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Foundation Funding for Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron

June 19, 2018

The Marine Industry Foundation (MIF) has granted $4000 to the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron in Victoria. The funds will be used by the Squadron to implement a project to attract more…

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The new Swift Trawler 47 set for debut

June 19, 2018

The new Swift Trawler 47 is as distinctive as ever and she is an ideal boat for boating with family and friends. With greater room, cruising range and power, the…

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Sydney International Boat Show returns to ICC

June 19, 2018

The Sydney International Boat Show returns to the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay from the 2nd until the 6th of August 2018. The show, the largest recreational…

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RACV Marine Melbourne Boat Show almost here

June 19, 2018

The RACV Marine – 2018 Melbourne Boat Show is less that two weeks away, now is the perfect time to jump online and secure your tickets. This year’s show is looking…

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D-Day to present day, Twin Disc - 100 years strong

June 18, 2018

Along with radar, bombsight gyroscopes and Nylon, one piece of crucial technology gave the Allies the edge in WWII and has been credited as the advance that secured victory: the…

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Volvo Penta unveils self-docking yacht technology

June 18, 2018

Aiming to tackle one of boating’s most stressful manoeuvres – docking – Volvo Penta has revealed an advanced self-docking solution, targeted for launch in 2020. Volvo Penta’s pioneering self docking…

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Keen Aussie fisher wins $200,000 grand Prize

June 18, 2018

Keen Melbourne fisherman, Jonathan Couronne came to Auckland especially to see the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show and to check out the popular Kiwi-built Surtees trailer boats built by Kawerau-based…

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New centre console models for Robalo

June 18, 2018

Robalo may be renowned for building some of the world’s best fishing boats, but more and more the market trend is for buyers wanting boats that also offer a more…

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Bellingham Marine 2019 Calendar Photo Contest

June 17, 2018

It’s that time of the year again, the Bellingham Marine 2019 Calendar Photo Contest is now open! The only rules are that your photo entry must be high resolution and…

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Education & awareness campaign for mako sharks

June 15, 2018

Game-fishing anglers who chase mako sharks offshore will benefit from an education and awareness campaign on the species to be led by VRFish. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said…

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Flotilla of boats set to light up the lake

June 15, 2018

Lake Macquarie is set to twinkle this month with dozens of boats lighting up winter skies during the region’s perennial favourite boating regatta Float Your Boat – an event where…

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Customer experience at GCCM further enhanced

June 15, 2018

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has announced the appointment of Mr Luke McCaul to oversee customer experience and property management for the award-winning facility. Mr McCaul will bring…

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Adelaide Boat Show opens today

June 15, 2018

The Adelaide Boat Show opens today (Friday) at the Adelaide Showground, with doors open from 10AM. From today and continuing through the weekend, South Australia’s most comprehensive recreational marine…

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Chaparral debuts new models at Melbourne Boat Show

June 13, 2018

Melbourne Boat Show will host the Australian debut of two brand new Chaparral bow riders, both of which are also appearing in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time. The…

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Volvo Penta sets deadline to introduce electric po...

June 12, 2018

With the aim of becoming a driving force in sustainable power solutions, Volvo Penta is going full charge into hybrid and all-electric drivelines, offering electrified solutions in both its marine…

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Grant Provided to Sailability at South of Perth

June 12, 2018

The Marine Industry Foundation (MIF) is pleased to announce it has provided a $4,000 grant to Sailability at South of Perth Yacht Club. Public Officer of MIF Colin Bransgrove said…

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Winners declared at Australian Women’s Keelboat ...

June 11, 2018

The three-day six-race 28th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta on Port Phillip in Melbourne wrapped up today when the final two races decided the outcome of two open divisions and the…

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“Hollywood” heading for Hamilton Island

June 10, 2018

One of the most colourful characters on the Australian ocean racing scene, Ray “Hollywood” Roberts, will campaign his “class act” Fast 40+ class offshore racer, Team Hollywood, at the 35th…

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Boaters warned 83 containers lost overboard off NS...

June 8, 2018

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will investigate the loss of 83 shipping containers lost overboard from the Yang Ming-operated cargo ship YM Efficiency off Port Stephens on the central…

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With the Barra season in full swing, JC's flat out

May 31, 2018

JC’s Barra business With the Barra season in full swing, John Campbell is flat out – showing ‘southerners’ some of the best sports fishing along the north Queensland coast. “Most…

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Time to catch Murray Crays

May 30, 2018

Victorians can try their hand at catching some tasty Murray spiny freshwater crayfish for the table. The three-month fishing season north of the Great Dividing Range commences Friday 01 June.…

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Hudson Bay set to turn heads

May 30, 2018

The ‘baby’ of the new generation of Hudson Bay pleasure cruisers, the Hudson Bay 350, is currently in-build at the company’s yard in China and due to hit Australian shores…

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Offshore cruising has a new class of travel

May 30, 2018

Australia’s most awarded luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, conducted the World Premiere of its magnificent new 72 Sports Motor Yacht at the opening of the 2018 Sanctuary Cove International Boat…

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Sunseeker teams with Formula One Red Bull Racing

May 29, 2018

Sunseeker once again has provided its support to the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Formula One Team as its official powerboat service for the Monaco Grand Prix . Held 24…

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Anglers on board for Adelaide Boat Show

May 29, 2018

For SA’s anglers who enjoy either the open waters off the coast or prefer our inland waterways, the Adelaide Boat Show promises new vessels, the latest rods, tackle, accessories and…

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Maritimo eclipse Pre GFC sales record

May 28, 2018

Luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, has had its most successful boat show in a decade at this weekend’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show with sales in excess of its all time…

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Marine Careers Day 2018

May 28, 2018

The recreational boating and marine industry is a diverse industry, that provides many career opportunities and welcomes individuals with a wide range of skills and experience. The potential to develop…

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Yanmar powers Australia’s biggest cray boat

May 28, 2018

Commercial fishing is always challenging, whether on the water dealing with the elements to find and land a catch, or onshore dealing with the business of staying afloat. As experienced…

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New Commercial V-8 SeaPro outboards

May 28, 2018

Mercury is expanding its family of SeaPro commercial outboards with a range of new V-8 4.6 litre models. Mercury is now offering 225hp, 250hp and 300hp V-8 engines – all…

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Record sales and visitor numbers for SCIBS

May 27, 2018

The sun has set on the 2018 edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, with exhibitors celebrating millions of dollars in sales across the four days and organisers reporting…

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