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By Rebecca Jones

Rebecca Jones

Rebecca Jones brings over 25 years of expertise in both the marine and IT sectors. Drawing on her diverse background, she co-founded Yacht and Boat and launched the innovative marine technology platform Boat Deck. A lifelong ocean enthusiast, Rebecca’s passion for boating and travel fuels her commitment to advancing the marine industry.

Riviera and Belize spark strong interest at Miami Boat Show

The latest new models from Australia’s largest and most awarded luxury boat builder, Riviera, has sparked strong interest at the annual Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show, which was held in February.

Gulf Craft’s Majesty 135 Named Best Asia Built Yacht at the 2013 Asia Boating Awards

Gulf Craft’s Majesty 135 Named Best Asia Built Yacht at the 2013 Asia Boating Awards

Gulf Craft, the UAE-based global manufacturer of luxury yachts and fiberglass boats, won the “Best Asia Built Yacht” award for the Majesty 135 at the 2013 Asia Boating Awards held on March 29th in Sanya on Hainan Island, China.

Gulf Crafts Majesty Yachts exclusive Preview pulls into the Pearl Qatar

Gulf Crafts Majesty Yachts exclusive Preview pulls into the Pearl Qatar

The ‘Majesty Yachts Exclusive Preview’ event will dock at The Pearl Qatar from March 28th to 30th and will witness the Qatari premiere of a new Majesty 125 – Gulf Craft’s third-largest superyacht model, and a brand new Majesty 105

Jeanneau owners celebrate on Sydney Harbour

Jeanneau owners celebrate on Sydney Harbour

This years NSW Jeanneau Sailing Rendezvous 2013, proudly sponsored by Sydney City Marine and hosted by NSW Jeanneau dealer Performance Boating, took place on Sydney Harbour last weekend with nearly 40 yachts participating.

Four days 76 events Something for everyone at the Riviera Festival of Boating

Four days 76 events Something for everyone at the Riviera Festival of Boating

In less than two months Riviera’s 14-hectare, state-of-the-art Coomera facility will host 76 educational, training and social activities including, interactive displays, the Technology Showcase on the waterfront, skipper training programs, factory tours,

Sail Sydney launches into 2013

Sail Sydney launches into 2013

Over 450 sailors enjoyed Sail Sydney in 2012 and this year they will enjoy it even more as the organising committee launches into 2013. From 12-15 December 2013 Sydney will display its sailing heritage spectacularly for competitors and spectators alike

Clipper announces biggest owners regatta schedule to date

Clipper announces biggest owners regatta schedule to date

Kicking off the cruising calendar is the Moreton Bay April Regatta where boat owners will cover the anchorages of Blakesley’s, Tangalooma, Calypso Bay and Kooringal. The favourite Fraser Island Regatta has been lengthened to allow more cruising time

State of the art, hair raising, nerve tingling, an assault on the senses

From the design group that produced the lean, green, speed machine ‘Earthrace’, later re-named Ady Gil comes this 12m wave piercing trimaran. Builder Warrick Yeoman has laid down a marker to the industry with this luxury vessel

Grand Banks announces on water display at Sanctuary Cove show

Grand Banks announces on water display at Sanctuary Cove show

The luxury and craftsmanship of Grand Banks will again be on display at the 2013 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May. The company’s on-water display includes a recently-arrived three-cabin 53 Aleutian RP model and a new 47 Heritage EU.