News & Events
Master convicted after failing to report main engine failure without delay
January 16, 2020
The master of a ship has been convicted after failing to report without delay a main engine breakdown off Queensland, Australia that affected the safety, operation and seaworthiness of his ship. The incident that led to this conviction dates back to Thursday, 31 January…
Cape2Rio 2020 Second Start – The Race Is On
January 16, 2020
With the First Start cruisers a week into the much revered Cape2Rio 2020 yacht race and by now all firmly set with bow to final destination, it was time to unleash the serious racers and record chasers into the competition. The day started with…
Batemans Bay Bridge lift span reopens for boaters
January 15, 2020
Transport for NSW advises the Batemans Bay Bridge lift span will resume normal operations effective immediately as essential networks reopen following bushfires. NSW Maritime Acting Executive Director, Mark Hutchings, said tall boats will be able to access the Clyde River as of today with the…
Refresh on anchoring rules urged ahead of Australia Day
January 15, 2020
Boat operators are being encouraged to brush up on their knowledge of the boating rules following a number of close calls during blustery conditions on Sydney Harbour on New Year’s Eve. NSW Maritime Executive Director, Mark Hutchings said with the Australia Day long weekend just…
World Championship sailors support bushfire effort
January 14, 2020
The proximity of the upcoming 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Oceania and World Championships course area to some of the bushfires currently burning in the southern Australian state of Victoria has stirred the international sailing community to action. Smoke haze from fires in East…
Eyachts are now the Aus and NZ dealer for Sirena Yachts
January 14, 2020
The most exciting brand at Cannes 2019 is premiering in Australia Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2020. Eyachts have just announced their exclusive partnership with the young and modern luxury motor yacht company, Sirena Yachts. Sirena Yachts offer advanced engineering that doesn’t…
Smooth sailing by ‘Roughie’ brings cherished 16ft skiff title
January 13, 2020
Sutech Musto Racing is the new Australian 16ft skiff champion, winning by the narrowest margin in an enthralling game of snakes-and-ladders on the final day at Port Stephens NSW. The Manly skiff, helmed by Daniel Turner with Angus Williams and Matt Stenta, crossed fourth…
Sailors With Disabilities 2019 Sydney to Hobart Race
January 10, 2020
Twenty-five years ago, a bunch of men and women sat in a pub in Hobart town, looking back on the adventures of 1994 and what had been achieved. Remembering the 60 knot SW gales from the Sydney to Gold Coast race, the surprise of…
Night racing on Lake Macquarie to challenge sailors
January 7, 2020
The fourteenth running of the most unique sailing event on Lake Macquarie – the Heaven Can Wait Charity Sailing Regatta (HCW), is scheduled for February 22-23, 2020. It will again raise funds for the Hunter Branch of Cancer Council NSW and their Home Help…
Light and tight racing brings surprise results at 16ft Skiff Nationals
January 7, 2020
“You should’ve been here last week” was the locals’ retort today as the wind gods took a rare holiday at the tourist town of Port Stephens, leaving the Australian 16ft and 13ft Skiff Championship fleet to navigate their way through a vacillating east-sou’east breeze.
Cape2Rio2020 First Start
January 7, 2020
Years of preparation, dreaming and hard work came to fruition for 13 of the participating Cape2Rio2020 teams, as they took to the blue and rather calm waters of Table Bay, hoisting their sails and embarking on Start One of this adventure of a lifetime,…
Marine Rescue volunteers prevent fire outbreak in National Park
January 7, 2020
Six young men who lit a campfire in a National Park campground on the Hawkesbury River in Saturday’s hazardous weather conditions recklessly risked igniting a potentially devastating bushfire. A volunteer crew from Marine Rescue Hawkesbury spotted the campfire during a patrol on Saturday morning,…