News & Events
Young Professionals Lunch Celebrates Industry Talent
May 30, 2025
The Australian International Marine Export Group, together with Rivergate Marina and Shipyard hosted a successful second annual Young Professionals Lunch in the AIMEX Garden at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Now a regular fixture in future years, the Young Professionals Lunch…
Maritimo S60 Sedan Motor Yacht – Global Launch
May 22, 2025
Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, will proudly display the first S60 Sedan Motor Yacht at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. The runaway success of the M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht version has benefitted this stunning, single level sedan…
Maritimo M50 Flybridge Motor Yacht – Global Launch
May 22, 2025
Maritimo, Australia’s world-class luxury motor yacht builder, expands its next- generation model line-up with the global launch of the all-new M50 Flybridge Motor Yacht…
Industry Excellence Celebrated at the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards
May 15, 2025
Royal Prince Alfred YC – Boatyard under 20 boats (Highly Commended) The best, brightest and proudest of the marina industry were recognised on Tuesday night at the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards, held at Sydney’s picturesque Middle Harbour Skiff Club.
CONFIRMED: SailGP Upgrades F50 Fleet Ahead of New York Event
May 15, 2025
SailGP Team Australia’s new wing is worked on at SailGP Technologies in Southampton, UK – Photo by Jason Ludlow for SailGP Following a full inspection and review, SailGP can confirm a series of upgrades are now underway to all 12 wingsails in the championship’s…
The First Mother-Daughter Team Make History as Equals
May 15, 2025
Annette (left) and Sophie (right) of Fika having finished Photo Kazuyoshi Yamano Spending 35 days at sea with your daughter might not appeal to everyone, but for Annette Hesselmans and Sophie Snijders — the first mother-daughter team in the race and both accomplished sailors-…
A New Study of Human Performance in the Vendée Globe Could be a Game Changer
May 15, 2025
Photo by Monnoyeur-Duo for a job What effect does racing alone around the world on a high performance IMOCA yacht have on the human body and mind? It’s a question you might well ask, as our sailors put themselves through one of the biggest…
Marine Rescue Ballina Crew Saves Foil Boarder Swept Out to Sea
April 29, 2025
Image: The rescued man is all smiles after being transferred onto the Marine Rescue NSW Jet Boat Photo: Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers from Marine Rescue Ballina have negotiated challenging two to three metre swells on the Ballina Bar to rescue a male…
Australia Expands to Two Events for 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship
April 29, 2025
SailGP, the global sail racing championship, has revealed an expanded Australian footprint, with two events – Perth and Sydney – confirmed among the first 2026 Season destinations. The Perth Sail Grand Prix will be hosted in Fremantle in January as the opening event of…
Defence Forces and Olympians Battle for Inaugural Anzac Day Cup
April 29, 2025
Image: Anzac Day Cup Regatta at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron Sydney Harbour turned it on this ANZAC Day Eve, as four teams of Australia’s finest battled it out for bragging rights in the inaugural Anzac Day Cup Regatta. With a spirit of respect and…
Silver Lining for Morris and Australia’s Next Wave at French Olympic Week
April 29, 2025
Image: 56th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères – Toulon Provence Méditerranée. French Olympic week. Photo: Sailing Energy / Semaine Olympique Française 26 April, 2025 French Olympic Week in Hyères delivered everything from the roaring mistral winds that pushed…
Hooligan and Zen Reign After SPS Wash-Out
April 29, 2025
Image: Sail Port Stephens 2025 Performance Series – Super RC line honours winner Wild Oats X Photo: Promocean Media Sublime sailing weather on Day 2 of the Sail Port Stephens 2025 Performance Series was followed by a ridiculous amount of rain and…
