Boat Names
Are you ready to dive into the world of cool boat names that will make you the talk of the marina? Naming a boat is a time-honored tradition, and finding the perfect name that captures your vessel’s personality is an…
Boats & Gear
The latest insights on racing and cruising yachts, keelboats and dinghies. Plus all of the latest gear, boating accessories, equipment and sailing clothes from Australia and around the world.
Multi-award-winning Elan E6 debuts at SIBS
Sydney-based Performance Cruising Yachts will have two yachts on display at the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) from 3 to 6 August, including one debutante.In exciting news, the company is set to debut the stunning and multi-award-winning Elan E6 together…
Windcraft Cruising Expo 2023
As the Boat Show season in Sydney approaches, Windcraft is pleased to be able to announce the largest selection of award winning Cruising Yachts on display this year at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney….
Eyachts set to make a splash at the Sydney Boat Show
Leading Australian and New Zealand dealer Eyachts, is set to make a splash at the Sydney Boat Show with their biggest stand ever, featuring four exciting brands; RAND, Axopar, Pardo Yachts and Greenline Yachts. Located at the main entrance in…
TMG Yachts @ SIBS
Join TMG in Sydney for the Sydney International Boat Show 2023 where they will be displaying their Lagoon 46 & SIXTY 5 + PRESTIGE 420S & 460 REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL This will also be our first every PRESTIGE display with…
Stellar Lineup of New Models at Sydney International Boat Show
The Yacht Sales Co and Multihull Solutions will have one of their largest displays ever at the 2023 Sydney International Boat Show with a line-up of six models, including the global and Asia Pacific premieres of three new yachts. The…
Pittwater Artist Trail Open Studios – Ally Bryan
If you are on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and have some free time this weekend (22-23 July 2023) then why not visit Ally Bryan at her open studio weekend, where she will be sharing a diverse collection that reflects the many…
Sun Fast 30 – The future of offshore racing
In 2021, the Royal Ocean Racing Club in collaboration with the UNCL Pole Course du YCF and the Storm Trysail Club started the project to create an affordable offshore race boat designed to attract youth sailors. The Sun Fast 30…
SP20 – A new look for the boat
On June 9 & 10, we opened our doors to unveil our world record boat, and we were not expecting so many people! Whether with our partners, our families or our fans, we loved presenting our challenge to you and…
AC40 – Designed To Travel
The AC40 has been making waves with its performance on the water, but its design is just as impressive on the all-important logistical side of things also. In recent days, Emirates Team New Zealand have been preparing and packing their…
The Better Boating Series Returns
THE “BETTER BOATING” SERIES OF FREE TRAINING EVENTS RETURNS FOR 2023… With the spectacular Whitsundays winter months well underway, the much-anticipated arrival of our winter humpback whales are not the only annual migration the Whitsundays waters have welcomed this year….
New era in yacht sales at The DOCK – opened last week at The Boat Works
The Boat Works, Coomera Marine Precinct new yacht sales precinct has opened. The DOCK is part of The Boat Works’ Stage 5 major marine expansion– the next phase of investment by the Longhurst family in infrastructure and employment. The DOCK…
Red Car resto relies on DuFLEX
A classic Sydney trawler that operated for 30 years in Tasmania as Marconi’s Cross out of Hobart is being given a new lease on life by the experts at Red Car Marine in the fortuitously named suburb, Goodwood in Hobart….
SCIBS Wrap – 2023
The 34th edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has cemented its position as the Southern Hemisphere’s leading boating and marine showcase, boasting impressive attendance, exceptional sales and a vibrant, festival atmosphere. Over four action-packed days, SCIBS 2023…
The Boat Works – Australia’s newest 5 Gold Anchor Marina
The Boat Works has become the latest marina to be awarded the coveted 5 Gold Anchor accreditation by the Marina Industries Association (MIA). Conveniently located at the Gold Coast Marine Precinct, The Boat Works is an ideal pit stop for…
Outstanding Achievements Recognised at the 2023 Australian Marine Industry Award
The 2023 Australian Marine Industry Awards, held last night at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, continue to recognise the outstanding achievers across three marine industry sectors. The Gala Dinner saw 230 guests start with pre-dinner drinks sponsored by Benetti Yachts,…
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show opens tomorrow
IT is finally here, the day the marine world has been waiting for: Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023 (SCIBS) officially opens tomorrow and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. With over 300 exhibitors, 100-plus new product…
Mooloolaba Yacht Club clubhouse opening
A large crowd celebrated on Saturday the rich 56-year-old history of Mooloolaba Yacht Club and its opportunities for growth into the future with the opening of its new clubhouse. It’s been a long road for the club to reach this…
Emirates Team NZ to purchase 10 Elliott 7’s for RNZYS programmes
Emirates Team New Zealand is directly investing in the future of New Zealand’s world class sailing talent by purchasing a renewed fleet of ten Elliott 7’s yachts for the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s Mastercard Youth Training Programme (YTP) and…
Sydney International Boat Show presents New Products and Premieres
Advances in design and technology shape the diverse line up of exhibitors at the 2023 Sydney International Boat Show, 3 – 6 August at the International Convention Centre, Sydney and adjacent Cockle Bay. With the opportunity for visitors to see…
Making Waves in Queensland!
