News & Events
Queensland’s whales and turtles to benefit from plastics ban
July 15, 2020
Australia’s leading ocean conservation group has congratulated the Queensland government for tabling laws that will ban some single use plastics and save marine wildlife like whales and turtles. Under the legislation, single-use plastic straws, drink stirrers, cutlery, plates and bowls will be banned in…
Yes, you can go boating/fishing, so long as …
July 14, 2020
COVID-19 Update from the Boating Industry Association of Victoria Conditions of Boating and Fishing Click here to visit the Better Boating Victoria website to see the conditions that allow people to boat / fish. …
The legacy of Cook’s first Pacific voyage
July 9, 2020
Ship and Shore: The history and legacy of Cook’s voyage, a free exhibition from the Australian National Maritime Museum shines new light on the historic 1770 voyage. Kevin Sumption, CEO and Director said, “From the moment we started planning for the 250th anniversary of…
Australian Sailing plans for success
July 9, 2020
Renowned international sailor Iain Murray AM and Australian Sailing have today announced that the 2008 Olympian and reigning Etchells World Champion will continue with the Australian Sailing Team through to the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The new deal will see Murray remain with the…
America’s Cup – 170 Years of History in under 3 minutes
July 7, 2020
The America’s Cup was first contested in 1851 making it the oldest trophy in international sport, predating the modern Olympic Games by 45 years. SUBSCRIBE to the official America’s Cup channel: www.youtube.com/americascup Stay up to date with…
Date set for 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
July 2, 2020
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is pleased to announce the release of the Notice of Race and opening of entries for the rescheduled 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. The 384-nautical-mile coastal race was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will…
106-year-old barque Peking gets a new life
July 2, 2020
Nippon Paint Marine has completed the extensive re-coating of the four-masted, steel-hulled Peking, the 1911-built cargo ship which is coming to the end of a €32 million, three-year restoration project at Peters Werft GmbH, on the River Elbe, at Wewelsfleth, Germany. The 115.5m long, full-rigged…
Airlie Beach Race Week prepares as Queensland border opening announced
July 2, 2020
With the announcement that the Queensland border will open on 10 July to all but Victoria, Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) is working hard to make sure that Airlie Beach Race Week Whitsundays Festival of Sailing, to be held from 6-13 August, is a memorable…
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week – taking the party to the people in 2020
July 2, 2020
The prayers of keen yachties were answered yesterday afternoon when it was announced the Queensland border will open from 10 July, at this stage allowing yachties to participate in Townsville Yacht Club’s much anticipated SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 2020. “We are over the…
Te Rapunga Reflects New Dawn for Traditional Boat Building
July 2, 2020
A significant wooden boat rebuild is underway at Denman Marine in Kettering, Tasmania, reviving the 32-foot double-ended ketch known as “Te Rapunga”, and shining a light on the incredible life and philosophy of German-born seafarer and “citizen of the world”, George Dibbern. Meaning “Longing…
Etchells Australia President’s Update
July 2, 2020
Mark Roberts, President of the International Etchells Class of Australia, updates us with news about the season ahead, and reports on the ongoing hull review under the direction of the international body. “The Australian Association has been using the winter months to plan for…
Historic Dunkirk Ship Fleury II restored
July 2, 2020
Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has restored a historic WWII vessel which helped rescue more than 336,000 allied soldiers trapped in France. The Little Ships of Dunkirk sailed from Ramsgate in Kent to Northern France between…
