News & Events
Global recognition for two marinas on the western shores of Port Phillip Bay
April 30, 2021
Main photo: RGYC presentation: L to R. John Spragg, Vice President MIA, Andrew Chapman, President MIA, Stuart Dickson, Commodore RGYC, Phil Clohesy, General Manager RGYC, Stefan Borzecki, Director MIA, Paul Walters, Marina Manager RGYC Two marinas on the northwestern shores of Port Phillip Bay…
Batemans Bay Marina Regatta
April 30, 2021
Main photo: Tricky mark rounding. Photo by Celia Davey Sailors came from far and wide to race the 2021 Batemans Bay Marina Regatta on April 24th and 25th, including one crew who drove across from Adelaide. There were 81 boats out on the Bay…
Heaven Can Wait on target for half million in 2022
April 30, 2021
The recently held 2021 Heaven Can Wait Charity Sailing Regatta (HCW) has raised $38,000 at a time when the recovery from the Covid19 pandemic was – and still is, at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Regatta Director and Vice Commodore of the Royal Motor…
Superyacht towed through narrow canal in Netherlands
April 27, 2021
A Dutch superyacht has completed its four day passage through a narrow canal while passing through to the North Sea for testing. At 94 metres long, it is the largest possible vessel which can pass through. Tom van Oossanen, a superyacht photographer who captured…
New ORCV offshore series working a treat for father and son duo
April 26, 2021
Main photo: Andrew Lynch at the helm of Pegasus. Photo by Geoff Onions Experienced yachtsman David Lynch and his son Andrew, newly initiated into the joys of ocean racing, have successfully sailed their Northshore 369 Pegasus into the lead of the of the West…
Aussie battlers salute in Sail Port Stephens finale
April 26, 2021
Main photo: Luke Ratcliff and crew on the REO 7.2m Re-Heat. As Australia commemorated Anzac Day, there were battles aplenty on the water in an action-packed finale to Sail Port Stephens 2021, which saw some surprise victors in a number of divisions. The two-year…
Narwhal Wooden Boats
April 23, 2021
Chris Dwyer started building his Glen l Monaco with the intention of making a family friendly boat. Five years and an extra child later he finished it. His then 3-year-old son liked Dad’s boat and asked if he could have one. Chris had a…
Hamilton Island Race Week 2021
April 23, 2021
200 entries and climbing Entries for Hamilton Island Race Week 2021 have surged past 200, leaving regatta organisers to consider placing a cap on the final fleet number. The largest Race Week fleet to date came in 2016 when 252 yachts…
Marine conservationists welcome vital $100m for our oceans
April 23, 2021
The Australian Marine Conservation Society is pleased by the Federal Government’s $100m funding announcement to improve the health of our oceans. Darren Kindleysides, AMCS CEO said, “Our oceans are critical to life on earth, but are in deep trouble. The loss of habitat, pollution, overfishing, development, invasive…
Multihull Solutions and The Yacht Sales Co Expand Their Industry Support with New Sponsorships
April 22, 2021
Leading Asia Pacific yacht sales companies Multihull Solutions and The Yacht Sales Co have demonstrated their continued support for the region’s marine industry with the announcement of two key sponsorships. The Yacht Sales Co has confirmed it is the new naming sponsor of…
Boat Clubs Bringing More People To #BOATLIFE
April 22, 2021
“Why would you live in a city like Sydney and not enjoy getting out on a boat?” says James Rice, an airline pilot who also enjoys regular boating on the harbour with his partner Amanda Cordner. It’s a sentiment any Sydney-based boat owner would…
Stronger breeze blows results wide open at Sail Port Stephens
April 22, 2021
Main photo: Indigo II, 3rd Div 1, Commodore’s Cup. Photo by Mark Rothfield “Sunny with winds 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon” was how the official forecasters optimistically described today’s weather for Sail Port Stephens. At least they were right…
