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Following the international IRC annual Congress meeting in October, the 2022 IRC rule text is now published online. The new rule text includes the following changes agreed by Congress: stored power (auto pilots) for steering is prohibited unless permitted by…
Blue Water Classics – Portraits of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is a book on Australia’s most famous blue water classic, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race that has become a best seller and collector’s item for anyone who has an…
As the second edition of the Boating Rendezvous – Sydney was completed successfully on November 14th, we were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the sailing aficionados and keen boaters in Australia. Over 150 visitors attended the three day event took…
ePropulsion, a global leader and market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today that it has selected a distribution partner. ePropulsion Australia is the sole licensed representative for the company and its products in the Australian market in…
Raymarine is pleased to announce the LightHouse Hvar 3.16 operating system software update. Named after the Croatian island in the eastern Adriatic sea, LightHouse Hvar 3.16 incorporates several new features, including integration with smart, wireless, load-sensing technology from Cyclops Marine….
Australia is a nation of boat lovers, with 2.51 million Aussies holding a boat license. While owning a boat has a lot of benefits, what happens if you experience a breakdown on the water? The freedom that comes from being…
Striking new interior photos of the capable H57 cruising yacht from Hylas Yachts have been released. The images of this first hull of four showcase all the Taiwanese yard’s finishing skills and design nous. A contemporary mixture of warm woods…
SailGP Inspire has launched a virtual learning experience for New South Wales youth ahead of the upcoming Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG, that combines the science of sailing and fitness with the leagues’ purpose-led Race For The Future…
The Yacht Share Mariner team are specialists in the syndicated ownership and management of private yachts for pleasure. We’ve had a great response and I’m confident our new Bali 4.4 will have her eight owners before she arrives in Australia…
No less than 126 professional photographers representing 24 nations entered the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2021 photo competition. Today we reveal the Top 20. The main ranking, the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award, was established by the international jury…
The eyes of the global marine industry are set on Sanctuary Cove Marina as they unveil 48 covered marina berths in a first for the industry in the southern hemisphere – cementing the Gold Coast-based marina’s position as a world…
With more than 200 jobs posted and almost 20,000 visits to the site since the launch in July, employers and job seekers alike are reaping the benefits of the new industry careers platform, MarineJobs.org.au. The website is a collaboration between…
In case you missed it, our sister site, motoryacht.com.au, launched the very first edition of their newsletter last week, receiving a great response from their readers and subscribers. Having experienced widespread success as a growing Australian motor yacht news source so…
Mel Farley introduces the 16ft drinks bar that reefs in a blow! The Hartley 16 is an icon, widely recognised for its role in transforming sailing culture by making the pastime accessible to everyday Australian families. The plywood trailer-sailer, designed…
Climate Action Now skipper Lisa Blair talks technical about her 2017 dismasting in the Southern Ocean. By sharing the lessons learned from this terrifying experience, Blair aims to educate fellow sailors on important boating practices. Lisa Blair has graciously offered…
Designed by the London based company Searide International, the Searide 66 embodies the concept of green-autonomy. It is 100 percent eco- friendly with zero-emission, green-hydrogen powered, assisted by artificial intelligence for sailing autonomy and anti-Covid certified. The Searide 66 is…
GME is the only Australian manufacturer of emergency beacons and has been designing, engineering, and manufacturing Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) for over 30 years. In that time our beacons have been used to…
The first Bali 4.4 catamaran by Catana to arrive in Australia will be here in time for the Sydney International Boat Show next July. From a distance it presents itself as a smart, modern day sailing catamaran. And up-close it…
With Sydney springing back to life in October, we are grateful for the opportunity to launch the second edition of Boating Rendezvous-Sydney in Australia. It is scheduled to take place from November 12-14 at Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour. It is…
Many cruising yachties have mentioned that they have cleaned a beach but they couldn’t take the debris with them and didn’t know who to contact. Well now there is a way to handle this scenario and it’s quick and easy. …
