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THEULTIMATEBOATINGEVENT17-19 MARCH 2017For luxury motor yacht owners and aspiring owners

Three days, two boat shows and an incredible wealth of experience that will inspire and educate your family to achieve the ‘ultimate boating experience’

Entering its 6th year, the Festival in March will feature a raft of new hands-on educational workshops and fun social events, and we have fully refreshed all our most popular workshops to focus and expand on specific areas of interest.

This year our new workshops span the full spectrum of marine education – from night navigation and safety at sea through to a new fishing clinic, and we have also added a special new Skippers Program for those aged 18-25 years.

Also new is the seminar Living the Riviera Dream – the joys and rewards of extended cruising, detailing an amazing journey from Auckland to Fiji and over 5000 nautical miles around the Pacific onboard the luxurious Riviera 61 Enclosed Flybridge, Communique.

Of course our most popular workshops return with brand-new content and hands-on activities, including the Ladies Skipper Program, Safe Towing and Anchoring, Understanding the Weather,

Offshore Seamanship, Understanding Navigation and Radar Operation, as well as the Preventative Maintenance Tricks of the Trade, Emergency Procedures and Radio Communications.

We will also display our latest luxurious designs on the water with a red-carpet showcase that includes guided tours through the internal prototype of the new 68 Sports Motor Yacht ahead of her World Premiere in mid-2017.

Our fully narrated Riviera factory tour, via the Riviera Express train ride or air-conditioned bus will give you a first-hand insight into our world-class production processes at the largest luxury motor yacht facility in the Southern Hemisphere.

On behalf of the 500-strong Riviera team here on Australia’s Gold Coast, we look forward to welcoming you here to the home of Riviera at Coomera on Australia’s Gold Coast from 17-19 March 2017.

Last year’s award-winning Festival of Boating was something pretty special but wait until you experience all the exciting activities and events we have planned for our new March dates in 2017.

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Riviera and Belize owners and guests will enjoy a true VIP experience at the Festival, including dedicated car-parking and exclusive access to the waterfront Riviera Waterway Restaurant overlooking the Riviera Marina and our spectacular red-carpet showcase of luxury motor yachts.

Meet up with friends in the Owner’s Courtyard Lounge adjacent to the Festival Hub and enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee from our barista, a cool water or just simply relax in comfort as you plan the rest of your fun.

Please note that you need to purchase an admission ticket to the Gold Coast International Boat Show & Marine Expo.

YOUR VIP FACILITIES

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We believe the earlier dates of both the Festival and Gold Coast International Boat Show & Marine Expo will significantly enhance the enjoyment of your time here right in the heart of Australia’s Boating Industry Capital – the Gold Coast Marine Precinct at Coomera – especially for our valued interstate and international visitors.

With over 600 yachts and boats on display both on the water and on land, and with many of the world’s leading marine brands and businesses amongst over 230 industry exhibitors, the Gold Coast International Boat Show is a massive marine showcase of everything you need to have fun on the water.

Come to Coomera and see first-hand why the Expo was named Best Exhibition for 2015 at the Australian Event Awards, and was named as a finalist in the same category in 2016.

Inspect the vast array of World and Australian Premieres across an enormous line-up on the Boat Show marinas and on land, trial trailer boats and tenders, and talk to the experts about engines, equipment and accessories – in fact everything you and your family need to have fun on the water.

With working demonstrations and factory tours of the largest recreational shipyards and boat-building facilities in the Southern Hemisphere – as well as a host of new interactive demonstrations and live attractions across a giant display circuit – you’ll definitely need more than one day to experience and enjoy everything that there is on offer.

If you love boating, you’ll just love the Gold Coast from 17-19 March 2017.

Riviera and Belize owners will be able to speak directly with our key component suppliers in a special area at the northern entrance to the Riviera Marina. Riviera’s professional Aftermarket team will also be on hand to provide assistance and advice.

New March dates for the Riviera Festival of Boating ensure we continue our close collaboration with the Gold Coast International Boat Show & Marine Expo – which moves in 2017 to become the first major event on the Australian boat show calendar.

EVERYTHINGYOU NEED FOR NEXT SEASON ON THE WATER

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230+ Exhibitors on display

600+ Boats on display, on the hardstand and marina

Giant 3km display circuit with guided boat factory tours

Action packed program of live boating educational events

Free on-site parking

The 2017 Riviera Festival of Boating shares the dates of the Gold Coast International Boat Show & Marine Expo. Riviera is proudly a founding partner of the Expo, which is now in its 7th year.

Special multiple-day ticket prices enable you to come and go as you like across the three fantastic days and enjoy all that the Festival and ‘the boat show with so much more’ have to offer.

One day $15

Two days $25

Three days $30

Special prices are available for Seniors. Children under the age of 12 years are admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the Gold Coast International Boat Show welcome gates upon arrival or in advance through the Boat Show website: www.GCBoatShow.com.au

PURCHASE YOUR ADMISSION TICKETS TO BOATING PARADISE

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SPECIAL FESTIVALACCOMMODATION PACKAGES Visit FestivalOfBoating.com for full details and client codes for the packages now on offer. Places are limited so please book early.

