News & Events
d’Albora Marinas Careers Day
November 21, 2022
d’Albora Marinas are holding a Careers Day for anyone interested in roles in the Marine & Hospitality Industries. Opportunities exist for a range of people who are interested in full time careers and casual roles across: Marina…
Classic trades with a lively start for ARC 2022
November 21, 2022
It was an exciting start to the 37th edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) today, Sunday 20 November, from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, as a north easterly swell gave the boats a rolling send off. In total, 138…
2022 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship
November 21, 2022
For the first time in 30yrs of the event, racing in the Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship was abandoned late in the afternoon on the final day before any racing took place due to weather conditions on Pittwater. As a result, the final…
Big Scores shake up standings at ILCA Euros
November 21, 2022
Main photo: Casey Imeneo. Photo by Yepa Photography-EurILCA There were big scores all around on the penultimate day of the ILCA European Championships in Hyeres, France, with the results shaking up the overall event leaderboard. Following an early start, three races were completed for…
The 187th Australia Day Regatta
November 21, 2022
The 187th Australia Day Regatta – the oldest continuously-run annual sailing event in the world will be conducted again next year, not surprisingly on Australia Day, January 26. Why participate? Well, first, it preserves a remarkable unbroken record. No other regatta in…
18ft Skiffs Spring Championship
November 21, 2022
The Yandoo 18ft skiff team of John (Woody) Winning, Fang Warren and Josh Porebski became the 2022-23 Spring champions after 30-35 knot westerly winds battering Sydney Harbour forced the abandonment of today’s scheduled final race of the Spring Championship series. Second placed The Oak Double…
John Williamson calls for ocean protection with new song
November 18, 2022
Australian music icon John Williamson is back with a new song, The Voice of the Sea, to highlight the plight of our oceans and marine life – and schools across the country are rehearsing the song for their end-of-year concerts. Mr Williamson will launch…
The 6th Annual Alexander Marine Whitsundays Get Together
November 18, 2022
A Celebration of Luxury Motor Yachts in Australia The magnificent Whitsunday islands are known as the cruising capital of Australia, and for good reason. The tropical climate and beautiful blue waters are ideal for year-round boating. For six years, the Alexander…
Luxury yacht destroyed by fire in Queensland marina
November 15, 2022
Nautilus Marine Insurance swiftly responds Quick Facts: Fire took place 24th October 2022 at Hamilton Island Marina. Boat fire lasted approx. 10-12 hours before vessel sunk. Nautilus Marine Insurance assessor on site by 25th October 2022 Claim approved and accepted within seven business days…
Entries ramp up for Nautilus Marine Insurance SSORC
November 15, 2022
Billed as the ‘must’ do’ regatta to boost sailing skillsets ahead of the summer season of major yachting events, the 2022 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) is gathering momentum following the opening of entries in late September. Among…
RIB super showroom
November 14, 2022
Sirocco Marine Queensland, under newly appointed director, Ryan Slater is in the process of kitting out the largest RIB showroom in the country for inflatable boats spanning 2.2 to 12-metres from the world’s most recognised brands. Taking on a superyacht shed…
Orcas sink yacht off the coast of Portugal
November 10, 2022
Daily Mail Online: Seven orcas destroyed a sailing yacht and sank it in 45 minutes, with the terrified crew fleeing for their lives on a life raft near Portugal. Footage from November 1 shows the orcas circling and bumping…