On Friday 5th May, Making Waves Queensland took delivery of their latest program yacht “The Tribe” (a Farr 40) which was trucked all the way from South Australia, with Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP, Julian Martin, CEO of…
BIA launches new Sustainability Award and invites nominations for Apprentice of the Year Awards
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) today launched a Sustainability in the Boating Industry Award, as well as a call for nominations for the BIA Apprentice of the Year Awards for 2023. The Sustainability Award was launched in line with…
Windcraft Yachts welcomes Gavin Ward back to the team
After more than four decades of sailing and 2,000 races Gavin Ward could be forgiven for scaling back his boating endeavours – but the opposite is true.Ward is re-joining well-known brand Windcraft Yachts as the Sales Manager for Queensland, the…
Multihull Solutions at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
The 2023 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is just a few weeks away, and we have an extraordinary lineup at this year’s events, including the World Premiere and Asia Pacific Premiere of four new models! Make sure you register to…
Yacht Share Mariner Ownership Opportunity in the Mediterranean
Share the Yacht, Live the Dream Yacht Share Mariner have 2/6 shares available in THE NEW FOUNTAINE PAJOT, ASTRÉA 42. This yacht is distinguished by the abundance of natural light, energetic lines, elegant living spaces and unparalleled comfort, while delivering…
HH50-SC Catamaran
Multihull Central recently test-sailed the HH50-SC Synergy performance cruising catamaran on the Gold Coast. A detailed video has been produced showing the countless features of this boat. Conditions were light and lumpy, however, these proved a good test for this…
New product at SCIBS – Rocna Mk II anchor
Rocna Anchors Launches New Rocna Mk II Anchor All Marine Spares 10A Wilmette Place Mona Vale NSW 2103 Australia (3 May 2023) – The Rocna Anchors range of popular boat anchors has been expanded with the development of a new…
2024 Fireball Worlds – Notice of Race released
It has been a while coming with a two year postponement due to a Global Pandemic, but finally the Notice of Race for the 2024 Fireball Worlds has been released. The 2024 Fireball Worlds will be sailed on the waters…
Beneteau Pittwater Regatta
2023 PITTWATER REGATTA 13 MAYGet out on the water with your crew! We are delighted to present this year’s Beneteau Pittwater Regatta on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, as part of the Lion Island series hosted by RPAYC Newport. Join fellow…
Performance Cruising Yachts appointed dealer for Italia Yachts
The team at Performance Cruising Yachts is proud to announce that they have been appointed the exclusive Australian and New Zealand dealer for Italia Yachts. A premium performance brand, the Italia Yachts shipyard is based in Castelnuovo – Fano, on…
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
The first official event of the 34th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta took place this morning: the judging of the Concours d’Elégance. Fifteen yachts entered this prestigious challenge, with competition being fierce. The smallest boat was 31ft and the largest was…
MA Financial acquires the d’Albora marina portfolio for $225m
Diversified financial services firm, MA Financial (ASX: MAF) has entered into an agreement to acquire the d’Albora marina portfolio for a headline price of $225 million from fellow diversified financial services firm, Balmain Corporation. d’Albora is Australia’s largest marina network…
Horonuku’s additional record run of 225.58 KM/H revealed
Emirates Team New Zealand and Glenn Ashby’s World Record Run of 222.43km/h in Horonuku was widely celebrated when achieved on December the 11th 2022, breaking the previous record of 202.9km/h by Richard Jenkins which had been unbroken for over 13…
Lifejackets and you – it’s time to get personal
There has been a bit of a quiet revolution going on in Australia with lifejackets over the past two decades. Better design and technology have led to a range of lifejacket styles that look good, are easy to wear and…
ICE Yachts announce the New ICE53 Sports Tourer
ICE YACHTS and the Felci Yacht Design team have joined forces once again toproduce one of the most exciting and innovative new models for 2023.The New ICE 53 Sport Tourer (ST) will have an exceptional pedigree as a racer thatcan…
Michelle Lee – Ocean Rower – 3 days to go!
Aussie to conquer 14,000km solo Pacific Ocean row on April 3 Solo rower Michelle Lee to land at the Cairns Marlin Marina in Queensland, Australia on April 3 at 9am AEST after rowing for almost eight months across the Pacific…
Yacht Share Mariner – Bali 4.4 at SCIBS
SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 25 – 28 MAY 2023 Our next brand-new Catana Bali 4.4 catamaran, “Halyna” is currently on the way to Oz from France. She will be at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on Pier E….
Amazing Sunrise
With the 2022 Hobart gone but not forgotten the fact that the JPK 11.80 “Sunrise” sailed over a third of the race with a broken Boom replaced by 2 Pipe cots and went on to win Division 3 IRC and…
Michelle Lee – Ocean Rower
What a difference this week has made. Michelle has made incredible progress, completing almost 100nm in the last 5 day thanks to favourable conditions and great easterly winds. As of today, she has just under 400nm to go, with her…
Sydney Harbour’s Heritage-listed Jones Bay Marina to receive an upgrade
SYDNEY HARBOUR: Sydney’s Heritage-listed Jones Bay Marina has received council approval for an upgrade, a move that will address the shortage of marina berths for large vessels in Sydney Harbour and see significant capital poured into the harbourside marina over…
