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Sydney International Boat Show to Debut Exciting Lineup of Launches and Premieres
July 22, 2024
The 2024 Sydney International Boat Show, held from 1 to 4 August at Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour, will play host to a stunning line-up of global, Asia-Pacific and Australian launches and premieres. The four-day Show will bring to life the Sydney International Convention Centre (ICC) and…
BIA Partners with Melanoma Institute Australia in Sun Safety
July 22, 2024
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) announced a partnership with Melanoma Institute Australia, aimed at promoting sun safety among boaters who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both organisations to enhance public health and safety. BIA CEO,…
E1 Launches Pilot Academy in Search for Emerging Talent for 2025 Season
July 22, 2024
The UIM E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric raceboat series, has announced the relaunch of its Pilot Academy, a comprehensive talent identification programme designed to uncover a new generation of pilots for its second season.
America’s Cup Blurs The Lines Between Virtual And Physical With Debut Esports Season
July 11, 2024
Champions will get a slice of an impressive €50,000 prize pool and the chance to race a real AC40 yacht in a groundbreaking crossover event. The season will kick off with open Online Qualifiers on July 31st and culminate with a live Grand Final…
ATL Composites Helps Reef Design Labs Restore Reefs
July 11, 2024
Rebuilding reefs is a specialist area of conservation, and one that Reef Design Labs has honed to a fine, sculptural art. Reef Design Labs, led by Director and industrial designer, Alex Goad, design, prototype and manufacture unique coastal solutions to restore reefs and…
Marine Rescue Port Stephens Crew Saves Fishermen Stranded 65 Kilometres Offshore
July 10, 2024
Two fisherman, stranded on the eastern side of the Continental shelf have been returned safely to shore by volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Stephens following a marathon 9 hour and 20 minute rescue mission. Marine Rescue Port Stephens Unit Commander and Watch Officer Ben…
Australia’s America’s Cup Campaign Announces WASZP Training Partnership
July 10, 2024
Main Photo: Jack-Ferguson | Photo Credit: sailorgirlhq Australia’s America’s Cup campaign for the Unicredit Youth and Puig Women’s regattas in 2024 has announced a supplier partnership with Australian designed foiling dinghy creator WASZP to help train our elite squad bound for Barcelona. The WASZP…
IMRF Celebrates Its Historic 100th Anniversary As The Leading Global Community Of Maritime SAR
July 3, 2024
Main Photo: The IMRF is celebrating its historic 100th anniversary | Photo Credit: IMRF London – The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), the world’s leading non-governmental organisation for the development and improvement of maritime search and rescue (SAR) capacity and operational effectiveness, today…
Emirates Team New Zealand’s ‘Taihoro’ Has First Sail In Barcelona
July 3, 2024
Emirates Team New Zealand are back sailing in Barcelona. Their AC75 ‘Taihoro’, meaning to move swiftly as the sea between both sky and earth, did precisely that off the Barcelona waterfront which will be the racecourse for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup, where racing starts in just…
Sydney International Boat Show Set To Deliver Four Days of Family Fun
July 3, 2024
Looking for a winter weekend adventure to keep every family member entertained? Look no further than the Sydney International Boat Show, which brings an assortment of boating, sailing and marine experiences to Sydney from 1 to 4 August. Returning for its 55th year, the Show…
A RECORD NUMBER OF MOTH AND WASZP AT FOILING WEEK 2024
July 1, 2024
Malcesine – Italy – Foiling Week 2024 opened its doors and immediately set new records as the most participated event of 2024 of the International Moth Class with 100 boats, and the second-highest participation of the year (after Worlds) in a WASZP event (107…
Blue World Completes Successful Testing of 200 kW Maritime Fuel Cell System To Run On Green Methanol
July 1, 2024
Main Photo: 200 kW fuel cell system is tested at Blue World’s test facilities in connection to the fuel cell factory in Aalborg, Denmark Aalborg, Denmark, After months of preparation, Blue World Technologies is proud to announce the successful testing of the world’s first…