Riviera's Festival 2014, a 'Cirque du Boating'

Private viewing of a $22 million Riviera showcase, 76 individual educational and social events, plus a Big Tent, champagne-tasting, barbecue contest, and more

The 3rd annual Riviera Festival of Boating will present a ‘Cirquetacular’ line-up of social events over four days from May 22 to 25. The exciting event will bring a sparkle to Festival goers by day and light things up with a feast of world-class entertainment by night.

Billed as 2014’s ultimate boating event, the Festival will include 76 educational and social activities held over four days at Riviera’s 14-hectare state-of-the-art Coomera River-front facility -- the largest boat-building facility in the Southern Hemisphere.

Riviera owner and chairman Rodney Longhurst said Riviera was renowned for its events and its high-calibre Festival gala dinner. This year would be no exception.

“Over 400 luxury powerboat enthusiasts are expected to attend the Riviera ‘Cirquetacular,’which will be held under the Big Top on the Saturday night to celebrate the 3rd annual Riviera Festival of Boating,” Mr Longhurst said.

“A specially selected group of artists and entertainers will deliver breathtaking and inspired performances, as the Riviera family enjoys an evening of spectacular, colourful and vibrant performing arts.

“This family-friendly event will entertain the young and young-at-heart, with a three-course meal with matched wines, entertainment and live show. Guests are encouraged to bring their children along to join in the fun of the Festival.”

The social events begin on the Friday of the Festival with a special Champagne Master Class luncheon for the ladies. This fully catered lunch will be bubbling with interesting facts about champagne and cork popping fun as the experienced, effervescent and passionate host, Amanda Reboul, shares her profound knowledge and enthusiasm for champagne. Get an overview of the champagne regions, how champagne is made, and learn about non-vintage, blanc de blanc, blanc de noir, a rose and a vintage.

Riviera’s director of brand and communications, Stephen Milne, said Friday’s social activities were the perfect way to start the weekend. On Friday evening the entertainment at Riviera really gets underway.

“Friday evening begins in a relaxed environment on the marina where Festival patrons can enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres surrounded by a $22 million showcase of beautiful new boats. There will be an opportunity for a private undercover, red-carpet viewing of the latest models and expressions of craftsmanship from the Riviera and Belize marques,” Mr Milne said.

The Riv' line-up includes the 445 SUV, world premiere of the 515 SUV, 565 SUV; 3600, 5000 and 5800 Sport Yachts; 43, 50, 53, 63 and 75 Flybridges; a Belize 54 Daybridge... plus a surprise, we're told.

At 7pm on the Friday night guests will make their way into the Riviera facility where they will enter the ‘Riviera and all that Jazz’ nightclub for a feast of colour, music, dancing, food and fine wine.

On Sunday, the ever-popular Master BBQ Chef Challenge will be held at the Riviera Yacht Club. The fun and palate-pleasing way to put your boat-barbecue culinary skills to the test concludes the Riviera Festival of Boating.

Riviera makes the point that boating is very much a family affair and its Festival of Boating is designed to encourage all Riviera owners to come to Coomera with their children or grandchildren for four days of social events and boating education, all aimed at creating greater confidence and expanding friendships on the water.

Last year’s registrations were up by more than 50 per cent [on the previous year], which has prompted Riviera to expand the program with a series of new seminars amid more than 76 individual educational and social events held over the four days.

The Festival of Boating offers on-site parking and easy access with many owners able to arrive by boat and pre-book a berth for the Festival. To register your interest visit www.rivieraaustralia.com/festival.

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Riviera's Festival 2014, a 'Cirque du Boating'

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