Marinas

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…

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…

IRC GC Championships to be held during Sail Paradi...

December 2, 2019

It’s official, the IRC Gold Coast Championships is approved by the National Governing Body – Australian Sailing. Australian Sailing have jumped onboard with the IRC GOLD COAST Championships to be…

Sailors with Disabilities program sets sail from M...

December 2, 2019

Australian not-for-profit organisation Sailors with disABILITIES, have been using Melbourne City Marina as a layup berth for their ‘Winds of Joy’ sailing program vessel. The organisation offers life-changing sailing opportunities…

RGYC announces naming rights to MacGlide Festival ...

December 2, 2019

Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) has proudly announced the 2020 Festival of Sails naming rights partnership between the club and MacGlide, by Mactac, a world leading biocide-free fouling release film…

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…

Blessings that count

November 27, 2019

On Saturday 23 November, Deputy Commander Southport Mike Hoffman welcomed Gold Coast waterways’ proponents and VIPS to the 2019 Volunteer Coast Guard ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ at Southport QF1. After…

Change of leadership at Global Marina Institute

November 25, 2019

A new Chairman has been appointed to the Global Marina Institute (GMI) at the annual meeting of GMI held during METS in Amsterdam. GMI is responsible for the oversight of…

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…

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…

Gold Anchor Marina scheme expands to US

November 13, 2019

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

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…

Southport Yacht Club completes renovations

October 29, 2019

Southport Yacht Club, home of the Bartercard Sail Paradise, Gold Coast’s largest regatta and finish line to Australia’s 2nd largest yacht race – Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, has recently…

New format for Lipton Cup Regatta

October 25, 2019

The historic Lipton Cup trophy will be contested in teams for the first time, after an exciting new format was decided by the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV) this…

Amphibious exploration vessel headed to Great Barr...

October 22, 2019

The landmark Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) together with vessel owners, the Northern Escape Collection recently unveiled Australia’s newest and most exciting amphibious exploration vessel, the Iguana 31.…

Top training for all levels at The Boat Works

October 19, 2019

Training, licensing and Certification in all areas of boating are now available at The Boat Works with the arrival of new partners, Paradigm Training. With boat ownership on the Gold…

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…

Highest gold rating to Queensland marina

October 4, 2019

Coral Sea Marina Resort in the Whitsundays, Queensland has been awarded Platinum accreditation under the Global Gold Anchor Scheme. This is the highest possible level of Gold Anchor accreditation. The…

Survey of Australian Marina Industry

October 4, 2019

Over 300 marinas from across Australia are being invited to participate in a survey to gauge the economic, social and environmental health of the Australian marina industry. The survey has…

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…

Sanctuary Cove marina expansion underway

September 19, 2019

Mulpha is set to expand the Sanctuary Cove Marina in response to berthing demand for premium recreational vessels from 50 feet up to Superyachts larger than 180 feet in length.…

Passionate about learning - Join the academy

September 18, 2019

The Coral Sea Academy is a new initiative of Coral Sea Marina Resort, providing a series of educational and innovative events that are designed to educate guests, locals and visitors…

Lake Eildon Boating and Fishing Show launched

September 12, 2019

Regional Victoria will host its first major boating event with the official announcement of the Lake Eildon Boating & Fishing Show this spring. The Lake Eildon Boating & Fishing Show…

Inaugural boating event with unique features

September 10, 2019

Anticipation for the inaugural Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show is building, with just over a month to go until a boat show unlike any other. Presented by Unified Events,…

Black Jack TOO Black Diamond

September 10, 2019

The Gold Coasts Largest sailing regatta, (the 11th) Bartercard Sail Paradise, is shaping up to be an event not to be missed. The race, which kicks off on 02 January, has…

Clean and conscientious

September 5, 2019

Rivergate Marina & Shipyard in Brisbane has successful obtained its Clean Marina Level 3 re-accreditation with an admirable audit score of 99 percent. The audit was carried out by an independent third-party firm that is…