News & Events
Olympic double-handed axed
June 29, 2021
World Sailing have been informed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that the IOC Executive Board have approved Men’s and Women’s Kiteboarding (Formula Kite) for the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition. The Men’s and Women’s Kiteboarding Events will replace the Mixed Kiteboarding and Mixed…
Flagstaff Marine to showcase new models at Sydney Festival of Boating
June 27, 2021
Flagstaff Marine will be showcasing a number of new models at this year’s Sydney Festival of Boating to be held at Darling Harbour from 29 July to 1 August. Boats featured will include the Italian Lomac brand of Rigid Inflatables. Lomac have been producing…
Sunliner Boats; Great Boats for less!
June 27, 2021
Sunliner Boats is a new company bringing high quality inflatables, aluminium and family boats to Queensland, for less! “We have found a great way to keep our business costs down while providing world class boats.’ Says Jonathon Gowlland, the CEO of Sunliner. “With reduced…
Riviera attracts record interest in apprenticeship opportunities for 2022
June 27, 2021
Riviera, Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder, hosted a record 330 people to an information evening and site tour of its state-of-the-art Gold Coast facility as part of the company’s apprenticeship recruitment drive for 2022. The site tour, held annually by Riviera in collaboration with…
Mac Marine Group moves into Marine Brokerage
June 23, 2021
The team at Mac Marine group have recently acquired the well-respected Rowell Marine brokerage, David and his family had been building their business around Pittwater for well over 40 years. We are really looking forward to this exciting chapter in our business and continuing to…
Worldwide ILCA Laser 50th anniversary celebrations kick off in Sydney
June 23, 2021
The Laser ILCA Dinghy 50th Anniversary was celebrated in style on Sydney Harbour on Sunday 20 June. Over 100 sailors braved the winter morning to take part in the historic event that marked the birth of the world’s most popular single-handed dinghy. Brett Beyer,…
ORCV Winter Series sees Rush to the line in light winds
June 22, 2021
ORCV Winter Series kicked off with 45 competitors out on Port Philip enjoying some close racing after the conclusion of the lockdown period last Saturday. It was a race of 17 nautical miles sailed in tricky light-winds where boat speed can make any sailor…
Hooligan hailed winner of MC38’s Act 3
June 22, 2021
Sydney dumped an ice-bucket on MC38 crews racing on Pittwater in Act 3 of the season, Marcus Blackmore’s local Hooligan crew shaking off the dismal winter conditions, and their classmates, to land back on the one design class podium for the first time in…
Introducing Marine Jobs – the new industry careers centre
June 22, 2021
In support of a buoyant marine sector, the Marina Industries Association (MIA) in partnership with the Boating Industry Association (BIA) and Superyacht Australia has launched Marine Jobs. Marine Jobs is an online ‘career centre’ designed to make it easier for employers to advertise vacancies…
AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings joins Water Revolution Foundation as official partner
June 18, 2021
AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings is furthering its commitment to creating a more sustainable industry through a new partnership with the Water Revolution Foundation. The independent, not-for-profit organisation, established in 2018, works to preserve the world’s oceans by helping the yachting industry to…
Yes, that’s a boat about to go over the falls
June 17, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas – Video captured at Lady Bird Lake shows a boat hanging over the edge of Longhorn Dam. According to Austin police, four women on an electric boat got swept up in the current near the dam. “They approached the…
Everything you need done underwater
June 16, 2021
A typical week for us will range from – retrieving a lost anchor – cleaning a world class racing yacht – finding your lost phone to give you back your photos – or just maintaining your vessel! With Professional divers and Marine…
