News & Events
Victoire, Nine Dragons and Mille Sabords take SSORC top honours
November 29, 2021
Paul Jenkins and his Sydney 38 crew onboard Mille Sabords won their first ever regatta on a wild and wet Sydney weekend racing for the host club in the annual Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship that drew 55 mixed keelboats boats…
Cruisers Headquarters – Now Open
November 29, 2021
The ever-evolving Boatyard & Marina, The Boat Works has this week welcomed yet another dimension to the 55 acre comprehensive resort for your boat. Opening a dedicated 5,000-square-metres of additional hardstand especially for the cruising community only. Welcoming the opportunity for the cruising community…
Shop Online with Boating Industry
November 26, 2021
The Boating Industry Association Ltd has launched an online retail listing website to enable the public to buy with confidence from trusted members of the industry. BIA spokesperson Neil Patchett said the national online sales portal for boats and gear being offered by BIA…
Birkenhead Point Marina – Best Marina on Sydney Harbour
November 26, 2021
Birkenhead Point Marina has been recognised as the best marina facility on Sydney Harbour, and one of the finest in the world when for the second time, it was reaccredited by the Marina Industries Association (MIA) as a 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Marina. As…
Diverse fleet set to make waves in 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
November 26, 2021
Main photo: (L-R) Jules Hall, Matt Allen AM, Jen Linkova, Christian Beck and David Griffith AM. Photo: Andrea Francolini A diverse and competitive fleet will chase history in the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, headlined by the battle for the Tattersall Cup and…
Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship stokes turf tussle
November 22, 2021
Main photo: SSORC 2019 Premier class start. Photo by Andrea Francolini Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s annual Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship reignites the good-natured rivalry between Sydney and Pittwater sailing crews – each believing they have the better pedigree, particularly within the Premier Divisions.
Belmont’s 16-Foot skiff season off to a flyer
November 22, 2021
They’ve been champing at the bit like Melbourne Cup favourites, and finally a 25-strong fleet of 16-Foot skiffs has been unleashed in spectacular style at Belmont 16s on Lake Macquarie NSW. The previous season was a stellar one, crowned by a quinella in the…
18ft Skiffs NSW Championship, Race 1
November 22, 2021
Main photo: A gloomy start to Race 1 of the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship 21 November, 2021, Sydney Harbour The Noakesailing team of Sean Langman, Ed Powys and Josh Porebski had to battle hard against some strong challenges before taking out…
BOA Alert – Input Sought on Ferry Wharf Design
November 18, 2021
Opportunity to comment on the proposal to improve recreational vessel access to Ferry Wharves in Sydney Harbour TfNSW are progressively upgrading all ferry wharves in Sydney Harbour to meet their obligations under the mobility requirements and make the wharves fully accessible. …
Trans Tasman Solo Kayak attempt underway
November 18, 2021
Richard Barnes set off on 15 November in an attempt to paddle his purpose-built kayak, Blue Moon, from Sydney Harbour across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand. His goal is to be the first person to complete the journey solo and unsupported, and without…
Couple rescued were ‘just minutes from death’
November 18, 2021
Gasping for air. Desperately clinging on. The terrifying scrapes and groans of the ship being torn apart by the destructive force of the sea as wave upon wave crashed over their heads and drove the sailing vessel into the teeth of Salcombe cliffs. It…
Your own boat, in your own time at your own pace
November 15, 2021
The syndicated ownership and management of private yachts for pleasure. Following our recent webinar on this increasingly popular ownership option you may be interested in following the link to your own private showing. We’ve had a great response and I’m…
