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Sensational RIB showcase
August 16, 2023
The 2023 Sydney International Boat Show was a successful first foray for the new range of Rigid Inflatable Boats from Zodiac and BRIG, making a welcome return to the boat show circuit after a one-year hiatus due to war in Ukraine. Hon Consul of…
‘SCORKL 2.0 – Electric’ – Breathing underwater is NOW possible at the TOUCH of a button
August 15, 2023
Australian brand SCORKL launches world-first, portable, electric SCUBA Air Compressor, offering endless, easy refills of SCORKL’s ground-breaking, portable underwater breathing device. Melbourne, AUSTRALIA – 14th August, 2023: SCORKL today announced the launch of ‘SCORKL 2.0 – Electric’, featuring an all-new SCORKL…
World Championships Day 4: Riding the Magic Carpet
August 15, 2023
Main photo: Mara Stransky (ILCA 6). Australian Sailing Team competing the Sailing World Championships in The Hague (8-20 August 2023). Photo by Beau Outteridge / Australian Sailing Team The Hague’s famous “Magic Carpet” tidal flow wreaked havoc with the afternoon session at the…
Expanding vision
August 10, 2023
Specialising in custom furniture, the craftspeople at Buywood are broadening their sights into global yachting interiors, starting with their ingenious, expanding table. A family enterprise that prospers over four generations is a feat to be admired. Founded in 1890 as Cameron &…
Legendary ‘D’, Undine brought back to life
August 10, 2023
An iconic Derwent Class yacht called Undine is undergoing restoration in the hands of the talented team at The Wooden Boat Centre, Tasmania, destined for the racing circuit in time for the Kettering Wooden Boat Rally in February 2024. According to Cordy Horgan,…
Winners announced for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
August 2, 2023
URM Group is the Overall winner of the 2023 Peter Rysdyk Memorial Trophy for the 2023 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, while Andoo Comanche has claimed Line Honours. This is the first in the six-race Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore 2023/24. Philosopher, sailed by David Henry…
Adventures start with a Highfield
August 1, 2023
Jessie Cripps and Michael Takach, vloggers and explorers aboard the 2006 37-foot (11.3m) Easy catamaran, Popao, have been sailing and documenting their adventures for more than a decade. Speaking from Sydney visiting family, while their yacht Popao is berthed in Townsville, Jessie says their…
Andoo Comanche wins Line Honours in 2023 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
July 31, 2023
Andoo Comanche has claimed Line Honours in the 384 nautical mile Noakes Sydney Gold Coast, for the second year in a row. The VPLP/Verdier Maxi 100, skippered by John Winning Jr, crossed the line at 4.34am in 1 day, 15 hours, 34 minutes and 33…
Was there ever a doubt Team Australia wouldn’t pull off The Italian Job?
July 30, 2023
On the final day of the Queensland State Championships at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Rod Waterhouse came to MB and myself with a proposal: head to Italy for the Hobie 14 Worlds, clean up the podium, get the job done. Sounds easy…
Sirocco going BIG with RIBS at SIBS
July 30, 2023
Sirocco Marine is eagerly anticipating the 2023 Sydney International Boat Show, running 3 to 6 August at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour and the International Convention Centre Sydney. This year, Sirocco Marine will be the biggest exhibitor in the ICC, displaying a…
18-Footer Quality Continues
July 30, 2023
Line up of champions in the League’s 2023-24 fleet For the past 88 years, the Australian 18 Footers League on Sydney Harbour has been the home of some of the world’s greatest sailing talent and the 2023-24 season, which will begin…
Unleashing the Power of Carbon Fibre: Carbon Yachts Introduces a New Era of Luxury Yachts in Australia
July 20, 2023
Carbon Yachts, a family owned Australian boat dealership, proudly announces its official launch in Australia. Led by industry veteran Peter Hrones, with over 30 years of experience in the marine industry, and his eldest son Chris, Carbon Yachts is aiming to…
