News & Events
Noakes Shipyard responds to local concerns
July 31, 2019
The ABC reported yesterday, on a variety of outlets, about a development application by Noakes shipyard to remove two jetties and replace them with a floating dry dock in Berrys Bay. Noakes welcomes the public discussion. Noakes Berrys Bay Drydock Some neighbours made statements that deserve…
Mooloolaba Yacht Club Wins Sailing Australia SheSails Award for QLD
July 30, 2019
Main photo: The winning Mooloolaba Youth team of Emily McGregor, Paris Van Den Herik and Sarah Johnson Mooloolaba Yacht Club’s Womens’ Skills Development Program took out the SheSails award for QLD at the annual Australian Sailing gala awards night, held at the Royal Queensland Yacht Club…
Fleet flocks to Gold Coast as leaderboard takes shape
July 29, 2019
Main photo: Bush Paul Group, one of 11 TP52s in this year’s race crosses the finish line in the Gold Coast. Photo byMichael Jennings. What was a jog for the first day and a half has turned into a stroll for the majority of…
Out-of-Control Superyacht Crushes Yacht
July 29, 2019
Super yacht Blue Magic went out of control while berthing at Lecce, southern Italy destroying a berthed yacht. …
Discover Sailing with Concord Ryde Sailing Club
July 29, 2019
Getting ready to sail Discover sailing with Concord Ryde Sailing Club on the beautiful Parramatta River which is now so clean we see the occasional dolphin while we are out on the water! Whether you are an experienced sailor or have just been dreaming…
J/125 Hamachi: Transpac 2019 Overall Winners
July 26, 2019
Report from Jason Andrews – Team Hamachi Team Hamachi had a magical run to Hawaii. We power reached across the line at 16 kts at 2:21 am Sunday (July 21) morning to complete the 50th Transpac in 8 days 16 hours…
Learn about the Great Barrier Reef
July 25, 2019
What is a Master Reef Guide and how do you become a Citizen of the Great Barrier Reef? These questions and many more will be answered at two Great Barrier Reef Festival workshops next week. Hosted by Lure in the Coral Sea Marina Resort,…
Barker Maritime Scholarship Beckons as Job Opportunities Grow
July 25, 2019
The number of people working as marine transport professionals may have fallen over the past five years, but the tide is turning and the industry is now expecting jobs growth. The Australian Government Jobs Outlook has forecast around 2,000 job openings over the five…
Sydney International Boat Show Opens Next Week
July 25, 2019
1 – 5 August, ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay Darling Harbour The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest and most comprehensive recreational marine exhibition opens next week at the ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay Darling Harbour, and promises to satisfy everyone who loves boating,…
100th entry sends Airlie Beach Race Week into ‘Overdrive’
July 24, 2019
Whitsunday sailor Rupert King is the 100th entrant to the 2019 Airlie Beach Race Week, with his performance cruiser Overdrive. Deciding he was “over” driving, the former truck driver built the Richard Edlin-designed 10.6 metre trimaran after falling in love with her sistership. “I was…
Sirocco Marine hosts World Premiere of the BRIG Eagle 670
July 24, 2019
Sirocco Marine will host the global launch of the new BRIG Eagle 670, part of what will be the largest display by any exhibitor at this year’s Sydney International Boat Show, 1 to 5 August. The BRIG Eagle 670 is the next incarnation of…
A Sad Day for Ronstan
July 22, 2019
Today the Ronstan team mourns the passing of Ron Allatt, who died peacefully with his wife Jan at his side, on the 19th July, 2019. Ron was 89. Stan LeNepveu Left and Ron Allatt Right Together with Stan LeNepveu, Ron was the “Ron” in…
