A world leader in Composite technology, McConaghy Boats, has received the 2012 Australian International Design Award for their Deepsea Challenger submersible, which completed a record-breaking 11km dive to the bottom of the Marina Trench, with the world-renowned Hollywood writer and director James Cameron aboard.
In order to reduce a huge volume of weight, the Gulf Craft’s new expedition yacht Majesty 75 will feature the light-weight, waterproof building panels by the Australian company MultiPanel Pty Ltd.
Kicking off on August 18, the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012 provides a unique opportunity to everybody to enjoy a parade by Australia’s gold medal winning Olympic sailing team, vibrant parties as well as entertainment for an entire week. There will also be a pre-regatta photo competition, offering amazing prices and free beer!
At the moment in build, the 77m superyacht Suvretta by Hanseatic Marine and Espen Oeino is due to be delivered in 2012. The Australian builder is also developing the 100m megayacht Silver Global.
The Boating Industries Alliance Australia (BIAA) has launched the ‘My Boating Life’ website at the 2012 Sydney International Boat Show. It is the homeport for everything to do with recreational boating in Australia.
The newly presented Australian Superyacht Industry Awards have announced their Winners. These included Rivergate Marina & Shipyard (Superyacht Industry of the Year – SERVICE PROVIDER) and Hanseatic Marine (Superyacht Industry of the Year – MANUFACTURER), with Muir Engineering as well as Aurora Global Logistics both awarded high commendations.
The respected English builder Princess Yachts is proud to announce that they will be exhibiting the eagerly awaited Princess V72 yacht at the 2012 Sydney International Boat Show, making her Australian debut. The new V39 and Princess 60 yachts will also premiere at this popular event.
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre as well as Cockle Bay Marina Darling Harbour will host once again the Sydney International Boat Show, kicking off today and offering 5 great days.
Alloy Yachts and Dubois Naval Architects charter yacht Drumbeat (ex Salperton) was launched in 2002, with the last refit in 2009. This beautiful ketch offers lovely accommodation to up to 10 guests and is available for charter in the South Pacific, the Mediterranean, Asia as well as Australia & New Zealand.
On visit in the popular yacht charter destination – Mediterranean, the impressive 77m megayacht Smeralda by Hanseatic Marine and Espen Oeino is a spectacular Silver Series vessel, comfortably sleeping 20 guests in 10 lovely and elegant cabins.
Starting next Thursday, the 2012 Sydney International Boat Show will bring five fantastic days, exhibiting a wide selection of yachts as well as providing a rich program of educational and entertainment activities.
This weekend will see the first testing of a new underwater configuration installed aboard the 30m superyacht Wild Oats XI. She will compete in the upcoming Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, kicking off on August 17, hosting almost 150 yachts.