Shipmate News
Free Marine Corrosion Seminar
12 April 2013
Hosted by Sandringham Yacht Club and presented by Marine Protection Systems and Offshore Marine Electronics, a Marine Corrosion Seminar will be held on 24 April 2013, to educate boaters on how to... read more
Summer (sailing) in the city
11 April 2013
For Ringwood couple, John and Andrea Gardiner, ‘summer in the city’ took on a whole new meaning when they recently headed into Melbourne by boat. The couple own a 4.26m, Paper Tiger... read more
Marine13 Day Pass incentive
11 April 2013
The Marine13 International Conference and Exhibition is now only three weeks away, commencing 28 April to 30 April in Sydney. The Organising Committee has just released a day pass incentive for... read more
Dust off the Hawaiian Shirts and Boardies - Airlie Beach Race Week entries now open
9 April 2013
While for the southern parts of Australia spring has definitely sprung, don’t pack away the summer clothes too deeply in the drawers, as in Northern Queensland the planning for the 24th... read more
d’Albora CEO appointed to MIA Board
8 April 2013
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced the appointment of Marcus Anketell, Chief Executive Officer –Marinas Division, Ardent Leisure Management Limited to their Board of... read more
Mercury magnificent at Mildura
7 April 2013
It’s the world’s fastest ski race, and the famous Mildura 100 turned it on again with plenty of records falling over the Easter weekend and stacks of wins for Mercury engines.... read more
Hitchhiker returns to Hamilton Island
6 April 2013
The Champion Yacht at the inaugural Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in 1984, the famous Australian Admiral’s Cup challenger, Hitchhiker, will be trucked 5000 kilometres across the continent in... read more
New team to offer Ocean Alexander in Australia
6 April 2013
Grand Banks’ Hank Compton and his team on Queensland’s Gold Coast are celebrating the nomination of Ocean Alexander in two categories of the annual Asia Boating Awards. ... read more
Sparkling Fairline to shine at BSA's Sanctuary Cove display
5 April 2013
A luxurious Fairline Targa 58 will be the centrepiece of the on-water display for Boating Syndication Australia (BSA) at the 2013 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May. New... read more
Club Marine Boat Warranty Insurance
5 April 2013
Club Marine, Australia’s largest provider of recreational boating insurance, has announced a new insurance product. The new product, Club Marine Boat Warranty Insurance, is designed to... read more
Illegal snapper haul uncovered at Black Rock
4 April 2013
A 59-year-old Brunswick (Vic) man had his boat seized by Fisheries Officers in Black Rock on Easter Monday for allegedly exceeding the bag limit for snapper and trying to conceal part of his... read more
A taste of European elegance at SCIBS 2013
4 April 2013
The Original Dutch Sloop will bring a taste of European elegance to this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) in May. In a nod to its namesake, The Dutch... read more
Riviera Festival of Boating announces new educational events for 2013
2 April 2013
The second annual Riviera Festival of Boating will offer an expanded educational program in 2013 with a raft of new events planned for the unique four day experience. Held from May... read more
BIA Melbourne show a sell-out
2 April 2013
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) has sold out its exhibitor space for the 53rd Annual BIA Melbourne Boat Show, and is seeking additional display space to meet demand from... read more
Mercury VesselView – now even better
28 March 2013
Mercury VesselView - long recognised as the premier engine-information display system for recreational boating – is now even better with the introduction of VesselView 4 and VesselView 7.... read more
YouTube video results in fine for commercial operator
28 March 2013
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) in NSW has fined a fishing charter operator $1500 for negligent navigation after an incident in January this year at the entrance to Bermagui Harbour. ... read more
The nautical term S.H.I.T. explained in CH Smith Marine's new 'Wiki'
28 March 2013
The folk at C H Smith Marine Chandlery in Collingwood (Vic) reckon that sometimes customers find it hard to understand some of the jargon which is thrown around within our industry. According to... read more
Sail Sydney launches into 2013
27 March 2013
Over 450 sailors enjoyed Sail Sydney in 2012 and this year they will enjoy it even more as the organising committee launches into 2013. From 12-15 December 2013 Sydney will... read more
Clipper announces biggest owners’ regatta schedule to date
26 March 2013
The 2013 Clipper regatta schedule has just been released and it’s the most extensive in the brand’s history. Kicking off the cruising calendar is the Moreton Bay April... read more
Grand Banks announces on-water display at Sanctuary Cove show
26 March 2013
The luxury and craftsmanship of Grand Banks will again be on display at the 2013 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May The company’s on-water display includes a... read more
