News & Events
Australian Sailing Legend John Bertrand AO Receives Barranjoey Pin
November 26, 2025
Image: John Betrand in the Finn Credit: Robert Deaves John Bertrand AO has received his Barranjoey Pin at the Australian Sailing Team (AST) camp in Melbourne. The pin is a symbol of Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic sailing legacy and was presented…
Metstrade Celebrates 360o Overview of the Global Leisure Marine Industry
November 26, 2025
Metstrade 2025 (18 – 20 November) closed after welcoming thousands of leading leisure marine professionals from across the world to the biggest edition of the show to date. Metstrade 2025 took over the entire RAI Amsterdam complex for the first time due to…
News and Updates to Encourage Travellers to Visit The Islands of Tahiti in 2026
November 21, 2025
Photo Credit Grégoire Le Bacon The following media release has been supplied by Tahiti Tourisme and includes the latest Tahiti travel updates 2026, shared here for Afloat Magazine readers with an interest in Pacific destinations and marine lifestyle travel. With 118 islands of unimaginably…
13ft & 16ft Skiff 2025 NSW STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Round 1
November 20, 2025
Image Credit: Sail Media The weekend of 15th & 16th November saw 92 skiffs across the two classes gather at Middle Harbour 16’s for the first round of the 2025 State Championship proudly sponsored by Red Pumps Concrete Pumping Solutions. Racing was conducted…
Le Boat Announces Exclusive Black Friday & Cyber Monday Offers on Boating Vacations
November 18, 2025
Smiths Falls, ON — November 18, 2025— Le Boat, the leader in luxury houseboat vacations across Canada and Europe, is thrilled to announce limited-time Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers — giving travellers the chance to book their dream boating getaway for less.
Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht – Global Reveal
November 13, 2025
Image: Maritimo S50 Ever evolving, Maritimo introduces new design features in its latest vessel. Maritimo, Australia’s world-class luxury motor yacht builder, expands its next-generation model lineup with the global reveal of the all-new S50 Sedan Motor Yacht. The new S50 will make its global…
Team Brady Crowned E1 2025 Champions of the Water After Taking Sensational Win at Debut E1 Miami GP
November 11, 2025
Team Brady fought off a close challenge from Team Rafa to win the inaugural E1 Miami GP and be crowned E1 2025 Champions of the Water. After an intense and thrilling nine-race series that has spanned four continents, Team Brady – piloted by…
BIA Calls on Governments to Back Australia’s Marine Manufacturing
November 11, 2025
Image: Australian designed and built Maritimo M50 The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) is urging all levels of Australian government to strategically back the nation’s world-class marine manufacturing and recreational boating sector, warning that a critical skills shortage is threatening the industry’s massive economic…
Emirates Team New Zealand Recognised as 2025 World Sailing Team of the Year
November 11, 2025
Image: Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, Race Day 6. EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND, winners of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Emirates Team New Zealand is proud to have been named the 2025 World Sailing Team of the Year, a prestigious honour that recognises…
Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers Record Busiest Ever Start to Boating Season
November 11, 2025
Image: Marine Rescue Port Jackson crews performed 30 search and rescue missions in October Credit: MRNSW Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state have experienced their busiest start to a boating season on record, performing 460 search and rescue missions…
2025 RMYC Timber Boat Festival: A Celebration of Craftsmanship and Community
November 11, 2025
What a weekend on Pittwater! The 2025 RMYC Timber Boat Festival was more than a showcase of stunning boats, it was a vibrant celebration of heritage, design, and community spirit. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event possible, from our dedicated…
Australian Wooden Boat Festival Wins Gold and People’s Choice at Tasmanian Tourism Awards
November 2, 2025
Image: L-R Stephanie Wiltshire (AWBF Volunteers Manager), Paul Stephanus (AWBF General Manager and Festival Director) Andrew Brassington (AWBF Production Manager), Scarlet English (AWBF Partnerships and Communications Manager) and Amy Hills (CEO Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania) at Sandy Bay Marina, Hobart. Credit: AWBF …
