Maritimo to race the most luxurious maxi yacht AND the oldest yacht in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Maritimo, the Australian-owned and made luxury motor yacht brand, is behind two entries in this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – a superb Oyster 100, called Maritimo 100, and the painstakingly restored, 120-year-old timber yacht, Maritimo Katwinchar.

A Mermaid’s tale

The next Derwent Class (D-Class) yacht to join the fleet is undergoing a meticulous rebuild in the hands of talented craftspeople at Tasmanian Shipwrights & Co, ahead of her official debut at the 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival in February. Named “Mermaid”, she is D11 and was rescued in Sydney by the owner of “Merlin” who, with his dad, is a passionate proponent of D-Class racing.

ELEVATING Marine Services for the future

The Boat Works on the Gold Coast is now one of the world’s leading marine facilities, driven by significant reinvestment in state-of-the-art infrastructure. As one of Australia’s largest, cleanest, and most environmentally friendly yacht refit and maintenance centre, it spans 55 acres (22 hectares) and is home to over 1,000 skilled marine professionals—making it the largest commercial precinct on the Gold Coast.

Australia Day Ferrython

An annual crowd favourite, Ferrython sees thousands of spectators line the shores of Sydney Harbour to cheer on four of the city’s iconic Emerald Class ferries as they compete for honours in a race across the waves. For 2025, the ferries will complete two laps from Fort Denison to the finish line beside the Sydney Harbour Bridge, allowing the vessels to reach speeds unparalleled since the inception of Ferrython on Australia Day in 1977.

The Riviera team celebrates a year of outstanding achievement

The team at Riviera, Australian premium luxury motor yacht builder, has celebrated a year of outstanding achievements with a special luncheon at the company’s manufacturing facility on Queensland’s Gold Coast. This event allowed Riviera Australia owner Rodney Longhurst to reflect on the year 2024, to welcome members who joined the team over the year and to thank the assembled group of more than 950 people.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers ready for holiday season after busy November

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state were busy during November, with the service expecting demand to increase over the holiday season. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said volunteer crews completed 375 search and rescue missions last month, including 98 emergency responses, with 902 people safely returned to shore.

COLBI “the art of sharing” expands into Sydney’s East with Rose Bay Marina Launch

The high-end boat syndication company, COBLI, has announced its expansion into Rose Bay Marina, marking an exciting new chapter for luxury boating in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. With a focus on accessible, stress-free boat ownership, COBLI is introducing two flagship offerings: the PRESTIGE 420, available now, and the Axopar 45, launching in early 2025.

boot Düsseldorf 2025: Hotspot for powerboat sports

On 18 January, when the doors open on nine days of boot Düsseldorf 2025, the whole world of powerboating will present impressive launches. A total of seven of the 16 exhibition halls are dedicated to all types and sizes of engines, motors and boats. An overview of all motor boat exhibitors in Halls 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7a and 9 comes care of the boot 2025 database.

The summit meeting for sailing yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2025

boot Düsseldorf 2025, the world’s biggest yachting and water sports trade fair, is “in the starting blocks” and for the sailing yacht segment we can look forward to various global and national launches in exhibition halls 15 and 16.

PredictWind Supercharges Marine Weather Safety with Real-Time Lightning and Advanced Tools

PredictWind has bolstered its marine weather forecasting platform with a new Lightning Display Feature and upgrades to existing features, designed to enhance user safety. The real-time lightning feature leverages the most comprehensive and accurate lightning network worldwide to arm users with the insights they need to make better decisions to stay safe on and off the water.

Marine Rescue NSW’s Advanced Fleet with Raymarine Technology

Marine Rescue New South Wales (MRNSW) boasts a world-class fleet, ensuring safety and efficiency in their life-saving missions. The fleet includes more than 70 state-of-the-art rescue vessels which are equipped with advanced technology, including Raymarine’s navigation systems, radar, sonar, and FLIR thermal imaging cameras.