Product & Industry
The ultimate in RIBs at SCIBS 2024
At this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, 23 to 26 May, Sirocco Marine will have a massive line-up of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) from the world’s leading brands. Occupying their traditional space along Masthead Way, Sirocco Marine dealers from all over Australia will…
Axopar Unveils the Next Generation Adventure Boats: The Axopar 29 Range
Axopar is proud to unveil a new generation of adventure boats with the epic Axopar 29 range. Premiering at boot Düsseldorf 2024, the Axopar 29 Cross Cabin and Sun-Top models have been developed and refined from the iconic Axopar 28 and…
Zeal for Marina Transformation
The marina and boatyard industry in Queensland is set to boom in the next 10 years with several large-scale marina developments in progress on the Gold Coast and the Olympics set for Brisbane in 2032. A marina growth partner called Zeal Marinas located on…
Carbon Yachts Becomes Exclusive Distributor for ASTenders in Australia and New Zealand
Carbon Yachts is thrilled to announce its exclusive distributorship of ASTenders in Australia and New Zealand. This partnership brings ASTenders’ innovative, high-performance carbon-fibre dinghy tenders from Germany to the Australian and New Zealand markets, including the groundbreaking 340 Revolve with its Mitek electric engine…
Race against time in Tonga’s volcanic archipelago
Researchers are working to document the variety of natural wonders around the volcanic islands of Tonga, with the objective of achieving lasting conservation protections on land and sea. Dr Patrick Smallhorn-West is working with the Tongan Ministry of Fisheries to delve deep into the…
Getmyboat and Your Boat Club Launch Partnership
Consumer Demand for Convenience, Variety and a Consistent Brand Experience in the Boating Sector Fuels Partnership Opportunity & Growth Menlo Park, CA (January 17th 2024) Getmyboat, the world’s leading booking platform for yacht charters and boat rentals and Your Boat Club, the world’s…
Riviera opens new apprentice Academy of Excellence
Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder Riviera is making a significant investment in the future of young Australians seeking a career in the marine industry by opening its own state-of-the-art training centre, The Riviera Academy of Excellence. The Academy, based within Riviera’s 16.8-hectare Gold…
West System is the go-to for all boat maintenance
Peak boating season ‘down under’ is now in full swing. Get your boat in top condition with the WEST SYSTEM range of epoxy products which suit all kinds of vessels and maintenance projects involving aluminium, fibreglass, reinforcing fabrics, plastic, wood or composites.
AkzoNobel partners with five Australian influencers to share ‘That Feeling’ with the rest of the world
A record-breaking sailor and two adventurous sailing couples have all signed up to be part of a global roster of influencers participating in the AkzoNobel That Feeling masterbrand campaign. Lisa Blair, the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica, joins Riley Whitelum and Elayna…
TIWAL 3.2 Inflatable Sailing Dinghy
The T3R is the new sport version of the popular TIWAL 3.2 Inflatable Sailing Dinghy from the Brittany-based shipyard. The Tiwal 3R offers a compact alternative to traditional sports dinghies, having increased rigidity both on the hull, and the mast and appendages. But it…
Salty Dingo wins at the prestigious Mirabaud Yachting Image Awards
Image of Hamilton Island Wild Oats Wins International Yacht Racing Forum Award Australian photographic and videography agency Salty Dingo has won the Yacht Racing Forum Award (‘The Delegates Award’) in the 2023 Mirabaud Yachting Image Awards. The Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Awards, open…
Red Paddle Co Launch Five Innovative New Boards
Red Paddle Co, the global company that has set the world standard for inflatable stand-up paddleboards (SUP) since 2008, announces an evolution of its product line for the year ahead. Five newly designed high-performance inflatable SUPs join their range, four of them in ground-breaking…