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April 10, 2026

Image: Marine Rescue NSW volunteers transfer sheep near Deniliquin Image Credit: MRNSW  The following media release has been supplied by Marine Rescue NSW and includes recognition for volunteers from the Illawarra Shoalhaven, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in marine news…

April 10, 2026

Image: Export Roo Harry West, David Chapman, and Michael Cooper 2026 SB20 Australian Championship Image Credit: Jane Austin The following media release has been supplied by SB20 Australia and includes results from the 2026 Storm Bay Apparel SB20 Australian Championship, shared here for AFLOAT…

April 10, 2026

The following media release has been supplied by the Boating Industry Association and includes an update on the Sydney Boat Show 2026 delivery team, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in sydney boat show developments and marine industry events. Sydney Boat…

April 10, 2026

Image Credit:  Sofia Erdeg – @sailorgirlhq The following media release has been supplied by VX One Australia and includes results from the VX One Victorian Titles 2026, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in regatta victoria events and competitive one-design…

March 26, 2026

Image: Start of a previous Pittwater to Coffs race Credit: Andrea-Francolini RPAYC What was to be the 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race and starting 27 March, has been cancelled by the organiser, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Race’s (RPAYC),…

March 26, 2026

Image:  Saga, winners overall of the Club Marine Tasmanian Women’s Keelboat Regatta Credit:  Jane Austin One hundred women graced the River Derwent on the day, all part of the Club Marine Tasmanian Women’s Keelboat Regatta. The popular annual regatta, hosted…

March 26, 2026

Image: Breezy conditions for the first day Credit: Terry Calley for Hippodrone Magpie AUS1486 claimed the Etchells Victorian State Championship at Royal Brighton Yacht Club. Long time Magpie coach Richard Clarke continued his transition to the helm, sailing alongside Ben Lamb and…

March 26, 2026

  Gold Coast City Mayor, Tom Tate, visited The Boat Works in the thriving Gold Coast Marine Precinct on Friday 13 March, spotlighting the wide range of opportunities within the marine industry, particularly for young people. The Mayor’s visit showcased the collaboration among The…

March 26, 2026

Image: Crowds move through the waterfront precinct at the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival 2026. Credit: Mark Chew Photography The Australian Wooden Boat Festival (AWBF) has strengthened Trans-Tasman ties after exhibiting a 20-foot bi-fold travelling container, filled with boats and memorabilia, at the Auckland Wooden…

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…

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…

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…