Australiawide Boat Sales now in Sydney!
24 August 2009

Queensland 's largest boat brokerage, Australiawide Boat Sales has opened a new office in Sydney.

The new office will be based in North Sydney but operate online to enable greater coverage of Sydney's waterways; the harbour, north to Pittwater and south to Port Hacking. Australiawide Sydney in conjunction with two marina offices in key Queensland locations will provide customers with a fast, efficient way of buying or selling boats (in multiple markets) across Australia.

Ivan Rowe, having returned to Sydney after working in Australiawide's Manly (Qld) brokerage will head up the new office. In addition to enjoying Australia's cruising grounds Ivan has a long racing history at the CYCA, MHYC and other Sydney clubs on many of the recognised boats in the current racing circuit. Ivan's background in advertising and sales combined with a lifetime on the water provides a unique ability to promote a wide range of vessels, sail and power.

Australiawide Boat Sales looks forward to assisting customers with their boating needs. For more details of the new office please email sydney@australiawide.com or visit www.australiawide.com

Top five finish for Aussies at 470 Worlds
August 2009

The Australian Sailing Team crews of Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page, and Elise Rechichi and Tessa Parkinson have both finished fifth at the 470 World Championship in Rungsted, Denmark ... read more

2009 Australian Sailing Development Squad creating champions of the future
March 2009

The Australian Sailing Team has begun the search for Olympic champions for London 2012 and beyond with the announcement of the 2009 Australian Sailing Development Squad.

After a successful 2008 saw Australia win two Gold and one Silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, along with three World Championship and two European Championship titles, Australia's elite sailors will once again be looking for a strong showing in 2009... read more

IRC Measurer Seminar in Sydney
March 2009
People wanting to become an IRC measurer can attend a seminar hosted by Yachting Australia in Sydney on 19 and 20 April 2009.

The seminar will be presented by Malcolm Runnalls, Yachting Australia's Chief IRC Measurer and member of the IRC Policy Steering Group. Also attending will be the RORC Rating Office's Technical Director Mike Urwin. Key staff from Yachting Australia and current IRC Measurers will also be in attendance... read more

Coach Courses coming soon!
March 2009

People wanting to become a sailing coach or improve their coaching skills should book to attend one of the sailing coach courses on soon.

Various Club Coach and State Coach courses are being placed on the calendar this year providing aspiring and current sailing coaches opportunities to up skill and improve their knowledge and techniques... read more

International Race Management Seminar
February 2009

Yachting Australia is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an ISAF International Race Management Seminar in November this year

Yachting Australia has been approved to host an ISAF International Race Management Seminar in Brisbane from 23 to 25 November 2009. The seminar will be conducted by International Race Officers Marinus Blickman (NED), John Parish (NZ) and David Brookes (AUS)... read more