News & Events
Chained dugong reveals the cost of Queensland’s shark nets
September 25, 2020
A dead dugong washed up on a Queensland beach with a chain wrapped around its tail has been confirmed by the Queensland Department of Fisheries to have died in a shark net and was intentionally sunk with a heavy chain by a shark net…
Recreational Boating is a favourite pastime for millions of Australians
September 25, 2020
With more than 85 per cent of the population living within 50km of the coast, it is estimated that more than 20 per cent of all Australians engage in some form of boating annually and that almost 1 in 5 households have a boat…
Boaties, fishos, sailors and paddlers in the national spotlight
September 25, 2020
The two million people who head out on the water each year in NSW are being reminded of ways to stay safe when boating through a new co-ordinated initiative. The first ever National Safe Boating Week kicks off today with one simple…
Coral Expeditions to restart on the Great Barrier Reef
September 24, 2020
Restart on the Great Barrier Reef confirmed for Australia’s Coral Expeditions on 14th October 2020 Under 72 passengers, all Australian crew and guests, enhanced health protocols Australia’s pioneering small ship expedition line, Coral Expeditions, has confirmed a restart of operations for…
Marinas 21 Exhibitor Opportunities Open
September 24, 2020
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has released the Exhibitor Prospectus for the Marinas21 International Conference & Trade Exhibition which will which will be held at the Marriott Resort Surfers Paradise, 24 -25 May 2021, timed to follow the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. The…
Volvo Penta helps power autonomous exploration vessels
September 23, 2020
The maritime and scientific community have set themselves the ambitious target to map the entire ocean floor by 2030. Volvo Penta is doing its part to meet this goal – by helping to power a novel fleet of unmanned surface robots for…
Introducing Grant Dunoon – ORCV’s new Commodore
September 22, 2020
The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) is pleased to announce that following the 2020 AGM, respected Victorian yachtsman Grant Dunoon, is the Club’s new Commodore. Grant Dunoon A successful businessman and yachtsman, Dunoon has a vision and plans on giving…
Harken SA Summer of Sail returns as state bounces back
September 17, 2020
South Australian sailors are set for an exciting summer of sailing when the state welcomes the return of the Harken SA Summer of Sail Festival. The event has been set up for local sailors to adjust to a new-look season following…
Multi-million dollar investment supports local jobs and Gold Coast waterways access
September 17, 2020
The Palaszczuk Government has announced more than $35 million will be invested in the Gold Coast’s waterways over the next four years to create more than 100 jobs, upgrade facilities for boaties, maintain navigation and improve access through dredging navigation channels. The…
Book Review: Britannia 100 years of a Sydney Icon
September 15, 2020
The 18-Footer Britannia 100 years of a Sydney Icon By Ian Hugh Smith RRP: $39.00 plus $15 postage and packaging Available from the BOOKS page on www.openboat.com.au and off the shelf from Boat Books, Crows…
Stick ‘em up: new test can detect crown-of-thorns starfish as quickly as a home pregnancy kit
September 14, 2020
Researchers at the Australian Institute of Marine Science have developed a dipstick test that can detect crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) on coral reefs by using the same technology as home pregnancy tests. The dipstick, which is designed to be used in the…
South Australia’s historic plastic laws will save animal lives
September 10, 2020
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has welcomed the passing of South Australia’s historic new laws to ban single-use plastics – laws that will save the lives of iconic ocean wildlife like whales and dolphins. Under the laws, which will come into…
