Queensland

Queensland’s Sanctuary Cove Marina accredited ‘Fish Friendly’ status

Queensland’s Sanctuary Cove Marina, a lovely Australia yacht holiday location, has achieved the ‘Fish Friendly Marina’ accreditation by the Marina Industries Association.

Southport Yacht Club accredited as a Level 3 Clean Marina

Southport Yacht Club, located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, has achieved a Level 3 accreditation, as part of the International Clean Marinas environmental program, administered by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).

ASMEX 2014 attended by CEO of Gulf Craft Erwin Bamps

May 2014 saw Erwin Bamps, Gulf Craft’s CEO, attend the 4th edition of the Australian Superyacht and Marine Export (ASMEX) conference as one of the key speakers. He talked about how perceptions of locations can both challenge and benefit a brand.

Successful Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014 for Horizon Yachts

It has been a very successful Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014 for Horizon Yachts. During the event, the company displayed the P110 superyacht, motor yacht E56, luxury yacht V72, and PC60 power catamaran models.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014 marked by strong sales

Marked by strong sales, this year’s 26th Sanctuary Cove Boat Show was a resounding succcess. The visitor numbers were up 12% on last year, 42,051 over the four days compared to last year’s 37,571.

A very successful Marina Study Tour 2014 conducted by Marina Industries Association

As part of an extensive education timetable for industry operators, the Marina Industries Association has recently conducted a very successful 2014 Marina Study Tour.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014: Day 4

It has been another successful edition of the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show this year. More than $30 million in sales were achieved over a busy four day event, which injected millions of dollars into the Gold Coast economy.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014: Day 3

It has been another successful day for the currently running Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014. Sales are pushing $20 million and according to official figures, more than 20,000 visitors have made their way through the gates on the first two days alone.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014: Day 2

So far, it has been a very successful Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, with more than $5 million worth of boats already sold amid an 18 per cent increase in visitor numbers.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014: Day 1

Officially opened by Queensland Governor, Penelope Wensley AC, the busy first day of this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show has welcomed plenty of visitors. Day one has been hectic for Horizon Motor Yachts Australia, displaying the superb Horizon P110 superyacht.

Club Marine Australian Marine Export and Superyacht Industry Awards 2014 Winners

The winners of the Club Marine Australian Marine Export and Superyacht Industry Awards 2014 were announced last night. They include the prominent Australian luxury yacht builder, Hanseatic Marine, now known as Silver Yachts.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014 to host several talented yacht designers

Set to open tomorrow, on May 22, the 2014 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014 will welcome several talented yacht designers this year. These will include Albert Sedlmayer, who has superbly designed the 52-metre catamaran SPECTRUM 52 concept.