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Maritimo M50 Flybridge Motor Yacht – Global Launch
Maritimo, Australia’s world-class luxury motor yacht builder, expands its next- generation model line-up with the global launch of the all-new M50 Flybridge Motor Yacht…
Industry Excellence Celebrated at the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards
Royal Prince Alfred YC – Boatyard under 20 boats (Highly Commended) The best, brightest and proudest of the marina industry were recognised on Tuesday night at the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards, held at Sydney’s picturesque Middle Harbour Skiff Club.
CONFIRMED: SailGP Upgrades F50 Fleet Ahead of New York Event
SailGP Team Australia’s new wing is worked on at SailGP Technologies in Southampton, UK – Photo by Jason Ludlow for SailGP Following a full inspection and review, SailGP can confirm a series of upgrades are now underway to all 12 wingsails in the championship’s…
A New Study of Human Performance in the Vendée Globe Could be a Game Changer
Photo by Monnoyeur-Duo for a job What effect does racing alone around the world on a high performance IMOCA yacht have on the human body and mind? It’s a question you might well ask, as our sailors put themselves through one of the biggest…
Marine Rescue Ballina Crew Saves Foil Boarder Swept Out to Sea
Image: The rescued man is all smiles after being transferred onto the Marine Rescue NSW Jet Boat Photo: Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers from Marine Rescue Ballina have negotiated challenging two to three metre swells on the Ballina Bar to rescue a male…
Australia Expands to Two Events for 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship
SailGP, the global sail racing championship, has revealed an expanded Australian footprint, with two events – Perth and Sydney – confirmed among the first 2026 Season destinations. The Perth Sail Grand Prix will be hosted in Fremantle in January as the opening event of…
Two Golds for Australia at Sailing Grand Slam in Spain
Zoe Thomson claims victory at Trofeo Princesa Sofia Regatta- Photo by Sailing Energy Grae Morris and Zoe Thomson have claimed a gold medal each at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía regatta, held over the past six days in Mallorca, Spain. Grae took the win in…
SailGP Rio Event Canceled to Facilitate Wingsail Repairs
Australia SailGP Team helmed by Tom Slingsby are attended to by their support boat after the main wing broke during Rolex SailGP Championship Event 5 Season 2025 in San Francisco. Photo: Simon Bruty for SailGP After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the…
Spain SailGP Team Snags San Francisco Repeat, While Australia Suffers ‘Heartbreaking’ Wing Collapse
Australia SailGP Team, helmed by Tom Slingsby, are attended to by their support boat and safety teams after the main wing broke during racing on Race Day 2 of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix held in San Francisco, California, USA. Sunday 23…
Marine Rescue NSW Crew Rescue Man From Sinking Vessel Off Port Kembla
A volunteer crew on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Port Kembla 31 responded to a call for assistance from a distressed vessel with one person on board just after 11am, Sunday 23 March. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said a motor cruiser reported it…
Australian Sailors Get a Head Start on Olympic Waters
Ethan McAullay – Photo by Beau Outteridge / Australian Sailing Team As the Australian summer concludes and the sailors are set for the 2025 international regattas, the Australian Sailing ILCA7 squad has made a crucial stopover in Long Beach, California, the future home of…
Australian Sailing Welcomes Outcome of Brisbane Olympics 100 Day Review
The Queensland Government today announced its response to a 100-Day Review of infrastructure and planning needs ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, which revealed the host venues of the sailing competition for the Games will be Townsville and The Whitsundays. The decision will provide…
