Shipmate News
A new era in Australian luxury boating has arrived.
27 July 2010
Monday 26th of July, 2010. Gold Coast, Australia. Keith Hanson and the team from New Ocean Yachts Australia are excited to announce the arrival of the first boat in their New Ocean Yachts range.... read more
Emarine Australia awarded for its ‘dedication and success’
27 July 2010
Emarine Australia’s dedication to and success with Back Cove Yachts throughout Australasia has been recognised with an achievement award from the US manufacturer. Combining the... read more
The Ultimate in Enhanced Performance Yachting
27 July 2010
Built in Australia, light yet ocean tough, seriously fast while easily managed, traditionally seaworthy and technically advanced, the Sydney GTS43 has been designed with the performance orientated... read more
Dyna's dynamite deal for Sydney show
27 July 2010
Dyna’s flagship D77 will be sold at this week’s Sydney International Boat Show, with a special show-only price of $3.5 million. Around half a million less than its... read more
US court decides on battle on deck
27 July 2010
Akron, OH, USA: Another chapter unfolds in the “David versus Goliath” patent case between two competing companies, PlasDECK and Flexiteek. PlasDECK, Inc. recently... read more
Point Nepean National Park, draft master plan released
27 July 2010
Point Nepean National Park (VIC) is a special place with extraordinary natural and built landscapes and a rich history. The vision for Point Nepean National Park is to provide a... read more
East Keilor man benmched with $1500 fine
27 July 2010
An East Keilor (VIC) man was convicted and fined $1,500 in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday July 26) after pleading guilty to two fisheries charges stemming from an Indented... read more
This £17m yacht comes with its own supercar
26 July 2010
As far as freebies go, a luxury supercar has got to be near the top of the list. But then if you're already forking out £17million for a 122ft state-of-the-art super-yacht you wouldn't... read more
An easy way to enter Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010
26 July 2010
It’s still not too late to get a crew of family and friends together and compete at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010. No matter where you are in the world you can still be part of what is... read more
Riviera sets its course to Sydney International Boat Show
26 July 2010
Last night a fleet of seven Rivieras left the Coomera based facility bound for the Sydney International Boat Show, some 380 nautical miles from the Gold Coast Seaway south to Darling Harbour,... read more
Boating Industry forms new national alliance
26 July 2010
The associations representing the recreational boating and light commercial marine industries around Australia have united to form the Boating Industries Alliance to represent their collective... read more
Last call for winning photos
23 July 2010
Club Marine’s popular Club Kids Fun Photo Contest is approaching its closing date, and Australia’s leading provider of recreational boating insurance is making a last call to all... read more
Boat Equity launches Australia’s largest online boat share marketplace
22 July 2010
Boat Equity, Australia’s largest online boat share marketplace, is modernising boat share in Australia with a new model that has been created by boat owners for boat owners, who understand... read more
Linfox and Pacific National get onboard with the ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne
21 July 2010
Sail Melbourne, the first leg of the prestigious ISAF Sailing World Cup, is delighted to announce a valuable logistics partnership with Linfox and Pacific National. The deal will make it easy... read more
Buoyancy aid added to One Design range
21 July 2010
Burke Marine has been developing their One Design range over the past few years and is pleased to release the newest addition to the range the Burke E50 Buoyancy Aid. The New Burke... read more
Next generation Big Block now available
21 July 2010
Mercury MerCruiser’s 8.2-litre next generation big block marine engine is now available. Drawing on the expertise of Mercury Racing specialists, Mercury MerCruiser has created... read more
Honda’s enduring environmental commitment
21 July 2010
Honda Australia’s commitment to protecting the marine environment has been further reinforced via the extension of its long-standing professional association with Sea World on the Gold Coast,... read more
Guilty plea saves man from jail
21 July 2010
A St Albans (Vic) man avoided a jail sentence after pleading guilty in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Monday (July 19) to illegally taking abalone and dangerous driving on January 10 this... read more
BFCA warns that voting Greens is a vote against boaters
20 July 2010
The Boating and Fishing Council of Australia (BFCA) has warned all recreational fishers and boaters around the country that it was increasingly looking like a vote for any candidate preferencing... read more
CRS Yachts goes for high impact at Sydney International Boat Show
20 July 2010
CRS Yachts, exclusive dealers of Fairline and Ocean Alexander Motor Yachts, will provide a first class experience for visitors at the 2010 Sydney International Boat Show held from 29 July to 2... read more
