News & Events
A platinum promise for Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsundays
July 17, 2023
Coral Sea Marina has committed to another three years as the platinum sponsor of Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Whitsundays. With domestic boat sales at record levels and plenty of new vessel owners exploring the Whitsundays and Great Barrier…
Composites keep the Javelin fleet flying
July 17, 2023
Composites specialist, John Ilett and the team at Fastacraft, located in Yangebup, south of the Swan River near Fremantle, are busily building their second Javelin dinghy for a client who’s a member of the passionate local sailing community. A 4.27m (14-ft) high-performance, single trapeze,…
Paynesville Classic Boat Rally
July 16, 2023
The biennial Paynesville Classic Boat Rally will take place on March 1-3, 2024, at Paynesville on the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria This community-run event brings together boats and boating enthusiasts from the Gippsland Lakes and around Australia for a unique exhibition of our colourful maritime…
Matt Wearn wins Gold at Olympic Test Event
July 16, 2023
Matt Wearn OAM has secured Gold in the Men’s ILCA 7 dinghy at the Paris 2024 Olympic Test Event in Marseille. An emphatic win in the crucial, double points medal race had him seven points clear of his nearest rival in this highly competitive…
AkzoNobel curate ultimate Summer sailing playlist as part of “That Feeling” campaign
July 13, 2023
AkzoNobel has partnered with inspirational boating figures from across the world to curate the ultimate yachting playlist, called That Feeling of Summer, perfect for when you’re using your boat over the coming months. Every track from the 29 strong playlist has been selected by…
RMYC Toronto Northshore & Adam’s Yachts Regatta
July 12, 2023
The Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto will host two iconic Australian yacht brands for their 2023 Northshore & Adam’s Yachts Regatta to be held on August 25-27 2023. Racing will be held over the 3 days with a…
New Caledonian entry heads to Airlie Beach Race Week as onshore program finalised
July 12, 2023
As Airlie Beach Race Week’s onshore program was being finalised, a New Caledonia entry marked the 140 entry and the 21st Multihull Racing competitor for Whitsunday Sailing Club’s (WSC) 35th running of the annual event, which kicks off on 10 August.
Last chance to enter 2023 Yacht Sales Co. Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race
July 12, 2023
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is putting a call out for last minute entries for the Yacht Sales Co. Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race before entries close on Sunday, 22 July 2023. This year marks the 3rd edition of the warm water…
2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Entries Open
July 8, 2023
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is pleased to welcome entries for eligible yachts for the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The 78th edition of the historic 628 nautical mile classic will start on Sydney Harbour at…
Riviera announces new apprenticeship opportunities
July 8, 2023
Riviera is now offering Year 11 and 12 school students and those interested in a full-time apprenticeship an outstanding opportunity to explore a career in the growing and fulfilling marine industry with Australia’s largest luxury motor yacht builder. The opportunity to choose from a…
Sydney International Boat Show Stages Special Focus on Sailing
July 6, 2023
With close to 175,000 regular sailing participants in Australia, and NSW recording around 48,300 people loving to harness the power of the wind, the upcoming 54th Sydney International Boat Show (3 – 6 August at ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay at Darling Harbour)…
Ponant Sydney to Noumea Race returns in 2024
July 5, 2023
The much-anticipated 1,064 nautical mile, Category 1 passage race from Sydney to Noumea returns next year after a six-year hiatus and will start on Sydney Harbour on Saturday, 25 May 2024. The race is organised and conducted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia…
