News & Events

July 10, 2026

ED 30 craned onto the water. Credit MRNSW The following media release has been supplied by Marine Rescue NSW and includes marine rescue news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more marine news and boating coverage visit the AFLOAT News section. Marine Rescue…

July 10, 2026

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week combines competitive racing with cruising through the spectacular islands of North Queensland. Credit: Andrea Francolini The following media release has been supplied and includes sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For more sailing news and regatta coverage, visit the …

July 10, 2026

Caterina Meyer, selected in the Australian team for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships, competing at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. Credit: World Sailing The following media release has been supplied by Australian Sailing and includes sailing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers. For…

June 25, 2026

Los Gallos Claim Canada Sail Grand Prix Title in Four-Boat Thriller The following media release has been supplied and includes SailGP racing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in international sailing and the Rolex SailGP Championship. Los Gallos claimed their first event…

June 24, 2026

Balancing Act winning PHS. Credit @sailogirlhq The inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race, organised by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, delivered a memorable first edition. David Rose’s Bundaberg Rum-sponsored Wedgetail claimed both Line Honours and overall IRC victory, while Tony Craner’s Bundaberg Port Marina-sponsored Balancing…

June 24, 2026

The young fisherman was relieved to be taken on board the rescue vessel. Credit: MRNSW  A young fisherman required assistance from Marine Rescue NSW after his engine failed off Terrigal. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Jane Shirriff said volunteer radio operators at Marine Rescue Norah…

June 24, 2026

Frantic on the race course in 2016. Credit: Andrea Francolini Entries in the Rating Passage division at Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) are on the rise and the 38th running of the regatta is looking stronger than it has in…

June 24, 2026

Junior Sailing at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron. Credit Shaun McKenna Media Strategy Australian Sailing has welcomed increased investment from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) for participation programs, alongside achieving the highest possible Play Well Classification Level of 10 out of 10. A total of 58…

June 24, 2026

Sydney Boat Show 2026 will feature more than 120 exhibitors, hundreds of boats and thousands of marine products The following media release has been supplied for AFLOAT Magazine readers. Sydney’s largest marine and boating event, Sydney Boat Show, returns next month, unveiling a stellar…

June 11, 2026

Rescue vessel Brunswick 30 was deployed after reports of people in distress near the Three Sisters. The following media release has been supplied by Marine Rescue NSW for AFLOAT Magazine readers. Volunteers from Marine Rescue Brunswick battled darkness and deteriorating conditions overnight to save…

June 11, 2026

Queensland celebrated the removal of more than 2,000 derelict vessels from state waterways. The following media release has been supplied by Maritime Safety Queensland for AFLOAT Magazine readers. The Queensland Government has reached a major milestone in protecting the state’s waterways, with safe removal…

June 11, 2026

The 2026 Whitworths Tackers Boat Program will support nine Discover Sailing Centres with discounted Tackers boats. The following media release has been supplied by Australian Sailing for AFLOAT Magazine readers. Australian Sailing is proud to announce the successful recipients of the 2026 Whitworths Tackers…