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Queensland Marina Industry Driving Jobs Growth
October 17, 2024
The Coomera Marine Precinct The Marina Industry Association conducts a comprehensive economic survey of the Health of the Australian Marina Industry every two years. The…
E-Series Winners Compete In Never Seen Before ‘Gamer Vs Sailor’ Race
October 17, 2024
The America’s Cup e-Series culminated today in a groundbreaking event that blurred the lines between the virtual and real worlds of sailing. eSailingCentral (Liam Dimock, New Zealand, 14) and Booshify (Robbie Wooldridge, New Zealand, 19), the top two finishers in the inaugural e-Series championship,…
SailGP Confirms New T-Foils
October 17, 2024
SailGP has confirmed that its new high-speed T-Foils will be added to its entire international fleet of F50s in January 2025, ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland. SailGP CEO Russell Coutts said the development would be a ‘game changer,’…
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Win Inaugural Puig Women’s America’s Cup
October 17, 2024
In the full glare of the world’s media spotlight, in a race sandwiched between the opening two races of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match, Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli beat Britain’s Athena Pathway to win the inaugural Puig Women’s America’s Cup after…
2024 Making Waves Regatta: A Day of Sailing and Inspiration
October 17, 2024
Main Photo: Making Waves Foundation Regatta| Photo: Salty Dingo| The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia proudly hosted the 7th Making Waves Regatta, featuring a thrilling day of sailing, lively entertainment (from our school group Canterbury Boys High School and The Royal Australian Navy Band),…
It Happened on the Hawkesbury – Sunday 20th October
October 1, 2024
Heritage Ventures hosts ‘It Happened on the Hawkesbury’ two uniquely designed river cruises focusing on heritage vessels and maritime history. Featuring stories of the MV…
The International SeaKeepers Society Partners with Pantaenius to Strengthen Global DISCOVERY Yacht Programme
October 1, 2024
The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pantaenius, a leading yacht insurance specialist, to bolster the SeaKeepers’ Global DISCOVERY Yacht Programme, dedicated to ocean conservation and stewardship. The DISCOVERY Yacht Programme is a multifaceted initiative that includes…
Booshify Finally Secures His Place In America’s Cup E-Series Grand Final
September 23, 2024
Consistency paid off for Booshify in the sixth America’s Cup e-Series Qualifier as this 19-year-old Kiwi sailor secured his place in the Grand Final and a shot at the prize pot of some €50,000 on September 28 2024. Despite scoring only one race win,…
Less Than Two Months to go to The Biggest and Most Anticipated Vendée Globe in 25 Years.
September 23, 2024
It is now less than two months to the start of one of the greatest challenges in sport – the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, when 40 skippers from 10 countries will attempt to sail non-stop unassisted around the globe. This race remains the…
2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Under 100 Days to Race Day
September 23, 2024
Main Photo: Caro powering through the waves 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Photo: ROLEX | Kurt Arrigo | With now less than 99 days remaining until the start of the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, this year’s field of competitors is…
A Seven-Year Odyssey Comes to an End, a New Chapter Opens to Support the Energy Transition
September 23, 2024
Main Photo: Energy Observer| Photo: Energy Observer Productions – Marco Strullu| Paris, September, 2024 – Energy Observer, the first zero-emission hydrogen ship to sail around the world, has docked at the Port du Gros Caillou, in Paris’ 7th arrondissement, for an exceptional stopover from…
Lucky Escape for a Fisherman on NSW Mid North Coast
September 23, 2024
Main Photo: Trial Bay Incident| Photo: MRNSW | Volunteers from Marine Rescue Trial Bay assisted a fisherman after his vessel was struck by a whale…