News & Events
Stella Marine and Stella Systems Merge and Launch New Website
July 13, 2021
Stella Marine is a marine engineering refit and maintenance service provider and Stella Systems is a marine equipment manufacturer, importer and distributor, The group has now consolidated into one company under the “Stella” brand. Combining their engineering, manufacturing and distribution into one streamlined new…
Magnetic Island launches ‘Charm Offensive’ on Race Week entrants
July 13, 2021
Magnetic Island has turned heads for eons, but since SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week was added to the northern sailing regattas in 2007, competitors from far and wide have been captivated. Four years ago, when James Permezel competed for the first time, with his…
Sail Fiji’s Blue Lanes
July 12, 2021
To safely reopen our waters to ocean travellers, Fiji has established “Blue Lanes” for yachts and pleasure craft wanting to explore our islands. Under this new initiative, Port Denarau Marina in western Viti Levu and Savusavu Bay in Vanua Levu are the only ports of entry into Fiji. HOW DO I SIGN UP? Engage…
Multihull Solutions Inducted Into Fountaine Pajot Hall of Fame
July 9, 2021
Multihull Solutions has been recognised as Fountaine Pajot’s leading international dealer and been inducted into the shipyard’s inaugural Hall of Fame. The special award was bestowed upon Multihull Solutions by Fountaine Pajot’s deputy CEO Romain Motteau who said it was the highest accolade…
Sydney Festival of Boating Cancelled
June 30, 2021
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has cancelled the Sydney Festival of Boating, which was scheduled to run from 29 July to 1 August, to support efforts by government in controlling the current COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney which is now impacting other States. The…
Olympic double-handed axed
June 29, 2021
World Sailing have been informed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that the IOC Executive Board have approved Men’s and Women’s Kiteboarding (Formula Kite) for the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition. The Men’s and Women’s Kiteboarding Events will replace the Mixed Kiteboarding and Mixed…
Flagstaff Marine to showcase new models at Sydney Festival of Boating
June 27, 2021
Flagstaff Marine will be showcasing a number of new models at this year’s Sydney Festival of Boating to be held at Darling Harbour from 29 July to 1 August. Boats featured will include the Italian Lomac brand of Rigid Inflatables. Lomac have been producing…
Sunliner Boats; Great Boats for less!
June 27, 2021
Sunliner Boats is a new company bringing high quality inflatables, aluminium and family boats to Queensland, for less! “We have found a great way to keep our business costs down while providing world class boats.’ Says Jonathon Gowlland, the CEO of Sunliner. “With reduced…
Riviera attracts record interest in apprenticeship opportunities for 2022
June 27, 2021
Riviera, Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder, hosted a record 330 people to an information evening and site tour of its state-of-the-art Gold Coast facility as part of the company’s apprenticeship recruitment drive for 2022. The site tour, held annually by Riviera in collaboration with…
Mac Marine Group moves into Marine Brokerage
June 23, 2021
The team at Mac Marine group have recently acquired the well-respected Rowell Marine brokerage, David and his family had been building their business around Pittwater for well over 40 years. We are really looking forward to this exciting chapter in our business and continuing to…
Worldwide ILCA Laser 50th anniversary celebrations kick off in Sydney
June 23, 2021
The Laser ILCA Dinghy 50th Anniversary was celebrated in style on Sydney Harbour on Sunday 20 June. Over 100 sailors braved the winter morning to take part in the historic event that marked the birth of the world’s most popular single-handed dinghy. Brett Beyer,…
ORCV Winter Series sees Rush to the line in light winds
June 22, 2021
ORCV Winter Series kicked off with 45 competitors out on Port Philip enjoying some close racing after the conclusion of the lockdown period last Saturday. It was a race of 17 nautical miles sailed in tricky light-winds where boat speed can make any sailor…