News & Events
The Shipwreck: The True Story of the Dunbar
February 2, 2023
Everyone has heard of the Dunbar shipwreck, and we’ve all seen the great sailing clipper’s anchor at the Dunbar memorial The Gap at Watsons Bay. Now, in new book, The Shipwreck: The True Story of the Dunbar, the Disaster That Broke the Colony’s Heart…
Fulfilling a dream – building a replica of the legendary Suhaili
February 2, 2023
ATL Composites supplies the materials to recreate a legendary vessel and an epic adventure. In a makeshift tin shed in Newcastle, NSW, marine surveyor Mike Smith is building a replica of the legendary Suhaili, the cutting ketch made famous when Robin…
Derwent Sailing Squadron crowned 2023 VIC Sailing League Champions
February 2, 2023
Derwent Sailing Squadron were crowned VIC Sailing League Champions last weekend after some heated racing at the VIC Sailing League Final during Festival of Sails at Royal Geelong Yacht Club. The team, skippered my Alice Buchanan alongside crew Amy Potter, Ed…
Manly 16ft Skiffs – Botany Access takes the Double!
February 2, 2023
At the start of Manly 16ft Skiff Club’s long course pointscore heat on Saturday, the boys on Moonen Yachts were jokingly sledging fill-in Botany Access skipper Gerard Smith about being a touch rusty. By the end of the race, it was Smith enjoying the…
Winners declared at another successful Festival of Sails
January 30, 2023
A grey sky, light breeze and showers prefaced the final day of Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s 2023 Festival of Sails, but nothing was going to wipe the smiles from competitors faces, particularly those who were still in the running for trophies and divisional top…
AWBF Parade of Sail set to grace the River Derwent
January 30, 2023
The largest gathering of wooden boats in the southern hemisphere is set to take place at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 10 – 13 February 2023. The opening event, the Parade of Sail is a highlight in the nautical calendar. With…
Jessica Watson shows True Spirit at Queensland Maritime Museum
January 27, 2023
In conjunction with the Netflix World Launch of the movie TRUE SPIRIT about Jessica Watson’s 2010 Solo sailing voyage around the world, the Queensland Maritime Museum was pleased to be involved with marketing and publicity sessions conducted, on and around Ella’s Pink Lady. The…
AIMEX Director Richard Chapman Honoured with Order of Australia Medal
January 27, 2023
Founding Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) Director Richard Chapman was today recognised and awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2023 Australia Day Honours list. Richard Chapman received this highly distinguished award for his important contribution to the Australian…
Festival of Sails: Zen takes 180th Passage Race line honours
January 27, 2023
Zen, owned by Gordon Ketelbey, took line honours in Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s 180th Passage Race today, finishing the 34 nautical mile course at 1.13.17pm in the time of 3 hours 43 minutes 17 seconds in the opener to Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s annual Festival…
Reverie declared overall winner of 180th Passage Race
January 27, 2023
Alan Woodward’s Reverie has been declared the overall winner of the 180th Passage Race, the opener for Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s 2023 Festival of Sails. The win means a lot to Woodward, as his and Reverie’s names will be added to the Lou Abrahams Memorial…
AkzoNobel launches next generation Awlcraft 3000 with an enhanced colour platform
January 27, 2023
AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip yacht coatings brand is launching Awlcraft 3000, the latest Awlgrip top coat to feature enhanced colour technology delivering truer and deeper colours for professionals and boat owners. The new Awlcraft 3000 system uses the same toner system as for Awlgrip…
Balloons on Boats
January 23, 2023
No Balloon Release Australia is sending out a plea for boat owners and operators to not use balloons as decorations. “Balloons are among the top marine debris items found in our waterways and they are listed as a priority threat for marine wildlife in…
