News & Events
Marine Rescue NSW Issues Urgent Boating Warning
March 26, 2026
Image: Marine Rescue NSW vessel Narooma 30 negotiates large swell Credit: MRNSW Boaters are being warned to avoid hitting the water over the next few days, with massive seas set to lash the east coast of NSW. The coastal waters…
Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers Return Nearly 850 People to Safety in February
March 12, 2026
Image: Marine Rescue Hawkesbury was the 7th busiest Unit in the state in February Credit: MRNSW Volunteer crews from Marine Rescue NSW completed to 404 search and rescue missions across the state in February, including 140 emergency responses, safely returning…
Marine Rescue NSW Appoints New Commissioner
March 12, 2026
Image: Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews Credit: MRNSW Chair of the Marine Rescue NSW Board, Nola Watson, has announced the appointment of Mr Todd Andrews as the new Commissioner of Marine Rescue NSW. The Marine Rescue NSW Board undertook a rigorous external recruitment…
RPAYC Announces Lord Howe Island Ocean Race Via Ball’s Pyramid
March 12, 2026
Image: Ball’s Pyramid Image source: Lord Howe Island The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club has announced the establishment of a new Category 1 offshore race: the Pittwater – Lord Howe Island – Ball’s Pyramid – Pittwater Ocean Race. The inaugural edition will commence on Friday…
Whitsundays Unite for Clean Up Australia Day Resulting in Over 300kg of Rubbish Removed
March 12, 2026
Image: Eco Barge and Whitsunday Sailing Club Clean Up Australia Day 2026 The Whitsundays community came together on Sunday 1 March for Clean Up Australia Day, with two events across Airlie Beach collectively removing more than 310 kilograms of litter…
Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta
March 12, 2026
Image: Ambition from Tas won by a whisker Credit: Brett-Costello MHYC The 2026 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta came to a dramatic close, when crew were left swimming after parting company with their boats, one boat ending up on…
Australian Wooden Boat Festival Wins Bronze at National Tourism Awards
March 12, 2026
Image: Tall ships sail on the River Derwent during the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart, Tasmania. Credit: Australian Wooden Boat Festival / Stu Gibson The Australian Wooden Boat Festival (AWBF) has won Bronze in the Major Festivals and Events category at the 2025…
Winners Declared at Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta
February 23, 2026
Image: Kite’s away on Llama Credit: Andrea Francolini, RPAYC A third and final overcast day of dealing with unpredictable conditions at the 2026 Pantaenius Australia Pittwater Regatta – it can’t always been sunshine and roses and there was good racing…
South Australia’s Iconic Freshwater Races Unite for Long Weekend Regatta
February 23, 2026
The Goolwa-Milang Regatta Weekend will return to the waters between Goolwa and Milang from 6-8 March 2026, bringing together all types of sailors and boats for three days of racing between the two iconic waterside towns. Hosted by the Goolwa Regatta Yacht…
Champions Decided in Crown Series Regatta
February 23, 2026
Image: Chaos at the mark Credit: Jane Austin The 2026 Banjo’s Shoreline Crown Series Bellerive Regatta might be over but the smiles and stories from an event that had a bit of everything will last for many years to come.
AST Partners with YPO Sydney to Develop All-Round Champions
February 23, 2026
Image: AST and YPO Sydney Launch High Performance Mentor Progam The Australian Sailing Team (AST) in partnership with Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO) Sydney, has launched a High-Performance Athlete Mentor Program, a 12-month pilot initiative designed to connect elite sailors with some of Australia’s…
Paddlers Help Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage Volunteers Complete Challenging Tidal Rescue
February 23, 2026
Image: Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage volunteers work together with the visiting kayakers to complete the mission Credit: MRNSW A Saturday afternoon on the water quickly turned challenging when two adults were left stranded on mud flats at Fenninghams Island,…
