Product & Industry
Craftsmanship in demand
The Wooden Boatshop produces their own range of timber boats and will showcase their skills at the 2023 Australian Wooden Boat Festival, 10 to 13 February in Hobart. Situated in Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula, The Wooden Boatshop is a hub for hand-made timber…
MarineWare sets a new high water mark for Sydney
A lot has been happening at MarineWare in Rozelle in recent weeks. Energised by new management as John Santos takes the helm of the bustling operation, MarineWare has implemented a number of important initiatives. Stock levels have increased, especially in high-demand…
Now Open – 75t Marine Travel Lift and Boatyard Services Coffs Harbour
As part of the Coffs Harbour Marine Precinct Project, boatyard managers GCBoatyards are excited to announce the opening of a new boatyard facility serving the Coffs Harbour boating community. Located along Marina Drive, adjacent to the 168-berth Coffs Harbour International Marina,…
NauticEd and MarineVerse Launch World’s First Virtual Reality Sailing Course
NauticEd, the world leader in on-the-water and online sailing training, today announced a partnership with MarineVerse, an Australian-based pioneer of virtual reality (VR) sailing simulation, to jointly offer the first-ever virtual reality sailing course incorporating VR gaming with sailing training techniques and programs. …
Australian boating app Deckee launches new safety tech in time for summer ahead of its capital raise
Aussie app Deckee experiences record growth as maritime industry is inundated with new boaters hitting the waterways. Sydney, Australia (September 07, 2022): Boating app, Deckee the pioneer of marine technology in Australia, today launches its…
Reforms for Regional Marinas
Main photo: Minister Kevin Anderson (centre) with Boating Industry Association director Darren Vaux (left) and Soldiers Point Marina general manager Darrell Barnett (right) at Soldiers Point Marina at Port Stephens Boating facilities along the east coast of NSW are set to benefit from a…
Luxury Teak Refit Required Custom Epoxy Blend
A popular, 54-metre (177-foot) charter yacht is at The Yard, Brisbane for refit works under the expert craftsmanship of O’Neill Shipwrights and using ATL Composites epoxy resins. The three-month project involves replacing sections of teak…
Introducing RAND to Eyachts
Eyachts have always been at the forefront of the marine industry when it comes to selecting sustainable and innovative brands to represent. Extensive research, real-world experience and global industry knowledge form the foundation of our decisions when it comes to introducing new designs. The…
It was great to be back … 2022 Sydney International Boat Show
The 53rd annual Sydney International Boat Show cemented its standing as Australia’s largest recreational boating lifestyle event, drawing big crowds and contributing to impressive sales over five days from 28 July – 1 August. The Show attracted more than 45,000 visitors and presented an…
Boating Data Report Card Launched
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) today released its state of the industry data report revealing national turnover at $9.55 billion for 2021-22. BIA Vice President Adam Smith launched the report on day one of the Sydney International Boat Show in Darling Harbour. “Our industry…
New Dufour 37 Announced
Dufour Yachts has announced the release of its latest model, the Dufour 37, which will be unveiled at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival from 6-11 September. The Dufour 37 surpasses all others in her class with the remarkable range of living…
Highfield Boats triples factory space as RIB and tender production continues to grow
Main photo: The vast new 26,000 sq m factory space at Highfield Boats. 26,000 sq metres of new state-of-the-art facility Leading aluminium RIB supplier Highfield Boats has released the first images of its brand new production space which…