Apprentice Boat Builder Wins Scholarship

Main photo: Oscar Press with BIA CEO Andrew Scott Apprentice boat builder Oscar Press of Sydney’s Northern Beaches is bound for Europe in 2024 to further his passion for sustainability in the industry after winning a Global Footprint Scholarship. Oscar, 21, is in his…

Adam Smith new BIA President

The BIA announced a changing of the guard with Adam Smith stepping into the role of President of the association representing a vibrant industry that last year reported more than $9.6 billion in turnover nationally.   Outgoing President Andrew Fielding said the transition was smooth…

Composite Technology makes GoBoat green and efficient

Electric boat hire company, GoBoat won the inaugural Sustainability in the Boating Industry Award at the 2023 Sydney International Boat Show, recognising its success attracting new people to boating and its low-emission boats. Easy to operate and affordable, GoBoat operates a fleet…

BIA champions industry Diversity Forum

The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) hosted a Diversity in Boating event last night in Sydney as part of its ongoing commitment to promote inclusion across the sector. BIA CEO Andrew Scott said, “Diversity in the boating industry and in boating…