NEWS UPDATE

01 November 2024

Publishers note

I’m not going to lie; I was expecting a big response last week from the news that BRP had placed some iconic Australian brands on the market. What I wasn’t expecting was the volume of interest the story received.

As mentioned last week, Marine Business News recently celebrated its third anniversary of its re-launch. In that time, we have proudly delivered over 3,800 stories to the various market segments within boating and other associated marine sectors. The BRP story was our most-read and most re-read story since we launched.

This is ironic, given the challenges we at times face in getting information from some organisations within our industry. That said, the message here is that Australian (and many international) readers are very interested to know about what is happening on this front. We do hope to continue to bring you more on this story as we have it.

On the subject of boat brands being sold, we understand that Camero ski and wake boat brands have been sold to Northbank Boats. With current owner Haydn Wheeler retiring, Northbank owners Andrew and Chelsea Harris will take over Camero boats effective from this month.

Reports are that Camero will relocate to the Northbank Boats factory over the coming months and will resume manufacturing in early 2025. The transition is expected to maintain the current dealer network and staffing.

I do hope you enjoy this week’s news.

Marine Business News is an Australian-owned marine industry news service publishing local and international news. If you have news stories you would like to share, please let us know by contacting our newsroom via our email at NewsRoom@MarineBusinessNews.com.au.

Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher

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AIMEX announces new board following annual general meeting

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) held its Annual General Meeting at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on Tuesday 22 October, where a newly elected board for 2025 was formed. The meeting marked significant changes in leadership, with long-serving board members stepping down and new members joining the team.

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Australian Sailing elects first ever female President at Annual General Meeting

At its Annual General Meeting, Shevaun Bruland was elected as President of Australian Sailing – the first woman to hold the position. Bruland has been a member of the Australian Sailing board for five years, serving the last two as Vice President to outgoing President Alistair Murray AM.

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The Sydney Super Yacht Marina – celebrating 25 years of welcoming the world’s greatest Superyachts to the world’s greatest harbour.

Sydney, by any measure, is a wonderfully exciting place to be. With a vibrant lifestyle coupled with an abundance of achingly beautiful natural harbours and waterways, it’s like no other place on earth. Those who live there have a close bond to the ocean which is present throughout much of the city.

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A bright idea lights up the decks

It was when the planes were grounded and while Alex Kepper was on a friend’s Riviera 57 Flybridge that he bumped his shin one night and thought ‘why not put a light in the handrail?’ and it started from there – Aqua Rail was born.

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New Life for SOUTH PACIFIC II

South Pacific II, the 75-foot timber motor yacht built by Norman R. Wright & Sons and launched in 1962 as “Beryl May”, returned to the boat builder’s Brisbane headquarters in early 2023 for 18 months of upgrades and refurbishments for its new owner.

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Nine becomes the new Home to the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has announced that it will be partnering with Nine’s multi-platform media network as the new home to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race for the first time in its 79-year history.

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Boatsafe Training Qld now part of BIA

Leading Queensland Boatsafe training industry association BQI, which delivers marine training including boat driver licensing, has this week joined the Boating Industry Association Ltd. Boating Industry Association (BIA) CEO Andrew Scott said the move would enhance representation for the local safe boating training secto

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DECKEE Announced as the Primary Boating App for Victoria, in Partnership with Safe Transport Victoria

For years, waterway users in Victoria, Australia, have had to juggle multiple sources of information to plan, prepare, navigate safely and enjoy their time on the water. Now, in an exciting development for the boating community, DECKEE has been appointed as the primary boating app for Victoria through a new partnership with Safe Transport Victoria.

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Get aboard for the Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship

Staged by Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC), the Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship is set to take place 23-24 November. MHYC’s well-loved regatta is celebrating its 47th anniversary in 2024 and will be the first chance of an offshore hit-out this Sydney regatta season.

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PredictWind Announces IMOCA Partnership for Vendèe Globe 2024

Leader in marine weather forecasting, PredictWind, has announced its official partnership with IMOCA – one of the fastest and most exciting offshore yacht racing classes – to become the exclusive Weather Data Supplier for the Vendée Globe 2024.

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Fremantle Sailing Club to host the 2025 & 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championships

Fremantle Sailing Club (FSC) and its Women’s Racing and Mentorship Program (RAMP) have announced their successful bid to host both the 2025 and 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championships. Hosting this event will see world ranked athletes from around Australia sailing in Freo.