News & Events
World record holding sailor Lisa Blair unveils shocking extent of microplastic pollution
October 4, 2023
Australian world record solo sailor Lisa Blair has revealed the shocking extent of microplastic pollution in the Southern Ocean in the most comprehensive data collection achieved with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), recorded during her non-stop record winning race around Antarctica in…
SailGP returns to Sydney Harbour
October 4, 2023
The world’s most exciting race on-water – SailGP – returns to Sydney for a record fifth time over the weekend of 24 and 25 February 2024. The stunning Sydney Harbour will host the exhilarating eighth event of the thirteen-stop global championship, which visits iconic…
BIA champions industry Diversity Forum
September 29, 2023
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) hosted a Diversity in Boating event last night in Sydney as part of its ongoing commitment to promote inclusion across the sector. BIA CEO Andrew Scott said, “Diversity in the boating industry and in boating…
Garmin named 2023 Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association
September 28, 2023
For nine years running, Garmin earns top NMEA honours and adds five Product of Excellence Awards to its winning streak SYDNEY Sept. 26, 2023 — Garmin, the world’s most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, has been named Manufacturer of the…
2023-2024 Australian Hobie Cat National Championships
September 28, 2023
Entries are OPEN and the Notice of Race is LIVE for the 2023-2024 Australian Hobie Cat National Championships. Taking place in Manly, Brisbane out of Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, the Queensland Hobie Cat Association have been working tirelessly behind scenes, with…
Australia Day Regatta announces new naming sponsor
September 25, 2023
The Australia Day Regatta Committee is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with leading global watercraft designer and manufacturer Naiad, to sponsor the 188th Regatta to be conducted on January 26, 2024. Now owned by Australian veteran-founded “The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG)”, Naiad…
Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard Partners with SeaKeepers to Promote Ocean Conservation
September 25, 2023
Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM), today announced its partnership with The International SeaKeepers Company (SeaKeepers), a non-profit organization that promotes oceanographic research, conservation, and education through direct involvement with the yachting community. GCCM is the first shipyard and the…
Gosford SC Sailor wins Team of the Year
September 25, 2023
Logan Radford and crew win team of the year for NSW and ACT Logan Radford, who is a local sailor and instructor at the Gosford Sailing Club has won the title of Team of the Year along with…
Balmain 18ft Skiff Racing Team
September 25, 2023
Ambitious young champions aim for the podium As we approach the start of the Australian 18 Footer League’s 2023-24 season, with Race 1 of the Spring Championship to be sailed on Sunday, October 8, the Balmain team is looking to build…
CYCA Flinders Islet Race
September 25, 2023
A second Overall win for URM Group and another Line Honours for Andoo Comanche in 2023 Flinders Islet Race Anthony Johnston’s Reichel Pugh 72 URM Group has notched up its second Overall victory in the second race of the 2023/24 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore, the…
Australia still on pole position despite missing out on the win in Taranto
September 25, 2023
Light winds in Taranto make for a frustrating day for Australia as it continues to search for its first win of Season 4 TARANTO, ITALY – Sunday 24 September, 2023 – A frustrating day saw Tom Slingsby’s Australia team miss out on the…
Powercraft giant keeping Australian beaches safe
September 21, 2023
From humble beginnings in 1907, the Surf Life Saving movement in Australia has grown to become an iconic organisation comprising over 190,000 members, all committed to keeping the beach-going public safe. It is now one of the largest volunteer emergency services groups anywhere in…
