Two New Directors for Horizon Motor Yachts Australia

The well known Taiwan-based shipyard, Horizon Yachts, has recently welcomed two new Directors to Horizon Motor Yachts Australia: Matt Yapp and Gary Wahlstedt. They are both current Horizon yacht owners; Matt owns the Horizon E88 superyacht White Caviar and Gary owns the Horizon E73 motor yacht Swell Time.

Supermaxi sailing yacht WILD OATS XI Final Modification for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The most successful yacht to have contested the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in its 70 year history, the 100-foot Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI is out of the water for a final modification.

Aurora delivers 100ft Supermaxi sailing yacht COMANCHE set to debut at Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Aurora Global Logistics, in conjunction with Peters & May, were pleased and honored to have been involved with the transport and logistics of the 100ft Supermaxi yacht Comanche, set to debut at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

Partnership of DYT Yacht Transport and OCEARCH

DYT Yacht Transport has partnered with Ocearch to save the oceans. The 126-foot research vessel M/V OCEARCH is currently making its way from Port Everglades in Florida to Brisbane in Australia on board DYT’s 686’ flagship Yacht Express. The OCEARCH team will begin its research in early 2015.

Gold Coast International Marine Expo donates $17,000 to four beneficiary charities

Gold Coast International Marine Expo donated $17,000 to four beneficiary charities – Rotary Club of Coomera River, Sailability Gold Coast, Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service, and Sea World Research & Rescue Foundation – at a special ceremony, where the dates for the 2015 Expo were confirmed as 21-24 May.

Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI heading into Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014

Yesterday, December 9, 2014, saw Bob Oatley’s supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI claim top honours at the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge for the eighth time. The famous supermaxi is now heading into the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014, starting on Boxing Day.

Video: Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2015

A video unveiling what will be on offer at the next year’s 27th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show – a world-famous festival, celebrating everything marine.

70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to kick off this month

It will be the 70th Anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race this year – a contest at sea that has inspired a nation and the world. The race will start at 13:00 AEDT on Friday 26 December.

Statement from Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

A statement released by the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, following the Gold Coast International Marine Expo’s announcement to hold its event on the same weekend as the 27th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

Sailing yacht WILD OATS XI to participate in SOLAS Big Boat challenge tomorrow

Tomorrow, December 9, 2014, will see supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI participate in the SOLAS Big Boat challenge – a scene-setter for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The vessel is expected to win its eighth line honours in this race.

Last Call for MIA Marina Awards 2015/16

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has issued the last call for the registration for the MIA Marina Awards 2015-2016. The 2013/14 winner was Marina at Keppel Bay, a lovely Singapore yacht holiday destination.

Gold Coast International Marine Expo: New dates, new industry partners and 35 per cent extra exhibitor space and on-site parking capacity

New dates, new industry partners and 35 per cent extra exhibitor space and on-site parking capacity have been announced for the 2015 Gold Coast International Marine Expo. From next year, the event will run on the same weekend as the 27th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.