News & Events

December 31, 2019

Bill Barry-Cotter’s Katwinchar was not only the oldest boat in the 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet at 114 years of age, but also the oldest to have ever competed in the race. However, by finishing the 628-nautical-mile race on Monday night in…

December 31, 2019

Going cruising on the Hawkesbury is like stepping into an instant calm zone. This beautiful waterway is timeless and will start working her magic on you as soon as you come aboard. Stay overnight at a mooring just off Peats Bite and have…

December 31, 2019

The Cape to Rio Yacht Race is South Africa’s premier ocean sailing event and is the only transatlantic race to take place in the Southern Hemisphere. It has been held roughly every 3 years since 1971. This famous yacht race connects the cities of…

December 30, 2019

Skippers are advised to go easy on drinking, be mindful of others and arrive early for the best viewing spots on one of the busiest days on Sydney Harbour, New Year’s Eve. NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said more than 4,000 spectator craft…

December 30, 2019

Ten vessels and more than 50 volunteers from Marine Rescue NSW will again be helping keep revellers on Sydney Harbour safe to enjoy the New Year’s Eve fireworks and festivities. Marine Rescue vessels will be on the harbour to help maintain safety exclusion zones…

December 24, 2019

A message from Above & Beyond Boating … In light of the current situation with the bush fires devastating NSW, Neil Driscoll from Above and Beyond Boating is organising a family day for the RFS volunteers to spend time on Sydney Harbour or Pittwater.

December 24, 2019

Main photo: Rebecca Connor will make history in the 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart. Photo CYCA/Hamish Hardy At the 1pm start of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s (CYCA) 75th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day, history will be made when Rebecca…

December 24, 2019

Handicap race favourite suffers engine failure just days before Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Naval Group is a Reichel Pugh 69 built by McConaghy Boats in Sydney and launched in 2008. Launched as Moneypenny, the yacht is now campaigned by well known Sydney sailor Sean…

December 20, 2019

Main photo: Southern Beaches Rugby. Photo by Michael Chittenden. Talk of NSW entrants dominating the Australian 16ft Skiff Championships at Port Stephens from January 4 has a quietly confident Queensland contingent relishing the prospect of taking underdog status into the state-of-origin battle. Fresh from…

December 20, 2019

The iconic Halvorsen brand has been revived in the new range of connoisseur craft, launched in 2019 as the Newport 460 – a collaboration among industry veterans and ideally suited to couples who enjoy entertaining onboard and the quiet pleasure of coastal cruising. Blending…

December 18, 2019

Ahead of the Christmas holiday period and the busiest time on our waterways, Transport for NSW is sharing some of the best hidden gems in greater Sydney for boaters to enjoy this season in a breathtaking new video. NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings…

December 18, 2019

Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering expedition cruise line, and Australian Geographic have extended their successful partnership with new activity planned through to 2022. Sharing a rich heritage of exploration and a deep commitment to conservation, the extension of this partnership celebrates the success that comes…