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The industry’s best marinas and boatyards recognised at the Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards Gala Dinner
May 17, 2023
Main photo: The highly competitive Award of Club of the Year was taken out by the 5 Gold Anchor Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron The 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards were held on Tuesday night at the Cruising Yacht Club of…
Community and environmentally minded innovators recognised at the Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards
May 17, 2023
Main photo: (L-R) Steve Sammes, General Manager Sanctuary Cove Marina, John Hogan CEO Superior Jetties The 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards on Tuesday night not only recognised the industry’s best facilities, but also the Community Support Award, BMT Environment Award…
Nothing can interfere with the Beneteau Pittwater Cup
May 16, 2023
The 2023 Beneteau Pittwater Cup marked the 22nd running of this popular event. Beneteaus from Sydney Harbour, Gosford, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Port Stephens often attend, and this year would be no different. However, no matter which way you look at it, there was…
Spice Islands Darwin Ambon Yacht Race 2023
May 16, 2023
The Spice Islands Darwin Ambon Yacht Race is back for the first time since 2019, departing from Darwin on Saturday 5 August 2023. With three divisions, IRC Racing, PHS Monohull and PHS Multihull, the race attracts a diverse range of yachts and yachties who…
Making Waves achieves Big “Wave” Success in Queensland
May 16, 2023
The Tribe On Friday 5th May, Making Waves Queensland took delivery of their latest program yacht The Tribe (a Farr 40) which was trucked all the way from South Australia, with Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP, Julian Martin, CEO of Making Waves…
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
May 16, 2023
The Sydney to Auckland ocean race is not to be undertaken lightly. But what a great feeling when you step ashore after the finish The trans-Tasman rivalry is set to reignite when the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s…
Life Cells for Papua New Guinea
May 16, 2023
Life Cells are being distributed in PNG to improve safety and to reduce drowning deaths. A collaborative effort was made to ensure the product was multipurpose and suitable for the local vessels. Check out the story here:…
On The Up: Morris finishes sixth at the iQFOiL Europeans
May 15, 2023
Australian Grae Morris has scored a breakthrough sixth place at the iQFOiL European Championships after finishing third in his quarter final, a result good enough to win the Under 21 European Championship title. After nearly four hours waiting for 40 knot…
Marine Diesel Basics
May 11, 2023
the VISUAL guide to marine diesel systems Seeing is understanding Marine Diesel Basics1 shows everything sailors need to know to maintain their diesel system, protect from winter and recommission for trouble-free running. 350+ simple, clear drawings 222 pages 64 maintenance tasks…
Capable and cost-effective – Zodiac fits the bill
May 11, 2023
Peter Loder and his family love nothing more than exploring the beaches and anchorages of Moreton Bay, Brisbane. Yachties since 2000 when Peter and wife Sharon enrolled their daughter, Bec in the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron junior sailing program, they have been heavily involved…
Eyes wide open on day one of iQFOiL Europeans
May 10, 2023
The iQFOiL European Championships in Patras, Greece, got underway in solid 20-25 knot winds, making it a big opening day for the athletes. “It was a solid day of racing in over 20 knots on the waters of Patras to start the event, with…
The Ocean Race GUYOT environnement – Team Europe dismasted in strong winds
May 10, 2023
The GUYOT environnement – Team Europe crew is safe and working on a jury rig after dismasting in a fierce north Atlantic storm overnight Monday night on the closing stages of Leg 4 from Itajaí, Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island. At 0243 UTC, while…
