MAKING WAVES
A litter of temporary moorings has been laid off Parriwi Road, and host Middle Harbour Yacht Club has readied the rations, as more than 200 yachts with thousands of sailors arrive to do battle in the annual Sydney Harbour Regatta this weekend. The regatta is a sight to behold and, it should be noted by other harbour users, an event demanding a wide berth. Stick to the right-hand side of the channel when heading upstream, pass approaching boats port to port, and abide by the non-wash signage in Middle Harbour and off the host club in particular. Racing sailors are warned not to cut in front of ferries. Light sea breezes are forecast.
Rosehill Boat Show
Next weekend, the spotlight falls on Sydney's western suburbs for all the right reasons — the 10th anniversary Rosehill Boat Show. Promoted as an end-of-year clearance sale, the down-to-earth show has more than 60 exhibitors this year. Everything from knockabout tinnies to cool runabouts, sports fishers and tow boats, plus a bevy of back-to-basics paddle craft, will be for sale. Look for the bargain run-out models and, thanks to low interest rates, attractive pay-by-the-week deals. There are boat-share businesses, boat-hire operators and boating clubs such as Pacific Boating offering alternative ways on to the water. But fishing is the big hook. In addition to the Supertank and its performing fish, visitors will be able to watch live weigh-ins from the Yamaha BREAM Australian Open taking place concurrently on Sydney Harbour. The 10th Rosehill Trailer Boat Show is open next weekend (March 16-17) from 9am to 5pm. Admission and parking are free at the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on James Ruse Drive. See bia.org.au/Rosehill/.
Pittwater Sail Expo
The second annual Pittwater Sail Expo will be staged at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Newport, next weekend (March 16-17). The free community event will feature more than 35 exhibitors of yachts, catamarans, cool sailing kit and services. The big brands on show include Bavaria, Beneteau, Dehler, Dufour, Hanse, Hunter, Island Packet, Jeanneau, J-Yachts, Lagoon, US Yachts, Seawind, Sunbeam and X-Yachts. The spread of marine goods and services covers charter, rigging, sail makers, sail cleaning, marine electrical, batteries, ropes, insurance and more. At the same time, the club will open its doors to the world of yacht racing, cruising, kids' sailing and training. Shuttle bus access. For more information see rpayc.com.au/pittwater-sail-expo.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
The Sydney Harbour Regatta is an annual sailing spectacle featuring more than 200 yachts and thousands of sailors. The article says it's a large event that demands a wide berth from other harbour users, with light sea breezes forecast for race days and lots of on-water activity to watch.
During the regatta the article advises staying on the right-hand side of the channel when heading upstream, passing approaching boats port to port, following non-wash signage (especially in Middle Harbour and off the host club), and warning racing sailors not to cut in front of ferries. Those rules help reduce congestion and wash near racecourses.
The 10th Rosehill Trailer Boat Show runs March 16–17 from 9am to 5pm at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on James Ruse Drive. The article highlights more than 60 exhibitors offering everything from tinnies and runabouts to sports fishers and tow boats, plus paddle craft, boat-share and boat-hire operators, and live Yamaha BREAM Australian Open weigh-ins happening on Sydney Harbour.
Yes. The article describes the show as an end-of-year clearance with bargain run-out models and notes that low interest rates have produced attractive pay-by-the-week deals. It also points out alternative access options on display, such as boat-share and boat-hire businesses.
The second annual Pittwater Sail Expo is a free community event at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport (March 16–17). According to the article, it features more than 35 exhibitors of yachts, catamarans and sailing gear, plus services covering charter, rigging, sails, marine electrical, batteries, ropes and insurance. The club also opens up yacht racing, cruising, kids' sailing and training to visitors.
The article lists big brands attending the Pittwater Sail Expo, including Bavaria, Beneteau, Dehler, Dufour, Hanse, Hunter, Island Packet, Jeanneau, J‑Yachts, Lagoon, US Yachts, Seawind, Sunbeam and X‑Yachts.
These events showcase consumer interest and active market participants in boating and marine services. The article notes large exhibitor turnouts, boat-share and boat-hire businesses, and promotions driven by low interest rates — all signals everyday investors can use as on-the-ground context when researching companies or trends in the marine, leisure and recreational-boat economy.
Yes. The Rosehill Boat Show coincides with live weigh-ins from the Yamaha BREAM Australian Open taking place on Sydney Harbour, and the article specifically mentions the Supertank and its performing fish as part of the fishing attractions visitors can watch.
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