Marinas

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…

Australian marina sector resilience tested

August 30, 2020

The Marina Industry Association (MIA) has launched the 2019 Club Marine Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey (HAMIS); the fourth of a series of such reports that track the…

Verdict in for marina online learning

August 26, 2020

In April the Marina Industries Association (MIA) announced a commitment to fast track online learning initiatives in-light of Covid-19. Since then MIA has conducted many online regional meetings and webinars…

2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race cancelled

August 23, 2020

The 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s annual 384-nautical-mile challenge due to commence on Saturday 3 October, has been cancelled due to the…

Butchart Marine Services steps up sponsorship

August 22, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) is very pleased to announce that Butchart Marine Services has increased its support for the MIA by moving from bronze level to silver sponsorship. Butchart…

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,…

Call to Boating Industry – Support your BIA

August 19, 2020

Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) President David Meehan has heaped praise on the boating industry for its coming together in these tough and challenging times. “Despite all of the…

Marinas21 - Call for papers

August 12, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) is full steam ahead in planning its biennial Marinas21 International Conference and Trade Show which will be held at the Marriott Resort Surfers Paradise, 24-25…

Eco vision & implementation top priority for The B...

August 11, 2020

Environmental management, sustainability and stringent procedures are top priorities at The Boat Works, situated at Coomera on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Already positioned as industry leaders in customer service with a…

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 &…

Southport YC celebrating 75 years of yachting

July 30, 2020

The 2021 Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta provides a healthy dose of hot and friendly competition in the tropical ocean waters off Surfers Paradise. An invitation is open to all yachts…

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…

GCCM expands with all-weather work bays

July 28, 2020

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has now completed the construction of expansive new undercover hardstand areas with additional blasting and painting facilities to meet growing demand from 50ft-plus…

Coral Sea Marina Resort supporting marine rescue s...

July 25, 2020

Coral Sea Marina Resort announced this week a renewed platinum sponsorship for Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsundays, committing to another three-year sponsorship. Coral Sea Marina Resort is now entering its second…

Marina research quantifies Covid-19 impacts

July 23, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has just released a report indicating an AU$48m reduction in Australian marina revenues over the three-month period March – May 2020. The data also indicates…

Superyachts setting sail to the Gold coast

July 20, 2020

Superyachts are setting sail for the Gold Coast as Sanctuary Cove Marina and The Boat Works – at the Gold Coast Marine Precinct – are positioned to deliver an exclusive…

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…

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,…

Superyacht yard in full swing and expanding

June 13, 2020

Attracting several of the regions superyachts since officially opening in February 2020, the $100 million Superyacht yard at The Boat Works is winning over Captains and owners with its world-class…