News & Events

May 1, 2024

The Portsmith Marine Precinct will come alive as The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) and Marine Jobs proudly present the Cairns Maritime Jobs & Careers Expo 2024. This free to attend event stands as a pivotal platform for showcasing the expansive range of…

April 30, 2024

Batemans Bay Sailing Club conducted its long running multiclass regatta on the weekend of April 27th and 28th. Dinghy, catamaran, sports boat and trailerable yacht sailors came from Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and all over southeast NSW to compete on the open waters of Batemans…

April 30, 2024

Main photo: Thrill seeking Extreme 40’s are returning. Photo by Andrea Francolini ABRW Entries for Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week 2024 have already touched 100 and continue to grow as organiser, Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC), announces a new Regatta Director, Jenni Birdsall.

April 29, 2024

Main photo: 2024 Sail Port Stephens WL Series Div 1 winner Hooligan. Photo by Promocean Media Age has not wearied two veterans of Australian sailing, with Marcus Blackmore and Ray Roberts claiming prestigious NSW IRC titles at the Sail Port Stephens Windward-Leeward Series over…

April 28, 2024

Main Photo: Jim Colley Shaun Connor 49er. Photo by Beau Outteridge Australian sailors showcased their skill and determination amidst challenging conditions at French Olympic Week in Hyeres, securing two silver medals and positioning themselves strongly for Paris 2024 Grae Morris, at just twenty…

April 24, 2024

Suspended in a cradle at the former Creese’s yard, Battery Point, a 40-year-old 40-foot timber yacht is being brought back to its original form with the aim of competing in the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart. The yacht is owned by experienced sailor, Rob Gough, who…

April 22, 2024

Paths to glory converge in the rain for Sail Port Stephens winners With only a few points separating rivals across each of the five divisions contesting the Sail Port Stephens Passage Series (Commodores Cup PHS), the prospect of receiving a thorough…

April 19, 2024

Stylish, spacious and totally unique, the Sirocco 730i is striking a chord with boat owners seeking low-maintenance, fuss-free boating. Since its arrival ‘down under’ in August 2023, the 7.3-metre Dutch-built day boat is already making waves in Sydney and on the Gold Coast with…

April 18, 2024

Main photo: Sail Port Stephens Passage Series Day 3 – Kookaburra Div 3 winner. Photo by Promocean Media Getting into the groove toward sailing perfection By day three in regattas the cobwebs have been shaken-off, the crew dynamics are coming together…

April 10, 2024

Main photo: Monica Jones and her Sequel crew on a run last year. Photo by Andrea Francolini / AWKR Australian sailing identity, Wendy Tuck and Queensland sailor, Lea Foster, were quick off the bat when Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron opened entries for the 2024 Australian…

April 10, 2024

Just when it looked like the Sail Port Stephens Passage Series couldn’t grow any further, the iconic regatta has once again surpassed trends and expectations with a record fleet of 115 entries gathering ahead of the Monday April 15 start. The timing coincides with…

April 10, 2024

Well, the 2024 Around French Island Race has been run and won! The event ran extremely well, and we were very lucky with a moody Gippsland day greeting just over 40 competitors providing good winds to enable them to successfully complete the circumnavigation of…