News & Events
FLIR Introduces Raymarine Axiom+ Multifunction Navigation Displays
June 24, 2020
Axiom+ Offers Superior Visibility and Upgraded Performance; Raymarine LightHouse Charts Bring Heightened Levels of Clarity and Control to Marine Navigation ARLINGTON, Va. (June 22, 2020) – FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today Raymarine Axiom+, a powerful new series of multifunction displays…
New 18ft Skiff Teams Wanted for 2020 – Apply Now
June 22, 2020
The Australian 18 Footers League has long had a policy of introducing new and young teams into its fleet to ensure the continued growth and quality of the club’s 85-year-old tradition of 18ft Skiff Racing on Sydney Harbour. It comes as no surprise that…
Fiji Maritime borders open to foreign vessels and superyachts
June 22, 2020
Press Release from Port Denerau Marina 21 June 2020 After months of advocating to the Fiji Government, we are delighted to announce that the Prime Minister of Fiji, today in his speech declared maritime borders open for foreign flagged vessels and Superyachts. There are…
MC38s long-awaited return to 2020 season
June 22, 2020
Winter sailing on Sydney Harbour is often fraught, light winds and plenty of shifting potholes to catch the unsuspecting out. For the MC38s crews who returned to their season after months of COVID isolation, getting the fleet back together and completing the seven-race program…
Under Southern Skies
June 19, 2020
The most comprehensive look at navigating the oceans that surround our island nation A story of ocean navigation driven by place and people rather than empire and nation opens June 22 at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour. Under Southern…
Here: Kupe to Cook
June 19, 2020
A thought-provoking response to Cook’s 1769 voyage to Aotearoa New Zealand at the Australian National Maritime Museum as part of the Encounters 2020 program on June 22 The Australian National Maritime Museum is launching Here: Kupe to Cook, featuring contemporary artworks by 20 leading…
NSW taxpayers spared the bill but not the rubbish
June 18, 2020
Container and debris sightings from the APL England have slowed but behind the scenes, work continues to manage the response to the impact of the incident on the NSW coastline. NSW Maritime Acting Executive Director Alex Barrell said under the NSW marine pollution…
Nominations open for Australian Sailing Hall of Fame
June 18, 2020
Australian Sailing in collaboration with Australian National Maritime Museum are excited to announce that nominations are open for the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame. The Australian Sailing Hall of Fame, now entering its fourth year, is the peak recognition for those who have who…
Decision to ban vessel from Australian ports
June 18, 2020
An Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) decision to ban the Panama flagged bulk carrier Fortune Genius from entering or using an Australian port for a period of 12 months has been affirmed by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). AMSA surveyors boarded the vessel in…
Tame the tradewinds from home
June 16, 2020
Virtual New Caledonia Groupama Race starting June 21 Tame the tradewinds and overcome the pitfalls of a tough offshore race around the largest UNESCO recognised lagoon in the world as planned – almost. The virtual start of the 7th edition of the New…
Book Review
June 12, 2020
Right Man Right Place Worst Time Commander Eric Feldt – His Life And His Coastwatchers by Betty Lee Boolarong Press, Tingalpa, QLD, 2019, 318pp. ISBN: 9781925877267 RRP $33 (Soft Cover) This is a comprehensive account of the family and life…
$50 can change a young person’s future
June 11, 2020
Optimism is the key to facing a future without limits and a donation to the Making Waves Foundation (formerly Sailors With Disabilities) can change a life. $50 helps our volunteers to mentor and create optimism through sailing. Your investment will be…
