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Riviera Australasian awards recognise excellence
Riviera’s New Zealand representative R Marine Flagship has finished the year on a positive note after being name the Australasian Dealer of the Year for 2020. The Auckland-based dealership won…
Read MoreInaugural aussie bass stocking for LaTrobe River
The Latrobe River (Vic) has been stocked with Australian bass for the first time receiving 20,000 fingerlings as part of a plan to further improve freshwater fishing in Gippsland. Victorian…
Read MoreThe Gateway sets sail at Burnett Heads
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…
Read MoreSeaPro a winner for Reef Sprinter
Steve and Cathy Sherwell opened Reef Sprinter in Port Douglas in 2005 after spotting an opportunity to provide tourists with fast, fun snorkelling trips. It turned out to be very…
Read MoreApprentice awards recognise exceptional Riviera ta...
Australia’s largest luxury motor yacht builder Riviera has announced five winners in its Apprentice of the Year awards for 2020, showcasing the depth of talent within the company’s workforce. The…
Read MoreHybrid boat displays unlimited potential
While hybrid cars are now commonplace on our roads, development of hybrid boats has been lagging behind – until now. A collaborative partnership between Ampcontrol, University of Newcastle and Steber…
Read More2020 - An unprecedented year for Maritimo
Australia’s leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, closes 2020 with its one of its strongest ever forward order books and heightened interest in its range internationally. From beginning the year…
Read MoreAmer Yachts and Volvo Penta collaborate towards su...
As part of the Nobel Week events at Nobel House in Sanremo, Italian boatbuilder, Amer Yachts, presented Volvo Penta with the results of an independent study on underwater noise. Reducing…
Read MoreNew Horizon FD87 Skyline has Launched
Another Horizon FD Series yacht has launched and will soon be delivered to her American owners. Configured with an enclosed skylounge, the FD87 Skyline is the 20th FD Series yacht…
Read MoreRecognition of lifetime service to the Marina Indu...
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has recognised a lifetime of service to the marina industry with awards presented to Jeff d’Albora and to Ian McAndrew (posthumously). Trish McAndrew and Jeff…
Read MorePersonalise your Mercury outboard with colour!
There’s a visually stunning new way to personalise your Mercury outboard. These Factory-painted accent panels are made of thin, durable polycarbonate. You can use them to colour harmonise your engine…
Read MoreInfoTrack beats Black Jack again in near-perfect ...
By RUPERT GUINNESS, Rolex Sydney Hobart Media InfoTrack owner Christian Beck and his crew continue to firm as the ones to beat for line honours in this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart…
Read More2021 Santcuary Cove International Boat Show launch...
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…
Read MoreWorld-cruising “Batavia” refits at The Boat Wo...
After more than five years exploring South-East Asia, the 41-metre Sovereign superyacht, MY “Batavia” chose to undertake a series of complex refit works at The Boat Works’ world-class superyacht yard.…
Read MoreMaritimo set to compete in Rolex Sydney Hobart rac...
When the 116 year old ketch, Katwinchar, crossed the finish line in the 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race after a grueling four days and six hours at sea a…
Read MoreAnnual Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race is on!
The Festival of Sails Organising Committee and the Royal Geelong Yacht Club has thanked the sailing community for the overwhelming support shown for the tough decision to cancel the 2021…
Read MoreZF's marine technology showcased in Australia
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,…
Read MoreMelbourne Boat Show 2021 calls for exhibitors
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…
Read MoreMarinas21 Study Tour Announced
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced details of the Marinas21 Study Tour which will be held on Wednesday 26 May immediately following the Marinas21 Conference and International Trade Exhibition…
Read MoreTis the season for Murray cod
Freshwater fishers have been counting down the days until the opening of the recreational fishing season for Murray cod (on 1 December). Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO, Travis Dowling, said…
Read MoreRegional win for Aussie innovation award
Hervey Bay-based boat builder BtB Marine has been striving to improve environmental sustainability through innovation for many years, and last week at the 2020 Australian Marine Industry Awards, that passion…
Read MoreLucky fisher lands catch worth $10k
A fly fisher has struck gold at Lake Purrumbete near Camperdown, landing a $10,000 fish as part of the relaunched Golden Tag competition. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne…
Read MoreThe Marine Riley fine food and wine cruise in comp...
Regional wines, beautiful beef, freshly caught seafood, local cheese, whilst taking in stunning, unspoilt scenery. Taking in nature at its best from your own boat… Imagine leaving Sydney Harbour behind…
Read MorePartnership reaps rewards for boaties
Two of the Gold Coast’s most sophisticated superyacht destinations, that have invested a combined $120+million in superyacht marine infrastructure, have joined forces to offer an array of benefits for boat…
Read More2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart offers something for ever...
The 76th running of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will be different this year with COVID-19 restrictions in place around the world, however, it…
Read MoreBoating Vic data shows boaters better prepared
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…
Read MoreSunseeker to launch 5 new models together
Sunseeker International has announced it will be launching an incredible five brand new models in January 2021 – a feat never before seen in the company’s history. Sunseeker’s ‘famous five’…
Read MoreBetter Boating Fund established in Vic
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…
Read MoreSealegs wins Gold
The highly innovative and distinctive Sealegs E4 electric amphibious boat was awarded the Gold Best Design Award at the recent annual Designers Institute of New Zealand awards ceremony. The judges…
Read MoreSanctuary Cove Boating Festival major success for ...
The inaugural Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival last weekend, held in lieu of the 31st annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show this year, has been a major success for leading luxury…
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