News & Events
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron Announces Crew for the 2026 NYYC Women’s International Championship
July 28, 2026
The following media release has been supplied by Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and includes the latest announcement on its team for the inaugural NYYC Women’s International Championship, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in women’s sailing and international yacht racing. The…
Matt Wearn Strikes Gold at LA 2028 Olympic Venue
July 28, 2026
The following media release has been supplied by the Australian Sailing Team and includes the latest Matt Wearn LA 2028 campaign update, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in Olympic sailing and Australian sailing results. Matt Wearn has continued his remarkable…
Festival of Sails Builds Momentum as Entries Start Flowing
July 28, 2026
Clockwork at 2026 Festival of Sails. Credit: Salty Dingo The following media release has been supplied by Festival of Sails and includes the latest Festival of Sails 2027 event news, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in yacht racing, regattas and…
2027 Auckland Boat Show to Open Australasian Boat Show Season
July 28, 2026
Auckland Boat Show The following media release has been supplied by NZ Marine and includes the latest Auckland Boat Show 2027 event details, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in boat shows, marine innovation and the Australasian boating industry. NZ Marine…
Maritime Safety Queensland Warns Boaties to Stay Alert Even in Calm Conditions
July 28, 2026
Maritime Safety Queensland on Patrol Credit: Maritime Safety Queensland The following media release has been supplied by Maritime Safety Queensland and includes important boating safety advice for Queensland boaties, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in marine safety and safe boating…
Bass Strait Cup Launches as Three Iconic Ocean Races Set Sail
July 10, 2026
Three Hummock Island Race. Credit: Port Dalrymple Yacht Club. The following media release has been supplied and includes offshore sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more sailing news and regatta coverage, visit the AFLOAT News section. Three Iconic Races Map. Credit: ORCV…
Australians Aiming to Build Season Momentum at European Championships
July 10, 2026
Price – Paul Credit: Sailing Energy The following media release has been supplied and includes sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more sailing news and regatta coverage, visit the AFLOAT News section. The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships get underway…
Marine Rescue Eden Takes Delivery of its Own Rescue Vessel
July 10, 2026
ED 30 craned onto the water. Credit MRNSW The following media release has been supplied by Marine Rescue NSW and includes marine rescue news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more marine news and boating coverage visit the AFLOAT News section. Marine Rescue…
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week – Expanding Horizons
July 10, 2026
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week combines competitive racing with cruising through the spectacular islands of North Queensland. Credit: Andrea Francolini The following media release has been supplied and includes sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more sailing news and regatta coverage, visit the …
Australian Sailing Announces Team for 2026 Youth Sailing
July 10, 2026
Caterina Meyer, selected in the Australian team for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships, competing at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. Credit: World Sailing The following media release has been supplied by Australian Sailing and includes sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For…
Los Gallos Claim Canada Sail Grand Prix Title in Four-Boat Thriller
June 25, 2026
Los Gallos Claim Canada Sail Grand Prix Title in Four-Boat Thriller The following media release has been supplied and includes SailGP racing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in international sailing and the Rolex SailGP Championship. Los Gallos claimed their first event…
Wedgetail and Balancing Act Crowned Champions of Inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race
June 24, 2026
Balancing Act winning PHS. Credit @sailogirlhq The inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race, organised by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, delivered a memorable first edition. David Rose’s Bundaberg Rum-sponsored Wedgetail claimed both Line Honours and overall IRC victory, while Tony Craner’s Bundaberg Port Marina-sponsored Balancing…
