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Horizon sets record with 140' Single-Shot Vacuum I...

January 15, 2019

Horizon Yachts has once again surpassed the world record for a single-shot hull infusion. The yard’s specialized composites corporation, Atech Composites, recently completed the infusion of a 140ft motor yacht…

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Rapsody Yachts announces the new Rapsody Tender Ca...

January 15, 2019

Rapsody Yachts, a high end yacht manufacturer based in Muiderzand, in the Netherlands, has launched the Rapsody Tender Cabin, a day boat and a variant of the current Rapsody Tender,…

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Anglers praised during Operation Abate

January 15, 2019

The Victorian recreational fishing community is being praised for doing the right thing and largely sticking by catch limits following the completion of Operation Abate, during which nearly 2,700 anglers…

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Female winner of Clipper Round the World Race to s...

January 15, 2019

Wendy Tuck, winner of the 2017-2018 Clipper Round the World Race, is to be the guest speaker at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS), for the start of the Port Phillip…

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Whittley appoints new Northern QLD dealer

January 15, 2019

Leading Australian trailer boat builder, Whittley Marine, has expanded its dealer network and reach in Queensland with the announcement of new dealer; Cavs Marine, to accommodate the growing North Queensland boating community. The…

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Could you save yourself if you fell overboard?

January 15, 2019

Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) are challenging boaters and paddlers to practise getting back on their boats and kayaks this boating season. One of the greatest…

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Trailerable boats, PWCs and nav gear first wave t...

December 18, 2018

The country’s leading boating brands have been quick to secure prime spaces at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), with many industry giants signing up within a week…

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Going boating? Know the weather

December 17, 2018

Checking the weather before heading out on the water is standard for most Victorian boaters, but many don’t realise that one check is not enough. Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) has…

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Powerplay catamarans lure with luxury

December 17, 2018

Australian cruising boaters will soon have the choice of the superb, Australian-designed Powerplay brand of luxury power catamarans, now distributed exclusively by Hurricane Boats Australia based at Sanctuary Cove. Established…

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Sail Melbourne wraps up with full day of Racing

December 17, 2018

Racing at Sail Melbourne International 2018 wrapped up with a full final day of racing across all Olympic and Invited class fleets. After challenging race disruptions over the four-day event,…

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Unique program to raise marine industry skills

December 17, 2018

Supported by the Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business, East Coast Apprenticeships, with the help and encouragement of key industry proponents, plans to deliver the ‘Launch into Work’ pre-employment…

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Aussie icons, rock stars and local talent at Festi...

December 14, 2018

Up to 30 performers – from Australian music legends to a local X Factor favourite – are set to rock the Geelong waterfront this Australia Day long weekend. They will…

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Marine impetus spawns mega chandlery

December 13, 2018

With new branding, more than 5,000 products and a massive new store with plenty of room for continued growth, Marine Trade Supplies is the largest of its kind in Australia,…

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New John Deere 4.5L marine engine

December 13, 2018

Following the recent announcement by John Deere Power Systems in Waterloo, Iowa (US), the new PowerTech™ 4045SFM85 marine engine is now ready to ship to customers worldwide, including Australia, New…

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West Coast Marina gains environmental accreditatio...

December 13, 2018

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) Executive Officer Colin Bransgrove has presented the Clean Marina Accreditation to Port Coogee Marina at a meeting of marina industry and government representatives in Perth.…

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Vic crown first big win for new Mercury Racing 300...

December 13, 2018

Mercury Racing’s all-new 300R outboard has clinched it first major ski racing crown, pushing Race Marine to victory in the Unlimited Outboard class at the Victorian titles. With racing stalwart…

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Oskana in box seat for Melbourne to Hobart

December 12, 2018

When the gun fires off Portsea Pier to start the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race, at 1200 hours on Thursday 27 December, all eyes…

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MSQ's War on Wrecks gathers pace

December 12, 2018

In an article published by Maritime Safety Queensland in ‘Maritime Matters’ MSQ report that 271 unseaworthy vessels currently lie in an advanced state of decay in Queensland’s bays, rivers and creeks. …

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2,110 HP of Evinrude direct injection hits the wat...

December 12, 2018

2,110 HP, fifty-six metres of boats, ten engines, one day. Evinrude and Hervey Bay Marine Services went to Fraser Island with a fleet of E-TEC customers to talk outboards. Launched…

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Rye Boat Ramp officially launched

December 10, 2018

On Friday 30 November 2018, Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor David Gill and Nepean Ward Councillor Hugh Fraser joined key stakeholders and the community to officially celebrate the completion of…

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2019 Sanctuary Cove boat show launched

December 4, 2018

On the back of a 30th year celebration edition that saw more than 45,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors and collective sales worth hundreds of millions of dollars, marine companies can now…

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Sirocco Marine, bigger space, larger range at SCIB...

December 3, 2018

Sirocco Marine, Australia’s leading distributor of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBS), will return to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in 2019 with extended space and a larger range, as well…

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Maritimo reports stellar year and a bright future

December 1, 2018

Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo has had a stellar year in 2018. The launch of their game changing X series sport yacht models, along with new generation flybridge and…

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Global growth potential in new Steber relationship

November 29, 2018

Leading Australian fibreglass boat manufacturer, Steber International has joined with global defence service supplier, Austability in a partnership that could further boost regional employment opportunities. In opening Austability’s regional office…

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Next Generation Raymarine VHF Radios launched

November 28, 2018

FLIR has excitedly to announced the launch of its next-generation Raymarine VHF radios. The compact Ray53, full-sized Ray63 and the multifunction Ray73 with AIS are all full-function VHF marine radios with…

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Coral Sea Resort joins Abell Point Marina

November 27, 2018

Paul Darrouzet, owner of the multi award-winning Airlie Beach marina precinct, Abell Point Marina, last week exchanged unconditional sale and purchase contracts for the acquisition of the iconic Coral Sea…

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Zulu victorious at Lizard Island

November 27, 2018

The 32nd annual Iron Jack Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic, 13 to 20 October, was won by champion game fishing boat, ZULU, a 54ft custom-built Assegai, considered one of the most…

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First professional all female crew for Sydney Hoba...

November 27, 2018

In a bid to encourage stronger female representation in Australian sailing and to promote ocean health and sustainability, the first all-female professional crew to enter the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht…

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Superyachts to kick off 11-day marine showcase

November 27, 2018

In a welcome move, the 2019 Australian Superyacht Rendezvous to be held at Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) will now be staged on 17 and 18 May to…

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Australian marine co's on display

November 20, 2018

Over 25 Australian marine companies shared a strong presence recently at METSTRADE, the world’s largest B2B trade exhibition of marine equipment. Held annually in Amsterdam, the Aussies provided a showcase…

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