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Eco-responsibility creating marine sanctuary
August 7, 2019
The Boat Works has doubled in size to 54 acres (218,530-square-metres), and is on track to welcome the first superyachts to the new purpose-built facility by summer 2019. The Boat Works superyacht yard, with private investment of more than $100 million, will create thousands…
Death of Geoff Ruggles – one of two surviving men from first Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
August 6, 2019
Photo at top: Wayfarer crew in the 1945 Sydney-Hobart race. Left to right: Geoff Ruggles, Len Wilsford, Brigadier Arthur Mills, (behind him Peter Luke, Bill Lieberman, a lawyer and Freddie Harris, who was a fruit and flower agent. Geoff Ruggles, one of two surviving…
2019 Sydney International Boat Show – a resounding success
August 6, 2019
The Sydney International Boat Show closed tonight having enjoyed five glorious sunny days at the International Convention Centre Sydney and the Show’s purpose-built marina on Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour. Visitors to the show were treated to a broad offering that highlighted the diversity of…
Coral Expeditions to share Christmas with the King of Saparua
August 6, 2019
Guests to spend Christmas Day with King on December voyage to Raja Ampat Coral Expeditions surprise guests on its 12-night Spice Islands and Raja Ampat cruise, departing 21 December 2019, with an unforgettable experience of Christmas lunch with the King of…
Noakes Shipyard responds to local concerns
July 31, 2019
The ABC reported yesterday, on a variety of outlets, about a development application by Noakes shipyard to remove two jetties and replace them with a floating dry dock in Berrys Bay. Noakes welcomes the public discussion. Noakes Berrys Bay Drydock Some neighbours made statements that deserve…
Mooloolaba Yacht Club Wins Sailing Australia SheSails Award for QLD
July 30, 2019
Main photo: The winning Mooloolaba Youth team of Emily McGregor, Paris Van Den Herik and Sarah Johnson Mooloolaba Yacht Club’s Womens’ Skills Development Program took out the SheSails award for QLD at the annual Australian Sailing gala awards night, held at the Royal Queensland Yacht Club…
Fleet flocks to Gold Coast as leaderboard takes shape
July 29, 2019
Main photo: Bush Paul Group, one of 11 TP52s in this year’s race crosses the finish line in the Gold Coast. Photo byMichael Jennings. What was a jog for the first day and a half has turned into a stroll for the majority of…
Out-of-Control Superyacht Crushes Yacht
July 29, 2019
Super yacht Blue Magic went out of control while berthing at Lecce, southern Italy destroying a berthed yacht. …
Discover Sailing with Concord Ryde Sailing Club
July 29, 2019
Getting ready to sail Discover sailing with Concord Ryde Sailing Club on the beautiful Parramatta River which is now so clean we see the occasional dolphin while we are out on the water! Whether you are an experienced sailor or have just been dreaming…
J/125 Hamachi: Transpac 2019 Overall Winners
July 26, 2019
Report from Jason Andrews – Team Hamachi Team Hamachi had a magical run to Hawaii. We power reached across the line at 16 kts at 2:21 am Sunday (July 21) morning to complete the 50th Transpac in 8 days 16 hours…
Learn about the Great Barrier Reef
July 25, 2019
What is a Master Reef Guide and how do you become a Citizen of the Great Barrier Reef? These questions and many more will be answered at two Great Barrier Reef Festival workshops next week. Hosted by Lure in the Coral Sea Marina Resort,…
Barker Maritime Scholarship Beckons as Job Opportunities Grow
July 25, 2019
The number of people working as marine transport professionals may have fallen over the past five years, but the tide is turning and the industry is now expecting jobs growth. The Australian Government Jobs Outlook has forecast around 2,000 job openings over the five…