TRANSPORTRegistered Festival guests are invited to take advantage of our free shuttle bus operating to and from the home of Riviera with designated pick-up and drop-off points in Main Beach, Surfers Paradise and Labrador. For further information and approximate times, please visit FestivalOfBoating.com

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From the iconic Surfers Paradise beach to the cosmopolitan dining precincts of Main Beach and Broadbeach and out to the lush, green hinterland, there’s a new experience waiting for you at every turn here on the Gold Coast.

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GOLD COAST - FAMOUS FOR FUN

World-renowned beaches, wonderful waterways, beautiful Broadwater cruises and year-round sunshine are just a few of the reasons over 10.5 million visitors come, stay and play at Australia’s boating capital each year.

There’s also a very impressive list of awe-inspiring natural and man-made attractions to bring smiles to people of all ages and stages, including glow worm caves and amazing views of the Gondwana Rainforest Reserve.

Meet the local wildlife on South Stradbroke Island or at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, or experience the exhilaration of our theme parks where you can get up close and

personal with exotic animals, including tigers, dolphins and penguins.

Enjoy our vibrant and unique Gold Coast nightlife scene, toast the sunset with a cocktail from the Skypoint Observation Deck some 230 metres and 77 floors high atop the Q1 skyscraper, or enjoy the thrill of a flutter at Jupiters Casino in Broadbeach.

Lower your handicap at over 30 golf courses within a 20-kilometre radius, visit art galleries, museums and wineries, or simply enjoy our sensational shopping destinations including Marina Mirage, Pacific Fair, Robina Town Centre and Harbourtown.

All that and so much more is here waiting for you on the Gold Coast in March.

World-renowned beaches, wonderful waterways, beautiful Broadwater cruises and year-round sunshine are just a few of the reasons over 10.5 million visitors come, stay and play at Australia’s boating capital each year.

There’s also a very impressive list of awe-inspiring natural and man-made attractions to bring smiles to people of all ages and stages, including glow worm caves and amazing views of the Gondwana Rainforest Reserve.

Meet the local wildlife on South Stradbroke Island or at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, or experience the exhilaration of our theme parks where you can get up close and

personal with exotic animals, including tigers, dolphins and penguins.

Enjoy our vibrant and unique Gold Coast nightlife scene, toast the sunset with a cocktail from the Skypoint Observation Deck some 230 metres and 77 floors high atop the Q1 skyscraper, or enjoy the thrill of a flutter at Jupiters Casino in Broadbeach.

Lower your handicap at over 30 golf courses within a 20-kilometre radius, visit art galleries, museums and wineries, or simply enjoy our sensational shopping destinations including Marina Mirage, Pacific Fair, Robina Town Centre and Harbourtown.

All that and so much more is here waiting for you on the Gold Coast in March.

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On Friday 17 March 2017, a member of the Paspaley family will provide a unique insight into the world’s rarest and most valuable pearls. Australian South Sea pearls are unrivalled in size, natural colour and lustre.

Discover the adventure, inspiration and craftsmanship behind the beauty of Paspaley’s Signature Collections.

The 2017 Festival Masterclass & Ladies Luncheon commences with sparkling wine upon arrival followed by a delicious four-course luncheon served with selected wines at the highly acclaimed Vanitas Restaurant.

The elegant dining room at Vanitas features sparkling lagoon views and an exquisite 13-metre painting presenting the life of Gianni Versace.

Places are limited.

Please visit FestivalOfBoating.com to book your place at this very special Festival event.

From Friday 17 – Sunday 19 March, explore Paspaley’s Signature Collections at a pop-up boutique exclusively for the 2017 Riviera Festival of Boating, located within the Festival Hub.

Join us at the palatial Palazzo Versace for a fun-filled afternoon of five-star excellence where many pearls of wisdom will be shared.

PASPALEY PEARLSMASTERCLASS

&LADIES LUNCHEON


VENUE Palazzo Versace, Seaworld Drive,Main Beach, QLD

COST $130 per head, includes sparkling wine, Paspaley Pearls Masterclass, selected wines and four-course plated lunch

TRANSPORT A complimentary shuttle bus will operate between Riviera and Palazzo Versace for the Paspaley Pearls Masterclass & Ladies Luncheon. For further details and time-table, please visit FestivalOfBoating.com

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The 2017 Festival gala evening on Saturday 18 March here at the home of Riviera will leave you marveling at the cleverly choreographed and inspiring performances spanning a chronology of dance, before beckoning you to the dance floor to shimmy, samba or rock and roll all night long.

Starting with champagne and hors d’oeuvres on the red carpet of the undercover Riviera marina, you will be surrounded by a stunning showcase of our latest luxurious designs from across our distinctive and highly acclaimed model collections.

The entertainment then moves to our dance club for what will be an epic dinner and show with a twist that will leave you eager to get up and boogie.

Riviera is widely acclaimed for its entertaining, high calibre Festival gala events and this year will be no exception.

Get ready to move like Jagger, shake your tail feather, tap your toes and even walk like an Egyptian when our highly talented professional dancers take to the stage for an inspiring celebration of dance and rhythm at this year’s Riviera Festival of Boating.

GALAEVENTSATURDAY 18 MARCH

A MASTERPIECE IN MOTION


LET’S DANCE Riviera Festival of Boating Marina Party and Gala Dinner

VENUE Riviera Australia, 50 Waterway Drive, Coomera, Queensland.

