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X50 reaches key milestone ahead of SCIBS Premiere

March 22, 2019

Excitement is building in the lead up to the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show as leading Australian motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo enter the production phase of the highly anticipated…

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Retail Store Manager required

March 22, 2019

Boating Central, a chandlery located in Williamstown and Geelong (Vic) is looking for a Marine Retail Store Manager to manage their Williamstown store. Boating Central provide products and services for…

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New fishing custom plates a real catch

March 15, 2019

The Victorian Government is encouraging anglers to go hook, line and sinker and proudly show everyone on the road how much they love fishing. Minister for Roads and Minister for…

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Entries in for 29th Australian Women’s Keelboat ...

March 15, 2019

Entries are open for Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron’s (RMYS) 29th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) and Victorian competitors are throwing down the gauntlet; many will come fresh from competing in…

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Maritimo set to unveil latest at SCIBS

March 15, 2019

Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo plans to have one of its most exciting displays at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show with a world premiere and the…

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Going boating? Lock in a buddy plan

March 15, 2019

Boaters and paddlers have a far better chance of rescue in an emergency if they arrange a trigger time for someone on land to call emergency services on 000. Maritime…

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Belize 66 and Riviera 395 SUV premiere at Palm Bea...

March 15, 2019

Australia’s most awarded luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will proudly premiere the spectacular new Belize 66 Sedan motor yacht in a four-model showcase in conjunction with dedicated Riviera and Belize…

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Hayman Island luxe-portation

March 13, 2019

More than tools of transport, the new, Hayman Island by InterContinental, line-up of four diverse vessels is as aesthetic as they are practical. In its purpose-built sheds at Rivergate Marina…

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Inaugural Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show announ...

March 10, 2019

Unified Events, creators of unique events designed to inspire and engage, is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show this October. A boat…

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Parts Cleaning technology cuts Servicing time

March 8, 2019

In marine engineering, the faster you can get a vessel back in the water, the better. Having been in the industry for over 50 years, Francis Marine knows this as…

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New appointment at All Marine Spares

March 8, 2019

All Marine Spares Pty Ltd has announced that as a part of its expansion plans, it has appointed Fabien Vignes to its team in a new-created Business Development Position for…

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Whitehaven navigates new waters with two new model...

March 8, 2019

Whitehaven Motor Yachts continues to expand its presence in the Australian boating market with two new game-changing models set to deliver greater choice to their discerning client base. Co-owner of…

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Multihull hardstand display announced for Moreton ...

March 8, 2019

Multihull Central in partnership with the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron has announced a new hardstand area exclusively for the out of water storage and display of preowned cruising catamarans and…

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Twin Disc Pacific expands to "Experience Centre'

March 7, 2019

A buoyant local market and high demand for products and services have motivated Twin Disc Pacific to commit considerable investment in the opening of a dedicated Gold Coast facility at…

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Steber boosts workforce to keep up with demand

March 7, 2019

While the manufacturing base in the Manning Valley (NSW) may be shrinking, at least one firm is bucking the trend – Steber International. In the past two years Steber have…

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Recovery Ladder answers perennial question - How d...

March 7, 2019

SOS Marine is offering the first 24 YA affiliated sailing clubs that have rescue craft the opportunity to buy an SOS Rescue Ladder for half price. The SOS Recovery Ladder…

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Newly formed Multihull Cruising Yacht Club

March 7, 2019

A new chapter in the world of multihulls has just begun with the formation of the Multihull Cruising Yacht Club Inc. (MCYC). This club has been formed to allow multihull…

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Vale Robert Braithwaite CBE, DL 1943 - 2019

March 7, 2019

Sadly, in the early hours of this morning, (07 March 2019) Sunseeker’s founder Robert Braithwaite passed away. Robert was an inspiration to everyone at Sunseeker and to the wider marine…

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Swan Super Lines unites with Hurricane team

March 7, 2019

Collaboration on a mutual client, Powerplay Catamarans, and a friendship cultivated over three decades, have developed into a formal partnership between two respected industry entities, Swan Super Lines and Hurricane…

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2 boat shows, 2 states, 1 big weekend

March 6, 2019

Two big shows in two different states over one big weekend. The Rosehill Trailer Boat Show in Sydney, 6 & 7 April and the National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing &…

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Trade exhibition sold out at Marinas19

March 5, 2019

The trade exhibition component of the Marinas19 International Conference and Trade Exhibition is now fully booked with all 35 exhibition spaces sold. Marinas19 Committee Chairman Mike Harvey said “this is…

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Riviera to showcase 445 SUV in Japan

February 28, 2019

Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will proudly showcase its blue-water 43 Open Flybridge model in conjunction with Riviera and Belize representative Unimat Precious at the Japan International Boat…

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Australia on show at Superyacht Rendezvous

February 28, 2019

Australia’s growing superyacht movement continues to spark international interest with partners and glamour yachts lining up to be a part of this year’s Australian Superyacht Rendezvous to be staged at…

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Entries open for Hamilton Island Race Week 2019

February 28, 2019

By Rob Mundle The Notice of Race has been posted and entries are open for the 36th edition of Australia’s largest and most spectacular offshore regatta, Hamilton Island Race Week.…

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Sky high appeal for supremely social motor yacht

February 28, 2019

Drawing on the successful attributes of the Ocean Alexander 85, the 40th Anniversary special limited-edition Ocean Alexander 88 Skylounge is heading to Australian shores in time for the 2019 Sanctuary Cove…

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Marinas19 final program announced

February 27, 2019

The Marinas19 International Conference and Trade Exhibition 27-28 May 2019 program has been finalised. Marina Industries Association (MIA) Chairman Andrew Chapman was on the Gold Coast recently checking that all…

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Pleasure Cruising backs Cancer Councils Paddle Ac...

February 27, 2019

Pleasure Cruising Club is backing the Cancer Council Victoria’s ‘Paddle Across the Bay’ fundraising program by providing a small fleet of boats and The Boss, a 47-foot luxury cruiser as…

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New manufacturing & retail facility for Whittley

February 27, 2019

Longstanding Australian boat builder, Whittley Marine, and the Group’s retail sales arm, Whittley Victoria Sales, have moved into a new purpose built facility in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The large site boasts the most…

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NSW Labour propose to tax boaters

February 27, 2019

The NSW Labor Party’s proposed policy to tax new and second hand recreational boats will bring further hardship on an industry that is still recovering from the GFC and punish…

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Fast, fun Focus fills a niche

February 27, 2019

Fans of zippy, versatile sports cruisers rejoice – the sleek, stylish and spacious Focus Power 33 will fill the gap in the wake of iconic, departed marques such as Mustang…

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