News & Events
Debris flow from extreme weather event a risk to boaters even outside flood zones
March 23, 2021
Fast moving and potentially deadly debris is flowing through large areas of the NSW river systems, prompting a call for all non-essential boating to cease until the current severe weather event passes. NSW Maritime Executive Director Andrew Mogg said while it should be obvious…
18ft Skiffs: Queen of the Harbour
March 22, 2021
Main photo: The winning Kitchen Maker team (photo by Stephen Quigley) In a thrilling finish, Tatiana Cardoso became the 18ft Skiff Queen of the Harbour when The Kitchen Maker-Caesarstone team of Jordan Girdis, Lachlan Doyle and Cameron McDonald came back strongly over the final…
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron: Challenge Accepted
March 19, 2021
Emirates Team New Zealand is pleased to confirm that the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has accepted a Notice of Challenge for the 37th America’s Cup (AC37) from the Royal Yacht Squadron Racing, represented by INEOS TEAM UK, which will act as the Challenger of…
Sydney Festival of Boating
March 19, 2021
The Boating Industry Association has launched the Invitation to Exhibit for the Sydney Festival of Boating to be held at Darling Harbour (29 Jul – 1 Aug). This event will be an exciting opportunity for industry to not only showcase boats and boating equipment…
Change of dates entices the best for Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
March 19, 2021
Main photo: Ichi Ban will start as overall favourite. Photo by Crosbie Lorimer A new superyacht, a super maxi, a TP52 that is the benchmark in yachting and a multihull that will be difficult to beat, along with their equally high-profile owners, are among…
Emirates Team New Zealand Win the 36th America’s Cup
March 17, 2021
Once again Emirates Team New Zealand has entered the history books and won the America’s Cup for New Zealand for the fourth time. On day 7 of the 36th America’s Cup presented by PRADA, the Kiwis scored the 7th point they…
High Density Polyethylene …
March 17, 2021
Is it the future of small craft in Australia? Written by Chris Davies CEng, MRINA, TMIEAust HDPE has become the workhorse of all of the Engineering Plastics available today. HDPE is impact and abrasion resistant such that it is rated better…
Sabre Sailing Assoc of Western Australia State Championship
March 17, 2021
2020/21 Boating Hardware Sabre Sailing Assoc of Western Australia State Championship The State Championship was held at Maylands Yacht Club for 2 Heats and PDSC held 4 Heats. A good sized fleet of (25) lined up for the final 2 Heats…
18 Footers Queen of the Harbour
March 17, 2021
The annual Queen of the Harbour (originally known as the ‘Queen of the Waves’) is one of the most important events to the Australian 18 Footers League and has a history almost as long as the League itself. Next Sunday’s 2021 event will be…
Learn how to service your inflatable lifejacket this weekend at Ballina, Coffs Harbour and Forster
March 17, 2021
Boaters are encouraged to attend free lifejacket self-servicing clinics this weekend at a range of locations on the North Coast. NSW Maritime Acting Executive Director Andrew Mogg said people could drop in to clinics set up at Ballina, Coffs Harbour, Forster,…
36th America’s Cup – Day 5 Race Round Up
March 16, 2021
Matt Sheahan rounds up the drama on Day 5 of the 36th America’s Cup Presented by PRADA. RACE 7 Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli entered the start box first, and as we have seen in all the pre-starts, headed to the right hand boundary. Pulling…
Sail Port Stephens heading off to the beach
March 15, 2021
Having built Sail Port Stephens into one of Australia’s premier yachting regattas, organisers are now looking to replicate the same successful formula for dinghy, skiff, catamaran and sailboard racing. For the first time, a full off-the-beach regatta will be held on 24-25 April –…