COST $130 per head, includes champagne and hors d’oeuvres at the marina party followed by a three-course dinner, matching wines and live entertainment; $35 per child under 12 years of age. Bookings essential

DRESS CODE Festive

TRANSPORT Transport to designated points is available for Festival guests to and from Let’s Dance. For further details and approximate departure times, please visit FestivalOfBoating.com

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As a registered Festival guest, you will receive VIP status as you inspect the latest in luxury, design, technology and practicality across our distinctive model collections on the red carpet Riviera Marina.

Before, during and after the Festival, we invite you to sit back and drink in the view from the Waterway Restaurant & Bar serving breakfast, lunch and drinks throughout the three fun Festival days.

Queensland Premiere – Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht

The Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht – with tender garage, foredeck sun lounge, aft galley and generous cockpit seating – has two spacious staterooms and two bathrooms, a lower lounge area, sleek styling, luxurious single-level living and alfresco entertaining features, as well as superb sea-keeping capabilities. The 4800 Sport Yacht is the perfect match for the state-of-the-art Volvo Penta D8-IPS800 Inboard Propulsion System (IPS) with twin D8 engines and new IPS15 pod-drives (2 x 442kW/600hp).

OUR STUNNING FESTIVAL SHOWCASEIt is with great pleasure that we present Riviera’s largest luxury display in Australia this year, exclusively at the Festival of Boating and Gold Coast International Boat Show & Marine Expo.

RIVIERA’S LATEST LUXURIOUS DESIGNS ON DISPLAY

52 Enclosed Flybridge

43 Open Flybridge


52 Enclosed Flybridge 6000 Sport Yacht

43 Open Flybridge

445 SUV

Queensland Premiere - 4800 Sport Yacht

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Belize 54 Daybridge

57 Enclosed Flybridge

Also on display from the stylish Riviera Sport Yacht collection

· 6000 Sport Yacht

· 5400 Sport Yacht

· 3600 Sport Yacht

On display from the adventurous Riviera SUV collection

· 445 SUV

On display from the supremely seaworthy Riviera Flybridge collection

· 57 Enclosed Flybridge

· 52 Enclosed Flybridge

· 43 Open Flybridge

On display from the timelessly classic Belize collection

· 54 Daybridge

5400 Sport Yacht

3600 Sport Yacht


Riviera’s new long-range and luxurious Sports Motor Yacht collection is a refreshingly astute design with sports performance and large cockpit and mezzanine that will appeal to experienced luxury motor yacht owners who desire to take their boating further afield whilst still being able to fish effectively and enjoy all your other favourite water sport pursuits such as diving, snorkelling and kayaking.

The Sports Motor Yacht – available in 68ft and 72ft designs and with a choice of three or four staterooms as well as options for a gym, teenager’s retreat, crew quarters or dedicated sporting equipment stowage – will be a great sight during our Riviera factory tour, with the first three yachts of this collection under construction.

Your Riviera dealer will also be pleased to guide you through our highly detailed internal prototype where you will gain a full appreciation of this world-leading design prior to the Sports Motor Yacht’s World Premiere in mid-2017. Please contact your Riviera dealer to arrange this personal tour.

THE SPORTS MOTOR YACHT COLLECTIONThe new Sports Motor Yacht design from Australia’s Riviera reflects the extensive ‘wish lists’ of many serious yacht owners.

RIVIERA EMBARKS ON AN INSPIRED NEW ERA

68 Sports Motor Yacht - World Premiere - 2017

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When Auckland-based Joe and Cheryl Pengelly took delivery of their luxurious Riviera 61 Enclosed Flybridge in 2012, they were already well advanced in their planning for a dream Pacific cruising and diving adventure in 2013.

They planned to live aboard for six months – they just needed a motor yacht that was up to the task.

The experienced cruising couple envisaged a comfortable and capable vessel built to go offshore and upon which they could really enjoy their extended time afloat.

It also needed to easily be able to store all the provisions, scuba and fishing equipment required and enable the Pengelly’s to be very much self-sufficient.

After much research, they entrusted Riviera to build this dream yacht, the 61 Enclosed Flybridge they christened: Communique.

Today, after 5000-plus nautical miles cruising from New Zealand to amazing destinations throughout the Pacific Ocean – including the remotest anchorages and islands of Fiji and New Caledonia, and then returning to New Zealand – the Pengelly’s are already planning their next adventure, this time back to New Caledonia and north to Vanuatu.

“We can’t wait to explore some more,” said Joe.

“Many of the islands we visited were almost untouched, and we know there are many more we don’t even know about yet.

Join New Zealanders Joe and Cheryl Pengelly as they share inspiring memories from six months living aboard their Riviera 61 Enclosed Flybridge, Communique, during which they shared a 5000 nautical mile odyssey throughout the Pacific.

LIVING THERIVIERA DREAMTHE JOYS AND REWARDS OFEXTENDED CRUISING


“It was character building and we really challenged ourselves … but it was all in the spirit of adventure.”


“Fiji’s Lau Group of islands, for instance, have only recently started to welcome cruising yachts and they really are spectacular.

“We were very impressed by the native culture – it was genuine and the people who live on these remote islands just seem so happy to give, rather than receive.”

In six months from May to October 2014, the Pengelly’s spent only one week ashore and away from Communique … and that was when they flew home to Auckland for the birth of a grandchild.

“It really was an incredible experience,” said Cheryl.

“It was character building and we really challenged ourselves … but it was all in the spirit of adventure.”

Joe and Cheryl – married 35 years this year – will share amazing and interesting advice and knowledge gleaned from their Pacific voyage at the 2017 Festival.

