News & Events
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…
Greet the Chilean Navy Tall Ship Esmeralda
July 18, 2019
In 2019 the tall ship Buque Escuela Esmeralda of the Chilean Navy is undertaking her 64th training cruise & will visit both Australia and New Zealand. Esmeralda is a steel-hulled four-masted barquentine with 335 crew, is 113m long and has a mast…
40th birthday for a legendary yacht at Hamilton Island Race Week 2019
July 18, 2019
One of Australia’s most successful maxi yachts, the vintage Bumblebee IV, will celebrate its 40th birthday at Hamilton Island Race Week next month. Now owned by well-known offshore sailor Graham ‘Scooter’ Eaton and based on the Gold Coast, the sleek 73-footer, which contested the…
Cooper Teamwear Customised Crew Wear
July 18, 2019
Cooper Teamwear With the last winter races wrapping up it’s time to look forward to the spring series, sprucing up your craft and maybe your crew with Cooper Teamwear customised crew gear. We take your ideas, logos, sponsors, colours and produce a unique…
