News & Events
Industry reminded to get on board with float-free EPIRBs
May 12, 2020
Fourteen commercial fishermen and divers lost their lives after their vessels capsized in Australian waters between 2015-2017. None of these commercial vessels had a means of automatically alerting search and rescue authorities to their unfolding plight. In a bid to avert such tragedies, the…
Register now for ANMM CWBF Virtual Ocean Talks
May 11, 2020
The Australian National Maritime Museum’s Classic and Wooden Boat Festival has unfortunately been cancelled this year due to COVID-19. However the ANMM has arranged for the CWBF Talks to go virtual and they are all FREE! The ANMM invites you to join them for…
Introducing the Nemo Submersible
May 8, 2020
U-Boat Worx is unveiling a new addition to its popular submarine range with its latest model in the lightweight luxury submersible market. Following the successful development of the C-Researcher Series and Super Yacht Sub series, the submarine manufacturer is now offering a…
Queen of the Harbour
May 8, 2020
To say that the Queen of the Harbour (originally known as the ‘Queen of the Waves’) is one of the most important events to the Australian 18 Footers League Club is not over-stating the truth as the annual event has a history…
Innovative Strategies to Maintain Boater Loyalty
May 8, 2020
During the COVID-19 crisis Australian club and commercial marinas and boatyards have had to think quickly to deal with the sudden drop in demand for boating and related services. Innovation in the re-deployment of staff has also been necessary. Victoria and North QLD have…
Jason Falinski MP Calls for Easing of Boating Restrictions
May 7, 2020
The Federal Member for Mackellar, Jason Falinski MP has called on the New South Wales Health Minister, the Hon Brad Hazzard MP to ease public health restrictions surrounding recreational vessels. Mr Falinski has written to Minister Hazzard proposing to make the following changes to…
First Axopar 37 Revolution has landed
May 5, 2020
Eyachts is Celebrating 100 Axopars Downunder Just 4 short years ago Axopar was in its first year of production, not much was known about this small and niche company, but Eyachts saw potential… Now in 2020 Eyachts are celebrating 100 Axopars…
Iain Murray appointed Regatta Director for 36th America’s Cup
May 1, 2020
Main photo: The Color 7 crew (Iain Murray, Andrew Buckland, Don Buckley). It will be the third time for the renowned international yachtsman and regatta official to hold this prominent position. Renowned international yachtsman and regatta official Iain Murray will once…
The Vendée Globe remains on course
April 30, 2020
The health crisis that has shaken society for the last month is forcing those who are involved in the worlds of sports and business to adapt amidst this period of uncertainty. The French President’s address on 13th April did however, lay the foundations for…
Sydney Seafood School Makes Friday Night Dinner Special
April 30, 2020
What’s for dinner this Friday night? The team at Sydney Seafood School, the cooking school at the iconic Sydney Fish Market, isn’t letting a virus get in the way of their mission to inspire everyone to eat well together. You might not be able…
Zhik Australian eSailing National Challenge launched
April 29, 2020
Sailors all around the country will soon be competing to be recognised as the newest champion, with Australian Sailing launching the Zhik Australian eSailing National Challenge. With regattas around the country cancelled, many sailors and clubs have been getting their fix competing…
COVID-19 might be the end of Yarra Bay cruise ship terminal
April 29, 2020
The NSW government has postponed plans for Yarra Bay cruise ship terminal for up to 18 months due to the COVID-19 crisis forcing the cruise ship industry up onto the rocks. COVID-19 is crippling cruise companies all around the world, and there are questions…
