News & Events
The 6th Annual Alexander Marine Whitsundays Get Together
November 18, 2022
A Celebration of Luxury Motor Yachts in Australia The magnificent Whitsunday islands are known as the cruising capital of Australia, and for good reason. The tropical climate and beautiful blue waters are ideal for year-round boating. For six years, the Alexander…
Luxury yacht destroyed by fire in Queensland marina
November 15, 2022
Nautilus Marine Insurance swiftly responds Quick Facts: Fire took place 24th October 2022 at Hamilton Island Marina. Boat fire lasted approx. 10-12 hours before vessel sunk. Nautilus Marine Insurance assessor on site by 25th October 2022 Claim approved and accepted within seven business days…
Entries ramp up for Nautilus Marine Insurance SSORC
November 15, 2022
Billed as the ‘must’ do’ regatta to boost sailing skillsets ahead of the summer season of major yachting events, the 2022 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) is gathering momentum following the opening of entries in late September. Among…
RIB super showroom
November 14, 2022
Sirocco Marine Queensland, under newly appointed director, Ryan Slater is in the process of kitting out the largest RIB showroom in the country for inflatable boats spanning 2.2 to 12-metres from the world’s most recognised brands. Taking on a superyacht shed…
Orcas sink yacht off the coast of Portugal
November 10, 2022
Daily Mail Online: Seven orcas destroyed a sailing yacht and sank it in 45 minutes, with the terrified crew fleeing for their lives on a life raft near Portugal. Footage from November 1 shows the orcas circling and bumping…
Two new boats provide a unique opportunity in the Whitsundays
November 10, 2022
Two brand new, current Leopard models are now open for booking through Whitsunday Rent a Yacht; Lady Lynne, a Leopard 46 Powercat (pictured above) and Orion, a Leopard 42 Sailing Catamaran. By adding new vessels to their fleet, Whitsunday Rent a…
Eight rescued from sinking yacht in Storm Claudio chaos
November 9, 2022
Eight people have been airlifted from a yacht after it got into difficulty in “horrendous” weather off Porthleven in Cornwall, as Storm Claudio battered the south coast of the UK. Penlee RNLI lifeboats and the Coastguard helicopter from Newquay were sent to help the…
Two people rescued after aircraft crashes off Jersey coast
November 9, 2022
Two men say they are ‘indebted’ to the RNLI, after their light aircraft ditched in the ocean off the coast of Jersey. All three of Jersey’s RNLI vessels were requested by the Jersey Coastguard to search for the flight crew of a Piper aircraft…
AWBF introduces new Boat Builders of Australia display
November 9, 2022
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival Organisers have this week announced the latest addition to the Festival program, The Australian National Maritime Museum Boat Builders of Australia Display. Rugged The exhibition style display will showcase some of Australia’s most renowned and respected…
Pardo Yachts GT range is growing: the new Pardo GT75 is coming
November 8, 2022
Pardo Yachts have unveiled their latest project: the Pardo GT75, set to accompany her younger sister Pardo GT52 in the range. With her nearly 23 meters in length The GT75 is going to enhance the winning features that have already made the GT range…
Smuggler among latest entries for Festival of Sails
November 8, 2022
Sebastian Bohm’s NSW based TP52 Smuggler is among the latest entries received by Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) for the 2023 Festival of Sails, Australia’s oldest and largest keelboat regatta, to be held from 26 to 29 January…
75th Brisbane to Gladstone Race
November 7, 2022
Sailors invited to make Australian offshore sailing history with the 75th Brisbane to Gladstone Race ENTRIES OPEN: Iconic Easter race promising a fierce contest and bumper prize pool The Notice of Race is out and sailors now have the opportunity to…
