Reigning Olympic and World ILCA 7 Champion, Matt Wearn, has added to his glittering list of accomplishments in 2023 by being named the Male Athlete of the Year at the AIS Sport Performance Awards in Melbourne. Wearn was rewarded for…
The Ocean Race is driving an Antarctic science mission in which vital data about the health of the ocean will be gathered at the southern fringes of the planet, where information is extremely sparse. Specialist science equipment, which was developed…
The World Cetacean Alliance has developed a program to formally recognize and accredit destinations across the globe to become Whale Heritage Sites. The initiative certifies destinations that support and demonstrate the importance of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) in their ocean…
Boat ready, kite launch procedures confirmed and weather forecast favourable: we had to be patient before all these conditions were met in Leucate. But finally, it is done! We were able to connect a small 12m2 kite to the boat, take it…
Written by his daughter Jan Newland, the book titled “Graham Newland – A well navigated life” will be launched at MHYC on 30th November. The hidden life of one of Australia’s greatest ocean racing navigators is discovered in a box…
Young local sailing star, 17-year-old Evie McDonald from Geelong has been appointed the Festival of Sails’ inaugural Youth Ambassador. Sailing from the age of 8 with the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, Evie’s sailing career has blossomed and seen her go…
The NSW Coroner is seeking as much awareness as possible amongst the boating public to the safety issues raised in the Beeby Inquest on the 2020 drowning of yachtsman Alan Beeby off Seal Rocks. The Coroner’s Office has asked BIA…
DUBAI – November 23, 2023 – SailGP, a global leader in purpose driven and sustainable sport, will highlight its ongoing commitment and passion to climate action with the first of many Race For The Future takeovers at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand…
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club is proud to announce that Australian sailing personality Nic Douglass has signed on to continue as Ambassador and Master of Ceremonies for the 2024 for Festival of Sails 2024, and her company Adventures of a…
Sailing chose Teira Jansen rather than the other way around. Married to accomplished sailor Pete Jansen and mother to young sailors Chloe, Alana and Lachlan, Teira has become immersed in the sport at grass roots level. So that puts her in a really good position to judge…
A sports photographer for over twenty years, Samo Vidic has developed a passion for sailing while capturing images of the Extreme Sailing Series and the GC32 class. He wins the contest ahead of Samuel Cade (FRA) and Christian Bonin (CAN)….
Image of Hamilton Island Wild Oats Wins International Yacht Racing Forum Award Australian photographic and videography agency Salty Dingo has won the Yacht Racing Forum Award (‘The Delegates Award’) in the 2023 Mirabaud Yachting Image Awards. The Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Awards,…
Sailing’s highest achievers were honoured at a glittering World Sailing Awards ceremony in Málaga. The 2023 Rolex World Sailor of the Year awards were presented to Tom Slingsby and Kirsten Neuschäfer, in a contest decided by an expert panel and…
Apprentice boat builder Oscar Press of Sydney’s Northern Beaches is bound for Europe in 2024 to further his passion for sustainability in the industry after winning a Global Footprint Scholarship. Oscar, 21, is in his fourth year and apprenticed with…
The Spanish city of Málaga will host the 2023 World Sailing Annual Conference, bringing together delegates from around the world to help shape the future of the sport. Over 300 delegates, volunteers, committee members and the World Sailing Board and…
144 professional photographers representing 30 nations entered the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2023 photo competition. Today the Top 20 images are revealed. The winners will be celebrated on November 16 at METSTRADE in Amsterdam. November 9, 2023 – Twenty yacht racing…
If you’re a Sydney based sailor, you’ve probably heard about Emma, either through the 18ft skiffs, F16 cats or even Contender Sailcloth where she is currently working. Emma has a number of National Championship wins under her belt in various…
Some of the biggest stars in Australia sailing reclaimed their titles as the best in the land at tonight’s Australian Sailing Awards. Matt Wearn OAM won Male Sailor of the Year for the first time since 2018, Mara Stransky won…
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Four Australian sailing legends are set receive the sport’s highest accolade, with Iain Murray AM, Tom Slingsby OAM and the team of Elise Rechichi OAM and Tessa Parkinson OAM to be inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame at…
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has today launched its ‘See You Out There’ advertising campaign as part of its Discover Boating initiative. With the peak boating season approaching, the three-month campaign is set to inspire and welcome new participants…
The BIA today announced a changing of the guard with Adam Smith stepping into the role of President of the association representing a vibrant industry that last year reported more than $9.6 billion in turnover nationally. Outgoing President Andrew Fielding…
In a recent Royal Navy News article published by Maritime Executive, covering the restoration of the famous HMS Victory, I could not help but be slightly amused that the main problem area lies in the repairs carried out since 1955….