They will outline everything from planning their amazing adventure through to their considerations when building Communique, as well as many inspiring photographs of life both beneath the water, and of life on and around the isolated islands they visited.

“In many anchorages, we were the only motor yacht amongst the many sailing vessels – always the talk of the bay,” said Joe.

“We also regularly acted as the resident water-tanker for the sailing yachts that ventured further afield – when we built Communique we ensured she had a very capable water-maker with a capacity of 260-litres per hour.”

Communique, which shares a name with the chart-topping Dire Straits album, proved herself more than capable of cruising the Pacific almost at will, with the Pengelly’s customising her for the task.

“She was built to go offshore,” said Joe. “We upgraded the main fuel tanks to hold 6500 litres, and also fitted an additional 850-litre tank as well as dual Onan generators, extended the side deck rails and upgraded electronics including dual satellite comms systems and infrared cameras, which were still new in their day.

“We found our Riviera 61 very comfortable cruising at 8.5 knots and the twin 1575hp CAT C32 diesel engines give us a maximum speed of around 36 knots.”

Joe’s captain’s log details the 1000nm passage from Auckland to the Beguile sea mount which rises some 2850 metres from the sea floor some 760nm east of Norfolk Island, then on to the luxury marinas and also the isolated island anchorages of Fiji, before visiting Noumea on the island of Grande Terre in New Caledonia, and then cruising home to Auckland.

“Whilst the extended passages on our own were quite challenging,” said Cheryl. “The three-hourly watches, in particular, were very demanding.

“It took 4.5 days to cruise the 1200nm from Auckland to Denarau, doing 4 hours on, 8 hours off watches with an extended crew aboard.

“However, one of the highlights was tagging and then releasing a 600-pound blue marlin at our planned stop at the Beguile sea mount.”

Of course, Joe and Cheryl have many more inspiring lessons and tales of fishing, scuba diving and island exploration to share at the Festival, so please visit FestivalOfBoating.com to secure your place now.

EVENT REGISTRATIONPlease note that attendance at all Riviera Festival of Boating educational events requires pre-registration at the Festival website FestivalOfBoating.com.

Numbers for all events are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment.

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EVENT REGISTRATIONPlease note that attendance at all Riviera Festival of Boating educational events requires pre-registration at the Festival website FestivalOfBoating.com.

Numbers for all events are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment.

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This year, after listening to feedback from our Riviera Family on how we can make the award-winning Festival even more informative – we have fully refreshed all our most popular workshops where our expert facilitators can expand on specific areas of interest and allowed even more question time.

We have also created a series of brand-new seminars and workshops and even introduced a new seminar for classic model Rivieras dealing with systems of models prior to 2008.

This means that from 17-19 March 2017, you can come to Riviera to learn all about new technology including pod-drives, digital switching systems, and connectivity, and at the same time also learn handy tips and tricks to maintaining and operating both the latest and traditional systems.

Our hands-on and very informative workshops will be held both on the land and on water – everything from knots lines and hitches to traditional chart-plotting, understanding radar, as well as offshore seamanship, mastering the intuitive Glass Cockpit and CZone systems that make boating with Riviera today so much easier and even more enjoyable.

It is our privilege and pleasure to help you develop your nautical knowledge to enhance your health and safety on the water to enable your family to achieve the ultimate boating experience.

For us here at Riviera, this is one of the most satisfying things we can do for our valued Riviera Family.

ENHANCE YOUR BOATING KNOWLEDGE ENHANCE YOURBOATING ENJOYMENTThe key to enjoying all the benefits of the Riviera life is knowledge – and the Festival of Boating each year reinforces the fact that learning is very much a life-long and sharing process.

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2017FESTIVALWORKSHOPSAll Festival workshops are conducted by highly experienced, fully qualified, industry-leading experts in their field.

For the full Festival workshop program and timetable plus all the latest Festival news and updates, please visit FestivalOfBoating.com

Presented By: Joe and Cheryl Pengelly - Riviera 61 Enclosed Flybridge OwnersIn six months from May to October 2014, Joe and Cheryl Pengelly spent only one week ashore from their luxurious 61 Enclosed Flybridge Communique … and that was when they flew home to Auckland for the birth of a grandchild.

NEW FOR 2017 - LIVING THE RIVIERA DREAM - THE JOYS AND REWARDS OF EXTENDED CRUISINGExperience the joys and rewards of extended cruising with New Zealanders Joe and Cheryl Pengelly as they share inspiring memories from six months living aboard their Riviera 61 Enclosed Flybridge, Communique, during which they cruised over 5000 nautical miles throughout the Pacific – from New Zealand to the luxury marinas and the isolated island anchorages and diving destinations of Fiji, across to New Caledonia and then home to New Zealand. Hear their amazing experiences and interesting advice and knowledge gleaned for their dream Pacific voyage.

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Presented By: Karla Herbert-Evans – Open/Offshore Master Class 5 CaptainKarla Herbert-Evans gained the majority of her big boat experience through many game fishing seasons, crewing for 12 years with some of the best skippers and crew in Australia, working in all areas on many vessels including live-aboard game fishing and dive boats, yachts, catamarans, mother-ship cruise boats and tenders. She gained her Open/Offshore Master Class 5 captain’s ticket in 1995 and conducts navigation and vessel-handling training for private vessels through her business, Nautical Training & Marine Services.

