News & Events

March 27, 2025

A volunteer crew on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Port Kembla 31 responded to a call for assistance from a distressed vessel with one person on board just after 11am, Sunday 23 March. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said a motor cruiser reported it…

March 27, 2025

SailFest Newcastle 2025 – Cock of the Harbour Handicap winner SFC Light airs, heavy airs, harbour starts and choppy windward-leewards … nothing phased the TP52 Matador as it took both IRC and TPR honours at the 6th annual SailFest Newcastle Regatta over the weekend.

March 27, 2025

Ethan McAullay – Photo by Beau Outteridge / Australian Sailing Team As the Australian summer concludes and the sailors are set for the 2025 international regattas, the Australian Sailing ILCA7 squad has made a crucial stopover in Long Beach, California, the future home of…

March 27, 2025

If the PredictWind Girls Regatta had a motto, it would probably be: “Less wind? More fun!” The final day of this all-girls sailing celebration may have been light on breeze, but it was heavy on sunshine, smiles, and serious girl gang energy. The day kicked off…

March 26, 2025

The Queensland Government today announced its response to a 100-Day Review of infrastructure and planning needs ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, which revealed the host venues of the sailing competition for the Games will be Townsville and The Whitsundays. The decision will provide…

March 11, 2025

Marine Rescue NSW Fleet Manager Kelvin Parkin prepares for the Northern NSW deployment. Marine Rescue NSW has begun deploying volunteer flood rescue and support operators, along with staff, specialised vessels, and equipment, to Northern NSW as part of the NSW Government’s response to assist…

March 11, 2025

The picturesque, flat waters of McCrae Yacht Club on the Mornington Peninsula were alive with the exhilarating buzz of dinghy foiling this past weekend, as the Victorian leg of the Ronstan Junior Foiling Cup™ for 2024/2025 took centre stage. On March 1st and 2nd,…

March 11, 2025

Wingfoiling wins the day, Sean Herbert wins the title – again. PredictWind Wingfoiling NZ Champs a huge success. This was only the third time that New Zealand has hosted a Wingfoiling National Championship, and all three years have been a massive success for the…

March 11, 2025

Andrea Francolini at the Awards in Spain Andrea Francolini has proved again he is one of the best water sports photographers in the world, winning not one, but two awards at the International Watersports Photography Awards in Spain overnight. Born in Italy, Francolini has…

March 11, 2025

King Island fleet starting – Photo by Al Dillon While the eastern seaboard has faced the hostility of Cyclone Alfred over the last week, the Melbourne to King Island fleet had a superb sail in near perfect conditions in the 54th anniversary of the…

March 11, 2025

Owen Clarke’s rowing skiff design has left Ian Munslow’s Carbonish Structures yard in Millbrook for final fit-out of electrics, electronics and rowing systems by her skipper/owner Angus Collins. At less than 22’ and with a measured composite weight of less than 120kg she is…

February 28, 2025

Emotions ran high as the boats pulled into their berths, tears were shed, and memories recalled. Valentines Day was a special one for the Halvorsen Club this year, as they returned to what many consider the home of Halvorsen at Bobbin Head. The club…