The Boating Industry Association highlights the importance of apprenticeships for the future of Australia’s marine industry during National Apprentice Week.
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World Sailing honoured at the 2025 IOC Climate Action Awards for its innovative fleet management in competitive sailing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Discover the excitement of Globe 40 as boats arrive in Sydney, gearing up for their adventure towards Chile from Sydney Harbour. 🌊⛵
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In the early 1970s, Victoria Willman sailed from the Sydney Flying Squadron at Kirribilli, the birthplace of 18ft skiff sailing in a boat named Boobs. They carried an “L” plate on both the mainsail and transom. The crew was entirely female
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Celebrating the 2026 Australia Day Honours, Australian Sailing recognizes Geoffrey Davidson and Philip Jenkinson for their contributions to the sport.
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BIA launches the Go Boating SA campaign to promote safe and enjoyable boating across South Australia, supporting marine jobs and community engagement.
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Marine Rescue NSW volunteers completed over 4,500 rescues in 2025, highlighting Lake Macquarie as the busiest region for boating assistance.
World Sailing and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group release guidelines to protect marine megafauna, enhancing safety in sailing events worldwide.
The Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam brought together 250 delegates to discuss the future of sailing, focusing on diversity, technology, and innovation.
John Bertrand AO honored with the Barranjoey Pin at the Australian Sailing Team camp in Melbourne, celebrating Australia’s Olympic legacy.
Italian photographer Martina Orsini wins the 2025 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award in Amsterdam, making history as the first female winner.
World Sailing announces the renewal of its prestigious Rolex partnership for the World Sailor of the Year awards, celebrating top sailing achievements.
Discover the Marine Rescue Middle Harbour’s Club 500 fundraising initiative, strengthening community ties and ensuring safety on Sydney Harbour.
Explore the top 20 stunning photos from the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025, exhibited at the Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam.
James Mayo and Zoe Thomson win top honors at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards held in Sydney, recognizing outstanding achievements in sailing.
Australian Sailing honours legends Glenn Ashby, Nathan Outteridge, and Iain Jensen with their induction into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame.
World Sailing’s 2025 Annual Conference in Dun Laoghaire sees the election of a gender-balanced Board, marking a significant milestone for the sport.
The Boating Industry Association urges Australian governments to support the marine manufacturing sector to tackle skills shortages and boost the economy.
Performance Boating Sales has been awarded Jeanneau Sail Dealer of the Year 2025, celebrating its dedication to the sailing community in Australia.
Justine Mettraux and Charlie Dalin of France are crowned 2025 Rolex Sailors of the Year at the World Sailing Awards in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland.
The 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference begins in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, gathering global leaders to shape the future of sailing.
Discover the Boating Industry Association’s new campaign highlighting the joy of boating across Australia, promoting wellbeing and connection on the water.
Join the excitement for the Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 Grand Final in Abu Dhabi, with voting open for the Fan Awards until November 14.
U19 World Champion Rory Meehan from Queensland receives the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship, supporting his Olympic aspirations in iQFOiL.
Acquiring your Boat Licence in Qld opens up an entire playground of waterways, coastal passages, islands, bays, rivers and marine parks to explore. As a new licence holder, you’ll want destinations that balance scenic beauty with safety, accessible ramps, gentler…
Voting is now open for the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025, featuring stunning submissions from photographers worldwide.
Discover the finalists for the 2025 World Sailing Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in sailing, announced by World Sailing in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.
Discover the national finalists for the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards, recognizing outstanding sailors and clubs in Sydney on November 14.
The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron hosted the 6th annual Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta, empowering over 130 female sailors to enhance their skills.
Yacht racing photographers have until October 12 to submit images for the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award in Amsterdam.
Australia’s 1980 Olympic sailing team reunites after 45 years, reflecting on their untold story and the impact of the Moscow Games boycott.
Join the Lake Samsonvale Water Sports Association Open Day on Nov 8 for fun sailing activities, BBQ, and a chance to win prizes!
Submit your best sailing photographs for the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award by October 12, 2025, and compete for exciting prizes!
Cameron McKenzie named ORCV Ocean Racer of the Year for his outstanding contributions to sailing in Australia and inspiring young sailors.
Tom Ironside from Mac Marine Group wins the 2025 BIA Apprentice of the Year award at the Sydney Boat Show, showcasing excellence in shipwright training.
World Sailing been shortlisted for three categories in the Sport Positive Awards 2025 in recognition of its role in creating a more sustainable, resilient, equitable, and climate-conscious future for sport. World Sailing has been shortlisted in the Inspired Inspiration category…
“This is our impact P&L” – World Sailing’s inaugural Impact Report charts a new course for a sustainable future in sport World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, today released its first Impact Report, a comprehensive overview…
By John Roberson Sailors around the world will be sad to hear that British offshore sailing legend Paul Antrobus has crossed the bar. One of the “greats” of the IOR era of offshore racing, Paul had a distinguished career both…
Get ready to celebrate the world’s best sailing photographs of the year The 16th edition of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award will once again reassemble the world’s best marine photographers from all over the world. The prize giving will…
The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) is proud to announce Will Farnell as the recipient of the 2025 Youth Sailor of the Year award—a young sailor whose love for the sea runs generations deep and whose commitment to the sport has already made…
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