World Sailing Conference details now available - MarineBusinessWorld Oceania newsletter
by Peter Rendle 9 Oct 2025 14:00 PDT
Challenging conditions for the race starts today in Class C - 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship © Janis Spurdzins / Kalev Yacht Club
On 7th November, as part of World Sailing's Annual Conference in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, they will conduct the Offshore Event Organisers Forum.
It is designed for Member National Authorities, Class Associations, industry bodies, and representatives from the Rating Systems, and you can register to attend in person, or online. There will be a separate form for members of the sailing community to participate and ask questions through the moderator. The aim is to provide for collaboration amongst all the stakeholders to support the growth of offshore racing.
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is a backing a Trans-Tasman effort to promote Responsible Boat Ownership, according to BIA CEO Andrew Fielding. Australia New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group (ANZSBEG) this week launched a new public education campaign aimed at promoting safe and responsible boating practices to the millions of people who go boating each year. The "Responsible Boat Ownership" campaign officially kicks off for the start of Safe Boating Week, 6-12 October.
Yacht tracking and fleet monitoring are essential for efficiency, safety, and compliance with real-time visibility critical. Traditional tracking methods face significant challenges, including limited connectivity, such as GSM range, reliance on costly networks, vulnerability to harsh environmental conditions and power consumption. On 22nd October we are hosting an exclusive and free webinar, with an in-depth exploration of the latest in tracking technology.
Join the Advanced Marina Management Course in Abu Dhabi, 17-21 November; registrations are closing soon. Gain valuable knowledge, practical skills, and industry insights to move your career forward. This course is a key step towards earning CMM, CMO, or CMP certification.
Boating and fishing groups expressed concern regarding the NSW State Government surprise announcement to exclude powered vessels from areas of Port Stephens. The BIA and Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) together represent $20 billion in industry turnover and 130,000 jobs, and both found the move "troubling" due to the lack of consultation. BIA spokesperson Neil Patchett said neither organisation was approached to discuss alternatives such as enforcement, compliance and education of existing rules for safe boating.
South Australia's Recreational Boating Safety Strategy 2025-2030 (released earlier this year) sets out 25 actions to be delivered by 2030. They have updated the Strategy webpage to keep you updated: what is being worked on, what has already been implemented.
Last month, MarkSetBot reached a meaningful milestone: surpassing more than 60,000 Bot days on the water across the global fleet. It's a number that represents years of innovation, trust, and collaboration with race organizers around the world. This achievement isn't just about numbers. It's about making race management simpler, more consistent, and more sustainable.
More marine industry from across our region at www.marinebusinessworld.com - Oceania-wide news from the largest boating news network.
Peter Rendle - peter.rendle@worldmarine.media