Sydney Boat Show returns next month - MarineBusinessWorld Oceania newsletter
by Peter Rendle 25 Jun 14:00 PDT
Sydney Boat Show © Sydney Boat Show
Sydney's largest marine and boating event 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.
The four-day blockbuster is set to takeover Sydney Showground from 30 July to 2 August, welcoming over 120 local and global exhibitors, with hundreds of boats and thousands of products on display, alongside an action-packed event program. The 2026 event will see the return of Australia's biggest names in boating and marine.
Groupe Beneteau has reduced its CO2 emissions intensity by 26% compared to 2022 and is implementing concrete industrial measures in response to the transformations taking place in the boating industry. How can we electrify boats, develop complex composites that can be recycled, extend the lifespan of vessels, and make boating accessible to a wider audience? With the release of its 2025 Annual Report, Groupe Beneteau presents the solutions it has implemented to address these challenges.
Freedom Boat Club, the world's largest boat club operator and a business of Brunswick Corporation, announced a major milestone in its Asia-Pacific journey, surpassing 500 memberships across the region. It's less than three years after the first Asia-Pacific location was launched on Sydney Harbour, highlighting strong demand for flexible, hassle-free access to boating across a variety of international markets. Today, the club operates 14 locations across Australia and New Zealand, and more than 450 globally.
70 years is a long time for any company, but in marine electronics it's extraordinary. B&G was founded in 1956, and has been a pioneer in the sector ever since. Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of World Marine Media, spoke with B&G's Matt Eeles, discussing history and evolution all the way from the Homer receiver for navigation, through to the present day, and then future developments. They ended by discussing AI-assisted autopilots and continually integrating systems.
Elvstrøm Sails Denmark is pleased to confirm the establishment of their new SailPoint in Australia & New Zealand along with twelve Sail Service Points across Australasia. Peter Lang, Sales Director for Elvstrøm A/S, said, "we feel very positive about our new Partner - this market already has a large amount of Elvstrøm Sails and a respect for our brand dating back to our founder winning gold medals at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne."
Boating Careers has been busy across Victoria over the last couple of weeks, connecting with students, showcasing career opportunities, and helping build awareness of the rewarding pathways available. The team attended both the Trade & Tech Fit Career Expo at Melbourne and the Careers & Pathways Expo in Mount Martha, engaging directly with students, teachers and career practitioners.
The highly anticipated Dufour 39 will make her world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival, marking the arrival of a new generation of performance cruising in an accessible sub-40-foot platform. The Dufour 39 introduces a fresh chapter for the acclaimed French company, combining elegant design, intelligent onboard living and impressive sailing capability in a yacht designed for modern cruising lifestyles.
Fresh from the Hanse factory in Greifswald, Germany, Performance Cruising Yachts team members Rhys Cameron and Josh Hayes have returned with a first-hand look at the direction of Hanse Group for 2026 and beyond. This was not just another dealer meeting. It was a chance to stand inside the shipyard, meet directly with the people shaping the next generation of Hanse yachts, and hear how the brand is continuing to evolve.
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Peter Rendle - peter.rendle@worldmarine.media