News & Events
Slick operation off Narooma was not oil that it seemed
May 14, 2021
The state’s biggest ever oil spill exercise has unfolded on the south coast, involving an array of specialists, helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Mark Hutchings Executive Director NSW Maritime said more than 100 people were put through their paces during the two day training…
SheSails makes a splash in Tasmania
May 13, 2021
The inaugural Combined Clubs Women’s Keelboat Regatta in Hobart was a resounding success with Team Salter taking the crown and calls across the fleet to make it an annual event. Hosted by the Derwent Sailing Squadron, Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania and Bellerive Yacht…
ORCV Carnival of Short-Handed sailing race
May 13, 2021
Main photo: Cadibarra 8 in the lead all the way. Photo ORCV Media The passion for short-handed sailing is well alive in Melbourne sailing scene with James Russell on his Adams 10 yacht, Surprise (SM63) being crowned overall winner in the Ocean Racing Club…
Australia takes huge steps forward to protect globally significant marine hotspots
May 12, 2021
An alliance of leading environment groups has welcomed the Morrison Government’s commitment to create two new marine parks off Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, in a huge step forward for marine protection in Australian waters. The parks will cover up to 740,000…
Indian claims line honours in Exmouth Yacht Race
May 11, 2021
Indian shatters race record Main photo: Indian crosses the finishing line at Exmouth. Photo by Bernie Kaaks Indian crossed the Exmouth finishing line with an elapsed time of under three days to shatter the record set by Ross Swanson’s Syrenka 30…
Bringing the sisters and soul together at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week
May 11, 2021
Townsville sailor Donna Dewhurst is happily heading to her 10th SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) where she will arrive with the usual all-female crew and her Hunter 310, Soul Sister, for Townsville Yacht Club’s annual event, which opens spring racing and closes the…
BELUGA crowned Yacht of the Year in the Ocean Awards
May 6, 2021
M/Y BELUGA¸ a 34.7-metre Moonen based in Port Douglas Queensland, has been crowned Yacht of the Year in Boat International’s Ocean Awards for 2021. The award, in its first year, is recognition of BELUGA’s Owner and crew’s efforts to survey and protect the marine…
Heavy hitters heading to Airlie Beach Race Week
May 5, 2021
A trio of past Sydney Hobart winners in Geoff Boettcher, Darryl Hodgkinson and Phil Turner, along with yachting champion Marcus Blackmore, are among the heavy hitters heading north to race in the IRC Passage Division at the 33rd running of Airlie Beach Race Week,…
Fremantle to Exmouth Ocean Race and Rally
May 4, 2021
With Fremantle Sailing Club’s Fremantle to Exmouth Ocean Race and Rally less than a week away, 37 crews are eagerly looking at advance weather models, all indicating that the race record is set to be smashed. Early indications suggest soft conditions between Fremantle and…
Stella to Release New Hydraulic Swim Platform Design at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
May 4, 2021
Australian marine equipment manufacturer and distributor, Stella, will release their latest design for Hydraulic Swim Platforms at 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) May 20-23. Stella is the official sponsor of this year’s equipment pavilions at SCIBS, complementing the unveiling of the new…
Entries open for 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
May 4, 2021
Organisers at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron are pleased to announce entries are now open for the 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), to be held over the Queen’s Birthday weekend, 12- 14 June 2021. Following the cancellation of last year’s event due to COVID…
Asia Pacific launch of Dufour 470 at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
May 4, 2021
The highly anticipated Dufour 470 will have its Asia Pacific launch at The Yacht Sales Co display of the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in May. The Yacht Sales Co sales manager Bob Vinks said there has been very strong interest in…
