News & Events
ePropulsion Launches Australian Presence
October 1, 2021
Leading electric propulsion manufacturer expands distribution network in key market ePropulsion, a global leader and market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today it has expanded its distribution network in Australia by launching ePropulsion AU. This new business…
2023 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
October 1, 2021
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival welcomes registration by wooden boats of all shapes and sizes. From Tall Ships to model boats, boats driven by steam, by sail, by oar and by engine, all take their place ashore or afloat. As well as providing wooden…
1428 Dolphins Slaughtered in the Faroe Islands
October 1, 2021
Warning: Graphic Content On Sunday night, September 12th, a super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven for many hours and for around 45 km by speed boats and jet-skis into the shallow water at Skálabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands, where every…
Bringing a big catamaran into a dock
September 30, 2021
The Skipper briefed his crew, they all had a job and knew what to do. Read about chartering a Catamaran in Croatia here…
Reef Authority ramps up compliance patrols
September 30, 2021
Day and night compliance patrols across the Great Barrier Reef are ramping up over the next few weeks, as part of an ongoing effort to deter illegal fishing and help protect the marine environment. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Director for Operations Chris Cochrane…
Incat Delivers Second 111 Metre Catamaran to Naviera Armas
September 30, 2021
Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania is proud to announce the delivery and departure from Hobart of its latest high speed ferry, Volcán de Taidía. The 111 metre catamaran will operate in Spanish waters alongside sister vessel Volcán de Tagoro which was delivered by Incat in…
ORC Ratings Gain Further Momentum At RPAYC
September 28, 2021
With one of the largest ORC fleets at any one club in Australia, the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) situated on Pittwater in Sydney, is seeing an ever-growing trend of club boats acquiring an ORC Rating, through the Australian Sailing Ratings Office. With…
Power Equipment & YANMAR Celebrate 50 Years of Recreational Marine Solutions
September 28, 2021
During the last quarter of 2021, Power Equipment and YANMAR will celebrate 50 years of providing recreational marine solutions to the world. The special 50 year commemoration recognises the historic achievements behind the creation of YANMAR’s reputation today for setting the global standard in…
The best in the bonding business
September 28, 2021
Andrew O’Neill, director at O’Neill Shipwrights at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, is working on a massive teak deck project aboard the 60-metre motor yacht, OCEANA. With his team of seven craftspeople, Andrew has worked to exact templates to pre-fab the decking in…
Aspire secures 5.5 Metre French Open at Régates Royales in Cannes
September 28, 2021
Aspire (POL 17) secured the 2021 5.5 Metre French Open at the Régates Royales on Friday in Cannes to win from Momo (SUI 229) and Ali-Baba (BAH 23). Throughout the 10 race series the Polish team (Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Przemysław Gacek, Simon Fry) barely put…
An Anniversary of Great Works
September 28, 2021
The Australian Society of Marine Artists Inc (ASMA) is pleased to announce its online 2021 Silver Anniversary National Exhibition from Friday 1 October 2021 to Tuesday 30 November 2021. Ian Hansen, internationally renowned marine artist will open the event. The Exhibition…
Riviera’s record exports to the USA ahead of Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
September 28, 2021
Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder Riviera is shipping seven new yachts to Miami, Florida, in the company’s largest ever shipment to the United States. Five of the motor yachts will be among the 10 magnificent models showcased by Riviera at the Fort Lauderdale International…
