AFLOAT Magazine (Australia)

Los Gallos Claim Canada Sail Grand Prix Title in Four-Boat Thriller The following media release has been supplied and includes SailGP racing news for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in international sailing and the Rolex SailGP Championship. Los Gallos claimed their first event win of the 2026 Season, defeating the Artemis SailGP Team in a four-boat final that went down to the wire at the Canada Sail Grand Prix.

Balancing Act winning PHS. Credit @sailogirlhq The inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race, organised by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, delivered a memorable first edition. David Rose’s Bundaberg Rum-sponsored Wedgetail claimed both Line Honours and overall IRC victory, while Tony Craner’s Bundaberg Port Marina-sponsored Balancing Act secured ORCi, PHS and Double-Handed honours.

The young fisherman was relieved to be taken on board the rescue vessel. Credit: MRNSW A young fisherman required assistance from Marine Rescue NSW after his engine failed off Terrigal. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Jane Shirriff said volunteer radio operators at Marine Rescue Norah Head took the call for assistance just before 4 pm. “A crew was quickly assembled at Marine Rescue Terrigal and rescue vessel Terrigal 30 deployed. “The skipper of the 3-metre disabled vessel was the only person on board.

Frantic on the race course in 2016. Credit: Andrea Francolini Entries in the Rating Passage division at Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) are on the rise and the 38th running of the regatta is looking stronger than it has in years. So far 14 owners are locked in for the Rating Passage division at Whitsunday Sailing Club’s (WSC) annual event. Bruce McCraken is making his first foray to ABRW, but no matter, there is a first time for everything.

Sydney Boat Show 2026 will feature more than 120 exhibitors, hundreds of boats and thousands of marine products The following media release has been supplied for AFLOAT Magazine readers. Sydney’s largest marine and boating event, Sydney Boat Show, returns next month, unveiling a stellar line-up of exhibitors, products, activities, and masterclasses to celebrate the newest and latest in boating, fishing, water sports, and marine lifestyle all under one roof.

Junior Sailing at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron. Credit Shaun McKenna Media Strategy Australian Sailing has welcomed increased investment from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) for participation programs, alongside achieving the highest possible Play Well Classification Level of 10 out of 10.

Heading north in the Baltic Sea. Photo: Karen Eriksen This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and forms part of our latest edition of boating features exploring cruising adventures, sailing destinations and life aboard. Retracing childhood family cruising holidays, Dr Karen Eriksen voyages through the western Baltic in search of her past.

The north Fraser coast, near where the Thisbe met her fate. Photo: Kevin Green This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and forms part of our latest edition of boating features exploring shipwreck survival, coastal sailing and maritime adventure on the Australian coast.

The Coral Sea off Queensland, renowned for its pristine waters and complex underwater topography. Photo: Tourism Queensland This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and forms part of our latest edition of marine news exploring deep-sea discovery, ocean science and Australia’s remarkable Coral Sea frontier. “There are more things in heaven and earth Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” — Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 5.

Baguettes, hibiscus and Joyce — goal achieved. Photo: Jill Knight This feature article originally appeared in AFLOAT Magazine and forms part of our latest edition of boating features from Sailor Woman Jill Knight exploring life onboard and the joy of ocean passage-making. Jill Knight had never understood the hatred many sailors have of little or no wind. Calms had never bothered her. And initially, she’d made the most of this one.