Successful new Sydney International On-Water Boat Show - MarineBusinessWorld Oceania newsletter
by Peter Rendle 20 Nov 2025 22:00 UTC
Sydney International On-Water Boat Show 2025 © Sam Buchwald
The 56th Sydney International On-Water Boat Show has concluded after four vibrant days of quality buyers, innovation, entertainment and lifestyle inspiration, once again transforming Darling Harbour into a showcase of the boating lifestyle.
Presented by the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) and Mulpha Events, this year's festival welcomed more than 20,000 visitors to the special event marina in Cockle Bay, and surrounding Discover Boating Festival areas including Palm Grove, Tumbalong Boulevard and Tumbalong Park. More than 160 vessels across 120 leading international and Australian marine brands came together to showcase the latest in design, technology and innovations. Reflecting the popularity of trailerable boats, there were also a number of speciality tow vehicles on display.
The BIA has represented the boating industry at the AMSA Alternative Fuels and Emerging Technologies Roundtable with a wide range of delegates from across Australia. The BIA tabled its milestone report which indicates that by 2030 in Australia there will be more than 1 million registered boats and a similar number of craft not required to be registered, and there will be more than 6 million people participating in boating, and that expenditure on all forms of boating and watercraft-based activities will reach $20 billion.
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) and the Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG) are pleased to announce the international release of the 2026 Australian Marine Industry Directory to a global audience at Metstrade, the world's largest marine equipment trade show. The Directory serves as the leading reference for Australia's commercial and export marine sectors, highlighting the nation's world-class capabilities, innovative technologies and contributions to the global marine industry.
The Jervis Bay boating community will benefit greatly from the support of Bendigo Bank Community Bank Sanctuary Point and Districts, with a $75,000 grant to assist the dedicated volunteers at Marine Rescue Jervis Bay. Deputy Unit Commander, Brad Kilpatrick, said the financial support would be distributed evenly over three years.
Simrad Marine Electronics, a leader in marine electronics and navigation, announced the expanded compatibility of its innovative AutoTrack feature across the full range of Simrad recreational HALO radars, excluding HALO 20, and now including select Lowrance and B&G radar systems. Originally launched for the HALO 2000 and HALO 3000 open array radars, AutoTrack is now fully supported on: HALO 20+ and HALO 24 Dome Radars.
Delivering world-first corrosion resistance, greater winch strength and long-term reliability, Muir Anchoring Systems launches the innovative Cougar stainless steel horizontal windlass at METSTRADE. This offers the first market solution which combines lightweight stainless casting, multi-chain compatibility, and the elimination of bowing, cracking and corrosion risks. The Cougar expands Muir's groundbreaking series of the most corrosion resistant range of leisure craft winches on the market - a project driven by almost six decades of expertise honed by the Tasmania-based specialist.
World's leading one-design racing dinghy class teams up with natural-fibre innovators to reduce environmental impact through a Strategic Sustainability Partnership. The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) and Greenboats, a pioneer in sustainable composite materials, officially announced an ongoing partnership to explore and develop environmentally responsible innovation within ILCA dinghy production.
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Peter Rendle - peter.rendle@worldmarine.media