OUR HISTORY: The Risk Takers (Part 4) – Renato Molinari

In this final part of a four-part series, Danny Casey looks at the life and career, for the most part controversial and contentious, of arguably the greatest tunnel-boat builder and driver of all time. An enigma, a doyen of intimidation and a master of psyching out the opposition but, above all, an immensely brave, supremely fast and inordinately talented practitioner of race-craft.

Three volunteers honoured with award of Emergency Services Medal

Three Marine Rescue NSW volunteers have been announced as recipients of the Emergency Services Medal in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Rivergate Director Judy Brinsmead receives major honour for dedication to charity and business

Rivergate Marina and Shipyard Director Judy Brinsmead has been awarded a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia as part of the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List for her significant contribution to charity and business.

Sailors recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Several sailors have been recognised for their outstanding service and achievements in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement.

Search and Rescue Diver Relies on Garmin to Find Missing Persons

Jeremy Sides, also known by his YouTube handle “Exploring with Nug”, is in the business of finding what’s been lost. A hobbyist-turned-careerist, Sides is a Navy veteran who started scuba diving simply to look for interesting spoils — old bottles, motorcycles, guns and once even a pair of Civil War-era dentures.

Women’s recreational fishing network launched in Queensland

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the government had launched the new Women in Recreational Fishing (WIRF) Program to develop leadership, promote knowledge sharing and showcase activities for women in fishing in Queensland.

Riviera celebrates 40 years of evolution in magnificent new book

Riviera is celebrating more than 40 years and the launch of more than 5,800 yachts with the publication of an historic, limited-edition, full-colour and fact-filled coffee-table book.

Australian Yachting Championships hosts announced

The Australian Yachting Championships are set to be run alongside some of Australia’s biggest keelboat regattas after Australian Sailing today locked in the host clubs of the event for the next four years.

New Elan E6 wins prestigious design award at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards

Elans new flagship, the E6 performance cruiser has won the prestigious design award in the category for Sailing Yachts at the 11th International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2022.

An informative and entertaining afternoon for the Women of Riviera

The exclusive Women of Riviera luncheon brought together more than 70 ladies from around Australia and across the Tasman for an entertaining and informative afternoon on the opening day of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and Riviera Festival of Boating.

Roger Hill breaks new ground with monohull “Tank”

The custom-designed 13.9-metre monohull motor yacht, named “Tank”, was commissioned by a former client and, while a step out of Roger’s comfort zone, the new build will still have a number of “Hill hallmarks”, including the lightweight, durability of the DuFLEX panel system.

Point Peron Spur Groyne upgrades complete

The City of Rockingham’s upgrades to the spur groyne and breakwater at the Point Peron Boat Launching Facility are complete.

Delivered at a cost of $1.3 million, the project involved the demolition of the old existing spur groyne and breakwater, which were originally constructed in the 1970s.