Marinas26 Destination, Dates & Venue Announced

The destination for the Marinas26 International Conference and Trade Exhibition (Marinas26) has been announced as the Royal Pines Resort on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The Marina Industries Association (MIA) made the announcement to its members ahead of releasing it publicly in its usual show of support of its membership.

Marine Structures set to make waves nationally and internationally

Australia’s largest pontoon and jetty builder – formed through the landmark merger of Superior Jetties with The Jetty Specialist – has announced today the new company will be known as Marine Structures. With company revenue in excess of $60 million per annum and projects, the Marine Structures strategic union brings together two high profile and family-owned companies

Vale – Michael de Dutton York OAM

The CYC have advised with great sadness that they reflect on the passing of Michael de Dutton York OAM (Mick), a legendary figure in Australian sailing and a deeply valued member of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA). Mick’s association with the CYCA spanned more than 70 years, marking him as one of the Club’s longest-serving members. His contributions to both the sailing world and the Club itself are immeasurable.

Hurricane Boats Hit the Water in Australia and New Zealand

OGet the family ready to experience the ultimate in deck boating as Hurricane Boats, the #1 selling Deck Boat in the United States, has now arrived in Australia and New Zealand. Renowned for their innovative designs, exceptional quality, and unparalleled performance, Hurricane Boats are set to thrill Australian and New Zealand families in waterways across the region. 

Liz Savage joins the Australian Sailing Board

Australian Sailing has secured Brisbane sailor and experienced business woman, Liz Savage, as an Appointed Director. Liz is an experienced Company Director with governance roles in ASX-listed, private & not-for-profit entities in travel, tourism, hospitality, workforce & sport. This builds on an executive career anchored in the aviation industry, including C-suite leadership roles at airlines easyJet and Virgin. 

Gold Coast Marine Jobs & Careers Expo connects local businesses to new talent

The Australian International Marine Export Group, the Boating Industry Association and Marine Jobs hosted the second annual Gold Coast Marine Jobs & Careers Expo, on Saturday 7 September 2024. This free-to-attend Expo connected over 1,200 attendees offering the unique experience to explore key waterfront sites within the Coomera Marine Precinct, including The Boat Works, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, and Riviera Australia.

Yanmar Reveals Details of its First Electric Propulsion Product

Yanmar Marine International has launched the E-Saildrive, its first electric propulsion product designed to provide an easy transition to emission-free sailing. The E-Saildrive range utilises a ‘plug and play’ platform for easy installation and connection. This, combined with an integrated gear, motor, motor controller, and cooling system, makes the switch to 100% electric boating quicker and easier..

“If you’ve been dreaming about doing it, but putting it off, make this the year you commit”

“Perception is reality” has become an increasingly popular refrain in this modern age of “post truth” and “fake news”. Of course, the cold facts are that perception is often not the same thing as reality. Perception is a subjective term. Reality is (or should be) objective.

Rally founder joins Rivergate

Rivergate Marina & Shipyard has appointed well-known sailing identity and founder of the Down Under Rally, John Hembrow to the role of Weekend Dockmaster. John will be overseeing arrivals at the marina on weekends, fielding enquiries, assisting customers and visiting vessels with berthing, managing the 24-hour fuel pump and security gate, greeting visitors and hosting tours of the facility.

Garmin expands GPSMAP 9000 marine chartplotter series with new black box solution

Garmin has  announced the GPSMAP® 9500 Black Box System that delivers the feature set of the GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotters packed into a black box configuration. With seven times the processing power of previous generations, the GPSMAP 9500 can connect to compatible third-party monitors.

CMC Marine announces integration with Raymarine

CMC Marine has announced its latest advancement: the integration of its cutting-edge stabilisation systems with Raymarine  Axiom  chartplotters, made possible through the innovative DALI (Display, Assistance, Logging Interface) interface.

Dock your boat with confidence using the all-new Garmin GC 245 and GC 255 marine cameras

Garmin has announced the GC™ 245 andGC 255 marine cameras that are purpose-built to enhance proximity awareness and confidence at the dock. Featuring on-screen distance markers1 and guidance lines, these cameras can help provide peace of mind during low-speed manoeuvres.

Red Dog Group strengthens ties with Marina Industry through MIA sponsorship

Red Dog Group, a trusted name in delivering electrical and communications infrastructure solutions for the marine industry, has announced its Bronze Sponsorship of the Marina Industries Association (MIA). This partnership is yet another step in Red Dog’s commitment to the future of the marina industry—an industry that plays a vital role in Australia’s economy and coastal lifestyle.

Appeal for information: Marine incident, Cairns

Water Police Cairns are appealing for witnesses following a crash involving two boats in the Trinity Inlet on Sunday, September 1. Initial investigations indicate around 11am, a commercial jetboat struck a 4.6m aluminium boat on the south eastern side of Admiralty Island opposite the entrance of Redbank Creek.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers complete second-busiest August on record

Marine Rescue NSW’s 3,400 volunteers across the state performed 263 search and rescue missions last month, the service’s second-busiest August since 2022, when volunteers completed 267 missions. Marine Rescue NSW crews safely returned 526 people to shore last month with 88 of the 263 missions emergency responses.