Coronial Findings into Boating Incident

The Boating Industry Association Ltd have released a statement regarding the boating incident off the NSW mid north coast on 26 January 2020. Read it in full at Marine Business News. 

MA Financial bolsters Marina Fund as demand for alternative real estate assets continues to rise

Global alternative asset manager, MA Financial has entered into an agreement to purchase Batemans Bay Marina and Port Macquarie Marina for $20 million from James Marshall, Founder and Managing Director of Marprop, Real Estate Investors.

Fishing World set for future growth

Australia’s most-respected sport fishing media brand Fishing World has been purchased by editor Scott Thomas. The sale, from Yaffa Media to Thomas’ company Side Mission, is due to finalise on 31 October. In the editor’s chair since 2015, Thomas said the acquisition paved the way for continued digital expansion of the half-a-century-old media brand.

Yamaha Marine Outboard Dealer Reunion

Yamaha Marine dealers from across Australia recently gathered in Hobart, TAS, for the 2023 Outboard Dealer Reunion. The event celebrated the past year’s achievements and provided an opportunity to discuss new ideas for the year ahead.

JV Marine World’s 50th Anniversary Pre Season Sale! 26th to 29th of October

To celebrate an amazing 50 years in the Boating Business JV Marine World are holding a giant 4-Day ‘50th Anniversary Pre Season Sale’ event. Over 4 days the JV Marine World premises at 878 Springvale.rd in Braeside will be the destination to visit if you are looking for a serious ‘Pre Season’ boating bargain.

Propspeed launches the Like A Pro Toolkit for marine businesses and boaters

Propspeed®, a leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced a new product, technology, and technique with its Like A ProTM toolkit. The toolkit was developed to elevate confidence, increase accessibility and empower all marine businesses and boaters alike with Propspeed’s industry leading foul-release system, support and service.

Iconic Halvorsens return to water

The Boat Works hosted the official splashdown of three iconic Halvorsen timber motor yachts, returning to water after three years of meticulous restoration works. An important part of Australian boat building history, Halvorsen boats have been a common sight on waterways around the country for close to 100 years.

Electric Boat Shatters World Record, Covers 777 km in a Day

During a recent endurance challenge, the electric, hydrofoiling Candela C-8 covered a distance of 777km, setting a new world record for the longest distance driven by an electric boat in a day. Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela’s latest version of its C-8 foiling craft covered a remarkable 420 nautical miles – equivalent to 777 kilometres – within 24 hours.

International Electric Marine Association to be launched during Monaco Yacht Show

On the 30th of September, the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA) was officially launched by its founding members at the Yacht Club de Monaco, a world leading hub for maritime sustainability. The ceremony, which was hosted at the Seabird Lounge, presented and shared IEMA’s mission to decarbonise the planet’s waters and protect global health through innovation and sustainability.

Garmin introduces the GPSMAP 9000 series, the recreational marine market’s largest chartplotters with 4K resolution

Garmin a world innovative and recognised marine electronics manufacturer, unveiled its flagship GPSMAP® 9000 chart-plotter series designed for captains who demand the best. Available with 19”, 22”, 24” or 27” touchscreen displays. 

NSW sea floor images now available!

Have you ever wondered what the sea floor looks like off the NSW coastline? Thousands of images of the NSW sea floor have just been made publicly available online. Researchers, ocean enthusiasts and members of the public can now view over 11,000 images of the sea floor along the NSW coast .

News from Marine Safety South Australia

Read the latest from Marine Safety SA, including about their new Marine Safety SA Facebook page, the Riverland and Yorke Peninsula field days,  Navigate safely under the Paringa Bridge and Kayaking at reservoirs.

SailGP returns to Sydney Harbour for record fifth time next February

The world’s most exciting race on-water – SailGP – returns to Sydney for a record fifth time over the weekend of 24 and 25 February 2024.  The stunning Sydney Harbour will host the exhilarating eighth event of the thirteen-stop global championship, which visits iconic cities around the world including San Francisco, New York, Auckland, and Los Angeles.

Stella Announces Partnership with WhisperPower as Exclusive Australian & New Zealand Distributor

Stella has announced their partnership with WhisperPower, a renowned manufacturer of integrated energy supply and energy conditioning products for the marine and mobile markets. Under this partnership, Stella will operate as the exclusive distributor of WhisperPower’s cutting-edge products in Australia and New Zealand.

TANKY: The Product Set to Make Outdoor Life Easier

A former Australian television news couple is excited to share their latest innovative product, which will help people maximise their outdoor experiences.  Jenna and Tim Fearnley have created Tanky: the world’s first 25 Litre battery-powered portable shower, which comes with a host of features and vast uses.

SailGP and Women’s Sports Group join forces to change the face of sailing

In a year that has seen explosive growth in the interest and investment of women’s sport, the Women’s Sports Group (WSG) is joining forces with SailGP, the world’s most exciting racing on water, to supercharge its game-changing Women’s Pathway