Yachting Associations

Six prominent awards for Curvelle catamaran motor yacht QUARANTA

The striking 34m Curvelle catamaran charter yacht QUARANTA is the proud winner of six prestigious prizes, including such outstanding awards as the World Superyacht Award 2014.

‘Marina Hall of Fame’ Status for Empire Marina Bobbin Head, Sydney

Nestled in the lovely Australia yacht holiday destination – Sydney, the Empire Marina Bobbin Head has recently received the Hall of Fame Certificate. This was handed over by Colin Bransgrove from the Marina Industries Association (MIA).

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014 to kick off this week

This year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is set to kick off in the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday destination – Porto Cervo this Sunday, on August 31. The popular regatta will host some of the world’s finest Maxi yachts, including the beautiful J Class yachts.

Southport Yacht Club accredited as a Level 3 Clean Marina

Southport Yacht Club, located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, has achieved a Level 3 accreditation, as part of the International Clean Marinas environmental program, administered by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).

First ever Marina Investment Seminar to be held in Sydney on October 2, 2014

Th glamorous Australia yacht holiday location – Sydney will play a host to the first ever Marina Investment Seminar. This will run on Thursday, October 2, 2014.

China Yachting Conference 2014 Speakers: Andrew Chapman and David Nixon

Mr. Andrew Chapman, Chairman of Marina Industry Association (MIA), Australia and Mr. Dennis Nixon, Professor, Director of Rhode Island Sea Grant, University of Rhode Island, USA, have been presented as two of the speakers of the upcoming China Yachting Conference 2014.

Penultimate day of racing at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014

Day 5 of the 2014 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week was marked by a fresh breeze and return of the S-SE trade winds. Racing will be concluded tomorrow, on August 23, 2014.

IBEX 2014 to open with ‘Party for a Purpose’ on September 30

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX)’s opening night ‘Party for a Purpose’ will open the 2014 event with food, drinks, live music and much more.

Dates for 2015 Dubois Cup announced

Dates for the 2015 Dubois Cup have been unveiled. Next year’s regatta will run in the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday destination – Porto Cervo from May 28 to 30.

Monaco Yacht Show to once again feature New Zealand Street

Set to run in the lovely Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Monaco next month, the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show will once again feature the New Zealand Street, displaying the strength of New Zealand’s superyacht industry.

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Support for Clean Marina Program

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has shown its support of the Marina Industries Association (MIA)’s International Clean Marina program, following the introduction of a new risk based licensing system.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014 halfway mark

The 182-strong fleet is currently at the midway point at this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. Today’s race saw Bob Oatley race aboard his 100-foot superyacht Wild Oats XI. Tomorrow is a day of rest for crews.