne+Nagel Young World Sailor of the Year…
Australian Antarctic Division to Make their First Major Campaign to Heard Island and McDonald Islands in Over 20 years
Image: RSV Nuyina HIMI Island Campaign Credit: Pete Harmsen AAD Serco is supporting the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) to make its first dedicated environmental management visit to Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI) in more than two decades, on board the RSV Nuyina, which…
Historic Moment in Global Sailing as New America’s Cup Partnership Agreement is Reached
In a landmark moment for the sport of sailing, the America’s Cup, sports’ oldest international trophy, having been contested since 1851 has entered a new era of mutual governance. The Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand representing Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and the Challenger…
Emirates GBR Sit First on the SailGP Leaderboard After Dominant Weekend in Cádiz
Emirates GBR lead the overall Rolex SailGP standings after a compelling victory on Cádiz Bay. In an action-packed final, a slingshot move from the Brits forced New Zealand off the foils around the final mark. The Black Foils lost their lead – but managed to…
Three Sailors Rescued After MAYDAY Off Merimbula Beach
A swift response by a commercial whale-watching vessel and volunteers from Marine Rescue Merimbula and Bermagui saw three sailors rescued after making a MAYDAY call just before lunchtime Wednesday, 1 October. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said the distressed…
Maritimo Returns to the Sydney International on Water Boat Show
Maritimo Luxury Motor Yachts is proud to announce its participation in the Sydney International on Water Boat Show, taking place from November 13 to 16 at Darling Harbour’s Cockle Bay. This event marks a significant milestone for the iconic Australian brand, as it makes…
