Boat Shows, Events, Festivals

2021 Santcuary Cove International Boat Show launch...

December 8, 2020

The 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will return to The Marine Village from 20 to 23 May 2021, with exhibitor registrations officially opening on Friday…

Annual Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race is on!

November 30, 2020

The Festival of Sails Organising Committee and the Royal Geelong Yacht Club has thanked the sailing community for the overwhelming support shown for the tough decision to cancel the 2021…

Melbourne Boat Show 2021 calls for exhibitors

November 28, 2020

Boats and Boating are experiencing an amazing new level of interest and demand as a COVID normal situation starts to develop in Melbourne. This is sure to last well into…

Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival major success for ...

November 20, 2020

The inaugural Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival last weekend, held in lieu of the 31st annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show this year, has been a major success for leading luxury…

Maritimo S55 unveiled and Coming in 2021

November 13, 2020

Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo has unveiled an exciting addition to its internationally acclaimed S-Series sedan motor yacht range, with the announcement of the stunning new S55 sedan…

Seawind Regatta sails rain, hail or shine

November 10, 2020

On October 30 and 31st, Multihull Central hosted the 21st Seawind owners regatta on Pittwater, just north of Sydney Harbour. This year’s regatta came together in the last minute just…

Luxury brands drop anchor at Sanctuary Cove Boatin...

October 30, 2020

A host of high-calibre luxury brands have joined the extensive line-up of exhibitors that will be on display at the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival from November 13 to 15. The…

Riviera premieres at Sanctuary Cove Boating Festiv...

October 29, 2020

Three magnificent new Riviera Sports Motor Yachts will be showcased together in an Australian premiere at the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival to be held on the Gold Coast from November 13…

Whittley NSW Grand Opening Boat Show Weekend

October 27, 2020

Whittley NSW has excitedly to announced the new dealership’s FREE Grand Opening Boat Show Weekend Sale on the 7th – 8th of November at the Sydney Boathouse in Rozelle. The…

New look SAILING Champions League

October 10, 2020

SAILING Champions League: Asia Pacific organisers are delighted to announce the 2021 season format and a raft of changes to simplify the competition and bring gender equity to the league.…

Boating lifestyle on show at Sanctuary Cove marine...

September 30, 2020

Marine enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice at the upcoming Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, with a big line-up of day, sport, fishing and leisure boats, as well as sail and…

X47 Express Cruiser, America’s Cup Edition on sh...

September 30, 2020

Yanmar will choose the Genoa International Boat Show to reveal the America’s Cup edition of its flagship X47 Express Cruiser. Yanmar’s brand flagship, the Yanmar X47 Express Cruiser leads the…

Riviera 50 Sports Motor Yacht – World Premiere

September 8, 2020

Australia’s largest luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Riviera, recently hosted a spectacular online launch for the world premiere of its new 50 Sports Motor Yacht. The Riviera 50 Sports Motor Yacht is the…

Premier brands shore up space at Sanctuary Cove Bo...

September 1, 2020

The Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, is shaping up to be a bumper event following the launch of exhibitor bookings just three…

National Boating Week 25 Sep to 02 Oct

August 24, 2020

A ‘National Boating Week’ will be held from 25 September to 02 October and will be supported by a host of Boating Industry Association (BIA) activities. National boating week will…

72' superyacht enters Bartercard Sail Paradise Reg...

August 21, 2020

The fleet for Sail Paradise 2021 has taken a step up with the recent entry of the 72-foot New Zealand flagged entry ‘Silver Fern’ by Southport Yacht Club (SYC) member,…

Riviera announces new 50 Sports Motor Yacht

August 14, 2020

Premium Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Riviera has unveiled plans for the new 50 Sports Motor Yacht (SMY) that redefines the form, function and feel of the quintessential blue-water yacht.…

Discover two versions of Antares 11

August 5, 2020

Following the launch of the coupé version last December, the Antares 11 will soon be available in a Flybridge version and on show this autumn. With a new flybridge version…

Gold Coast swings back into boat show mode

July 30, 2020

Queensland boaties turned out in droves to relish and enjoy the first Covid-Safe boat show in the state when Boaties Day Out was hosted by Gold Coast City Marina &…

Australian Superyacht Rendezvous postponed

July 29, 2020

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, organisers of the fourth annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous – have postponed the event that was to be staged in the Whitsundays by Coral Sea…

Sealegs switches it up, with style and comfort

July 28, 2020

Extending its range of amphibious boats, Sealegs has announced the launch of a new model, the 7.5m Semi-Cab amphibious RIB, to be debuted at the Auckland Boat Show in October…

American market resurgence in wake of Coved-19

July 13, 2020

Australian motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo’s team in the Americas reports that in the past six weeks the market for both new and pre-owned boats in the region has experienced a…

SCIBS whets appetite of marine enthusiasts with lo...

July 11, 2020

Organisers of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier marine event have today announced a precursor to the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), with the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival scheduled to…

An industry first from Princess Yachts

July 11, 2020

Princess Yachts has announced a truly unique industry first. They will be launching the eagerly anticipated slot 1 of the new X95 via a Facebook Live event later this month.…

Sovereign Island Marina Boat Show announced

July 10, 2020

Aiming to boost the marine industry in the lead up to summer, the first Sovereign Island Marina Boat Show hosted by AMT Marine Luxury Boat Brokerage is scheduled for 11…

Melbourne Boat Show is going virtual this month

July 9, 2020

The Melbourne Boat Show is going virtual. All of Victoria’s world class boating and fishing exhibitors online for you to browse and chat with, in the comfort of your home,…

Date set for 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht R...

June 29, 2020

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is pleased to announce the release of the Notice of Race and opening of entries for the rescheduled 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht…

Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht world premiere tour

June 19, 2020

As the Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht commences her world premiere tour, anticipation is building among expectant owners eager to step aboard their dream motor yacht for the first time.…

Melbourne Virtual Boat Show announced

May 30, 2020

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria has extended an invitation to all marine industry suppliers to exhibit at the Melbourne Virtual Boat and Fishing Show to be held Friday 24,…

October start for rescheduled Sydney Gold Coast ra...

May 14, 2020

The 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, a major lead-up event prior to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, has been rescheduled to start in October. Previously scheduled to…