News & Events
Meet Emily from Marine Rescue Queensland Midge Point
September 1, 2026
Emily (center) with her mum, Gail, and Dad, Keith At Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) Midge Point, volunteering is very much a community affair – and for Emily Lade, it’s also a family one. Emily is one of the unit’s younger volunteers,…
Campaign to Steer New Talent Towards Marine Careers
August 31, 2026
Marine Careers Campaign Club Marine has joined forces with the Boating Industry Association (BIA) to encourage more Australians to consider a marine industry career, working on or near the water. A new video showcases the diverse, rewarding and increasingly important career opportunities available across…
LegASea Named Australian Dealer for Sealegs Amphibious Boats, Two Decades in the Making
August 31, 2026
LegASea Pty Ltd has been appointed the exclusive dealer for Sealegs International across Australia, excluding Western Australia. The appointment caps a relationship more than twenty years in the making as LegASea director Michael Rigby first started representing Sealegs in Australia in 2005. Helping…
World Wide Boat Brokers Appointed Hanse Group Authorised Agent for Queensland
August 31, 2026
WWBB Team Appointment brings Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Fjord and Sealine under one roof, strengthening WWBB’s offering across sailing and power. World Wide Boat Brokers (WWBB) has been appointed the Authorised Agent for the HanseYachts AG throughout Queensland by Performance Cruising Yachts, the exclusive Australian…
Marine Rescue Jervis Bay Skipper Answers Wife’s Call to Rescue Boater Near Rocks
August 27, 2026
Marine Rescue NSW vessel Jervis Bay. Credit: MRNSW A boater had a fortunate escape after his five-metre runabout suffered engine failure and drifted dangerously close to rocks off Huskisson. The vessel was spotted by the wife of the volunteer who would go on to…
Bonds Flying Roos Stretch Championship Lead With Fifth Win of 2026 Season
August 27, 2026
Tom Slingsby’s Bonds Flying Roos ended a two-event wait for a Final with a flawless win on the Baltic Sea, as NorthStar took second and Los Gallos third. Australia moved 14 points clear at the top of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship standings.
Champions Crowned at 41st Hamilton Island Race Week
August 27, 2026
The Gun Boat Hamilton Island Race Week Credit: Salty Dingo 2026 The champions of Hamilton Island Race Week presented by American Express have been crowned, bringing the 41st edition of the iconic Whitsundays regatta to a close. After a week featuring strong breezes, shifting…
Wearn Sets Sights on Third ILCA7 World Title
August 27, 2026
Matt Wearn Credit: Beau Outteridge Nine Australian athletes are set to take on the 2026 Men’s ILCA7 World Championships in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland this week, with six days of racing ahead on Dublin Bay. Headlining the Australian contingent is double Olympic Champion Matt Wearn.
Wind Returns for Grand Finale at Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week
August 13, 2026
Wazza Red boat finished on the podium. Credit: Andrea Francolini ABRW The following media release has been supplied by Airlie Beach Race Week and wraps up the final day of Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week…
Sydney Boat Show Delivers Strong Four-Day Showcase for Australia’s Boating Industry
August 13, 2026
2026 Sydney Boat Show The following media release has been supplied by the Boating Industry Association (BIA) and highlights the success of the 2026 Sydney Boat Show, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in Australia’s boating industry and major marine events.
Australian Sailing Team Wraps Up Five-Week Block in Los Angeles
August 13, 2026
Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown, Credit: LEXI PLINE-47 The following media release has been supplied by the Australian Sailing Team and provides the latest update from the San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta and the team’s preparations on the LA 2028 Olympic sailing waters. The…
Marine Rescue NSW Records Second Busiest July On Record
August 13, 2026
Lake Macquarie 30 assists a disabled vessel. Credit: MRNSW The following media release has been supplied by Marine Rescue NSW and provides the latest monthly operational statistics and boating safety advice, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in boating safety and…
