Marinas

The Gateway sets sail at Burnett Heads

December 16, 2020

In a show of strong support, councillors at Bundaberg Regional Council have unanimously approved a major stage of The Gateway project, an integrated marina and resort development, set to transform…

Recognition of lifetime service to the Marina Indu...

December 9, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has recognised a lifetime of service to the marina industry with awards presented to Jeff d’Albora and to Ian McAndrew (posthumously). Trish McAndrew and Jeff…

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…

World-cruising “Batavia” refits at The Boat Wo...

December 8, 2020

After more than five years exploring South-East Asia, the 41-metre Sovereign superyacht, MY “Batavia” chose to undertake a series of complex refit works at The Boat Works’ world-class superyacht yard.…

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…

Marinas21 Study Tour Announced

November 27, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced details of the Marinas21 Study Tour which will be held on Wednesday 26 May immediately following the Marinas21 Conference and International Trade Exhibition…

Partnership reaps rewards for boaties

November 25, 2020

Two of the Gold Coast’s most sophisticated superyacht destinations, that have invested a combined $120+million in superyacht marine infrastructure, have joined forces to offer an array of benefits for boat…

Better Boating Fund established in Vic

November 20, 2020

The legislation to create the Better Boating Fund, which will re-invest every dollar of Victorian boating registration and licensing fees back into recreational boating, has passed in the Victorian Legislative…

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…

Gold Coast puts out superyacht welcome mat

November 20, 2020

The Gold Coast is putting out the welcome mat for superyachts with a new guide launched by the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) and the City of Gold Coast. GCWA…

City of Gold Coast set to welcome Marinas21 delega...

November 10, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced that the Welcome Reception for its Marinas21 International Conference & Trade Exhibition will be generously supported by the City of Gold Coast, which…

Australian marinas shine on world superyacht stage

October 30, 2020

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard and Coral Sea Marina Resort Both Announced Finalists In Global Superyacht Business Awards. Two of Australia’s leading Superyacht marinas, Gold Coast City Marina &…

Boating industry rejects Andrews Govt boating bill...

October 30, 2020

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) has rejected the State Government’s Marine Safety Act Amendment (Better Boating Fund) Bill 2020 in its current form, which is currently going through…

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…

Qld LNP select GCCM for $20m Investment

October 24, 2020

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) will receive $20 million from a Deb Frecklington LNP Queensland Government for its Stage II development which will see the lifting capacity of…

Royal Geelong named Yacht Club of the Year

October 23, 2020

Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) was today announced as 2020 Yacht Club of the Year at the Australian Sailing Awards, following the biggest sailing season in the Club’s 161-year history.…

Experienced team has new name and new HQ

October 20, 2020

The experienced team of Brett Flanagan, his brother Grant and Paul Atallah, formerly Sanctuary Cove Boat Sales, have relocated from Sanctuary Cove to headquarter their on-water display at Gold Coast…

Covid led boating boom making waves in Australia

October 20, 2020

Around the globe, recreational boating markets are experiencing a huge surge in demand as consumers look for creative ways to endure the pandemic closer to home – a trend being…

Gold Coast marine business diversifies

October 14, 2020

Since establishing the business in 2017, Yachtsmen International (YI) has diversified and expanded from two experienced boat brokers to a multi-disciplinary team of 12. From their Gold Coast headquarters at…

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…

New MIA CEO Suzanne Davies takes the helm

September 30, 2020

Marina Industries Association (MIA) CEO Colin Bransgrove is concluding his 13 year tenure with the MIA. From Thursday 1 October Suzanne Davies will take over as MIA CEO heralding in…

Boating when you don’t have a boat

September 30, 2020

Boating without a boat in Australia has never been a problem for Aussies. The practice of boating has been long associated with the outdoor loving nature of our culture. Across…

From our family to yours, love CSMR

September 28, 2020

“The past few months have taught us all to cherish our families. Spending time together, playing together, laughing together and in some cases, like ours, surviving together. If we have learned…

Lakes Entrance lands a better jetty

September 25, 2020

Fishers in Lakes Entrance now have a bigger, safer spot to wet a line thanks to an upgrade of Reeve Landing Jetty on Bullock Island. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis…

Marina Gold Anchor training commences in USA

September 18, 2020

Last November the West Coast USA based Marine Recreation Association (MRA) and the Marina Industries Association (MIA) based in Australia entered into a collaborative agreement to launch the Global Gold…

R Marine Pittwater relocates to expanded premises

September 5, 2020

R Marine Pittwater, the dealer representative for Australia’s most awarded range of luxury motor yachts, Riviera, has relocated to an expanded new sales and service centre at Newport in Sydney’s…

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…

Whittley open new sales outlet at Sydney Boathouse

August 31, 2020

Australia’s leading trailerable fibreglass boat builder, Whittley Marine Group, has announced that it has established Whittley New South Wales (NSW) Sales as the Group’s new boat retail sales and service…