2026 Boats Afloat Festival News

There will not be a 2026 Boats Afloat Festival!

Narooma Boats Afloat Inc held its Annual General Meeting on Friday 23 July 2026.

The members reviewed the outcomes of the 2025 Festival and took the opportunity to consider its future activities.

It was decided not to hold a Festival in 2026.

Whether the Festival will continue to occur every two years or revert to an annual event will be considered at the 2027 AGM.

Our members expressed their heartfelt thanks to all those who have participated in the past and look forward to seeing you all in 2027 when we will be celebrating the Festival’s 20th year. It’s one not to be missed.

Graham Peachey
President
Narooma Boats Afloat Inc

2025 Festival Images HERE

Malcolm McKay Best Boat Award 2025 - 'SL Fossil'

 

  • Malcolm McKay Best Boat Award 2024 'Queenslad Maid'
  • 2023 Malcolm McKay Best Boat Award winner "Eleanor" from the ACT.
  • Boats tie up at Narooma Marina
  • SS I K Brunell owned by Rodney Martin from Emerald in Victoria
  • Crowds on the Mill Bay Boardwalk appreciate the passing boats - Sunday's Grand Parade
  • Section of the impressive fleet during Sunday's Grand Parade

About Us:

Narooma BoatsAfloat Inc is a group of people with an interest in enjoying and celebrating Traditional Boats in all their varied forms – from clinkers and putt-putts to launches and cruisers and yachts.

In spring every year since 2006 a weekend festival is held on and around the pristine waters and colourful boatsheds of Wagonga Inlet in Narooma on the NSW south coast.

The Festival is open to any traditional style boat – Putt Putts, Steam, Sail, Rowing and Kayaks.

Each year we provide a relaxed program of boating activities on the crystal clear waters of Wagonga Inlet in scenic Narooma on the NSW South Coast.

This website provides a record of some of the past festivals as well as information for the public and for boaties on any upcoming festival.