Boat Shows, Events, Festivals

Newly completed nautical jewel on NSW coast

January 22, 2020

Newly completed works at The Anchorage Marina in Corlette, have transformed the entire facility, creating a luxury marina experience of international standard at Port Stephens on the NSW north coast.…

Big brands quick to shore up space at SCIBS 2020

January 22, 2020

The 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has attracted a strong response from exhibitors, all enthused by the prospect of an enhanced larger layout and additions to the program…

Entries open for Wooden Boat Festival 2020

January 20, 2020

The Royal Geelong Yacht Club has announced the 2020 Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong, presented by the Wooden Boatshop and Yanmar, as the place to be during the Labour Day…

Geelong hosts Australia’s best youth sailors

December 16, 2019

The country’s top junior sailors will compete in Geelong later this month, when the Royal Geelong Yacht Club hosts the Cadet Class Australian Championship. One hundred and twelve sailors on…

Sunseeker Manhattan 68 set for world premiere

December 12, 2019

Sunseeker has unveiled its latest flybridge model, the stunning, all-new Manhattan 68. Making its World Premiere at boot Düsseldorf (18th – 26th January), this model promises to be one of…

Game changing legislation for Australia’s global...

December 6, 2019

Ground breaking legislation passed federally in the senate yesterday (05 Dec) will allow international vessels to participate in the fourth annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous – to be staged in the…

RGYC launches volunteer drive for massive ‘Summe...

December 5, 2019

The Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) is calling for volunteers to help support their 2020 Summer of Sailing program which will see some of the world’s best sailors arrive in…

RACV Marine Melbourne Boat Show Invitation to Exhi...

December 5, 2019

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) is now taking applications to exhibit at the 60th anniversary Melbourne Boat Show, the largest promotion of recreational boating in Victoria, The Show is…

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show expands for...

November 28, 2019

Officially launching today, exhibitors can now secure their preferred space on water and within the vibrant Marine Village for the 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) held from May…

Australian marine industry success at METSTRADE

November 26, 2019

The presence of Australia’s leading brands was once again very strong at the 2019 METSTRADE Show, Held in Amsterdam annually, the show is recognised as the worlds largest trade exhibition…

Mike Gaffikin brings 50 Yrs in Marine to Empire Ma...

November 19, 2019

From his seaside hometown of Bournemouth, UK, to an Outboard and Chainsaw Mechanic in Bayview NSW, to opening Mike Gaffikin Marine, the last 50 years in the Marine industry have…

The superyachts are coming

November 14, 2019

Superyacht Australia confirms a large increase in expected superyacht visitation to Australia for 2020 following promotion at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Partnering with Tourism Australia, Superyacht Australia recently…

Whitsundays to host 2020 Superyacht Rendezvous

November 13, 2019

As Australia continues to strengthen its position as a global superyacht hotspot, organisers have this week announced the fourth annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous – will be hosted in the Whitsundays…

Aussie performers set to wow Festival of Sails

November 13, 2019

Australia’s biggest celebration of sailing, Festival of Sails will have a distinctive rock ‘n’ roll flavour in 2020 with renowned Aussie singer/songwriter Richard Clapton headlining the line-up for the Australia…

Fort Lauderdale caps off great year for Maritimo

November 12, 2019

The 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has seen a wave of sales by Australia’s leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo. Sales of luxury motor yachts were once again…

Long-term broadcast future for Rolex Sydney Hobart...

November 11, 2019

The famous Boxing Day broadcast of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will remain an Australian tradition for years to come, with the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) and…

Separate TP52 division at the Festival of Sails

November 9, 2019

The strength of the TP52 class in Australia will be recognised at the Festival of Sails 2020 with a dedicated division, news the Royal Geelong Yacht Club is certain will…

Ribco partners with Wild Oats XI towards Sydney to...

November 9, 2019

Ribco, a leader in premium Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), has been appointed the official chase boat partner for the Wild Oats XI Team. The Ribco superior performance RIBs will showcase…

All 4 Adventure with Raymarine

November 6, 2019

FLIR Systems has announced today its Raymarine brand has joined forces with acclaimed adventurer and TV host Jase Andrews for series 11 of the top rated All 4 Adventure fishing…

Mercury named Outboard Supplier for America's Cup ...

November 4, 2019

Mercury Marine has announced that it is proud to support Emirates Team New Zealand as the Official Outboard Supplier, as they prepare to defend the America’s Cup in 2021. Under…

National Sailing League joins Festival of Sails

November 4, 2019

The first event of the National Sailing League Oceania’s 2019-2020 season will partner with the Festival of Sails hosted by Royal Geelong Yacht Club, bringing even more action to Corio…

Ocean Alexander launches the next Revolution

October 30, 2019

The Ocean Alexander 84R, the second model in Ocean Alexander’s Revolution series, bridges the gap between the successful 70E and the larger 90R. Slated for world premiere at the 2019…

Volvo Penta IPS brings Lexus luxury to sea

October 30, 2019

Toyota Motor Corporation – in collaboration with Italian yacht design studio, Nuvolari Lenard, and boatmaker, Marquis Yachts – has developed its first luxury 65-foot yacht, the sleek LY 650, which…

Sunseeker confirms Flagship 161 Yacht sale

October 22, 2019

Following multiple sales during the recent Monaco Yacht Show, Sunseeker and ICON Yachts have announced the sale of the company’s first 161 Yacht with the client signing a Letter of…

New class of amphibious RIB

October 8, 2019

Sealegs International has announced the world debut of the latest amphibious RIB from the makers of the world’s most trusted amphibious technology. The Sealegs 7.5m RIB, available with either Electric…

Australia collaborates at the Monaco Yacht Show

October 4, 2019

Long discussed ideas of collaboration were brought to fruition at the Monaco Yacht Show, (25-28 September) for the Australian Superyacht Industry. The South Pacific stand promoted the region with representatives…

Belize 66 Daybridge and Riviera Americas premieres

October 4, 2019

Brilliant, beautiful and bespoke, the Belize 66 Daybridge will make her world premiere at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show [Oct 30-Nov 3] as part of the largest ever display…

Festival of Sails long-range forecast Extreme

October 1, 2019

Two Queensland based Extreme 40s will head to Geelong’s 2020 Festival of Sails in January to unleash on idyllic flat-water, powered by the local and very reliable afternoon summer sea…

Festival of Sails signs partnership with Musto

September 27, 2019

The Royal Geelong Yacht Club has delightedly to announced the Festival of Sails has appointed Musto as technical apparel and merchandise partner for the next three years. Known as the…

Maritimo's NZ sales team strengthens

September 25, 2019

Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, is building on its already strong presence in New Zealand by expanding its dealer partner network. Long established Maritimo dealer, Motor Yacht Centre,…