News & Events
Boating when you don’t have a boat
September 30, 2020
Boating without a boat in Australia has never been a problem for Aussies. The practice of boating has been long associated with the outdoor loving nature of our culture. Across our country, people of all ages and backgrounds have been drawn to the water…
Riviera commences recruitment drive for apprentices
September 30, 2020
Main photo: Riviera’s Kyle Davison (left) and Adam Houlahan with some of the apprentices from the composite team as they stand proudly in the newly completed hull of a 72 Sports Motor Yacht before it moves on to the engineering division. The company is…
Boating is Good for you
September 28, 2020
The benefits of recreational boating have been assumed for decades and now through some interesting and compelling work, it has been proven that boating is good for you. The award-winning marine biologist Dr Wallace Nichols is internationally renowned for his study…
Marine Diesel Maintenance eLogbook
September 28, 2020
A new editable PDF for tablets, iPads and desktops promises to make keeping a maintenance logbook much easier and more convenient. The Maintenance eLogbook loads on most devices and has clickable checklists, 40+ drawings to help with inspections, summary pages (for example to keep…
Chained dugong reveals the cost of Queensland’s shark nets
September 25, 2020
A dead dugong washed up on a Queensland beach with a chain wrapped around its tail has been confirmed by the Queensland Department of Fisheries to have died in a shark net and was intentionally sunk with a heavy chain by a shark net…
Recreational Boating is a favourite pastime for millions of Australians
September 25, 2020
With more than 85 per cent of the population living within 50km of the coast, it is estimated that more than 20 per cent of all Australians engage in some form of boating annually and that almost 1 in 5 households have a boat…
Boaties, fishos, sailors and paddlers in the national spotlight
September 25, 2020
The two million people who head out on the water each year in NSW are being reminded of ways to stay safe when boating through a new co-ordinated initiative. The first ever National Safe Boating Week kicks off today with one simple…
Coral Expeditions to restart on the Great Barrier Reef
September 24, 2020
Restart on the Great Barrier Reef confirmed for Australia’s Coral Expeditions on 14th October 2020 Under 72 passengers, all Australian crew and guests, enhanced health protocols Australia’s pioneering small ship expedition line, Coral Expeditions, has confirmed a restart of operations for…
Marinas 21 Exhibitor Opportunities Open
September 24, 2020
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has released the Exhibitor Prospectus for the Marinas21 International Conference & Trade Exhibition which will which will be held at the Marriott Resort Surfers Paradise, 24 -25 May 2021, timed to follow the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. The…
Volvo Penta helps power autonomous exploration vessels
September 23, 2020
The maritime and scientific community have set themselves the ambitious target to map the entire ocean floor by 2030. Volvo Penta is doing its part to meet this goal – by helping to power a novel fleet of unmanned surface robots for…
Introducing Grant Dunoon – ORCV’s new Commodore
September 22, 2020
The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) is pleased to announce that following the 2020 AGM, respected Victorian yachtsman Grant Dunoon, is the Club’s new Commodore. Grant Dunoon A successful businessman and yachtsman, Dunoon has a vision and plans on giving…
Harken SA Summer of Sail returns as state bounces back
September 17, 2020
South Australian sailors are set for an exciting summer of sailing when the state welcomes the return of the Harken SA Summer of Sail Festival. The event has been set up for local sailors to adjust to a new-look season following…
