The Rolex Trophy – Sydney, Australia

The Rolex Trophy is sailed out of Sydney in December each year. Although held in the lead-up to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, it is an important event in its own right.

McConaghy Boats and The 2010 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is revered as one of the toughest ocean races on the international yachting calendar.  The aura that surrounds the race […]

COMPASS MARINAS REDCLIFFE OPENS MORETON BAY AUSTRALIA

Redcliffe is a popular seaside destination situated on Moreton Bay in Australia with 22 km of coastline. Earlier this month, an enthusiastic boating public welcomed Redcliffe’s […]

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: An International Outlook.

The Rolex Sydney Hobart race ranks among the top headline grabbing events of the year and kicks off on Boxing Day, December 26th.The widely known Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race draws high-profile entrants each year—from tycoons and media moguls to Internet and telecom entrepreneurs— and this year’s race is proving to be no exception.

Luxury Boat Syndication Boosted by Global Financial Crisis.

Every economic condition produces a positive climate for certain sectors of the market and luxury boat syndication is one of the industries that has actually prospered during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC).

Sea Temperature and Currents Heating up for 2010 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

According to oceanographic data specialist Tidetech, a large eddy of warm water is forming offshore from Sydney which indicates strong southerly surface currents. With favourable wind, this potentially means massive gains for astute competitors.

British Marine Federation (BMF) and Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) form Global Marina Industries (GMI).

British Marine Federation (BMF) and Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) have reached agreement to form GMI (Global Marina Industries). This is seen as a natural evolution of work they have both been doing on marina training and certification in their own geographic regions but are now taking the opportunity to go global.

GOST Launch GOST Australia

Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST – formerly Paradox Marine) has launched GOST Australia to distribute its marine security and vessel tracking systems in Australia.

Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) Elects New Board

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), the peak body for the Australian Marine Export Industry held their Annual General Meeting last month where the AIMEX board was elected.

Maritimo Expands to Southern Africa

Maritimo has further expanded their international Dealer network to southern Africa. Maritimo will deliver its first boat to the Seychelles off southern Africa in February.

Maritimo to unveil new M48 and M60 Series II Motor yachts at Sanctuary Cove

Australia’s premier luxury boat builder, Maritimo, will unveil its sleek new M48 and M60 Series II Motoryachts at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May next year. The company will also display an enclosed version of its popular Aegean A55 and its new 440 Offshore Convertible with Volvo Penta IPS propulsion

Riviera opens R Marine South Australia dealership

R Marine South Australia celebrated the opening of its new Adelaide dealership in Riviera style with an afternoon of fun and festivities at the Holdfast Shores, Glenelg dealership, which was officially opened by long time Riviera owner Rod Rebbeck on November 28.