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Twin Disc awarded Seakeeper Distributor of The Yea...

March 26, 2021

Twin Disc Pacific, has been awarded the prestigious 2020 Seakeeper Distributor Of The Year Award. Twin Disc Pacific continue to lead the local boating market with gyro sales, installations and…

World’s fastest all-electric passenger ferry to ...

March 26, 2021

The all-new foiling Candela P-30—the world’s fastest all-electric passenger vessel—will hit Stockholm’s waterways in 2022, shuttling passengers to and from the archipelago above the waves without wakes, noise and CO2…

Sydney Festival of Boating

March 24, 2021

The Boating Industry Association yesterday launched the Invitation to Exhibit for the Sydney Festival of Boating to be held at Darling Harbour (29 Jul – 1 Aug). This event will…

Tickets released for 32nd Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

March 18, 2021

Visitors can now secure tickets to the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), held from May 20 to 23 at Sanctuary Cove on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Showcasing an incredibly…

C-Map launchers new chart range with Global Shaded...

March 10, 2021

C-MAP, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, has launched a re-designed, simplified charting portfolio for Lowrance®, Simrad® and B&G® chartplotter with the introduction of C-MAP DISCOVER &…

Next generation digital throttle & shift system

February 14, 2021

Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has introduced the next generation of its Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) system with integrated, intuitive and intelligent technology that enhances…

Sunseeker’s new 65 SY powered Volvo Penta IPS

February 12, 2021

When Sunseeker International revealed its radically new 65 Sport Yacht design in late 2020, it was almost certainly the sculptured exterior styling, innovative helm concept, and stylish interior appointments that…

A Hunter on the Water

February 12, 2021

Based in Booker Bay just north of Sydney, Captain Scott Thorrington runs Haven Sportfishing Charters in the productive waters along Australia’s New South Wales Central Coast. The busy skipper applies…

Defence Prime chooses Hervey Bay workboat for surv...

February 12, 2021

Innovative Hervey Bay specialist aluminium workboat builder BtB Marine has announced that their multi-award-winning Ultra Long Range 750ULR workboat “Project Indigo” is currently being equipped with state-of-the-art hydrographic survey equipment…

Navico® at the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International ...

February 11, 2021

This year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is another big one for Navico with a huge range of Lowrance®, B&G® Simrad Yachting and C-MAP® products on display. From Lowrance, for the first…

First wave of exhibitors announced for SCIBS 2021

February 9, 2021

The highly anticipated 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), to be held from May 20-23 at the vibrant Marine Village on the Gold Coast, is shaping…

New features for Dockmate® Wireless Remote

February 5, 2021

Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, announced today its next generation remote control transmitters and an all-new mounting option with a custom-designed fixed-mount, wireless charging Cradle. Key innovations…

Melbourne Boat Show - invitation to exhibit

January 27, 2021

Demand for the boating lifestyle, and therefore for boats and accessories, is at an all-time high. Seasoned boaters are looking to consolidate their boating lifestyle and the new people entering…

The coolest teacher on earth?

January 24, 2021

Canadian educator and students use Raymarine technology to locate and document undiscovered shipwrecks in the St. Lawrence Seaway Jean-Marc Perreault is not your average middle and high school science and…

Volvo launches industry’s first Assisted Docking...

January 24, 2021

New Assisted Docking automation technology gives the captain a whole new level of control, taking another important step toward self-docking and easy boating. Volvo Penta has announced the commercial availability…

Planning for Sydney and Brisbane boat shows is wel...

January 21, 2021

The Boating Industry Association has today released an optimistic outlook for boating events in 2021. BIA President Darren Vaux said the Board of Directors were confident measures taken throughout 2020 had put the organisation…

Hybrid boat displays unlimited potential

December 14, 2020

While hybrid cars are now commonplace on our roads, development of hybrid boats has been lagging behind – until now. A collaborative partnership between Ampcontrol, University of Newcastle and Steber…

Amer Yachts and Volvo Penta collaborate towards su...

December 12, 2020

As part of the Nobel Week events at Nobel House in Sanremo, Italian boatbuilder, Amer Yachts, presented Volvo Penta with the results of an independent study on underwater noise. Reducing…

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…

ZF's marine technology showcased in Australia

November 28, 2020

Numerous new Australian vessels have recently hit the waterways fitted with ZF’s range of Marine Propulsion Systems, featuring a wide selection of leading technology available for pleasure crafts and yachts,…

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…

New marine light bar range from Narva

November 7, 2020

Narva, an Australian owned leader in the development, manufacture and supply of automotive lighting and electrical components for the automotive, marine and transport industries. has released a range of fully…

Seakeeper 1 sales soar in Australia

November 5, 2020

Since its launch in Australia earlier this year, sales for the latest release from the world’s leading gyro stabiliser brand, the Seakeeper 1, have eclipsed all expectations. Boaties are gaining…

Maritimo Racing staying prepared

October 22, 2020

Nearly one year has passed since Maritimo Racing crossed the finish line of a Powerboat Grand Prix – The year 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic has seen almost all classes…

B&G launch new Nemesis™ Sailing Display

October 22, 2020

B&G®, the world’s leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, is excited to announce the launch of Nemesis, a new generation of intelligent sailing data display offering unparalleled visibility, with complete…

Volvo hits 30,000 IPS installations

October 14, 2020

Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) units deliver a unique user experience with up to 30% reduced fuel consumption and 30% less CO2 emissions compared to traditional inboard shafts. The…

Monte Carlo Yachts unveils Assisted Docking on new...

October 7, 2020

FLIR Systems, Inc. have announced its Raymarine brand has collaborated with luxury yacht builder Monte Carlo Yachts to be the first to factory install Raymarine DockSense® Alert on their new…

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…

Stellar marine talent pool set to expand at GCCM

September 4, 2020

The southern hemisphere’s most comprehensive and awarded marine facility, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has added to its distinguished talent pool and onsite capabilities with the prized addition…

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…