Tim Wiles appointed to the helm of Club Marine

Following a 17-year journey with Club Marine through a diverse range of strategic leadership roles, Tim Wiles has been announced as the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tim has successfully served as interim CEO since November 2023. Prior to that, he was the company’s Chief Operating Officer and 2IC, ensuring a seamless transition to the helm following the departure of Karen Te Maipi.

2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show fast facts & what’s on guide

It’s set to be the most spectacular Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) yet! Already fuelling excitement among those who love the boating life is a new luxury VIP Experience and close to 100 brand-new product launches from some of Australia and the globe’s most popular and luxurious marine brands.

Nautilus Marine Insurance Ambassador Paul Burt gears up for boat show season as he reaches TV show milestone

Paul Burt is a familiar face from the weather on Australia’s Channel 7 News and as the star of his own 7Mate show, Step Outside with Paul Burt. With six seasons and 200 episodes of the show under his belt, and the Trans-Tasman boat show season kicking off, Paul is as excited as ever about encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors and embrace a boating lifestyle.

Brunswick Recognises Global Facilities for Record-Setting Safety Achievements

Brunswick Corporation has announced the 33 recipients of its 2024 awards for exceptional safety performance. These honours highlight Brunswick’s commitment to safety culture and initiatives while recognising employees and facilities that have achieved outstanding safety and wellness performance.

GMBA Consultants Converge in Singapore

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) held their 2-day conference and AGM on 25/26 April at the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club prior to the ICOMIA conference and the Singapore Yachting Festival.  The AGM confirmed the reappointment of Veda Pretorius as Chairperson.

Revealing reveals – The new AC75 launches

As the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup nears, the intensity ramps up and with four teams revealing their box-fresh AC75s, it’s abundantly clear that different solutions have been found for very similar questions. So what do we know so far?

Australian businesses join forces on the first wake of World Boating Day

A wave of pioneering Australian businesses have jumped onboard to join World Boating Day on 25 and 26 May, culminating with a series of free events being held at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on the Gold Coast and across Australia. Following the appointment of Luke McCaul of Zeal Marinas as the South Pacific ambassador, the movement has garnered the interest of reputable actors of the industry.

Raymarine’s Pathfinder Commercial Radar Achieves Type Approval

Raymarine — leader in high-performance marine electronics for the recreational boating, marine first responder and law enforcement market — announced that its best-in-industry Pathfinder Radar system has achieved Type Approval. Issued by the TÜV SÜD BABT Certification Body, the Type Approval confirms that the IMO-compliant Pathfinder Solid State X-band radar system complies with the Marine Equipment Directive for Shipborne Radar Equipment CAT 2 and CAT 3. 

Exploding Fish Makes a Splash with Sam Allen Wholesale Distribution Deal

Australian fishing is about to get a whole lot more explosive (and productive) thanks to a new distribution partnership between innovative rod holder brand, Exploding Fish, and the nation’s leading Australian owned trade supplier of marine products, Sam Allen Wholesale (SAW). 

Summer storms kept the heat on response and claims teams

The summer boating season was a busy one for Club Marine Insurance as salvage crews, assessors and claims staff rolled up their sleeves to assist Members through two severe tropical cyclones in Queensland and several major storms.

Makocraft to launch new flagship model at SCIBS

Makocraft Boats, manufacturer of Australian alloy boats, has announced its latest flagship model, the 731 Island Cab. Joining the Island Cab HT range, Makocraft say “this new addition promises to elevate the standard of coastal fishing-friendly plate boats with its innovative design and enhanced features.”

Riviera achieves historic milestone – the launching of its 6,000th motor yacht

In an historic milestone, Australian luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, today launched its 6,000th motor yacht at its world class production facility on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The 950-strong Riviera team, all sporting exclusive shirts to commemorate this triumphant achievement, formed a guard of honour to mark the distinguished launch.

The BIA Victoria AGM

The Victorian BIA held their AGM recently on Tuesday 23 April at Royal Brighton Yacht Club. The BIA say that “a clear highlight for the evening was the awarding of Life Membership to Fran Hynes AM.” Fran, a five-decade, dedicated administrator and leader in the waterski space was presented the award by fellow Life Member Peter Buckingham, and President Scott O’Hare. 

Yanmar introduces the E-Key to further unlock boating convenience

YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has announced the launch of the YANMAR E-Key system, a cutting-edge solution designed for wireless unlocking of the YANMAR VC20 Vessel Control system, seamlessly integrating with electronically controlled YANMAR Marine engines. This optional feature is poised to offer ease and simplicity for owners worldwide.