Bill Morris – Master Class 5 Captain Nc<24M, Chief Engineer Australian Maritime Safety AuthorityAfter gaining his commercial accreditation, Bill Morris worked as a game fishing charter boat skipper for many years, and has been involved in the boat licensing industry on the Gold Coast for 16 years. An experienced trainer, Bill has taught Maritime Operations (Coxswains) at TAFE and was a founding member of the Committee for Boatsafe Trainers Association of Queensland. He also serves on the Gold Coast Waterways Safety Committee.

NEW FOR 2017 - THE UNDER 25’S SKIPPERS CLUBInformative and fun, this workshop was created especially for the young adults who just love to share time on the water with their parents, and grandparents. Registrants will develop greater confidence and enjoyment at the helm and whilst reversing into a berth. This workshop is packed with valuable practical skills. Topics cover boarding procedures and safety equipment briefings for guests and crew, safety management of shore to ship’s power, skipper/crew communications, departure preparations and anticipating prevailing conditions. Registrants will also gain an understanding of helm electronics, start-up procedures at the helm station, departure using gears, thrusters or a joystick, turning the yacht short-around on its own length while maintaining a proper look-out to meet collision prevention regulations. Also covered are boat-handling techniques when coming into a marina, such as reading and anticipating wind and tide to achieve the best approach.

Presented By: Karla Herbert-Evans – Open/Offshore Master Class 5 Captain

NEW FOR 2017 - NAVIGATING AT NIGHTNavigating at night requires additional skills and knowledge and it’s important to know your waterway, be familiar with the local chart and also your lights. The identification of navigation lights above and beyond background lights comes with vigilant assessment and utilises all your navigation skills. This course will outline how to keep a proper lookout at night and how to identify vessel types and sizes, direction, speed and distance. Also outlined will be relative positions of other vessels and who has priority passage.


REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL Duration: 1.5 hours

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Presented By: Henry Sagaitu – Master 1 Captain and Karla Herbert-Evans – Open/Offshore Master Class 5 CaptainFijian-born Henry Sagaitu completed his education in Tasmania and Sydney at the Australian Maritime Colleges, on Fanoe Island and in Denmark and Manila. With three decades of seafaring experience, predominantly as a Master of oil, chemical and gas tankers in the Pacific and Asia, Henry is passionate about sharing his knowledge and is currently lecturing at Tonga Maritime Polytechnical Institute as a Senior Nautical Instructor.

NEW FOR 2017 - UNDERSTANDING RADARRadar is not just for avoiding or bumping into things, it can also be used to keep a clearing line, keep your distance, fix your position and stay in a transit you can not see. This workshop will give the registrants an understanding of how to fix a position using electronic bearing lines, variable range markers and a radar overlay, as well as how to identify surroundings, vessels, targets and obstructions in your vicinity by way of conventional radio transmission. Also learn to determine targets and calculate their true approach, avoiding risk of collision. Understand how modern radars today synchronise with GPS and AIS so radar can have the capabilities of GPS for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems. This year this workshop will also include practical radar plotting examples so registrants can expand their understanding of using radar. Using plotting sheets, learn to plot simulated targets, time, bearing and ranges. Learn to find your Way of Own, Way of Another and to calculate and alleviate the risk of collision. Identify the Closest Point of Approach and Time to Closest Point of Approach and anticipate an expected time for a rendezvous.


Presented By: Raffi Manjikin – Viking TackleRaffi Manjikian has been fishing his entire life, moving to the Gold Coast approx 18 years ago. Starting his professional fishing career 28 years ago as a barramundi guide in the Kimberly’s, specializing in all forms of fishing from estuary to offshore. Raffi has set up, rigged and won many tournaments up and down the east coast of Australia , both light and heavy tackle on numerous boats. Raffi has been involved in the capture of several Australian and World Record fish, and holds a few Australian fly fishing records himself. Raffi has hosted many seminars and clinic’s over the past 20 years for schools, sports clubs, amateur and game fishing clubs.

NEW FOR 2017 - FISHING CLINICFishing is widely recognised as a life-long learning process so it doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an avid angler, here’s your chance to learn new tips, tricks and techniques to increase your strike rate. Learn about rod, reel and line selection for fishing inshore and offshore for the species we all love to catch and eat. Learn successful new methods to target pelagics, as well as the savvy sights and sounds that indicate there are trophy fish on the prowl. Learn how to catch and tie mud crabs, how to successfully fish for Whiting and Flathead using lures. This workshop covers it all.


Presented By: Westpac Rescue Helicopter ServiceThe Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service has been operating throughout South East Queensland since 1976 and has a highly-trained team of men and women whose main purpose is … to save lives.

NEW FOR 2017 - SAFETY AT SEAHeading offshore? Learn to be prepared for any situation with the team of highly trained and experienced rescue personnel from the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service. This workshop outlines radio procedures and also how you can prepare to assist with in the event of an impending emergency air-lift of a patient whilst offshore. Also covered are recovery procedures in pitching sea conditions, as well as the efficient and effective use of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) to assist rescue services to locate your yacht, as well as which type of EPIRB is best for specific situations and yachts. This very informative new workshop is a must for those wishing to ensure the safety of passengers and crew at sea.


