Riviera 61 tows 15 Skiers around Sydney Harbour

In a once in a lifetime opportunity, the striking new Riviera 61 series II Enclosed Flybridge cruiser celebrated her Sydney debut with a spectacular demonstration, as the 3100hp vessel towed 15 elite water-skiers from the Australian Ski Racing Team around Sydney Harbour.

Leaving a stunned audience in her wake the $2.5 million vessel is the latest model to emerge from the company's Gold Coast facility.

Event organiser Darren Osmotherly from Paradise Afloat Houseboats on the Hawkesbury River said this was an Australian first and a one-off event.

"It’s been a big job to organise with a lot of risk assessments and consultation," Darren said.

“The 15 water-skiers have all represented Australia in the Australian Ski Race Team and have all competed at a world level in their sport.

"This year the Ski championships/World Titles will be held in Moreton Bay, Queensland in September so this is an exciting opportunity to showcase the Australian ski team talent behind an Australian boating icon."

One of the 15 water skiers is Danny Cropper who will represent Australia at the World Titles this year and is also a multiple Bridge to Bridge winner and world record holder for skiing the 112 kilometre Bridge to Bridge race twice in one day.

Riviera owner Scott Taylor generously donated the use of his stunning new 61 series II Enclosed Flybride, Mazara, to celebrate the Sydney launch of this new model.

Scott said he was looking forward to seeing his 61 Series II on display at the Sydney Boat Show.

Riviera offers 20 different models from 36 to 85 feet across four model series Flybridge, Sport Yacht, Offshore Express and Motor Yachts.

For more information, go to www.riviera.com.au