From racy runabouts to luxury liners: the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show shores up its status as the hottest ticket in town when it returns from 19 – 22 May 2022. Applications for new and returning exhibitors are now open…
A top racing yacht from the Royal Cork Yacht Club was washed onto the rocks in Cork Harbour, Ireland, after a Mayday emergency incident on the final day of racing in the Club’s Autumn League. All crew are reported safe. For the full story,…
Introducing Apelo underwater lighting from Hella marine, featuring Edge Light technology and Optical Intelligence for superior brilliance, and advanced materials that offer maximum durability. The Apelo range comprises of three models offering 1,800 or 3,000 lumens of underwater illumination in…
The Brazilian navy tall ship Cisne Branco collided with a draw bridge over the Guayas River in Ecuador on Monday. Video of the incident was posted online and shows the tall ship pinned broadside against the bridge after apparently attempting…
Two bodies have been found in the search for three people missing at sea off Tasmania’s north-west coast for two days. On Monday, Isaiah Dixon, Thomas Courto and Bree-Anna Thomas set out on a day trip from the north-west coast town…
Sydney Fish Market’s redevelopment is underway, with on-water works taking place to transform the iconic market into a world-class attraction on Blackwattle Bay. These works require the closure of the boardwalk’s public drop-off pontoon, with recreational vessels no longer able…
How much do you know about your life raft? Cruising Helmsman contributor Heather Francis explores a world she hopes she never has to visit. Fully inflated and sitting in the middle of the workshop floor our life raft looked rather…
Ten years ago, Australia’s largest aluminium boat manufacturer Telwater approached Suez in a bid to reduce landfill waste and embark on a sustainability journey. Today, with the help of the Suez team, Telwater consistently diverts about 77per cent of its waste…
If you love sailing but hate the damage the sun does to your skin, then you will love IceRays UV Sleeves. No longer will your sunscreen wash off, sweat off or need to be replaced, just slip on your IceRays and…
Empire Marinas is proud to announce the acquisition of Marmong Point Marina on Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. Marmong Point Marina is the largest marina on Lake Macquarie and one of the largest privately owned full service commercial marinas…
The international jury of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award has selected the 80 best pictures taken this year by photographers based all around the world. The public is now invited to vote. Click here to view the images and vote for…
It is just a lump of stuff at the bottom of the hull: Cruising Helmsman contributor Jon Neeves discusses how important the keel is. It may be odd but, potential buyers sitting on a demonstrator yacht at a boat show…
When it comes to choosing the best women’s sailing jacket, there are many options to consider. Sue Pelling takes a look at coastal options also suitable for use ashore. This guide features what are commonly known as coastal jackets, which…
Yacht brokerage company Ocean Independence has revealed a 107.35 metre DynaRig sailing yacht concept named Project Sonata. Advertised with a build time of 38 months, Project Sonata was designed by Valentin Design, which was briefed to “create a buildable, eco-friendly superyacht…
As the transportation industry works hard to move toward sustainability in manufacturing, a partnership between an innovator in boat building and a world leader in aviation is taking things in a new direction. Skipper Armel Tripon and the Airbus Technocentre of Nantes, France are collaborating to develop a new…
Knowing how to apply vinyl stickers to the hull of a boat is one of those things you are used to if you race often or have sponsors or technical partners. When we talk about vinyls with separate letters, we…
Alan Punch, an RYA Navigation Instructor with Navathome Australia, explores the most effective methods for approaches to route planning with modern navigation tools. The GPS has integrated into modern navigation practices, as well as route planning. Whether you have a…
Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd. is proud to announce that the 2022 publication of Brown’s Nautical Almanac will be the 145th Edition. The Almanac will be available in the UK and abroad from October 2021. Established in 1850 on the…
Two major players in sailing have joined forces to offer shared ownership in luxury yachts out of Airlie Beach in Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands. Yacht Share Mariner and Dream Yacht Charter will offer the yacht share service under the tagline: Share…
Australia’s largest premium marina and hospitality network d’Albora, have launched an exclusive member focused app that enhances personalised experience by allowing their members to make bookings for selected marina services and hospitality in real-time and manage their boating lifestyle across…
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