The Ocean Race is supporting Team Nexans – Art et Fenêtres (II) in the collection of vital ocean data during the Transat Jacques Vabre (TJV), which sets sail this weekend from Le Havre, Normandy. Following The Ocean Race 2022-23, in which over…
Three key contributors to the sport of sailing in Australia have been recognised with Australian Sailing Life Memberships. Matt Allen AM, Sarah Kenny and David Tillett AM were all bestowed the honour after a vote at Australian Sailing’s Annual General…
World Sailing is proud to announce the nominees in this year’s Rolex World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Sustainability and Team of the Year awards. The nominees for each award represent the very highest achievement in the sport…
BIA have made available their latest edition of their long-standing Logbook magazine, reporting on the state of the industry and its key activities. In this issue, they cover the highlights from the Sydney International Boat Show, feature articles on boat…
PUBLISHED OCT 9, 2023 6:55 PM BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE The mast aboard a historic schooner operating cruises on the Maine coast broke this morning killing one person aboard the vessel and seriously injuring three others. The 141-year-old schooner Grace…
Very sadly during tropical storm Philippe that passed over Antigua and Barbuda last Monday night, the Antigua Yacht Club Marina offices burned down which included Skullduggery cafe, Cloggy’s and shops within that block. Our heartfelt sorrow and sympathy extends to…
The finalists of the 2023 Australian Sailing Awards have been announced, with clubs, volunteers and sailing stars from around the country all in the running for recognition at the nation’s peak sailing awards. In the Female and Male Sailor of…
The 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference webinar recording is now available. The 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference was an event to remember with participants dialling in from sailing clubs around the Nation, New Zealand and even across the globe, with participants also…
The 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference focused on professional and volunteer pathways for women in the sport of sailing and aimed to inspire those interested in beginning or furthering a career in the industry to achieve their goals. Featuring an incredible…
Acclaimed adventurer and world record holding sailor Lisa Blair unveils shocking extent of microplastic pollution from her Antarctica expedition Australian world record solo sailor Lisa Blair has revealed the shocking extent of microplastic pollution in the Southern Ocean in the…
The second Steering the Course global women’s sailing festival of 2023 officially gets underway on Friday 29 September as sailing clubs, Member National Authorities (MNAs) and volunteers around the world showcase the range of opportunities within the sport. Kicking off…
WSG to provide advisory services on commercial partnerships for the purpose-driven sports league LONDON – September 26, 2023 – In a year that has seen explosive growth in the interest and investment of women’s sport, the Women’s Sports Group (WSG)…
Nominations for individuals for the Rolex World Sailor of the Year, for teams in the Team of the Year, and the most innovative design in Boat of the Year are now open for the 2023 World Sailing Awards. Rolex World…
Following a successful stopover and hosting of The Ocean Race Summit in January 2023, Cabo Verde and The Ocean Race will focus on protecting and promoting ocean health through sport and science… Cabo Verde and The Ocean Race have signed…
Bill Lynn, President of the Herreshoff Marine Museum and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame, and Steve Tsuchiya, America’s Cup Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chair, invite you to join them for the 2023 America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction…
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) today announced the winner of the BIA Apprentice of the Year 2023 Award, presented during the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney International Boat Show. BIA CEO Andrew Scott said this annual recognition celebrates the…
Volos, Greece – Via World Sailing The rescue of over 130 people from wildfires by coaches at a youth sailing world championships has been hailed as “a truly outstanding example of the best qualities of our sport” by World Sailing…
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