• Fundraising Success in the heart of the Whitsundays

    Fundraising Success in the heart of the Whitsundays

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    The Coral Sea Marina community came together last week to showcase the spirit of the Whitsundays in a bid to raise much needed funds and promote awareness for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) by holding a “BIG AUSSIE BBQ”. The beautiful spring weather and picture-perfect sunset provided the ideal backdrop at The Gardens,…

  • Women Making Waves

    Women Making Waves

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    “It’s a man’s world” no longer and out on the water more and more women are taking the helm and enjoying all the freedom and empowerment that boating has to offer. In the last eighteen months leisure boat sales have skyrocketed with so many people looking to our beautiful backyard for holidays, adventure, and the…

  • AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings solidifies its world of global brands through the launch of compelling masterbrand campaign

    AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings solidifies its world of global brands through the launch of compelling masterbrand campaign

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    AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings is embarking on its most ambitious marketing drive to date – including new brand positioning to highlight how the business is composed of experts who are also committed boaters and embedded within the community themselves, who not only instinctively understand the joy the open water brings, but also possess a complete grasp…

  • Savour Life, Save a Life

    Savour Life, Save a Life

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    We all love a good barbie and even more so when it raises money and awareness for a cause close to so many hearts of those in the Whitsundays. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Coral Sea Marina are rolling up their sleeves and putting on a community event designed to support all the…

  • Platinum Upgrade for Pantaenius Australia

    Platinum Upgrade for Pantaenius Australia

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    Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht industry, is excited to announce that long-time member and sponsor Pantaenius Australia has upgraded to Platinum Membership with the association. Pantaenius first established itself in the Australasian market in 2012 and is renowned for its hands-on approach, knowledgeable and friendly team and comprehensive insurance coverage. Pantaenius…

  • City Index Goes Platinum with Superyacht Australia

    City Index Goes Platinum with Superyacht Australia

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    Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian superyacht industry, is excited to announce the Sydney-based global CFD and FX provider, City Index, a subsidiary of StoneX Financial Pty Ltd, has joined the association as a Platinum Member. City Index offers clients access to over 4,500 markets from Forex, Indices, Shares, Cryptocurrencies to Commodities. They…

  • Sydney Superyacht uniform suppliers taking on world’s best

    Sydney Superyacht uniform suppliers taking on world’s best

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    Prior to the world’s attention being drawn to the Tokyo Olympics, an Australian-based clothing company was already making great strides commanding the world stage. In recent months Quality Marine Clothing (QMC) has established itself as a true leader in the global marine uniform supply market, securing exclusive Australasian distribution rights for a slew of top…

  • Rivergate plan to equip apprentices with world-class skills

    Rivergate plan to equip apprentices with world-class skills

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    Brisbane is on the crest of a marine industry apprentice boom with a new wave of opportunities expected from a proposed Trade Centre of Excellence at Rivergate Marina and Shipyard. The state-of-the-art facility would position Australia as a world leader in training and skilling a global marine workforce as well as significantly enhancing the services…

  • International Superyacht Business Awards announce Coral Sea Marina as a world finalist

    International Superyacht Business Awards announce Coral Sea Marina as a world finalist

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    As voted by superyacht captains and crew, Coral Sea Marina has been announced as Runner-Up in the ACREW Superyacht Business Awards 2021 in the category of Best Superyacht Marina. The ACREW Superyacht Business Awards is a global awards program, with a network of over 15,000 captains and crew, who are invited to select the best…

  • The Perfect Partnership for Reef Preservation

    The Perfect Partnership for Reef Preservation

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    The Perfect Partnership for Reef Preservation The countdown is on as the 2021 Great Barrier Reef Festival is just days away! Thousands of visitors are set to arrive on the Whitsunday coast for this annual event and are looking forward to a long weekend of family fun, live music, community events, food, fireworks and more.…

  • The 2032 Brisbane Olympics to draw increased superyacht visitation

    The 2032 Brisbane Olympics to draw increased superyacht visitation

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    The 2032 Olympic Games to be hosted by Brisbane, the “River City”, will undoubtedly be a massive drawcard attracting an influx of superyachts to Australia. The successful bid will put Brisbane on the international map and will increase Australia’s desirability as a destination for superyachts. The Brisbane River gives superyachts the ability to berth in…

  • Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard Boosts Superyacht Lifting Capacity

    Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard Boosts Superyacht Lifting Capacity

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    GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) have announced an exciting new advancement at the award-winning Australian refit and repair facility, increasing their superyacht lifting capacity to 300-tonne and setting a new city record for the largest vessel ever to be raised on the Gold Coast. To meet the growing demand for larger…