Riviera’s Asia Pacific Dealer Awards

Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder has recognised outstanding achievement in sales and service at the annual Asia Pacific Dealer Conference held this month on the Gold Coast.

Cheoy Lee launch Serenity 90 Expedition Yacht

Cheoy Lee have launched the 90 foot Serenity Expedition yacht, yard number 5016, at the Hin Lee yard in southern China.

New Outer Reef 70 motor yacht AROONA delivered

The first Outer Reef 70 arrived in Australia from Taiwan this week. Motor yacht AROONA, the Outer Reef 70 was built to Queensland Commercial Survey by her owners and will be put into pleasure cruising, fishing and diving charters on the Great Barrier Reef.

Australian companies happy with METS 2010 results

Australian companies once again impressed at this year’s 2010 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam.The show reported a small increase in visitors over 2009 and with over 1300 exhibitors this show continues to be the most significant marine show for Australian exporters.

Superior Jetties® awarded the ‘2010 Gold Coast Business of the Year’Award

Superior Jetties®, an international manufacturer of marine berthing systems, was awarded the ‘2010 Gold Coast Business of the Year’ at the weekend’s annual gala presentation. The Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards are widely recognised as the regions most comprehensive and prestigious awards scheme.

Cabbage Tree Island Race: Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI claims new record

Bob Oatley’s 100ft supermaxi Wild Oats XI, with Mark Richards at the helm, has smashed the Cabbage Tree Island Race record, finishing the 180 nautical mile race at 10:13:35am, slicing more than two hours off the time set by Stephen Ainsworth’s RP63 Loki in the race last year.

R Marine’s Annual Australia and New Zealand Summer Showcase

Australia’s largest luxury cruiser dealer network, R Marine, is hosting its annual Summer Showcase of Riviera yachts this month from November 19 to December 20 inclusively.

A step closer to new yachting facilities in Broome, Australia.

In May 2010, the State Government announced funding to construct a boating facility located in west Roebuck Bay. The proposed facility, adjacent to the Port of Broome slipway, is planned to include a multi-lane boat ramp, protective breakwaters, dredged basin and a floating jetty, along with access roads and parking areas.

Odyssey Yacht Design’s 39 Meter Superyacht Opus

Odyssey Yachts Design Studio is proud to introduce their latest design the 39 meter motor yacht codenamed Opus. Odyssey Yacht Design set themselves the challenge of creating a yacht, which redefines luxury, style, comfort and pleasure on the water…

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2011 – Exhibitor interest high

The 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show has attracted more than 130 exhibitor applications within two weeks of bookings opening. The four-day Show will be held Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22 2011 at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, Australia.

Interest in Crusing Australia at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Results for Australian companies at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show once again reinforces the value of attending shows such as this and promoting Australia not only as […]

Superyacht Base Australia (SYBA) chairman David McQueen steps down

Due to personal reasons SYBA chairman David McQueen, has stepped down as chairman of SYBA handing over the reins to current VC Dominic White from MTU Detroit Diesel Australia.