NEW FOR 2017 - KNOTS, LINES AND HITCHESBetter to know a knot and not need it than to need a knot and not know it – so goes the old adage which inspired this workshop spanning ropes, knots, fenders and line-work. This new course will help you enjoy the process of preparing and securing lines for berthing, rafting and mooring, and also help give you the professional look when it comes to tying up your luxury motor yacht.


Presented By: Karla Herbert-Evans – Open/Offshore Master Class 5 Captain and Bill Morris – Master Class 5 Captain Nc<24M, Chief Engineer Australian Maritime Safety Authority

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Presented By: Anthony Cornelius - Weatherwatch Senior MeteorologistAnthony Cornelius from Weatherwatch has over 16 years of weather forecasting experience and provides critical forecasts for many high-profile clients across Australia. Also one of Australia’s most well-known storm-chasers, Anthony actively contributes to university thunderstorm research programs.

Presented By: Anthony Cornelius - Weatherwatch Senior Meteorologist

Presented By: Queensland Fire and Emergency ServicesQFES is the primary provider of fire and emergency services in Queensland, comprising of a unique mix of some 36,000 Rural Fire Service Queensland volunteers, 6000 State Emergency Service volunteers, over 2200 permanent firefighters, more than 2000 auxiliary firefighters and supported by non-operational administrative support staff.

WEATHER FUNDAMENTALSThe weather is a critical factor in joyful boating and being able to understand its nuances, patterns and signs of change will help you and your crew more accurately forecast weather conditions. Join one of Australia’s leading thunderstorm and severe weather meteorologists to understand more about the factors that influence sea conditions such as wind, wave and tidal conditions, and the importance of knowing where to reach shelter quickly. The workshop covers synoptic charts, weather and climate terminology, basic cloud types, cold fronts, cyclones and tropical cyclones, as well as where to access the latest forecasts, and the preparations and weather checks you should make before setting off.

ADVANCED WEATHER FORECASTINGExplore the wealth of free public information now available to predict rainfall, storms and winds with the guidance of our expert meteorologist who provides critical forecasts for clients right across Australia. Delve into the valuable features of radar and how to read synoptic charts to forecast future weather conditions. Registrants will learn more about analysing long-term signals and weather patterns, as well as take part in in-depth discussions on terminology and cloud types. If you want to learn more about being able to cruise in better weather conditions, this seminar is a must for you.

FIRE TRAINING AND EMERGENCY PLANNINGThis workshop will explain the different types of fire – timber, fibreglass, electrical and fuel – and outlines the appropriate first-response fire-fighting and management techniques for each. It also includes a detailed discussion on the varying types of fire extinguishers and fire blankets, the best ways to combat a fire onboard and emergency protocols that should be in place on every yacht and communicated with family and crew should such an event ever occur onboard your yacht. Conducted by fully qualified professional fire officers with nationally accredited training qualifications, the workshop will include a practical hands-on demonstration of fire extinguishers and blankets, and registrants have the opportunity to quell fires with various types of extinguishers - an invaluble experience.




NEW FOR 2017 - ASK AN EXPERT ABOUT YOUR CLASSIC RIVIERAThis workshop really is a unique opportunity if you are the owner of a classic model Riviera built pre-2008. Tap the highly experienced Riviera team’s vast bank of boating expertise about your classic yacht with traditional systems and drives. The panel will be addressing some of the most commonly asked questions by owners covering boats and systems. Raise any issues, ask for advice or anything you may need to know in an open forum where everybody can learn from the shared knowledge and experience. This is your chance to learn from those who have helped chart Riviera’s course to becoming one of the world’s leading luxury yacht builders.


Presented By: The Riviera Experts PanelThis panel of highly trained and long-serving industry experts has an immense collective knowledge of Riviera and of all models we have built since Riviera was established in 1980. The panel of talented marine professionals includes boat-builders, engineers, electricians, master craftsmen and the Aftermarket experts.


Presented By: Gary Cook – Coxswain, Master Class 5, Marine Engine Driver 3 and 2 and Bill Morris – Master Class 5 Captain Nc<24M, Chief Engineer Australian Maritime Safety Authority Qualified nautical trainer Gary Cook has cruised extensively along the east coast of Australia and is currently the training and assessment officer of the Southport flotilla of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard. Interestingly, Gary is also a qualified pilot after starting his early career with the Australian Defence Force however his real passion is the allure and adventure of the open sea. Gary has skippered and crewed on a variety of charter vessels on the Gold Coast over many years.

SAFE TOWING, ANCHORING AND RAFTINGLearn practical techniques to ensure the efficient setting and recovery of an anchor, identifying which types of anchors work best in specific situations, identifying options and scenarios to anchor to the seabed, sand, mud or coral, and allowing your vessel to be held in position against wind, tide and current. Also detailed are safe and correct anchor windlass, bow roller, and electronic chain counter operation. Learn how to position fenders and lines to manoeuvre a second vessel. Learn the professional tips and tricks to raft-up with an anchored vessel, discuss the key considerations to ensure a safe towing scenario using knots, lines and hitches as well as coiling and throwing lines. Registrants will also receive an overview of the best tow points for motor yachts and learn the difference between snubber, bridle and spring lines, and the best use of lines for a long tow or side tow. Don’t miss the chance to develop greater confidence and enjoy safer boating, and to be able to empower your crew.


