News & Events
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS AT THE 2019 SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
July 16, 2019
Being the largest boating exhibition in the southern hemisphere, the Sydney International Boat Show, running from the 1st until the 5th of August at the International Convention Centre Sydney and Cockle Bay Darling Harbour, attracts boat builders and manufacturers from…
$200,000 Marine Rescue command and control vehicle on the road
July 12, 2019
NSW Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott today officially handed over a new $200,000 Mobile Incident Command Vehicle to Marine Rescue NSW. Mr Elliott joined Member for Tweed Geoff Provest, Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos, Directors Ken Edwards and Robert Wilson; and volunteers…
Jason Falinski MP demands Telstra provide phone reception at Cottage Point
June 26, 2019
Northern Beaches MP, Jason Falinski is demanding action from Telstra to upgrade phone reception in Cottage Point. This call comes off the back of a tragic death which may have been avoided if the area had adequate phone reception. A Cottage Point resident suffered…
Volunteers wanted to spot stray marine creatures
June 25, 2019
James Cook University Redmap James Cook University scientists are recruiting people to train to log sightings of misplaced sea creatures after receiving new funding. JCU’s Associate Professor Jan Strugnell runs the Queensland arm of the Range Extension Database and Mapping…
Darren Vaux appointed President of the Boating Industry Association Ltd
June 21, 2019
BIA’s new President Darren Vaux Much respected industry leader Alan Blake has stood down as president of the BIA after 6 years, and 9 years as a director prior to that. President Blake has presided over significant changes and challenges in the Association’s history…
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week après Cape Upstart
June 19, 2019
It started nearly four years ago pre-SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), and its quickly becoming an institution with competitors, whose first questions to Townsville Yacht Club (TYC) organisers include, “Is Cape Upstart on again?” Blame it all on a past competitor, Jason Antill.
Purging plastic – Abell Point Marina’s new environmental pursuit
June 18, 2019
Committed to no single use plastics Abell Point Marina is continuing on its path towards ‘cleaner’ living with the most recent development being the signing of a pledge with the Marina Industries Association to fully eliminate single-use plastics from within the marina. The marina…
How do you feed your yacht race crew?
June 17, 2019
How do you feed your yacht race crew? Arguing about what to buy and who cooks? Juggling random packets? Eating Mars Bars for 3 days? The Yacht Race Food range is the answer to your racing food needs. Our individual meals are quick to…
AIRLIE BEACH RACE WEEK 2019
June 16, 2019
Entries have opened for Airlie Beach Race Week Festival of Sailing 2019, and Ray ‘Hollywood’ Roberts was the first to take advantage, putting his name to paper for the Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) hosted Festival of Sailing to be held from 8-15 August. Roberts…
Rolex Giraglia 2019 – One to remember
June 16, 2019
An enthralling edition of the Rolex Giraglia concluded on Saturday 15 June with the final prizegiving hosted by the Yacht Club de Monaco. Contested by 243 international yachts the 2019 Rolex Giraglia offshore race proved to be one of the fastest in recent…
Maritime safety issue: Cold water
June 13, 2019
Cold water is a significant contributing factor in fatal and serious injuries in boating. This is because if you fall into the water, cold shock can set-in very quickly and hyperthermia is a risk. While cold water incidents are most likely in winter,…
Swashbuckling Pirates expected at Fiji Regatta Week 2019
June 12, 2019
The entries are rolling in, the number of sponsors continues to grow, and the fun factor is ready to be set on “high” for the 36th edition of the South Pacific’s most famous sailing event, Fiji Regatta Week. Scheduled for September 13-18, Regatta Week…
