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The recent sale of Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) marks a significant moment for the Australian marine industry. For more than two decades, GCCM has been one of the country’s most important marine facilities, growing from an ambitious vision into a world-class refit and service hub that supports vessels from across Australia as well as the wider Asia-Pacific region. What Trenton and Rebecca Gay and their team have built is remarkable, and the marina has become a cornerstone of the
Gold Coast’s marine precinct.
The acquisition by MA Financial Group – which now owns a growing portfolio of marinas along Australia’s East Coast – signals the next chapter for GCCM and reflects the continued evolution of Australia’s marine infrastructure. But GCCM is only part of a much larger transformation that’s unfolding both on the Gold Coast and within our industry.
The Spit is undergoing one of the most significant waterfront redevelopments the region has seen in decades. New marinas, resorts and waterfront precincts are taking shape, with cranes rising above the skyline that has, for years, remained largely unchanged. From major marina expansions to luxury hospitality projects and new public spaces, the area is rapidly evolving into a vibrant marine and lifestyle destination.
And, for anyone who has watched the Broadwater over the years, the scale of investment now taking place is simply extraordinary as the region prepares for the 2032 Olympic Games. We take a closer look at this incredible transformation in our Regional News section.
Our cover star this issue, the Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, showcases the continued strength of Australian boatbuilding. Riviera has long been synonymous with quality and practicality, and the 5600 demonstrates how the brand continues to refine its sport yacht concept for owners seeking performance, comfort and versatility on the water.
At the other end of the spectrum, we step aboard the Amels 60 Memories, a striking example of the new generation of semi-custom superyachts redefining expectations for space, design and long-range cruising. And Italian craftsmanship comes to the fore in our review of the Riva 58′ Capri, which delivers the unmistakable elegance and style that have long defined this iconic brand.
Design and innovation also take centre stage in Trends this issue. From the rise of modular furniture and more relaxed onboard living spaces to evolving thinking around modern sailing yacht design, the industry continues to respond to the changing ways owners live, travel and entertain on board.
For our Destination feature, we chart a course for Greece, where iconic islands, exceptional cruising grounds and remarkable archaeological sites combine to create one of the Med’s most compelling yachting destinations – after all, where else can you reach ancient sites only by boat, just as the ancients intended?
Last month, we welcomed more than 115 yacht owners, partners and VIP guests to our Ocean Club Owners’ Soirée at Sala Dining in Sydney. A huge thank you to our valued sponsors – Elite Partner Range Rover and Ocean Partners Pantaenius Yacht Insurance, Princess Yachts, Burgess and Sanlorenzo – along with suppliers Champagne Lallier, Printhie Wines and The Ben Buckler Whisky.
Then, for the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix finals, VIP guests stepped aboard M/Y Bluestone for front-row seats as the fleet of F50s raced across Sydney Harbour. Watching the world’s best sailors compete from the deck of a superyacht was a powerful reminder of why this city remains one of the great stages for international sailing. Full coverage appears in our Scene pages – enjoy the read.
See you on the water soon,
Hillary Buckman
Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief
Ocean Media Pty Ltd
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