Home | Print | Sitemap | Contact Us
Home News Calendar Charter-Hire-Cruise Training Sailing Fishing Classifieds About Us Forums Archive
 

Welcome to boatingOZ

Chartering a bareboat in the Whitsundays, cruising Sydney Harbour on a hire boat, hiring a houseboat on Pittwater, fishing off Cairns, diving the Great Barrier Reef, adventure cruises in remote areas ... sound good? Do you want to find a sailing school to learn to sail or improve your skills or is it powerboating you enjoy. The latest sailing and boating news is below and follow the links above for your special interest. 

Contact us, either by email or by a Priority Inquiry Form and we will endeavour to answer any questions or forward your request to the appropriate businesses. 
 

Sailing - click here for more news 

Wot Rocket up up and away....almost, now for the Sydney Boat Show
While still temperamental, Wot Rocket showed a flash of its awesome potential yesterday on Botany Bay when it lifted up out of the water, engaging one hydrofoil before nosediving at 20 knots of boat speed.

Powerboat and Fishing - click here for more news

Mercury Propellers proud to introduce new Bravo Three propeller
Featuring a four-blade front and a three-blade rear design, the new Bravo Three will improve the overall performance of virtually any sports-cruiser.

Charter Chatter - more news

Whitsunday Rent A Yacht’s fleet additions
Whitsunday Rent A Yacht will be at the Sydney Boat Show, starting July 31 with charter boat holiday specials. Two new sailing catamarans, a Beneteau Lagoon 420 and a Seawind 1160, and a luxury 50ft yacht join their fleet of sailing and powered skipper yourself boats.

Training

Virtual Sailing conducts coaching trial
Virtual Sailing using the VSail-Trainer Simulator is conducting a learn to sail program with primary school children to study teaching/learning techniques in Victoria.

    Cruising

    Goss and Spirit of Mystery ready for a challenge
    After months of building, the waiting is nearly over for sailor and adventurer Pete Goss MBE, who will be launching the 37-foot Cornish lugger ‘Spirit of Mystery’ on Saturday in Millbrook, near Torpoint, South East Cornwall before setting out to repeat a historical voyage to Melbourne, Australia.

      General - more news

      NZ media outing goes horribly wrong
      A photo op to farewell New Zealand's Olympic rowers went horribly wrong when the press boat - a safety launch - sank.

      Marine Industry - more news

      BIA Melbourne Boat Show exceeds expectations
      The 48th annual BIA Melbourne Boat Show exceeded the expectations of exhibitors who reported strong demand for boats and accessories across the board – including the highest ticket item at the Show, which will give the industry great confidence as it moves to Sydney.

        Current Events

        • 26 Jul - Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race & Rally.

        Future Events

         

        Take Part in the National Boating Usage Study

        Sign up for the National
        Boating Usage Study
        click here


        Subscribe
        to free e-newsletters
        4 choices
        weekly sailing or 
         general boating
        monthlytravel
        2 a week - all news


        Learn to sail

        Unlike most places in the world, learn to sail packages from sailing schools are available in OZ all year round! More info.... click here


        Contributions

        Clubs, businesses and individuals are welcome to contribute to boatingOZ news.

        Click here for a guide


        boatingOZ Priority Inquiry Forms are forwarded to appropriate charter companies, brokers or sailing schools, saving you time.