News & Events
Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers Complete 268 Missions in Second Busiest June on Record
July 17, 2025
Image: Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Macquarie assist a sailor off the Hastings River bar Photo: MRNSW Improved weather conditions across New South Wales in June saw large numbers of boaters take to the state’s waterways, with Marine Rescue NSW radio operators keeping watch…
The Longest and Most Comprehensive Reef Photography Series Over Space and Time
July 15, 2025
A diver taking a photo of bleached coral on Heron Reef The University of Queensland is celebrating the longest and most comprehensive reef photography monitoring project in the world. Since 2002, thousands of underwater and satellite photos have been taken every year and analysed…
Queensland Government Fund Next Wave in Marine Jobs
July 15, 2025
The Boating Industry Association Ltd today announced a significant funding agreement with the Queensland Government to deliver a major boost to the Marine Jobs program across the Sunshine State. BIA CEO Andrew Fielding said this milestone funding agreement would enable Marine Jobs to accelerate…
Meet the new BRIG Navigator 22 and 24
July 4, 2025
Two New BRIG Navigator Models will premiere at the 2025 Sydney Boat Show. Sirocco Marine is anticipating a massive inaugural Sydney Boat Show at the new venue of Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush. As well as proudly presenting the largest selection of RIBs at the…
The Value of Insurance
July 4, 2025
It is so very easy to suggest that the value of your insurance is the number on the front page of your policy. Alas, what if it was more? Much more. What if the value was indeed so totally immeasurable? You know, save your…
Restoring a 45ft Dream Boat
June 30, 2025
In August of 2023, Caroline Stirling spotted the boat she had been looking for almost her entire life, and sight-unseen purchased what would go on to be one of the longest and most involved dream projects of her life. Located in Pittwater in…
Vale: Hugh Treharne – The Complete Sailor
June 27, 2025
Hugh Treharne, one of the greatest sailors of the 20th Century, has died in Sydney aged 84. The range of his achievements in the sport is unparalleled. It was only his self-effacing nature – and the fact that he spent so much of his…
Hamilton Island Race Week to Showcase Olympic Class Sailing
June 27, 2025
Image: Hamilton Island Race Week Photo: © Salty Dingo 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week’s 40th anniversary celebrations are hotting up, with more than 160 entries confirmed for the annual sailing regatta to be contested from 16-23 August in the glorious Whitsunday Islands. This…
Indoor Exhibition Space Sold-Out for 2025 Sydney Boat Show
June 27, 2025
With two months to go, indoor exhibition space for the 2025 Sydney Boat Show is sold-out, as brands and businesses secure their spot at the new look event, which is set to offer a comprehensive indoor marine showcase. Presented by the Boating Industry Association…
The Ocean Race Europe Teams Will Contribute Comprehensive Ocean Data to International Science While Racing
June 13, 2025
Image: Teams deploy drifter buoys to collect science data. Photo Credit: Charles Drapeau / GUYOT environment Team Europe / The Ocean Race The Ocean Race Europe, an offshore sailing race that connects seven European cities from the Baltic to the Adriatic Seas will see…
Spain SailGP Team Claims Second Consecutive U.S. Win at Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix
June 13, 2025
Image: Spain SailGP Team helmed by Diego Botin Photo Credit: Ricardo Pinto for SailGP. Diego Botin and the Spain SailGP team have punched their way to the top of the Rolex SailGP Championship, taking the win in New York. Crowds of thousands flocked…
Top 10 Finishes for Aussie Crews in Challenging European Championship
June 13, 2025
Image: Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown Photo Credit: Nikos Pantis Australia’s 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 sailors have wrapped up a demanding European Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece, with light winds, lengthy delays, and multiple general recalls pushing teams to their limits throughout the…
