Hamilton Island Race Week back with a vengeance for 2022

Hamilton Island Race Week was back with a vengeance for 2022 with yachts and crews celebrating in true style both on the water and on shore. Nautilus Marine Insurance was supporting the 200-plus fleet at every mark being a major sponsor of the event.

IndustrialSWELL at The Boat Works

A tribute to the skill and craftsmanship of the entire Australian marine industry, the inaugural IndustrialSWELL will be on show at The Boat Works, Coomera as part of the Gold Coast’s iconic SWELL Sculpture Festival.

Why integrity matters

Sailing at any level needs to be fair, it needs to be honest, it needs to be safe and respectful. Without these things, without integrity, sailing can lose its relevance and meaning. If participants in sailing do not have belief and trust in what we do, in going sailing and participating in races and regattas, then why would people do it?

Australian Sailing’s roadmap for growth Participation and Membership plan

Australian Sailing has released its Participation and Membership Plan, a roadmap for clubs and classes to achieve participation and membership growth, including the steps and actions for implementing each goal and project.

Pedigree line up of new models debuting at the Cannes Yachting Festival

Europe has been awash with Australians taking the chance to sail the Greek or Croatian islands, go hiking, tour wine regions or just visit friends and family under the summer sun.

Motor Life Passion web page launched

Yamaha Motor Australia has announced the launch of Motor Life Passion, a new blog-style web page at yamaha-motor.com.au. Yamaha says that the name “Motor Life Passion is a combination of three elements that provide the means for what we do.

Electric aircraft visionary to deliver the breakfast keynote speech at Metstrade 2022

ICOMIA and METSTRADE have announced that TED Fellow and ICAS Aerospace Innovation Award recipient, Cory Combs, will deliver the Breakfast Keynote Speech at the METSTRADE show on 15 November 2021. 

NMMA to Host Special Session at IBEX as Part of New Seminar Track, Electrification and Next Gen Propulsion

IBEX announced this week it will highlight advances in electrification technology through the addition of new education and product components, including a new seminar track for 2022. As part of the track on Wednesday, September 28 the NMMA and IBEX will hold a free special session: Next Generation Marine Propulsion Systems and the Path Forward.

Lightwave Yachts Expansion – New Manufacturing Facility

A new purpose built manufacturing facility for Australia’s one and only production catamaran builder, Lightwave Yachts, is nearing completion. 

News from Marine Safety SA August 2022

Local communities and visitors have seen river levels rise on the River Murray recently as the flows from interstate are impacted by rainfall events. The State Emergency Service issued flood advice on the 26th of August that predicted water levels are likely to cause minor flooding in the shack areas between Cadell and Mannum.

Sentiment Poll (Q2 2022): UK Marine business outlook remains positive despite challenging economic climate

This week we again share some very industry data, this time from our UK counterparts. Whilst it does not reflect the local market, it does help us understand the sentiment of industry in other parts of the world.

Horizon Yachts select Propspeed

Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced it has received an endorsement from Horizon Yachts. The luxury yacht manufacturer applies Propspeed as a standard for all new models and recommends the use of Propspeed for existing owners as protection against fouling and corrosion of running gear and underwater metals.

Yamaha 2023 Waverunner model line-up

A photographic snapshot of the Yamaha 2023 WaveRunner model line-up.  Images in this library have been provided by Yamaha. Copyright is held by them and the relevant photographers.

Australian Sailing’s 2022-2024 Participation and Membership Plan

Australian Sailing’s Participation and Membership Plan, a roadmap for clubs and classes to achieve participation and membership growth, including the steps and actions for implementing each goal and project.