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Te Rapunga reflects new dawn for traditional boat ...

June 30, 2020

A significant wooden boat rebuild is underway at Denman Marine in Kettering, Tasmania, reviving the 32-foot double-ended ketch known as “Te Rapunga”, and shining a light on the incredible life…

Simrad partners with Chaparral and Robalo

June 30, 2020

Simrad Yachting – a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilot, radar, communications and fishfinding systems – has been selected as the exclusive marine electronics supplier…

Date set for 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht R...

June 29, 2020

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is pleased to announce the release of the Notice of Race and opening of entries for the rescheduled 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht…

All-New Princess X80 joins the X Class family

June 26, 2020

Following in the wake of the successful launch of the X95, Princess has announced a new addition to the range. Due to take to the water next year, the X80…

C-Map launches new website for rec boaters

June 23, 2020

C-Map, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, has announced the launch of the new C-MAP website catering to recreational boaters. The new website features rich content covering…

New Raymarine Axiom+ multifunction nav displays an...

June 22, 2020

Axiom+ Offers Superior Visibility and Upgraded Performance; Raymarine LightHouse Charts Bring Heightened Levels of Clarity and Control to Marine Navigation FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today Raymarine Axiom+, a powerful new…

MC38s long-awaited return to 2020 season

June 21, 2020

Winter sailing on Sydney Harbour is often fraught, light winds and plenty of shifting potholes to catch the unsuspecting out. For the MC38s crews who returned to their season after…

New HQ showcases multi-faceted yachting lifestyle

June 19, 2020

Swan Super Lines has established new headquarters in the yachting hub of Main Beach on the Gold Coast, with a street-front office on Tedder Ave that showcases the many facets…

Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht world premiere tour

June 19, 2020

As the Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht commences her world premiere tour, anticipation is building among expectant owners eager to step aboard their dream motor yacht for the first time.…

In the big league

June 19, 2020

Antares 6, 7, 8, 9, and now the Antares 11. This new model marks a new milestone in the well-known line of weekenders by Beneteau which now exceeds 10 metres.…

RIB Force and Mercury – helping with kids at ris...

June 18, 2020

For young people at risk, SAILS at Bayside can be a life saver… literally. A volunteer-run, not-for-profit outreach arm of the Anglican Church in the Brisbane-Redlands Bayside area, SAILS uses…

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…

Port Phillip partnership to double shellfish reefs

June 12, 2020

The Andrews Labor Government and The Nature Conservancy will continue their partnership approach to revitalising shellfish reefs in Port Phillip Bay by investing $1.1 million to build three hectares of…

Design released for new Queenscliff boat ramp

June 12, 2020

Victoria’s Labor Government has released the final concept design for the Queenscliff boat ramp upgrade which will make it easier for boaters to get out on the water than ever…

Mandurah Outboards, Mercury's Dealer of the Year

June 12, 2020

Mercury Marine is has proudly announced that Mandurah Outboards in W.A. has earned the title of Mercury Marine’s Australian Dealer of the Year for 2019. Located in the heart of…

DBM partners with Sanctuary Cove Marina

June 10, 2020

DBM Management has recently been named as Sanctuary Cove’s preferred marine detailer. Chosen as the exclusive detailer for the award-winning marina’s VIP Membership Programs, DBM will be providing berth holders…

Custom Fish M59 headed for the high seas

June 9, 2020

Dubbo based truck dealer Cliff Swane lives a long way from the ocean, but that has not diminished his love of blue water boating and especially game fishing and he…

GCCM presses on with site expansion

June 9, 2020

After the successful completion of the undercover work bays, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has begun the construction of new showrooms as the site continues to grow. The…

First ever all-new Princess X95

June 5, 2020

Princess Yachts has shared some behind the scene images of the first ever X95, on her latest sea trial which took place in Plymouth, England this week. As the eagerly…

Intrastate Travel Opens up Australia Wide

June 5, 2020

At 3pm today Tasmania will join all other States and Territories by allowing intrastate travel and staying overnight which is a boon for recreational and commercial boating. Boating Industry Association…

Yanmar Develops Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Mari...

June 4, 2020

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. have announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology…

Riviera celebrates the launch of the 20th Sports M...

June 3, 2020

The 72 and 68 Sports Motor Yachts, the flagships of the luxurious Riviera collection, have reached a significant milestone in production with the completion of Hull 20 following the new…

Feature-filled power cat AYANA breaks new ground

June 3, 2020

The latest Roger Hill-designed vessel, the 14-metre power catamaran called “AYANA”, has emerged from production at Noosa Marine and is now stored at The Boat Works, awaiting delivery to her…

Maritimo M55 Flybridge World Premiere announced

June 1, 2020

Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo, unveiled an exciting addition to their internationally acclaimed M-Series flybridge motor yacht range today, with a virtual reveal of the revolutionary new M55…

Back to Boating - Your state guide

May 31, 2020

Australia continues to gain ground in efforts to contain COVID-19 which is allowing Governments to ease restrictions on recreational boating around the country. The Boating Industry Association (BIA) has reminded…

Melbourne Virtual Boat Show announced

May 30, 2020

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria has extended an invitation to all marine industry suppliers to exhibit at the Melbourne Virtual Boat and Fishing Show to be held Friday 24,…

Free DTS Upgrade on V6 Mercury outboards

May 29, 2020

As we all start to think about life returning to normal, boaters can have even more to look forward to… upgrading to a new Mercury V-6 outboard made even better…

Smart cameras for safer boating

May 29, 2020

More boaters will be able to check conditions at their local ramp from the comfort of home as Maritime Safety Victoria launches new cameras across Victoria. The ramp and carpark…

Princess returns in full-force for 2020

May 29, 2020

Following close to eight weeks “controlled shutdown” during Covid19 restrictions, Princess Yachts has welcomed back 80 percent of their 3,000 employees who had been furloughed, remaining on the company’s payroll…

Riviera 64 SMY kisses the water ahead of world pre...

May 27, 2020

The newest addition to Riviera’s internationally acclaimed Sports Motor Yacht collection, the 64 SMY, has just been launched as she approaches her world premiere in June. Work on the final…