Ground breaking legislation passed federally in the senate yesterday (05 Dec) will allow international vessels to participate in the fourth annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous – to be staged in the…
At the company’s annual end of year celebrations, the owner of Riviera Australia, Rodney Longhurst, addressed the 600-strong team and paid tribute to the craftsmen and women who create Australia’s…
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) is calling for volunteers to help support their 2020 Summer of Sailing program which will see some of the world’s best sailors arrive in…
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…
At the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) annual AGM held on 29 November at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli, Jeremy Spear was announced as the President and Peter Dowdney…
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…
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…
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…
The highlight of the recent Pacific 2019 Expo at Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the intriguingly named “The Whiskey Project”, stole the spotlight with the launch of its first boat –Whiskey Alpha…
Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, saw two of its apprentices take out apprentice of the year awards in their respective trade categories at an awards ceremony on the…
Tasmania – Around the Coast, describes the journey that took 30 days to complete but more than 6 months to plan. Ten large cruising motor yachts set out from port…
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…
Recreational and commercial fishers, growers, seafood consumers and people who simply love our waterways can now tune in to the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s (VFA) new fortnightly podcast, The Poddy Mullet.…
This morning, the Morrison Government introduced the Special Recreational Vessels Bill 2019 that will allow foreign owned superyachts to charter in Australia. The ability for these vessels to charter will…
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…
It was an eclectic fleet of more than 50 vessels that gathered for the 110th anniversary celebrations for iconic Australian boat builder, Norman R. Wright & Sons, held 9 November…
Australian sailors Tom Burton and Matthew Wearn will go head-to-head for the Male Athlete of the Year honour after the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) confirmed the list of finalists…
Alexander Marine Australia attended the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, (30 October to 3 November), for the world premiere of the Ocean Alexander 84R, the supremely spacious, family-oriented motor yacht with…
Torquay’s (Vic) offshore artificial fishing reef welcomed the return of five fish aggregating devices (FADs) today with another two to be deployed off Lorne and Aireys Inlet in the weeks…
The presence of Australia’s leading brands was once again very strong at the 2019 METSTRADE Show, Held in Amsterdam annually, the show is recognised as the worlds largest trade exhibition…
Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo is the most advanced in its history with the brand’s global outreach strategy pushing strongly throughout Australasia and The Americas. The proud family-owned…
Horizon Yachts has expanded its acclaimed Fast Displacement Series of high-volume, high-performance motor yachts with the addition of a brand new FD92 model. Inspired by the request of an experienced…
Boaters and fishers across Victoria will be better prepared for a safer summer with the launch of a new app and safety campaign. Minister for Fishing and Boating Jaala Pulford…
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…
Mercury Marine’s annual Technician Of The Year contest has hit new heights, with the 2019 challenge the toughest yet and prizes worth almost $20,000 up for grabs. Mercury started the…
Antares 6, 7, 8, 9… and now the Antares 11. Beneteau’s all-new model marks a new milestone in the well known line of weekenders, which now exceeds 10 metres. The…
Recreational fishers in Gippsland (Vic) are smiling from ear to ear thanks to the stocking of over 130,000 Australian bass into 11 lakes and rivers yesterday to further improve freshwater…
Right in the heart of the NSW Mid North Coast is Stacers’ newest dealer, Hastings Marine. The Port Macquarie based dealership has made a name for itself as a leader…
With stock now hitting the shelves of Australian Evinrude dealers, they say it’s time to give customers the best reason to get out boating this summer. Evinrude is offering $10…
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…