ST JOHN AMBULANCE AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND: FIRST AID ESSENTIALSAccidents do happen, and are always entirely unexpected. Having the right kit and a basic knowledge of first-aid skills is essential for every boater. Learn how to be prepared with a checklist of necessary contents for your onboard first-aid kit, how to manage basic injuries that often occur on a motor yacht, such as choking, fainting, wounds, burns and sprains. This workshop will equip you and your family to deal with such situations and, even if you have a broad knowledge of first-aid procedures, it will serve as a timely refresher and update on the latest techniques under international and Australian standards.

Presented By: St. John Ambulance Australia QueenslandSt John Ambulance Australia provides training to over 500,000 people each year. Active in Australia for 130 years, St John Ambulance Australia is the country’s leading supplier of first-aid training and supplies. www.stjohnqld.com.au

Presented By: Ken Stanley – Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, Southport FlotillaKen Stanley has been a member of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard for over 11 years. Coast Guard plays an extremely important role in the safety of mariners around our vast Australian coastline, far out to sea, and in many of our inland waterways. Each year Coast Guard volunteers perform thousands of activations ranging from assisting sinking vessels, attending to vessels with flat batteries and other mechanical problems, vessels that have run aground and often towing these disabled vessels back to safe harbour.

Peter Campbell-Burns – Marine Safe Director and OwnerPeter Campbell-Burns has in excess of 20 years experience in the marine industry. He is the official training officer for Zodiac/Bombard life rafts throughout Australasia, having completed an extensive training course at Zodiac’s Rochefort plant in France. Established in 1991, Marine Safe caters for both international and domestic commercial vessels, the charter industry, racing and cruising enthusiasts, and support staff.

EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS & PROCEDURESThis comprehensive seminar will provide the skills and know-how to safely and confidently respond if ever you need to use a life raft, life jackets or flares. Learn about the different styles that are available and their most appropriate use, discuss emergency protocols including how to respond in a man-overboard situation. Gain an in-depth knowledge of the emergency equipment and supplies stored on life rafts, and learn how to launch and right a life raft in a practical inflation demonstration. The seminar includes a valuable component on life jacket (Personal Floatation Device) standards and outlines your legal requirements, and how often life jackets should be checked and replaced. Learn about the different types of PFDs that are available, discuss the features and benefits of inflatable versus traditional life jackets. A special focus on flares will outline the various types of flares, discuss which types of flares are most effective to use in different circumstances and at different times of the day and night, and also participate in exercises involving the live-firing of flares.


REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL Duration: 2 hours


Presented By: Ken Stanley – Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, Southport Flotilla

AUSTRALIAN WATERS QUALIFICATION Riviera and Belize family members have the opportunity to gain the new Australian Waters Qualification with a fully accredited trainer. While all marine radio users (except those operating 27 MHz marine radio stations) must be qualified, boaters have previously had to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency or an equivalent overseas qualification. Anyone operating a VHF marine radio without an appropriate qualification, or not under the supervision of an appropriately qualified person, may be breaching the Radiocommunications Act 1992, and may be fined. This course outlines core VHF competencies, operating channels and how to access search and rescue facilities. Registrants will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance and subsequently a Statement of Attainment for the AWQ. The assessment includes both theory and practical components. If you already have the Long-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency or the Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency, you remain qualified. But if you are looking to get qualified and operate a VHF marine radio within 12 nautical miles of the coast, this new domestic qualification is a must.

TRADITIONAL NAVIGATION 1 – PASSAGE PLANNINGDevelop your chart-plotting skills with an expert overview of traditional paper chart techniques. Registrants will plot a course using coordinates of longitude and latitude waypoints. You will learn to identify compass errors given true, variation, magnetic and vessel deviation. Discuss methods to predict tidal movement as well as calculate speed and time for each leg of the passage. This workshop will even delve into the area of calculating fuel consumption for the intended voyage.



Presented By: Karla Herbert-Evans – Open/Offshore Master Class 5 Captain and Henry Sagaitu – Master 1 Captain

Presented By: Gary Cook – Coxswain, Master Class 5, Marine Engine Driver 3 and 2

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS - DISTRESS, MARINE ASSIST, SAFETRX AND AWQMarine radios have saved many lives, so it’s important that you know the correct channels to use, and how and when to use them. Marine radio communications can also provide a variety of services to small vessels, including weather and navigational information, so the more you know about how to operate a marine radio, the more benefit you’ll get from yours. This workshop is extremely relevant for those new to boating, and those wishing to enhance or refresh their knowledge of all the rules, regulations and options should you be faced with an on-water breakdown or emergency situation. This workshop will outline procedures for alerting rescue authorities if you are in distress including radio communications, digital select dialing and how and when to call for the Coast Guard’s Marine Assist service. Also covered is the new SafeTrx smartphone app that allows you to have your journey recorded and monitored by the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard 24 hours per day, every day of the year. Directly from your smartphone you can enter your journey details and set off knowing that should you not return by the time given, the Coast Guard response team will be alerted and initiate appropriate action, including notifying your emergency contacts. The workshop also outlines the new Australian Waters Qualification for short-range (12 nautical miles) VHF. Also outlined are the benefits of connecting a GPS to your radio, the unique nine-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), and the Automatic Identification System (AIS) tracking system.


