News & Events
Smartgyro joins the Power Equipment Family
February 27, 2024
Power Equipment, one of Australia’s leading engine suppliers, is excited to announce that Smartgyro, a global leader in marine gyroscopic stabilisation technology, has joined the Power Equipment stable of brands. This move marks a significant milestone for Power Equipment, reinforcing its commitment to providing…
Competitors hot to topple Sydney 38 One-Design NSW champion
February 27, 2024
Main photo: Avalon handling the harsh conditions at the Pittwater Regatta. Photo by Andrea Francolini The largest fleet in years will face starters orders when the 2024 Sydney 38 One-Design NSW Championship kicks off at the Nautilus Marine Insurance…
2024 Offshore Superboat Championship
February 26, 2024
Brutal and brilliant at Wyndham Harbour. Main photo: Rookies had a win – Rennie Cogliandro and Charlie Di Iorio Saturday’s brutal conditions took their toll on both crew and boats alike. It is a good thing then that the brilliant sunshine…
Changing of the guard on the cards in Etchells class
February 23, 2024
The future of Etchells sailing in both Western Australia – and right across the nation – is in good hands after a group of young guns won the last race of the WA Etchells States last weekend. Sailing alongside helmsman Jason Poutsma on Hustler,…
Adams 10: 2024 National Championships
February 20, 2024
The recent Adams 10 National Championships were contested over 3 days from Friday 9th – Sunday 11th February at the picturesque Lake Macquarie. The event was a great opportunity for the local fleet at the Lake to compete against the strong contenders, who braved…
Australia’s America’s Cup campaign establishes Women and Youth Pathway Program with ASF
February 16, 2024
The Team Australia Challenge campaign for the 2024 Puig Women’s and Youth America’s Cup has established an education and training Pathway Program to mentor the next generation of emerging, pathway and elite sailors through a charitable status with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF)…
AWBF Relaunches iconic wooden boat after major restoration
February 15, 2024
ON Saturday 10 February, 2024 the Australian Wooden Boat Festival (AWBF) relaunched an iconic Derwent Class yacht, meticulously restored by the staff and students at the Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin, Tasmania. The significant restoration project has taken hundreds of hours…
The ultimate in RIBs at SCIBS 2024
February 14, 2024
At this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, 23 to 26 May, Sirocco Marine will have a massive line-up of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) from the world’s leading brands. Occupying their traditional space along Masthead Way, Sirocco Marine dealers from all over Australia will…
Axopar Unveils the Next Generation Adventure Boats: The Axopar 29 Range
February 13, 2024
Axopar is proud to unveil a new generation of adventure boats with the epic Axopar 29 range. Premiering at boot Düsseldorf 2024, the Axopar 29 Cross Cabin and Sun-Top models have been developed and refined from the iconic Axopar 28 and…
S80 ‘One Class, All Class’
February 12, 2024
Sydney sailors join the S80 one design championship in Bunbury WA. The S80 does not disappoint. In the pecking order on Sydney harbour, at 8 meters long, it is seen as a petite yacht. It is small and spirited. It’s birth…
A mix of conditions decide ORC NSW Championship and Pittwater Regatta
February 12, 2024
A light weather day on the water helped decide the final outcomes of both the ORC NSW Championship, supported by Sydney Marine Brokerage and the Pittwater Regatta, organised by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC). A mix of conditions and races throughout gave everyone…
2024 Hardy Cup: RNZYS’ Josh Hyde crowned Winner
February 10, 2024
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s Josh Hyde, Cody Couglan, Mason Mulcahy, Nick Drummond and Zach Fong have been crowned the winners of the 2024 Hardy Cup. Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Chelsea Williams, Cole Tapper, Hamish Vass, Craig Wright, Maddie McLeay and Mark Murray…
