Riv owners help sick kids

Riviera owners have brought out their ‘inner child’ to help Western Australia’s sick kids at the third R Marine Perth Variety Splash, which was held from February 28 to March 5.

Donning colourful character costumes such as, the Smurfs, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Top Gun, The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland and the Addams Family, 80 owners and their guests onboard 21 Rivieras got into the spirit of the Splash as they left Fremantle Harbour on Thursday, February 28 for five days of fun filled activities during their voyage to the picturesque Geographe Bay.

In its third year, the Variety Splash has grown significantly to become one of R Marine Perth’s biggest calendar events raising more than $225,000 to date for the children’s charity.

R Marine Perth dealer principal Brendon Grieve said the Variety Splash gave owners the chance to give back and help sick, special needs, and disadvantaged children live, laugh and learn.

"Above all, it is a fun event and our owners take great pride in decorating their vessels in their chosen ‘Splash’ theme," he said.

"It is also a great way for inexperienced boat owners to go further afield in the safety of a convoy and accompanying service technicians."

Variety WA CEO Michael Pailthorpe said the ‘Splash’ had proven to be a wonderful fundraiser for Variety and WA’s sick, disadvantaged and special needs children.

"We are indebted to R Marine Perth and all the participants for their loyalty and support," he said.

For more information, please go to www.rivieraaustralia.com