17th NAROOMA BOATS AFLOAT FESTIVAL November 8-10 2024 - a great success!

A big thanks to sponsors, volunteers, our organising committee, our local community and those who came to see the Grand Parade.

And, of course, a heartfelt thanks to all those who participated as well as those who dug deep at our auction and kept us afloat until next year.

Graham Peachey
President, Narooma Boats Afloat Inc

During the Gala Dinner on Saturday, Narooma Boats Afloat President Graham Peachey presented the 2024 Malcolm McKay Best Boat Award to the proud owners of the winner ‘Queensland Maid’ - Gordon and Gay Gregory. Congratulations to them for a beautifully presented boat.

Malcolm McKay Best Boat Award 2024

A summary of the 2024 (and every) Festival can be viewed HERE, and a gallery of festival pics viewed HERE.

  • 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.