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It Happened on the Hawkesbury – Sunday 20th October

It Happened on the Hawkesbury – Sunday 20th October

October 1, 2024

Heritage Ventures hosts ‘It Happened on the Hawkesbury’ two uniquely designed river cruises focusing on heritage vessels and maritime history.   Featuring stories of the MV…

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The International SeaKeepers Society Partners with Pantaenius to Strengthen Global DISCOVERY Yacht Programme

The International SeaKeepers Society Partners with Pantaenius to Strengthen Global DISCOVERY Yacht Programme

October 1, 2024

The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pantaenius, a leading yacht insurance specialist, to bolster the SeaKeepers’ Global DISCOVERY Yacht Programme, dedicated to ocean conservation and stewardship. The DISCOVERY Yacht Programme is a multifaceted initiative that includes…

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Booshify Finally Secures His Place In America’s Cup E-Series Grand Final 

Booshify Finally Secures His Place In America’s Cup E-Series Grand Final 

September 23, 2024

Consistency paid off for Booshify in the sixth America’s Cup e-Series Qualifier as this 19-year-old Kiwi sailor secured his place in the Grand Final and a shot at the prize pot of some €50,000 on September 28 2024. Despite scoring only one race win,…

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Less Than Two Months to go to The Biggest and Most Anticipated Vendée Globe in 25 Years. 

Less Than Two Months to go to The Biggest and Most Anticipated Vendée Globe in 25 Years. 

September 23, 2024

It is now less than two months to the start of one of the greatest challenges in sport – the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, when 40 skippers from 10 countries will attempt to sail non-stop unassisted around the globe. This race remains the…

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2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Under 100 Days to Race Day

2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Under 100 Days to Race Day

September 23, 2024

Main Photo: Caro powering through the waves 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Photo: ROLEX | Kurt Arrigo | With now less than 99 days remaining until the start of the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, this year’s field of competitors is…

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A Seven-Year Odyssey Comes to an End, a New Chapter Opens to Support the Energy Transition

A Seven-Year Odyssey Comes to an End, a New Chapter Opens to Support the Energy Transition

September 23, 2024

Main Photo:  Energy Observer| Photo: Energy Observer Productions – Marco Strullu| Paris, September,  2024 – Energy Observer, the first zero-emission hydrogen ship to sail around the world, has docked at the Port du Gros Caillou, in Paris’ 7th arrondissement, for an exceptional stopover from…

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Lucky Escape for a Fisherman on NSW Mid North Coast

Lucky Escape for a Fisherman on NSW Mid North Coast

September 23, 2024

Main Photo: Trial Bay Incident| Photo: MRNSW | Volunteers from Marine Rescue Trial Bay assisted a fisherman after his vessel was struck by a whale…

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AC Sailing E-Series Qualifier Sees Young Kiwi Take Stunning Win

AC Sailing E-Series Qualifier Sees Young Kiwi Take Stunning Win

September 13, 2024

As racing on the water during the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta came to a close, the action was just starting in the thrilling and tightly contested America’s Cup Sailing e-Series Regatta qualifier where 14-year-old Liam Dimock from New Zealand won a convincing final race…

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Gold Coast Marine Jobs & Careers Expo Connects Local Businesses to New Talent

Gold Coast Marine Jobs & Careers Expo Connects Local Businesses to New Talent

September 12, 2024

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), the Boating Industry Association (BIA) and Marine Jobs hosted the second annual Gold Coast Marine Jobs & Careers Expo, on Saturday 7 September 2024. This free-to-attend Expo connected over 1,200 attendees offering the unique experience to explore…

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Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers Complete Second-Busiest August on Record

Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers Complete Second-Busiest August on Record

September 12, 2024

Marine Rescue NSW’s 3,400 volunteers across the state performed 263 search and rescue missions last month, the service’s second-busiest August since 2022, when volunteers completed 267 missions. Marine Rescue NSW crews safely returned 526 people to shore last month with 88 of the 263…

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Scores tallied – Winners Declared

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Scores tallied – Winners Declared

September 12, 2024

Main Photo: A scene from yesterday – Greg Tobin’s 38 which placed second in the Round the Island Race| Photo: Revolution Productions, SMIRW | SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 2024 ended abruptly as conditions dictated there would be no further racing and therefore winners…

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British Lead into Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals as France Bow Out in Style

British Lead into Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals as France Bow Out in Style

September 12, 2024

It was a day of tie-breaks and heartbreaks as the Round Robin stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup drew to a close. For INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, it was unbridled joy as they secured the top spot in the Challenger standings after a dramatic…

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