Sydney Harbour Helipad a no-fly
The latest news on the Sydney Harbour helipad is that the development is on pause. The proposed floating helipad to be loctaed near Fort Denison has approval from the Roads and Maritime Services. Several local councils including North Sydney, were upset when they found out about the approved development, as they were not consulted. But … Read more
New Large Marinas slated for Sydney Harbour
There are several large marina developments slated for Sydney Harbour. Whilst the large Marina at Rose Bay has been taking most of the headlines, with wealthy proponents and vocal detractors, there are several lesser known proposals in (long!) process including Balls Head, Berrys Bay, Elizabeth Bay and Blackwattle Bay. Balls Head This is essentially a … Read more
Sydney Harbour Radar – Blues Point Tower
Sydney Harbour has a new “safety feature” – the NSW Maritime radar located atop of the Blues Point Tower at Blues Point – just north west of the Sydney Harbour bridge. The radar was commissioned in May 2011, after much debate through the North Sydney council approval process over several years. This new multi-million dollar … Read more
Sea Shepherd boat visits Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour is currently hosting one of the Sea Shepherd’s fleet of vessels, the Bob Barker. This vessel is an anti-whaling vessel painted in impressive sea camoflage colours. The Sea Shepherd organisation regularly makes news headlines with their ocean battles with the Japanese whaling fleet, like the MV Steve Irwin, and the infamous collision between a Japanese … Read more
Xtreme Motor Bikes on the Harbour
Sydney saw an unusual combination of MotorCross Bikes performing breath taking stunts at Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour. As part of the RedBull X-Fighters program, the exhibition of aerial motorcross was a competition for riders to perform tricks to gain maximum points. The Sydney Harbour event was the finale of the 2011 series held in … Read more
Stunning PIF Regatta on Sydney Harbour
Sydney laid on one of it’s classic sunny, blue water days for the 2011 PIF Regatta on Friday 25 March. With over 120 regatta yachts and spectactor cruisers, it was a great day on Sydney Harbour. The spectator fleet knew how to party, with plenty of entertaining, drinking and eating, and even some dress ups ! … Read more
Property Industry Foundation (PIF) Charity Regatta Mar 2011
The Property Industry Foundation (PIF) holds it’s annual sailing regatta this Friday 25th March on Sydney Harbour. This charitable yachting regatta has grown enormously over the years to become one of the calander’s highlight events, with literally 100′s of yachts and supporters cruisers! This excellent foundation raises money for “kids doing it a bit tough” with … Read more
SYDNEY WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL AT MARITIME MUSEUM | 16-17 OCTOBER
The bi-annual Wooden Boat festival is a great event for yachties, and landlubbers alike. Stunningly restored wooden boats are on display dating back some 80 years. Halvorsen Boats are well represented as usual, with a good mix of cruisers and sailing boats. Enjoy the classic lines, and the glorious timberwork evoking romantic memories from a … Read more
Young sailors attempt to beat Jessica Watson
After Jessica Watson made history and become the official youngest ever solo sailor circumnavigate history by Sailing into Sydney Harbour Saturday morning (15th May 2010), there were a couple of teenagers around the world who wish to beat Jessica Watson record. A YOUNG Californian sailor – Abby Sunderland was one of them who unfortunately failed in … Read more
