Sydney Articles

Sydney International On-Water Boat Show Ushers Advent of Discover Boating Festival Hub - Explore Boating Delights Without Laying Down a Dime

The maritime sphere is spreading its wings further this year. The Sydney International On-Water Boat Show, scheduled from 13 to 16 November, will bring a breath of fresh air to the expansive public areas of Darling Harbour. A new, crowd-pleasing event, the Discover Boating Festival Hub, will not require visitors to purchase tickets and is guaranteed to sweep visitors off their feet. For the first time, venues such as Palm Grove, Tumbalong Boulevard, and Tumbalong Park will pulsate with the energy of a bustling festival, inviting thousands of curious folk to probe the delights of life connected to water.
07-11-2025

A New Chapter in Australia’s Offshore Racing Story

Sean Langman and Back 2 Black: A New Chapter in Australia’s Offshore Racing Story
© James Tomlinson
Off the water, Langman is the managing director of Noakes Group, one of Australia’s most respected marine services companies. From boatyard operations to specialist refits, Noakes has long been a backbone of the racing fleet, quietly keeping many of the country’s leading yachts in peak condition. Now, Langman is preparing for another chapter: the Rolex Sydney Hobart debut of his 42-footer Back 2 Black. Back 2 Black: A Yacht with Global Experience
16-10-2025

The Australian Commercial Marine Conference

The Australian Commercial Marine Conference returns to Sydney on Thursday, 31 July 2025 aboard the M/V Starship Sydney. Now in its second consecutive year, the event follows strong industry demand for a dedicated national forum to address sector challenges, explore insights from leading authorities and to strengthen connections across Australia’s commercial marine sector. Conceptualised by Nick Lester, General Manager at SeaLink Sydney and hosted by the Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG), the conference will bring together ferry and tourism vessel operators, marine technology innovators, naval architects and designers, shipbuilders, component manufacturers and suppliers, as well as safety regulators and policymakers.
15-07-2025

The Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta Opens with an Unusual Mixed Bag of Light and Delayed Beginnings

The Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta, notorious for its thrilling water clashes, surprises enthusiasts with an unusual light and late start.
01-03-2025