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Game changing legislation for Australia’s global...

December 6, 2019

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…

Riviera reflects on outstanding achievements of 20...

December 5, 2019

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…

RGYC launches volunteer drive for massive ‘Summe...

December 5, 2019

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…

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…

AIMEX announce leadership changes

December 5, 2019

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…

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

December 4, 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 4, 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…

Expertise & experience underlie the Whiskey Projec...

November 30, 2019

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…

Maritimo Apprentices take out two top gongs

November 30, 2019

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 offical launch

November 30, 2019

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…

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…

New fisheries podcast set to make a splash

November 27, 2019

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.…

New bill represents $1.64 billion boost for marine...

November 27, 2019

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…

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…

Norman R. Wright & Sons celebrate 110 years of Boa...

November 27, 2019

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…

Sailing duo finalists in AIS Awards

November 27, 2019

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…

Wow Factor heading here in 2020

November 27, 2019

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…

Fad-tastic summer ahead for southwest fishers

November 26, 2019

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…

Australian marine industry success at METSTRADE

November 26, 2019

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…

Maritimo sets sight on the future and adds Maritim...

November 25, 2019

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 Introduces New FD92 Model

November 25, 2019

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…

New App to better prepare Victorian boaters & Fish...

November 25, 2019

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…

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…

Mercury Technician Of The Year wins $10,000

November 25, 2019

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…

Beneteau marks new milestone with Antares 11

November 25, 2019

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…

Aussie bass stocking gets underway in Gippsland

November 21, 2019

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…

Stacer welcomes NSW Mid North Coast dealer

November 21, 2019

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…

Evinrude's mid-range outboards now come with savin...

November 19, 2019

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…

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…

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