News & Events

February 5, 2024

Researchers are working to document the variety of natural wonders around the volcanic islands of Tonga, with the objective of achieving lasting conservation protections on land and sea. Dr Patrick Smallhorn-West is working with the Tongan Ministry of Fisheries to delve deep into the…

January 28, 2024

Scientists travelling as far as 65 degrees south will investigate why the deep ocean currents near Antarctica are slowing, whether the Southern Ocean will continue to absorb heat and carbon dioxide, and how clouds form over the Southern Ocean. CSIRO’s research vessel (RV) Investigator…

January 28, 2024

It was a dream come true for 59-year-old novice sailor Katie Alexander yesterday when she was hoisted onboard the Trans-Pacific 52-foot yacht ‘Wot Eva’ to race in her first ever Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race. Diagnosed with a rare muscle wasting…

January 25, 2024

Main photo: Xavier McLachlan (RSYS) and Mason Mulcahy (RNZYS) racing in front of the Sydney Opera House in last year’s Hardy Cup. Photo by Darcie Collington The prestigious Hardy Cup is set to return to Sydney Harbour from Sunday 4 to Thursday 8 February,…

January 24, 2024

The Australia SailGP Team and its Official Purpose Partner Parley for the Oceans have teamed up to offer a unique Sail For The Oceans program to inspire the next generation of Tharawal Indigenous youth in Sydney’s South West.

January 24, 2024

Main photo: AIE apprentices at Blacker Marine Customs in Mackay The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has announced a partnership with the Australian Institute of Engineering (AIE) aimed at enhancing support for boating industry businesses in regional areas,…

January 24, 2024

Consumer Demand for Convenience, Variety and a Consistent Brand Experience in the Boating Sector Fuels Partnership Opportunity & Growth Menlo Park, CA (January 17th 2024)  Getmyboat, the world’s leading booking platform for yacht charters and boat rentals and Your Boat Club, the world’s…

January 22, 2024

Sherry Anderson’s quote perfectly applies to the legion of volunteers who are the lifeblood of the Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club. Vice-commodore and volunteers’ co-ordinator James Lawira-Fernandez tells us there are 56 registered helpers on the books, but that number is close to double…

January 18, 2024

Australia’s oldest tall ship, the Sydney Heritage Fleet’s 1874 three-masted iron barque James Craig, is celebrating its sesquicentenary (150 years) this year, and the celebrations will begin with a spectacular Parade of Sail on Sydney Harbour on Sunday, 18 February. Invited…

January 18, 2024

Organisers at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) are pleased to announce a new Super 40 division for their Pittwater Regatta, to be held from 9-11 February 2024 and incorporating the ORC NSW Championship.  Michael Ritchie has moved the Ritchie 38…

January 17, 2024

Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder Riviera is making a significant investment in the future of young Australians seeking a career in the marine industry by opening its own state-of-the-art training centre, The Riviera Academy of Excellence. The Academy, based within Riviera’s 16.8-hectare Gold…

January 17, 2024

Communities across NSW are encouraged to come together on Australia Day 2024 at events across the state. Sydney Harbour will take centre stage from first light and into the night and everyone is invited to join in the free events to mark the day…