News & Events
Introducing the latest SIMRAD VHF Radio & Class-B AIS Systems
November 5, 2020
We are pleased to announce the arrival of our premium multi-station black box marine radio systems – the SIMRAD® RS100 and RS100-B. The latter integrated with a Class-B AIS transceiver and GPS. These systems are expandable and customisable to suit any boat and any…
Maritime Museum showcases Sydney’s working harbour and marine science
November 4, 2020
Sydney’s working harbour and marine science feature at the centre of exciting new public spaces launched today at the Australian National Maritime Museum. The Sydney Harbour Gallery and the Ben Lexcen Terrace, opened today by Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and…
Cook’s Secret Instructions on display
November 2, 2020
As part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Encounters 2020 program to mark the 250th anniversary of James Cook’s charting of the east coast of Australia in 1770, Sydneysiders have the opportunity to see Cook’s copy of his secret instructions. This important document, on…
Boat in a Box
November 2, 2020
The compact offshore racing boat, known as the Globe Mini 5.80, the brainchild of adventurer and sailing legend, Don McIntyre, is taking off all over the world, a DIY kit constructed with plywood and epoxy resin, such as WEST SYSTEM. The new International One Design…
2020 Sail Sydney – Entry now open
October 30, 2020
Sail Sydney is Australia’s premier regatta for ‘Off the Beach’ dinghy classes. Held annually on the waters of Sydney Harbour, this year’s Sail Sydney will take place from 10–13 December. Woollahra Sailing Club is proud to once again be the host club…
Boaters reminded to protect their ‘precious cargo’ this Victorian long weekend
October 30, 2020
Boaters on the Murray River and inland south western NSW alpine waterways are reminded to check their safety equipment and abide by the NSW boating safety rules this weekend. NSW Maritime Acting Executive Director Andrew Mogg said ‘Operation Precious Cargo’ is a reminder that…
Check, Service, Register – a single-source of reliable information for inflatable lifejackets
October 30, 2020
The Boating Industry Association has launched a new lifejacket website to help boaters ensure they have the right information for a great day on the water. The BIA developed and built the site on behalf of the Australia New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group…
2020 Inductees to the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame announced
October 27, 2020
Main photo: Sydney 2000 Paralympic Sonar Class crew Noel Robins OAM, Jamie Dunross OAM & Graeme Martin OAM Sailing legends from NSW and WA acknowledged The Australian Sailing Hall of Fame acknowledges exceptional performance and contribution at the highest level by…
Lincoln Week Regatta set to bounce back as entries open for 2021
October 26, 2020
Main photo: Division 2 starting in the Lincoln Week Regatta in 2020. Photo by Harry Fisher Entries have opened for the 2021 Teakle Classic Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race and Lincoln Week Regatta, which is shaping up to be a huge…
GCCM stage II selected by QLD LNP for $20 million investment
October 26, 2020
Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) will receive AUD$20 million from a Deb Frecklington LNP Queensland Government for its Stage II development which will see the lifting capacity of the Gold Coast increase to 1200 tonnes and the current facility more than double…
Middle Harbour Yacht Club announces Super Group Spring Regatta
October 26, 2020
Middle Harbour Yacht Club has announced a new regatta to promote competition in Sydney for a range of sports yachts with asymmetric gennakers. The inaugural Super Group Spring Regatta will be part of MHYC’s big weekend on 28 and 29 November,…
18ft Skiffs Club Championship, Race 1
October 26, 2020
The Australian champion tech2 team of Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Lewis Brake mastered the 25-knot Southerly wind, which battered the 18ft Skiff fleet, to score a brilliant victory in Race 1 of the Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship on Sydney Harbour. After…
