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Strong support for Pittwater to Paradise Regatta

September 13, 2018

Encouragingly for this year’s Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise Regatta is the level of interest from Queensland boat owners planning to cruise to Sydney then race back north as part…

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Oldest solo sailor to circumnavigate World arrives...

September 13, 2018

Bill Hatfield entered the Gold Coast Seaway earlier this week at 01:04:28, after spending a tremendous 414 days at sea. Aged 79, Bill arrived at Southport Yacht Club on Monday…

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Riviera appoints Perfomax Marine in Turkey

September 11, 2018

Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, has continued to grow its presence in the Mediterranean region with the appointment of Perfomax Marine to represent the Riviera and Belize marques in…

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Stefan launches new Reflex range

September 6, 2018

Stefan Boating World launched the new range of Reflex Boats at the recent 2018 Brisbane Boat Show with four of the six new models on display at the show. The…

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Racing champ rapt by Hurricane

August 27, 2018

Dick Johnson is a motor racing legend, with an appetite for speed and performance since 1967 when he burst onto the track. The winner of three Bathurst 1000 titles, and…

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7 multi-million $ luxury yachts exported in single...

August 27, 2018

Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, exported more than $14 million of yachts last week to the US, its largest overseas shipment in over 10 years. The seven motor…

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New TP52 Australian circuit planned

August 27, 2018

With so many now in the country, Marcus Blackmore has confirmed a TP52 circuit for Australia, starting in November. “The owners have talked and we’re going to start with three…

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Positive trend evident in Brisbane

August 27, 2018

The confidence seen across the country during the boat show season has again been evident during the Brisbane Boat Show. 18,226 visitors attended the event, a 16% increase on the…

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Maritimo showcasing M51 Motor Yacht at Cannes

August 23, 2018

Maritimo are set showcase their M51 long range motor yacht at the upcoming 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival, which is the largest on-water boat show in Europe with approximately 600 vessels…

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Brisbane Boat Show opens tomorrow

August 16, 2018

24 – 26 August, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre South Bank The Brisbane Boat Show commences tomorrow (Friday) at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre South Bank, doors open…

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Premieres for Riviera and Belize at Fort Lauderdal...

August 15, 2018

Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will proudly present the World Premiere of its much anticipated flagship Belize 66 and the Americas Premieres of the Riviera 72 Sports Motor…

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Trimaran flips at Airlie Beach Race Week

August 15, 2018

Queenslander Dennis Lehany’s Jim Brown 6 metre trimaran, Billy the Kid, flipped while racing in shifty and gusty 25 knot winds at Whitsunday Sailing Club’s Airlie Beach Race Week Festival…

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Prominent industry figure to head Sanctuary Cove M...

August 15, 2018

Mulpha Australia has announced that well-known industry figure and 2017 Marina Manager of the Year (Marine 17) Steve Sammes is the new general manager of the Sanctuary Cove Marina. Mr…

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Fishing Masterclass included in Brisbane Show entr...

August 15, 2018

For anglers who enjoy either the open waters off the coast or prefer our inland waterways, the Brisbane Boat Show promises new vessels, the latest rods, tackle, accessories and loads…

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Riviera recognises excellence

August 10, 2018

Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, has celebrated the achievements of its R Marine Dealer network at an awards ceremony held during the Sydney International Boat Show. Riviera owner…

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Brisbane Boat Show presents diversity in exhibitor...

August 9, 2018

Queensland’s popular Brisbane Boat Show (24 – 26 August) opens on 24 August at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre South Bank, where more than 50 exhibitors from across the…

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Horizon embraces new era

July 31, 2018

John Lu, President of Horizon and Horizon Group CEO has held discussions with current owners, Gary and Janette Wahlstedt to affect the takeover of operations in Australia and New Zealand…

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Black Jack plays the final card

July 30, 2018

In a gripping finish to the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, Queensland supermaxi Black Jack match-raced and beat Wild Oats XI to the finish line by just under two…

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The Boat Works Extreme 40 - hungry for Hamo

July 27, 2018

With new Velum sails, sizzling new wrap and seasoned crew eager to add to recent wins, The Boat Works Extreme 40 will be a hot contender at the 2018 Hamilton…

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New Whitehaven 6000 Flybridge defines custom desig...

July 27, 2018

Spacious, gracious and entirely unique, the latest addition to the Whitehaven fleet, the Whitehaven 6000 Flybridge “La Robelle” will be on show at the 2018 Sydney International Boat Show, (2…

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50% off hardstand fees for month of August

July 26, 2018

If you’re on the Gold Coast, the Boat Works in Coomera have just announced a winter special for boaters offering 50% off hardstand fees for the month of August. Stay & pay…

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Hamilton Island Race Week 2018 - Beyond 200

July 25, 2018

A rush of entries over just a few days has seen the fleet for Hamilton Island Race Week 2018 surge past 200 and towards record territory. The number of entries…

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Brisbane Boat Show tickets go on Sale

July 23, 2018

Tickets are now on sale for Queensland’s most comprehensive boating show. The Brisbane Boat Show runs from the 24th until the 26th of August at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition…

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New dealership network in Australia for Monte Carl...

July 23, 2018

Beneteau has re-organized the dealership network for its Monte Carlo Range in the Australian market. Now, instead of a separate distribution channel from the rest of the Beneteau product range,…

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New entries and old foes prepare for Sydney Gold C...

July 23, 2018

A strong 55-yacht fleet is preparing for the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, an annual winter dash north and principal feeder to the Queensland…

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Brisbane Boat Show returns to BCEC in August

July 11, 2018

The Brisbane Boat Show returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) from the 24th until the 26th of August 2018. The show, being one of the largest recreational…

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New showroom, new products, new era

July 11, 2018

For 15 years, Ultra Marine Products has proudly supplied the marine and yachting public and trade with innovative accessories and essentials to make life on the water comfortable, safe and…

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AMW wins Raymarine Dealer of the Year

July 9, 2018

Australian Marine Wholesale was announced Raymarine’s National Sales and Service Dealer of the Year for 2017 at the recent Raymarine Dealer Training event held in Sydney last month. The Boat…

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Last straw for Abell Point Marina

July 5, 2018

With over 500 million plastic straws being discarded every day globally and each straw taking up to 450 years to start to degrade, the team at Abell Point Marina felt…

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Fun outweighs failure for one crew at Hamilton Isl...

July 4, 2018

A yacht that has carried a Land Rover on deck, been used to pursue pearls, was sunk for months and has a dog in the crew is destined to continue…

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