Amazing start to the 2014 Gold Coast International Marine Expo

It has been a great start to the 2014 Gold Coast International Marine Expo, marked by solid visitor numbers as well as exhibitors, reporting strong sales.

Initial testing for 30,5m Hodgdon racing yacht COMANCHE in Newport, Rhode Island

This week saw the recently launched 100-foot maxi racing yacht COMANCHE by Hodgdon start her first sea trials in Newport, Rhode Island. She is expected to make her racing premiere at the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

Opening of Sanlorenzo Australia

Italian shipyard, Sanlorenzo, has inaugurated ‘Sanlorenzo Australia’ – a new embassy for its Made-to-Measure motor yachts in the Australasian region.

Launch of new Horizon RP110 motor yacht PARADISE

Taiwan-based shipyard, Horizon Yachts, has successfully launched the brand new Horizon RP110 super yacht Paradise. Designed by JC Espinosa, she is currently going through sea trials, before her delivery to Australia.

Gold Coast International Marine Expo 2014 to start tomorrow

This year’s highly anticipated Gold Coast International Marine Expo is set to kick off tomorrow, on October 17. The event will host an amazing range of more than 600 boats, including luxury superyachts.

Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti discusses new approach to regional yachting industry during MYS 2014

Last month’s Monaco Yacht Show 2014 was marked by the meeting of the Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti, NZ Marine, Superyacht Australia and professionals from the South Pacific islands. They discussed a new collaborative approach to marketing the region as a united superyacht destination.

Gold Coast International Marine Expo 2014 to feature The Riviera Express

For the first time, the well known Australian luxury yacht builder, Riviera Yachts, will host guided factory tours via an informative 30-minute train ride, The Riviera Express. Its passengers will have a unique opportunity to view construction of the largest production luxury pleasure boat in Australia – the Riviera 75 Flybridge yacht.

Delegate Registration for Marine15 now open

Delegate registration for the upcoming marine15 International Conference and Trade Exhibition is now open. The event will run on Australia’s Gold Coast from May 3-5, 2015.

Prominent 5 Gold Anchor Rating retained by Singapore’s Marina at Keppel Bay

Marina at Keppel Bay, a lovely Singapore yacht rental destination, has been recently reacredited as a 5 Gold Anchor marina by the Marina Industries Association (MIA). The 5 Gold Anchor represents the highest accreditation awarded under the International Rating Scheme for luxury yacht marinas.

Gold Coast International Marine Expo 2014 to showcase ‘all things aquatic’

The Gold Coast International Marine Expo 2014 – Australia’s “Only Working Boat Show” – is expected to feature “all things aquatic” this year. There will be live attractions and demonstrations every 15 minutes.

Gold Coast International Marine Expo 2014 to feature plenty of fun and exciting new products

Set to run from October 17 to 19, the upcoming Gold Coast International Marine Expo 2014 will feature a vast array of fun and exciting new products .

Hodgdon announces launch of 100ft carbon race yacht COMANCHE

September 27, 2014, was marked by the launch of the impressive 100-foot pre-preg carbon race yacht Comanche at Hodgdon Yachts facility in East Boothbay, Maine. She will compete in this year’s Sydney to Hobart Race.