News & Events

August 31, 2026

WWBB Team Appointment brings Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Fjord and Sealine under one roof, strengthening WWBB’s offering across sailing and power. World Wide Boat Brokers (WWBB) has been appointed the Authorised Agent for the HanseYachts AG throughout Queensland by Performance Cruising Yachts, the exclusive Australian…

August 27, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW vessel Jervis Bay. Credit: MRNSW A boater had a fortunate escape after his five-metre runabout suffered engine failure and drifted dangerously close to rocks off Huskisson.  The vessel was spotted by the wife of the volunteer who would go on to…

August 27, 2026

  Tom Slingsby’s Bonds Flying Roos ended a two-event wait for a Final with a flawless win on the Baltic Sea, as NorthStar took second and Los Gallos third. Australia moved 14 points clear at the top of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship standings.

August 27, 2026

The Gun Boat Hamilton Island Race Week Credit: Salty Dingo 2026 The champions of Hamilton Island Race Week presented by American Express have been crowned, bringing the 41st edition of the iconic Whitsundays regatta to a close. After a week featuring strong breezes, shifting…

August 27, 2026

Matt Wearn Credit: Beau Outteridge Nine Australian athletes are set to take on the 2026 Men’s ILCA7 World Championships in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland this week, with six days of racing ahead on Dublin Bay. Headlining the Australian contingent is double Olympic Champion Matt Wearn.

August 13, 2026

Wazza Red boat finished on the podium. Credit: Andrea Francolini ABRW The following media release has been supplied by Airlie Beach Race Week and wraps up the final day of Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week…

August 13, 2026

2026 Sydney Boat Show  The following media release has been supplied by the Boating Industry Association (BIA) and highlights the success of the 2026 Sydney Boat Show, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in Australia’s boating industry and major marine events.

August 13, 2026

Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown, Credit: LEXI PLINE-47 The following media release has been supplied by the Australian Sailing Team and provides the latest update from the San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta and the team’s preparations on the LA 2028 Olympic sailing waters. The…

August 13, 2026

Lake Macquarie 30 assists a disabled vessel. Credit: MRNSW The following media release has been supplied by Marine Rescue NSW and provides the latest monthly operational statistics and boating safety advice, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in boating safety and…

August 13, 2026

Photo (from left): BIA Apprentice of the Year 2026 Lachlan Fraser of Onboard Marine Services, BIA President Tracy Souris and Gary Downs.   The following media release has been supplied by the Boating Industry Association (BIA) and highlights the winners of the 2026 BIA Apprentice of the Year Awards, recognising outstanding apprentices across Australia’s marine industry. The Boating…

July 28, 2026

The following media release has been supplied by Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and includes the latest announcement on its team for the inaugural NYYC Women’s International Championship, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in women’s sailing and international yacht racing. The…

July 28, 2026

The following media release has been supplied by the Australian Sailing Team and includes the latest Matt Wearn LA 2028 campaign update, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in Olympic sailing and Australian sailing results. Matt Wearn has continued his remarkable…