News & Events
16ft Skiff NSW State Champions Crowned
December 7, 2024
It’s hard to recall a more eventful weekend after an overnight protest, a storm and an abandoned race necessitated a two-hour wait to establish just who had come out on top at Manly. After what seemed an eternity, Manly’s Red Pumps (Tyler Dransfield) was…
Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour Crew Performs Late-Night Assist Off North-West Solitary Island
December 7, 2024
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour completed a five-hour rescue mission after receiving a call for assistance from the skipper of a catamaran whose vessel became disabled in waters off Corindi on the NSW Mid North Coast. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Rodney Page said…
18ft Skiffs: NSW Championship Starts on Sunday
November 28, 2024
Main Photo: Finport Finance and Vaikobi, two of the big chances for the NSW title| Photo: SailMedia| The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz goes into the opening day’s racing of the 2024-25 NSW Championship next…
Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7 Hydroplane to be Piloted by Son of World Water Speed Record Holder
November 28, 2024
Main Photo: Bluebird K7| Photo: Copyright Geoff Hallawell collection co The Campbell Family Heritage Trust| Australian Dave Warby, son of Water Speed World Record holder, Ken Warby MBE, and a current world water speed challenger in Spirit of Australia II, is to be the pilot…
New Zealand Claims SailGP 2025 Season-Opener in Dubai
November 28, 2024
Main Photo: Christopher Pike for SailGP| Photo: SailGP| Picking up where they left off in January, Peter Burling’s ‘Black Foils’ have claimed their third consecutive win in the UAE, soaring ahead of the Emirates Great Britain and U.S. SailGP Team on the pristine waters…
Iconic Australian Regattas Set on the Path to LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032
November 27, 2024
Main Photo: Sail Sydney 2018| Photo: Beau Outteridge| The Australian Sailing Team is excited to see the summer of sailing in Australia kick off with the three iconic regattas, Sail Melbourne, Sail Sydney, and Sail Brisbane. These events have long been pivotal in fostering…
ICOMIA Announce Updates to Global Propelling our Future Campaign
November 27, 2024
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA has announced at METSTRADE 2024 the continuation and extension of the Propelling our Future campaign which started at METSTRADE 2023 with the launch of the Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine…
AIMEX Showcases Australian Innovation and Expertise at Metstrade 2024
November 27, 2024
Main Photo: Niels Klarenbeek, METSTRADE;…
BIA Expands its Discover Boating Campaign ‘See You Out There’ into VIC and TAS for 2024-25
November 24, 2024
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has launched its ‘See You Out There’ advertising campaign as part of the Discover Boating initiative which includes its debut extension into Victoria and Tasmania in 2024. With peak boating season nearing, this three-month campaign is designed to…
Lee Leads 16ft Skiff NSW Titles After Day 2 Abandoned
November 24, 2024
Main Photo: 2024 NSW 16ft Skiff Titles Port Hunter – Choppy conditions on Newcastle Harbour | Photo: Promocean Media | An uncooperative seabreeze and a procession of shipping movements prevented any racing from being completed on a disappointing Day 2 of the NSW 16ft…
Genevo E8 Emerges
November 24, 2024
Australia’s first electric boat, the Genevo E8 is close to commencing construction, riding the global wave of confidence and investment in electric propulsion. Entering the fast-growing global electric boat market, valued at US $7.6B with a 13 percent CAGR, the Australian-designed electric motor yacht…
Festival of Sails 2025 On Track for Record-Breaking Regatta
November 22, 2024
Main Photo: 2024 Festival of Sails | Photo: Salty Dingo | The 2025 Festival of Sails is set for a record-breaking turnout, with more than double the regatta entries compared to this time last year. This exceptional early interest includes boats from top clubs…
