Queensland

'Island Gypsy’ brand revival marks major push in...

December 17, 2019

Island Gypsy, the iconic Halvorsen brand has been revived in the new range of connoisseur craft, launched in 2019 as the Newport 460 – a collaboration among industry veterans and…

Maritimo crowned World Champions

December 16, 2019

Leading Australian luxury motoryacht manufacturer Maritimo’s international race team has beaten the world’s best to be crowned UIM XCAT World Champions and XCAT Pole Position World Champions in Dubai at…

Paradise found

December 16, 2019

With the sun-soaked backdrop of the cruising playground of Hamilton Island and the Whitsundays, Alexander Marine Australia held its annual Whitsunday Get Together, spoiling 100 customers and friends with three…

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…

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

December 2, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“Stoked – and then some” with Mercury repowe...

November 19, 2019

A professional guide who knows the areas around Cairns and Hinchinbrook, Queensland, like the back of his hand, Jon Snell often needs speed. “When you have a client and you’re…

South Wave Break Island channel dredging works sta...

November 19, 2019

Works contributing to safe and navigable access to the South Wave Break Island channel in the Broadwater (Gold Coast) have started. Gold Coast Waterways Authority CEO, Hal Morris, has confirmed…

The superyachts are coming

November 14, 2019

Superyacht Australia confirms a large increase in expected superyacht visitation to Australia for 2020 following promotion at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Partnering with Tourism Australia, Superyacht Australia recently…

A serious 'go anywhere' gamefisher called Aura

November 14, 2019

Fusing traditional craftsmanship and high-tech materials, Norman R. Wright & Sons have created the one-of-a-kind, 60ft Sport Fisher “Aura”. Drawing on their 110-year history of custom-crafted vessels, Norman R. Wright…

Whitsundays to host 2020 Superyacht Rendezvous

November 13, 2019

As Australia continues to strengthen its position as a global superyacht hotspot, organisers have this week announced the fourth annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous – will be hosted in the Whitsundays…

Fort Lauderdale caps off great year for Maritimo

November 12, 2019

The 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has seen a wave of sales by Australia’s leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo. Sales of luxury motor yachts were once again…

North Coast Boating secures select “Premier” s...

November 12, 2019

The move to a new address in Caloundra West has been the catalyst for North Coast Boating to strive and receive Mercury Marine’s coveted “Premier” Dealer status. Premier accreditation is…

Two out of three for Maritimo at World Championshi...

November 6, 2019

Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo’s international Racing Technologies Division is on a high with its new R30 XCAT performing strongly in Shanghai at the weekend resulting in Maritimo Racing…

Ocean Alexander launches the next Revolution

October 30, 2019

The Ocean Alexander 84R, the second model in Ocean Alexander’s Revolution series, bridges the gap between the successful 70E and the larger 90R. Slated for world premiere at the 2019…

Southport Yacht Club completes renovations

October 29, 2019

Southport Yacht Club, home of the Bartercard Sail Paradise, Gold Coast’s largest regatta and finish line to Australia’s 2nd largest yacht race – Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, has recently…

Hi-tech composites key to Champion keelboat’s re...

October 29, 2019

The nifty Jack Holt-designed keelboat, “Saltash” – eight-time winner of the Brisbane to Gladstone Race is being given a new lease on life by the craftspeople at Norman R. Wright…

Guardians of nature aboard Guardian of the Seas

October 29, 2019

Internationally renowned and award-winning wildlife and underwater cinematographer, Tom Campbell, and his scientist and filmmaker partner, Beth Davidow, travel the world capturing spectacular footage and images for a variety of…

Transport figures show boat exports buoyant

October 23, 2019

Brisbane-based Aurora Global Logistics reports a healthy summer forecast for Australian boat manufacturers exporting to the US and Europe, driven by an appetite for Australian quality, ingenuity and value, thanks…

Amphibious exploration vessel headed to Great Barr...

October 22, 2019

The landmark Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) together with vessel owners, the Northern Escape Collection recently unveiled Australia’s newest and most exciting amphibious exploration vessel, the Iguana 31.…

Top training for all levels at The Boat Works

October 19, 2019

Training, licensing and Certification in all areas of boating are now available at The Boat Works with the arrival of new partners, Paradigm Training. With boat ownership on the Gold…

Zulu - free, interactive, boating and cruising gui...

October 14, 2019

It’s here, it’s available now and it’s free! The perfect tool for boaters to find shared information from contributions from other boaters, all in a single click. It’s Zulu Waterways,…

Highest gold rating to Queensland marina

October 4, 2019

Coral Sea Marina Resort in the Whitsundays, Queensland has been awarded Platinum accreditation under the Global Gold Anchor Scheme. This is the highest possible level of Gold Anchor accreditation. The…

Belize 66 Daybridge and Riviera Americas premieres

October 4, 2019

Brilliant, beautiful and bespoke, the Belize 66 Daybridge will make her world premiere at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show [Oct 30-Nov 3] as part of the largest ever display…