Riviera Festival of Boating 2018 now open

Riviera, has announced the dates for the 2018 Riviera and Belize Festival of Boating. The four-day event will be run from Thursday, May 24 to Sunday, May 27 at Riviera's facility in Coomera, south-east Queensland, during got concurrent running of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

Doubling the attraction of flying in for the event, Riviera says its focus will be combining the motor yachting lifestyle with learning opportunities.

A wide range of informative and hands-on educational workshops will be conducted by experts in their fields, each designed to promote boating safety and to build confidence.

The most popular workshops will return with refreshed content, including the Ladies Skipper Program, safe towing and anchoring, understanding the weather, offshore seamanship and understanding navigation.

The popular guided tours of the Riviera facility will also return in 2018.

Riviera’s owner and chairman Rodney Longhurst said the Festival of Boating was created for Riviera and Belize owners to help them realise their full boating potential.

"We also welcome those who seek to join our Riviera family of owners and enjoy the best of motor yacht ownership.

"Whether you are investigating the incredible lifestyle of luxury motoryacht ownership or you have been enjoying boating all your life, everyone will discover something new and valuable at the 2018 Riviera and Belize Festival of Boating," he said.

Riviera and its national dealer network have organised a range of social events throughout the four days, culminating in the signature Saturday marina cocktail and gala evening.

Pre-registration for the Festival is now open for those who wish to receive the 2018 Festival program ahead of its public release.

More at Riviera Festival of Boating.