34th Anniversary celebrated by Riviera Yachts at Pittwater Festival

Hosted throughout the month of March by the Royal Motoryacht Club of Broken Bay, the inaugural R Marine Riley Pittwater Festival began with an impressive parade of Riviera yachts earlier this month.

BIAV’s Melbourne Boat Show 2014 set to be the best show ever

This year’s BIA Melbourne Boat Show will be held from June 12 to 16 and is expected to be the best show ever. There will be all the latest in Boats, accessories, fishing tackle gear and jet skis on display during the event.

Fishing guru Paul Burt to be the face of SCIBS 2014

Fishing expert, Paul Burt, has been announced as the ambassador for this year’s 26th edition of Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, running from May 22 to 25.

Riviera Festival of Boating 2014, May 22 – 25

This year’s 3rd Riviera Festival of Boating will run from May 22 to 25, hosting an impressive line-up of the all-new models from Riviera and Belize, including the flagship of the Riviera fleet, the 75 Enclosed Flybridge yacht.

New partner for Marine15

Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) has been announced as an event partner of Marine15. The event represents Asia Pacific’s biggest recreational marine business and safety conference and trade exhibition, set to run on the Gold Coast in Australia from May 3 to 5, 2015.

A once in a lifetime voyage for Owners of Princess 72 motor yacht R&R

The Owners of Princess 72 luxury yacht R&R have recently started a once in a lifetime voyage aboard their yacht – a 7000 mile, seven-month cruise around the coast of Australia.

Bellingham Marine celebrates opening of new luxury yacht marina at Melbourne’s St. Kilda Harbour

Last month saw Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron and Bellingham Marine celebrate the grand opening of a new luxury yacht marina. The new facility can accommodate yachts measuring up to 23 meters in LOA.

Dubai Boat Show 2014 to once again feature Australian Pavilion organised by AIMEX

Victorian marine manufacturers will once again have strong representation at the next month’s Dubai International Boat Show through their presence in the Australian Pavilion, organised by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX). The event will run from March 4 to 8, 2014.

New appointments for AIMEX team

The resignation of Victoria Smith has been announced by AIMEX CEO, MaryAnne Edwards. Susie Hill will take over from Victoria as Operations Manager.

Gold Anchor Accreditation for Gladstone Marina

Gladstone Marina, positioned in Australia’s Queenslands, has been awarded the Gold Anchor accreditation, managed by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).

New changes for Gold Coast International Marine Expo 2014

The Gold Coast International Marine Expo president, Stephen Milne, has recently handed the reigns over to the Gold Coast boating and business leader, Patrick Gay AM.

Mackay Marina awarded ‘Fish Friendly’ accreditation

North Queensland’s Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard has been certified with the ‘Fish Friendly’ status, as part of the International Clean Marina program coordinated by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).