MARINE BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
28 January 2022
Publishers note
Welcome to our first news update for 2022. Our last newsletter in 2021 included the story of Charles Strang from the Outboard Marine Corporation. This was one of our most read stories last year, so this year we kick off our Newsletter with Part 2 of the Risk Takers series, the story of Carl Kiekhaefer the father of the Mercury Outboard.
Since our re-launch in October we have published almost 400 stories. These updates only highlight a few stories each week. Please visit our website to see more.
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Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
OUR HISTORY – The Risk Takers --(Part 2): Carl Kiekhaefer
Elmer Carl Kiekhaefer (pronounced “Keykayfur”), the father of the Mercury outboard motor. This is his story. An insight into the mind of a genius, an innovator, an engineer and a master strategist, but also an overbearing and arrogant bully. He was an ogre and a man both feared and respected in equal measure.
OUR HISTORY – The Risk Takers --(Part 1): Charles D. Strang
For those who may have missed the first part of our series, we looked at probably the greatest “outboard man” of all, who was also the true creator of the sterndrive to boot. This man was a comrade, a colleague, a contemporary, a co-conspirator and eventually a competitor of the legendary Carl Kiekhaefer of Mercury.
Bill Blakeman from Marine Rescue NSW recognised in the Australia Day honours list
Congratulations to William (Bill) Blakeman, from Marine Rescue NSW Merimbula on his award of an Emergency Services Medal (ESM) in the Australia Day honours list.
The ‘folly’ of buying a fixer-upper yacht with mates
It was mid-winter 2017 and “Southwinds” was back, hurtling across the Sydney Heads under full sail in a stiff 25 knot southerly. She still had “it”.
Sydney’s newest ‘superyacht’ style dining and bar experience is about to hit the Harbour
Sydney Harbour will be gaining a new superyacht-style harbour dining and bar experience just in time for this summer.
Riviera to showcase at Miami International Boat Show 2022
Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will proudly showcase a selection of models at the Miami International Boat Show
Olympic treat for young Geelong sailors at Festival of Sails
Geelong’s youngest sailors were treated to a rare opportunity to sit down with one of Australia’s finest sailors today when they were joined for breakfast by Olympic sailing silver-medallist Lisa Darmanin.
An update on Tutukaka Marina’s recovery
On Saturday 15 January at 9:15pm, Tutukaka Marina in Northland suffered a tsunami surge that has caused significant damage both to the marina structures, and to boats themselves.
LCE Showtime and advice for SSSC Instructors
The LCE Showtime independent review panel made recommendations concerning PLBs, snap hooks and personal safety equipment that SSSC instructors should consider.
Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard set to welcome more international vessels as Queensland’s quarantine requirements removed
After almost two years of uncertain boarders and intense quarantine requirements, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) is excited to welcome back international superyacht and pleasure craft crews.
New Premium Steering Wheel delivers right-priced quality
Schmitt & Ongaro Marine’s new model PU50 steering wheel is a premium-quality addition to the helm of any runabout, centre console or watersport boat.
Accon: Pop-up LED Nav Lights enhance boat looks and safety
Protruding deck hardware—even navigation lighting—creates a trip hazard and disrupts the clean, flowing lines of a boat’s sheer.
Hubbell: GFCI Receptacles are simple safety solutions
In a damp and corrosion-prone onboard environment, electrical devices can short circuit to ground, creating a potentially fatal shock hazard.
