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  Brisbane confirms onwards positive business sentiment | | 2016 Brisbane Boat Show Brisbane Boat Show |
The 57th Brisbane Boat Show closed at the weekend, continuing the positive sentiment felt throughout the year. 15,727 visited over the three days with a strong showing from both committed buyers and those looking at ways to enter the lifestyle. The event returned to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre last year and begun the process of rebuilding after some time away.
 | | Peter Conde and Australian sailors Rio return in 2016 Australian Sailing |
Australian Sailing will farewell Performance Director Peter Conde after 13 years following his appointment as Director of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Joining Australian Sailing as a consultant following the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Peter was instrumental in the collective development of the Gold Medal Plan which resulted in the creation of the Australian Sailing Team in 2006.
 | | The Australian National Maritime Museum help preserve Australia's rich maritime heritage Australian National Maritime Museum |
The Australian National Maritime Museum, on behalf of the Australian Government, is pleased to announce that it has awarded over $125,000 to support projects to promote Australia's maritime heritage. The successful recipients of the Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme will help, collect, conserve and display objects of historical significance.
 | | Shag Islet at sunset Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club |
This weekend the Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club will host their annual rendezvous in Gloucester Passage, Whitsundays, Queensland. With over 1000 boaties, all Vice Commodores of their own special part of the world, joined together for a weekend of festivities and to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Founded in 2009, the Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club now has 5739 members from over 17 countries around the world. This not-for-profit organisation is the brain child of Ken & Rhonda Thackerey and was born with the intention of creating a social network for cruising yachties.
 | | The Great Entertainer arrives in Sydney © John Curnow |
John Curnow's test of Aquila's new 36 powerboat makes interesting reading. Her build quality continues on from her larger sister, the Aquila 44, which was tested here - website . She is certainly the Great Entertainer, with ample room everywhere, and there are many ways to personalise your Aquila 36 with various configuration options available. Having just delivered their 100th hull overall, Aquila has made a serious name for themselves, and this new craft will continue that trend.
 | | Seamless connection between the wide, comfortable cockpit of the 5400 Sport Yacht and the luxurious interior Riviera Australia |
Also on the powerboat scene, Australia's most awarded luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will premiere its sophisticated three-stateroom 5400 Sport Yacht in a glistening showcase at Elizabeth Quay during the Perth International Boat Show from 22-25 September.
 | | The Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht is an elegant design, with recessed hull windows providing both aesthetics and protection Riviera Australia |
The company will also present its sporty and adventurous 525 SUV at the show.
In case you have forgotten, it's Father's Day on Sunday and there are some great gifts on offer at Boatcrewgear. Get free gift wrapping now and if you like, they can send your Dad's present direct to him. Or maybe let him decide and send him a Gift Certificate!
Ross and Whitcroft have an array of gift suggestions so take a look at both these online sites to find something that Dad will appreciate.
AveagoodenPeter Rendle, Sail-World.com
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