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Maritimo’s Milestones, Memorable Moments and Migrations
December 8, 2022
Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, has had an incredibly dynamic 2022. Significant milestones were achieved with the successful release of six brand new models into the market around the world, as well as the ongoing development and final stages of pre-production for…
Rogue wave kills cruise passenger, injures four
December 7, 2022
A woman has died, and at least four other people have been injured, after a rogue wave struck a window on board a cruise ship off the coast of Argentina. In a statement released over the weekend, cruise operator Viking Cruises said the ship, Viking Polaris, was…
Ginan’s perfect start to a Summer of Offshore Racing
December 6, 2022
Main photo: Ginan crew all smiles as they finish knowing it’s been a great race. Photo Cam McKenzie It was a clean sweep for co-skippers Nigel Jones and Cam McKenzie on their J111 yacht ‘Ginan’ in the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) West…
Sailing Champions League returns for 2023 Festival of Sails
December 5, 2022
The ‘club versus club’ sailing competition – the VIC Sailing League – will be returning to the 2023 Festival of Sails as local teams battle it out for a shot at the Asia Pacific finals of the SAILING…
The Revival of St George Sailing Club
December 5, 2022
Ask those at Manly Skiffs the original motivation behind seeking an amalgamation with the famous old St George Sailing Club and money and profit is never at the forefront of discussion. Invariably, the talk turns to the propagation…
Red Paddle Co experience at the serene and beautiful Quarantine Beach
December 1, 2022
On the evening of Tuesday 22nd November, Red Paddle Co invited a selection of Australian media and influencers to stay at the renowned Q Station Hotel, Manly, celebrating the 2023 paddle board launch. Guests were welcomed to stay at the hotel and experience the…
Beneteau Cup rides in one big yellow taxi
December 1, 2022
Main photo: The Spinnaker Division jostle for position immediately after the start to get out of Taylors Bay. The overarching sentiment of the magnificent 2022 Beneteau Cup on Sydney Harbour came down to one thing. So with total deference to Joni Mitchell, indeed one…
Rob Brown OAM joins Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
December 1, 2022
One of Australia’s best known yachtsmen for his role as a crew member on Australia II when Australia won the America’s Cup in 1983, Rob Brown OAM, has started in a new role at RQYS in Manly, Qld, as Business Development Manager. Rob is…
Cruise ship man overboard rescued with minutes to live
December 1, 2022
A cruise ship passenger who fell overboard only had ‘minutes to live’ before he was rescued, says the USA Coast Guard. James Grimes had been in the water for more than 15 hours. He’d seemingly waved a sock above his head in a desperate…
Australian Wooden Boat Festival searches Country-wide for volunteers
November 30, 2022
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival is Tasmania’s largest free event, a community event created in 1994. Over the years the event has grown substantially and now welcomes punters from around the world to the four-day Festival. With over 300 boats afloat…
NSW Hobie Cat State Championships ‘Beware The Bullets’ Regatta
November 28, 2022
Never has a regatta lived more truly to its name than this It was a weekend like no other on Pittwater for the first Round of the NSW State Championships. Running in conjunction with Palm Beach Sailing Club’s annual ‘Beware The…
Celebrate the Festive Season at the Northshore Christmas Boat Parade
November 28, 2022
Seafarers and spectators alike are invited to set sail on Brisbane’s newest Christmas tradition, the Northshore Christmas Boat Parade on Sunday 18 December. Experience a Christmas lights display like no other when the iconic Brisbane River lights up with a glittering…
