Pantaenius Returns for 13th Year at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show as Official Marina Presenting Partner

Renowned vessel insurance provider Pantaenius is making waves once again as they return to the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show for their 13th consecutive year. As the exclusive Official Marina Presenting Partner of Sanctuary Cove Marina, Pantaenius is excited to reconnect with the boating community and offer tailored advice and services to boat owners from around the globe.

BIAV AGM

The 2025 BIAV AGM was conducted on Wednesday 30 April at Royal Brighton Yacht Club with a strong and enthused group of members in attendance. The AGM saw the re-election to the Board of Scott O’Hare, Michael Neumann, and Anthony Cooke, the return to the Board of Alistair Murray AM, as well as the first-time election of Edencraft’s Josie Eastman. 

Uniting Leaders of the Sea: A Resounding Success for the 7th Yacht Club Managers Group Forum

Perth played host to the 7th biennial Yacht Club Managers Group Forum, a milestone event in the evolution of yacht and motorboat club management across the region. Building on more than a decade of regional collaboration and networking.  

Australian Sailing Board appoints Acting CEO

The Board of Australian Sailing has announced that Ben Callard has been announced as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, following the departure of Ben Houston who had held the role of CEO for the past six years.

The 2025 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show Returns to Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, the country’s largest and longest-running boat show, is back at Auckland Showgrounds from May 15–18, 2025. This year’s event promises an expanded showcase of boats, cutting-edge marine technology and interactive experiences for all ages.

Riviera Honoured with Australian Apprenticeship Leadership Medal

Riviera has been recognised with the prestigious Australian Apprenticeships Leadership Medal 2025. The honour was awarded to Riviera’s Apprentice and Training Manager, Keira Badke, at the inaugural Manufacturing Industries Group Apprenticeship Scheme Apprentices & Trainees Stakeholder Event.

d’Albora Marine Evolves into d’Albora Yacht Brokers

Australian leading marina network has announced the next evolution of its brokerage division: d’Albora Marine is now d’Albora Yacht Brokers. This brand refresh reflects a dynamic new chapter for d’Albora, combining premium yacht brokerage expertise with seamless access to Australia’s largest network of marinas, berthing services, boatyards, and ownership support.

Marine Rescue Brisbane Water launches with new state-of-the-art base

The opening of a new Marine Rescue NSW base at Point Clare on the state’s Central Coast has been marked with a name change for the volunteer unit. As the ribbon was cut on a new search and rescue facility today, Marine Rescue Brisbane Water was also officially launched.

Charting a Career in Sailing: How Craig Evans Turned Passion into Leadership

As part of National Careers Week, Australian Sailing are spotlighting the careers of those in the sailing community. Craig Evans is the Chief Executive Officer of Fremantle Sailing Club – one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic sailing clubs.

Catch a glimpse of giants as the annual humpback whale migration starts in New South W(h)ales

The much-anticipated whale watching season has officially begun in NSW, marking the start of a spectacular natural event that brings joy and wonder to residents and visitors. Avid whale watchers recently spotted the first handful of whales at locations including Shellharbour, Port Macquarie and Manly.

Riviera opens its doors to the public for World Boating Day 2025

Riviera is inviting the public to an exclusive once a year opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of its world-class manufacturing facility at Coomera as part of the annual World Boating Day celebrations. This special event will take place on Saturday May 24th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Maritimo Propeller Development

“High speed screw development definitely is a scientific approach to what is a black art,” said Willaton in opening. “Propellers can be a tricky thing, and so we take the hull resistance figures form our in-house Naval Architect here at Maritimo, and then I work with our propeller manufacturers, where we also add into the equation our weight, shaft angles, and appendage drag to develop our own formula.”

Island Cruising New Zealand group depart on the Pacific Rally

On Saturday 10 May, the first group of New Zealand rally participants set off from Marsden Cove and the Bay of Islands bound for Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu & New Caledonia. The passage is around 1100 nautical miles and will take most of the vessels around a week to complet

3 New Stabi® Models released at the Hutchwilco Boat Show

Stabicraft will be out in force at this year’s Hutchwilco Boat Show in Auckland that opens today, with the release of three new models. The Hutchwico Boat Show has a tremendous history that goes back to 1956 when the show was first held as part of the Easter Show at the Auckland Showgrounds.

AMSA responds to distress signal

At 7:00 am AEST Sunday 11 May 2025, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) received a distress signal from a 17-metre sailing vessel approximately 350 km east of Brisbane in the Coral Sea.

SY Radiance Refit: Poised for a New Pacific Adventure

After an extensive 12-month refit, the 37-metre (121-foot) sailing yacht Radiance is preparing to depart Rivergate Marina & Shipyard in Brisbane, Australia, and return to the vast cruising grounds of the Pacific Ocean.