Marine15 to feature interactive session using learning from the airline industry

The upcoming Marine15 International conference and Trade Exhibition will feature an interactive session, using learning from the airline industry. Presenters of this session will be Richard Johnson, Chief Financial Officer at the publicly listed company Ardent Leisure and Darren Vaux, Director of the Marina Hall of Fame winner Empire Marina Bobbin Head.

A busy start to 2015 for Rivergate Marina and Shipyard

It has been a busy start to 2015 for the Rivergate Marina and Shipyard. The company is currently working on two Palmer Johnson vessels: the 40m motor yacht RASA, as well as the 45m superyacht VANTAGE.

Gold Coast International Marine Expo 2015 to feature all-new launches, attractions and exhibitors

All-new launches, attractions and exhibitors will set the scene for the upcoming Gold Coast International Marine Expo 2015, running from May 21 to 24. More than 50 per cent of its outdoor exhibitor space from 2014 has been sold less than eight weeks since the announcement of new event dates.

Upcoming Spring Boat Show Season for Sunreef Yachts

The prestigious Polish superyacht catamaran builder, Sunreef Yachts, will participate in the upcoming Spring boat show season, including the Dubai International Boat Show, the Singapore Yacht Show, as well as the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

84m Echo trimaran yacht to feature watertight sliding door by Newthex

Newthex from the Netherlands has received the first purchase order for the 84m Echo superyacht. Designed by Sam Sorgiovanni, this striking trimaran will feature their watertight sliding door.

New Queensland Government to review the opening of Whitsunday Islands to Superyachts over 35m

New Queensland Government have committed to opening up the breath-taking Whitsunday Islands yacht rental destination to Superyachts over 35m in LOA, realising the potential of this high yielding market and the impact it can have on regional Queensland towns.

A great success of McConaghy-built yachts at 70th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The recently concluded 70th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has been marked by a huge success of McConaghy-built vessels. Bob Oatley’s Reichel/Pugh 100 sailing yacht Wild Oats XI has won line honours for 8th time, while Farr 43 yacht Wild Rose has become the overall winner of the race on corrected time.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014: Two yachts with shared history claim main prizes

The 70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has been won by two yachts with a shared history. Bob Oatley’s super yacht Wild Oats XI made history by claiming a record-breaking eighth line honours victory, while Oatley’s former boat, the 43-ft sailing yacht Wild Rose, secured her second overall victory in the race.

New motor yacht ‘SLeek 39m’ design by SABDES Design and Feadship

The all-new super yacht ‘SLeek 39m’ design has been unveiled by Scott Blee of SABDES Design, in partnership with Feadship. This striking vessel can be characterized by unique and alluring smoothness.

Farr 43 sailing yacht Wild Rose – The overall corrected time winner of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014

Roger Hickman’s Farr 43 sailing yacht Wild Rose has been confirmed as the overall corrected time winner of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014. The boat has completed the 628 nautical mile race in 3 days, 7 hours, 4 minutes and 43 seconds.

A Great Success of Reichel/Pugh designed yachts in 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Reichel/Pugh has proudly announced a great success of their yachts at this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The 100ft Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI has claimed her 8th line honours win in 10 years.

Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI claims eighth line honours at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI has claimed her eighth line honours at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014. She was followed by the recently launched superyacht Comanche.