Weekly Powerboat and Fishing Summary
Argus E35 launch, Rivieras at Kooringal, speeding on Sydney waterways, fisheries use mathematics, Shen Neng 1 afloatPOWERBOATS
Outback Marine Australia Pty Ltd is launching worldwide its Argus E35 displacement power catamaran at the 2010 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on 20-23 May. The Argus E35 was conceived to comfortably and safely explore coastal regions of Australia, and can negotiate Australia’s Eastern seaboard’s often shallow river systems. The displacement hull measures 10.65m in length, but with outboard legs raised the LOA is less than 12m to improve marina berth flexibility.
A fleet of 21 Rivieras recently embarked on a 70 nautical mile round journey from the Gold Coast north to Moreton Island via Canaipa Passage as part of R Marine Queensland’s first voyage to Kooringal, a small township located at the southern tip of Moreton Island. Check out Riviera.com.au for more details.
Results from a statewide Easter Boating Campaign ‘Operation Safe Speed’, conducted by Maritime NSW, found boaters on Sydney’s waterways were failing to comply with speed restrictions and safety equipment rules. Maritime.NSW.gov.au.
Andrew Short Marine announces they are now the sole Sydney dealer for the Sea Ray range from 17-foot bowriders to 60-foot motor cruisers at their locations at Taren Point, Yowie Bay Marina, the d'Albora Marina main showroom and Ferguson’s Boat Shed Marina at The Spit, Mosman.
POWERBOAT RACING
Like all good marriages Stuart and Sara Cureton agree on most things –groceries, domestic chores and disposing of the garbage – but when it comes to powerboat racing neither husband nor wife concedes defeat until the finishing line. Sara currently owns bragging rights, courtesy of her victory margin at the season-ending grand prix in the Isle of Man in 2009, but Stuart assures that pre-season pleasantries are already up and running and he is the first to stake his claim ahead of the inaugural Powerboat P1 SuperStock Championship Grand Prix of the Sea in Penzance on May 21-23. Power Boat P1.com.
FISHING
Queensland is turning to mathematics to increase the sustainability and profitability of its fisheries. In a new partnership the Queensland Government and University of Queensland are funding the Centre for Applications in Resource Mathematics - a group that will use mathematical theories and tools to better manage the state's fisheries. Marine QLD.com.au.
NEWS BRIEFS
Salvage experts have refloated the Shen Neng 1, the Chinese registered bulk carrier which grounded off the central Queensland coast on 3 April. The first step to float the vessel was to ‘blow down’ the vessel’s breached tanks with high pressure air, testing if the tanks were clear of oil. More details.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian boat builder Riviera announces that the business has been withdrawn from sale as the secured debt holders, managers, and receivers have elected over the medium term to continue to rebuild the business.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
April 18 - ORCV's Rip Tour on Port Phillip. ORCV.org.au.
May 2 -- Bridge to Bridge Powerboat Race, Hawkesbury River.
May 4 - Information night at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Rushcutters Bay, Sydney on electrical maintenance with Rob Starkey. All welcome. Please book at CYCA reception on 8292-7800 or reception@cyca.com.au
May 11 - Long Distance Offshore Sailing Seminar - Communications with Neville Rose at Royal Brighton Yacht Club at 7pm. ORCV.org.au.
May 20 - 23 -- Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Gold Coast. Sanctuary Cove Boat Show.com.au.
May 20 – 23 -- 1770 Festival, Town of Seventeen-Seventy, Queensland. Celebrating the "Birth Place of Queensland", this festival has been an annual event for 17 years and commemorates the visit of the Endeavour and landing of Lt. James Cook and his crew in May 1770. 1770 Festival.com.au.
May 21 – 30 -- Port Douglas Carnivale, Tropical North Queensland. The seaside resort village of Port Douglas sets aside ten days each year to celebrate music, arts, sport, food culture and entertainment. Carnivale.com.au.
May 27 – June 21 -- Vivid Sydney, a festival of light, music and ideas, featuring the spectacular illumination of the Sydney Opera House sails. Events NSW.com.au.
June 13 - 14 -- The Oceanic Whitsunday Boat & Leisure Show, Meridien Marinas Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Boat Show.com.
Photograph: Shiraz, an Argus E35 at speed, displays only a small water disturbance – courtesy of Argus Boats
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