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Trailerables and marine technology take centre sta...

May 7, 2021

The 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) – held from May 20 to 23 on the Gold Coast – will feature a stellar showcase of trailerable boats, as well as…

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Twin Disc awarded Seakeeper Distributor of The Yea...

March 26, 2021

Twin Disc Pacific, has been awarded the prestigious 2020 Seakeeper Distributor Of The Year Award. Twin Disc Pacific continue to lead the local boating market with gyro sales, installations and…

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Sydney Festival of Boating

March 24, 2021

The Boating Industry Association yesterday launched the Invitation to Exhibit for the Sydney Festival of Boating to be held at Darling Harbour (29 Jul – 1 Aug). This event will…

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Catch a new career as a Fisheries Officer

March 19, 2021

The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has commenced a recruitment drive for seven trainee fisheries officers with a view to filling vacant positions across the state. VFA Chief Executive Officer Travis…

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Tickets released for 32nd Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

March 18, 2021

Visitors can now secure tickets to the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), held from May 20 to 23 at Sanctuary Cove on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Showcasing an incredibly…

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C-Map launchers new chart range with Global Shaded...

March 10, 2021

C-MAP, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, has launched a re-designed, simplified charting portfolio for Lowrance®, Simrad® and B&G® chartplotter with the introduction of C-MAP DISCOVER &…

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Koolewong Marina Awarded 5 Gold Anchors

March 9, 2021

Five Gold Anchors have been awarded to the stunning, boutique Koolewong Marina located in the Brisbane Waters on the NSW Central Coast. This Global accreditation bestowed by the Marina Industries…

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NSW Boating Handbook updated

March 4, 2021

The NSW Boating Handbook is the official guide to safe boating, and has been updated to make information easier to find and read. It is available online, or a hard…

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Steber strives to maintain competitive edge

February 15, 2021

Steber International is ahead of the curve when it comes to adapting and adopting new technology and techniques to remain relevant in the ever-changing marine manufacturing environment. And it’s not…

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Melbourne Boat Show 2021 and 2022 Announcement

February 10, 2021

The long-awaited, much anticipated 60th Melbourne Boat Show, will now be conducted from 16 – 19 June 2022. After detailed consideration of all event-related factors, the Boating industry Association of…

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First wave of exhibitors announced for SCIBS 2021

February 9, 2021

The highly anticipated 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), to be held from May 20-23 at the vibrant Marine Village on the Gold Coast, is shaping…

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Boating safety and facilities program now open

February 5, 2021

The Victorian Government is making recreational boating better and more accessible for all Victorians providing $1.5 million in funding to eligible organisations under its latest grants program. Minister for Fishing…

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Melbourne Boat Show - invitation to exhibit

January 27, 2021

Demand for the boating lifestyle, and therefore for boats and accessories, is at an all-time high. Seasoned boaters are looking to consolidate their boating lifestyle and the new people entering…

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Volvo launches industry’s first Assisted Docking...

January 24, 2021

New Assisted Docking automation technology gives the captain a whole new level of control, taking another important step toward self-docking and easy boating. Volvo Penta has announced the commercial availability…

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Planning for Sydney and Brisbane boat shows is wel...

January 21, 2021

The Boating Industry Association has today released an optimistic outlook for boating events in 2021. BIA President Darren Vaux said the Board of Directors were confident measures taken throughout 2020 had put the organisation…

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The Gateway sets sail at Burnett Heads

December 16, 2020

In a show of strong support, councillors at Bundaberg Regional Council have unanimously approved a major stage of The Gateway project, an integrated marina and resort development, set to transform…

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2021 Santcuary Cove International Boat Show launch...

December 8, 2020

The 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will return to The Marine Village from 20 to 23 May 2021, with exhibitor registrations officially opening on Friday…

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ZF's marine technology showcased in Australia

November 28, 2020

Numerous new Australian vessels have recently hit the waterways fitted with ZF’s range of Marine Propulsion Systems, featuring a wide selection of leading technology available for pleasure crafts and yachts,…

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Melbourne Boat Show 2021 calls for exhibitors

November 28, 2020

Boats and Boating are experiencing an amazing new level of interest and demand as a COVID normal situation starts to develop in Melbourne. This is sure to last well into…

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Boating Vic data shows boaters better prepared

November 24, 2020

In the 12 months since its release, Transport Safety Victoria’s trip preparation website and app – Boating Vic – has helped 87 per cent of surveyed boaters decide whether to…

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Better Boating Fund established in Vic

November 20, 2020

The legislation to create the Better Boating Fund, which will re-invest every dollar of Victorian boating registration and licensing fees back into recreational boating, has passed in the Victorian Legislative…

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Hastings Boat Ramp open for summer

November 20, 2020

The Victorian Government is improving access to Western Port Bay for fishers and boaters, thanks to the completion of the first stage the $1.6 million Hastings Boat Ramp upgrade. Minister…

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Boating industry rejects Andrews Govt boating bill...

October 30, 2020

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) has rejected the State Government’s Marine Safety Act Amendment (Better Boating Fund) Bill 2020 in its current form, which is currently going through…

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Luxury brands drop anchor at Sanctuary Cove Boatin...

October 30, 2020

A host of high-calibre luxury brands have joined the extensive line-up of exhibitors that will be on display at the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival from November 13 to 15. The…

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A single-source of reliable info for inflatable li...

October 29, 2020

The Boating Industry Association has launched a new lifejacket website to help boaters ensure they have the right information for a great day on the water. The BIA developed and…

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Maritimo Racing staying prepared

October 22, 2020

Nearly one year has passed since Maritimo Racing crossed the finish line of a Powerboat Grand Prix – The year 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic has seen almost all classes…

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New SOS Rescue Ring

October 21, 2020

There are many rules and restrictions set by government bodies requiring us to carry safety products onboard our boats and how many we must carry. These requirements are the minimum…

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BIA welcome maritime infrastructure spend

October 10, 2020

Boating Industry Association President Darren Vaux today welcomed the NSW Government announcement of $205 million in maritime infrastructure works over the next three years. Minister for Transport Andrew Constance made…

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Download Boating Vic to get your boat back in acti...

October 8, 2020

Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) is encouraging boaters to prepare their vessels to head back out on the water after a delayed start to the 2020-21 boating season. Gareth Johnson, Recreational…

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Monte Carlo Yachts unveils Assisted Docking on new...

October 7, 2020

FLIR Systems, Inc. have announced its Raymarine brand has collaborated with luxury yacht builder Monte Carlo Yachts to be the first to factory install Raymarine DockSense® Alert on their new…

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