Product & Industry
Legendary ‘D’, Undine brought back to life
An iconic Derwent Class yacht called Undine is undergoing restoration in the hands of the talented team at The Wooden Boat Centre, Tasmania, destined for the racing circuit in time for the Kettering Wooden Boat Rally in February 2024. According to Cordy Horgan,…
Adventures start with a Highfield
Jessie Cripps and Michael Takach, vloggers and explorers aboard the 2006 37-foot (11.3m) Easy catamaran, Popao, have been sailing and documenting their adventures for more than a decade. Speaking from Sydney visiting family, while their yacht Popao is berthed in Townsville, Jessie says their…
Sirocco going BIG with RIBS at SIBS
Sirocco Marine is eagerly anticipating the 2023 Sydney International Boat Show, running 3 to 6 August at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour and the International Convention Centre Sydney. This year, Sirocco Marine will be the biggest exhibitor in the ICC, displaying a…
Unleashing the Power of Carbon Fibre: Carbon Yachts Introduces a New Era of Luxury Yachts in Australia
Carbon Yachts, a family owned Australian boat dealership, proudly announces its official launch in Australia. Led by industry veteran Peter Hrones, with over 30 years of experience in the marine industry, and his eldest son Chris, Carbon Yachts is aiming to…
Maritimo M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht | Global Launch
An Icon Is Born Leading Luxury Motor Yacht Builder, Maritimo heralds the dawn of a new boat building and design with the highly anticipated Global Launch of its new flagship, the Maritimo M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht. Following in the wake of its sistership, the…
Composites keep the Javelin fleet flying
Composites specialist, John Ilett and the team at Fastacraft, located in Yangebup, south of the Swan River near Fremantle, are busily building their second Javelin dinghy for a client who’s a member of the passionate local sailing community. A 4.27m (14-ft) high-performance, single trapeze,…
Riviera announces new apprenticeship opportunities
Riviera is now offering Year 11 and 12 school students and those interested in a full-time apprenticeship an outstanding opportunity to explore a career in the growing and fulfilling marine industry with Australia’s largest luxury motor yacht builder. The opportunity to choose from a…
Sydney International Boat Show Stages Special Focus on Sailing
With close to 175,000 regular sailing participants in Australia, and NSW recording around 48,300 people loving to harness the power of the wind, the upcoming 54th Sydney International Boat Show (3 – 6 August at ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay at Darling Harbour)…
Bruntons Autoprop Eco*Star propeller
With two of the worlds most advanced electrically and wind powered craft having travelled many thousands of miles propelled by Bruntons Autoprop Eco*Star propeller, and a rapidly growing number of other electric and hybrid powered craft now fitting them, here is…
Sirocco Marine celebrates the return of BRIG Boats
Main photo: Andrew Scott BIA CEO, Neil Webster, Liam Ohalloran, Jaroslav Duma, Mayor Carmelo Pesce and Shane Wilson, BIA Sirocco Marine welcomed the Honorary Consul of Ukraine, Jaroslav Duma, Sutherland Shire Mayor Cr Carmelo Pesce, BRIG dealers, owners, guests and media to…
Maritimo Boat Show – Sanctuary Cove | July 14-15
Leading Australian luxury motor yacht builder, Maritimo are set to Globally Launch their newest flagship model, the M75 Maritimo Flybridge Motor Yacht at the Maritimo Boat Show at Sanctuary Cove marina, July 14-15. The Maritimo Boat Show is open…
BRIG is back!
Main photo: The first containers of BRIG boats arrive at Sirocco Marine South Sirocco Marine is thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of BRIG rigid inflatable boats to Australian shores, receiving the first two containers of brand-new BRIG boats to…