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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…

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May 27, 2020

An Australian manufacturing innovator who has sold tens of thousands of his 12v/240v portable water heaters globally is expecting his latest model to tap into domestic adventure and recreational booms…

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Sealegs sets new standard in amphibious control

May 22, 2020

As the world leader in amphibious boating, Sealegs continues to invest in the innovation and development of its proprietary amphibious systems. The latest development allows fingertip control of the retractable wheels via buttons mounted on “wings” from the steering wheel hub.  As…

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Sanctuary Cove completes stage one of marina upgra...

May 21, 2020

Sanctuary Cove on Queensland’s Gold Coast has announced the completion of stage one of its multi-million dollar marina upgrade, featuring three new piers, with one dedicated to Superyachts alone. Following…

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AMSA urges lifejacket use after trawler tragedy

May 21, 2020

The Australian Maritime SafetyAuthority (AMSA) strongly urges commercial vessel operators and crew to wear lifejackets while working on the decks of their vessels. AMSA is currently investigating the loss of a 48-year-old seafarer overboard from a fishing trawler on Monday off…

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Recreational boating back in NSW

May 20, 2020

The Boating Industry Association (BIA) today welcomed the relaxation of restrictions on recreational boating in NSW following encouraging signs of containment of COVID-19. Darren Vaux, BIA President, thanked the NSW…

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Lightwave Yachts expands manufacturing facility

May 20, 2020

A new purpose built manufacturing facility for Australia’s one and only production catamaran builder, Lightwave Yachts, is nearing completion. Remaining on Queensland’s Gold Coast, located in the City’s leading industrial…

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Halvorsen refit brings 21st Century power to 70's ...

May 19, 2020

Palmyra, a stately Halvorsen 48 flybridge cruiser that has privately entertained on Sydney waterways since its launching in 1973 has recently been fitted with new Yanmar 6LY440 common-rail engines. These…

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Lightspeed rigorously tested and endorsed by Lumis...

May 19, 2020

Propspeed, leading innovator of coatings that protect underwater assets, announced today that its award-winning Lightspeed has been tested thoroughly by Lumishore to confirm that it protects the underwater lights and…

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Quick launches Gyro Stabilizers for trailables

May 18, 2020

Leading Italian gyro stabilizer manufacturer, Quick Italy has dramatically changed the world gyro market, announcing the launch of five new 12VDC Quick Gyro Stabilizers. The new MC² Quick Gyro X2 and X3 stabilizers are…

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Maritimo unleash R Performance upgrades for X-Seri...

May 18, 2020

Australia’s leading luxury yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, has taken high performance, luxury boating to a new level with the introduction of exclusive new upgrades available for its highly successful X-Series range…

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E Marine announce arrival of new Back Cove 34O

May 17, 2020

E Marine Motor Yachts are pleased to announce the arrival in Australia of the sought after, outboard powered, Back Cove 34O. Hull #035 is now in stock and available for…

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Have your say on improving boating infrastructure

May 15, 2020

Boaters and boating facilities managers in Victoria are being encouraged to have their say on improving boating infrastructure management in regional Victoria as part of a consultation launched earlier this…

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Across the Pacific on a Riviera 68 Sports Motor Ya...

May 15, 2020

Inspired by the majesty of their new Riviera 68 Sports Motor Yacht, Living the Life, Regan and Sandra Fleming last year took their 11-year-old son out of the classroom and…

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October start for rescheduled Sydney Gold Coast ra...

May 14, 2020

The 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, a major lead-up event prior to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, has been rescheduled to start in October. Previously scheduled to…

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New Galeon models make a splash down under

May 14, 2020

Alexander Marine Australia have announced the arrival into Australia of a selection of award-winning models from Galeon Motor Yachts: the Galeon 500 FLY, Galeon 510 Skydeck and Galeon 640 FLY.…

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Princess Yachts appoints exclusive NSW Dealer

May 14, 2020

Princess Yachts Australia has announced the expansion of the brand into New South Wales joining forces with two familiar faces from the Sydney boating community, Sean O’Doherty and David Jensen…

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Marina training Chairman predicts lasting change

May 13, 2020

The Chairman of the Global Marina Institute (GMI) Tony Browne CMM predicts a lasting impact on marina training as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. “The necessary embrace of online…

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Super Dinghy blends tradition with cutting edge

May 12, 2020

An indisputable “glamour project”, a 12-foot (3.66-metre) tender, designed by Andy Dovell is currently under construction at the Mona Vale premises of wooden boat specialist, Col Bailey, director at Col…

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Industry reminded to get on board with float-free ...

May 12, 2020

Fourteen commercial fishermen and divers lost their lives after their vessels capsized in Australian waters between 2015-2017. None of these commercial vessels had a means of automatically alerting search and…

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Propspeed Partners with MJM Yachts

May 11, 2020

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater coatings, has announced that it has partnered with MJM Yachts. Under the terms of the agreement, Propspeed will be the standard foul-release…

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63 Containers recovered from the ocean floor

May 11, 2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) led operation to recover containers lost from the YM Efficiency off the NSW coast is complete. On Friday afternoon (8 May) the vessel MV…

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Boating restrictions eased - BIAV Update

May 11, 2020

“The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has advised that outdoor activities involving groups under 10 people can take place from midnight Tuesday 12 May. This means that with social distancing in…

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Horizon FD102 Hits the Water

May 8, 2020

The latest Horizon FD102 superyacht has launched and will soon be delivered to her American owners. Christened To-Kalon, after the owners’ previous vessel, the FD102 is the couple’s first build…

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Vessel repowered for the serious job of retirement

May 8, 2020

When it came to the serious business of retirement after a lifetime of hard work on the water, Lynn and Peter Mouchemore decided to repower their impressive expedition vessel MV…

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Aussie boatbuilder demonstrates design & build cap...

May 7, 2020

A small-but-mighty Australian boat builder is further demonstrating their workboat design & build capabilities with the delivery of another vessel to operate in the Port of Gladstone. Over the past…

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Maritimo's customisation division a hit with fishe...

May 7, 2020

Leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo’s specialist custom division, Maritimo One, has produced yet another specifically designed vessel for a game fishing enthusiast New Zealand based owner. The S51 sedan motor…

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Innovative strategies to maintain boater loyalty

May 7, 2020

During the COVID-19 crisis Australian club and commercial marinas and boatyards have had to think quickly to deal with the sudden drop in demand for boating and related services. Innovation…

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Galeon extends range and reach

April 29, 2020

From the multi-award winning Galeon Yachts comes the next in Galeon’s feature-filled, fourth-generation models – the Galeon 400 FLY and 410 HTC. Launched at the Nautic Paris Boat Show in…

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Boat Masters, a one-stop-shop for all thing boatin...

April 29, 2020

One of the Gold Coast’s most comprehensive marine service centres has experienced an increase in demand from boat owners using the Covid-19 inspired downtime to have work done on their…

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