Presented By: Bill Morris – Master Class 5 Captain Nc<24M, Chief Engineer Australian Maritime Safety Authority

LOCAL DIRECTION, IALA BUOYAGE SYSTEM AND COLLISION REGULATIONSA must-do seminar if you would like to enhance your confidence, safety and knowledge of the rules of the road as they relate to avoiding potential collisions on the water. Learn how to navigate a lateral marked channel and how to read the International Association of Lighthouse Authority’s signage of buoys, marks and beacons. Identify Local Direction of Buoyage given the main port, home port, marina and river in your area. Assess how to navigate confidently by cross-referencing the chart symbols, day shapes and night lights used to aid and assist navigation.



Presented By: Craig Folker – Electrical/Electronics Dealer And Owner CareCraig Folker is well known to many Riviera owners for his detailed technical support whether it be over the phone or during new owner handovers. After starting as an electrical apprentice in 2004 at Riviera and being named Queensland Apprentice of the Year in 2009 through to now being a part of the Dealer and Owner Care team, Craig has extensive knowledge of Riviera’s electrical systems and equipment and is enthusiastic about sharing his experience.

Presented By: Greig Payne – Riviera Electrical And Electronics ManagerGreig Payne has a wealth of experience in the design, production and repair of all electrical and electronics systems fitted to Riviera’s range of luxury motor yachts. Since starting with Riviera as an apprentice in 1999, Greig has been actively involved in our production, quality control and design teams, and also worked directly with BEP Marine, the manufacturers of CZone.

Gavin Rooney – Volvo Penta Product Specialist and Key Account ManagerVastly experienced marine engineer Gavin Rooney has been with Volvo Penta for over 11 years, since before the introduction of the Inboard Propulsion System (IPS) in 2005 that revolutionised the boating world with pod drives and joystick maneouvrability. Prior to working directly with Volvo, he worked with their dealer network and Aftermarket team, and in commercial oil shipping in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

ONBOARD POWER SYSTEMSOnboard power management is today more important than ever as your yacht’s electrical demand increases, in addition to the growing desire to be as equally connected on the water as we are at home. This informative workshop will provide an in-depth understanding of charging systems, shore power, battery banks and LED lighting systems. This session has been created to empower all owners, whether they are taking ownership of a brand-new Riviera or Belize or upgrading a classic model. Starting with explaining the new technologies now available and followed by basic operation principles, this seminar takes you all the way through to and maintaining your electrical system.

MASTERING THE GLASS COCKPIT SYSTEMThis advanced workshop is designed to help you take total command of Volvo Penta’s state-of-the-art Glass Cockpit navigation and monitoring system. Registrants will hear expert advice on how to access, understand and realise the full potential of all of the settings and data available through this very clean, easy-to-use system. The Glass Cockpit provides enhanced overview and control of both engines and navigation – all in one place and in the one system. Topics that will be covered in great detail span Global Positioning System, sounder and radar, as well as Auto-Pilot and charts. Fully integrated with Volvo’s Inboard Propulsion System (IPS) and Electronic Vessel Control (EVC), the Glass Cockpit puts many clever features at your fingertips, including the unique Auto Guidance feature that searches through all relevant charts to create a route you can follow – and avoid shallow water, buoys and other known obstacles.

TRADITIONAL NAVIGATION 2 – POSITIONINGIn this advanced chart-plotting exercise, registrants will use traditional navigation by way of dead reckoning. Learn to use bearings to plot lines of position and use a single position for a running fix. Find set and drift information and chart a new course to your intended destination, calculating distance, speed and time using latitude and longitude coordinates.

MASTERING THE SIMPLICITY OF CZONEFor anyone who wants to understand the full scope of the CZone system in a future yacht, or owners who would like to better utilise the immense capability of this technology including iPad control of your current yacht, this seminar is a must. For those who already have a basic understanding of CZone, fault finding and system upgrades will be covered. Unlock the full potential of the innovative CZone digital switching technology. CZone helps owners to manage and monitor their onboard systems, including tank and battery levels, power consumption and power load requirements, with greater accuracy and ease. This intuitive system allows owners to operate multiple circuits – including lighting, pumps, batteries, entertainment systems and appliances at a single touch, energising all lighting and electrics depending on your requirements. CZone comes pre-programmed with three modes – ‘entertaining’, ‘cruising’ and ‘dock unattended’ – and these modes can be customised so the system works exactly the way you want. There’s also a ‘service’ mode that shuts down all power and systems in case of hardstand storage.





Presented By: Karla Herbert-Evans – Open/Offshore Master Class 5 Captain and Henry Sagaitu – Master 1 Captain

Presented By: Kiel More – CZone Application EngineerKiel More works closely with Riviera on the design, installation and support of CZone along with other electrical products such as BEP and Mastervolt. Kiel’s in-depth technical and practical knowledge provides key service and training skills. Being part of the technical support crew for the CZone and Mastervolt-equipped Volvo Ocean Race yachts has given him valuable experience on the challenges faced by ocean-going vessels.


LADIES SKIPPER PROGRAM – TENDER HANDLING Specifically for the ladies, this workshop will cover the componentry of a tender, its stability and the different steering techniques required for an outboard tiller control compared to outboard wheel steering. Learn the correct methods of pulling up on a beach and coming alongside a boarding platform and safe embarkation and disembarkation from the tender. In the event of a man-overboard incident, it’s important to know the safest method of recovery will be from a tender, not a larger vessel. Learn the techniques to read currents, wind and effective retrieval to recover someone in distress, and possibly unconscious, from the water.

LADIES SKIPPER PROGRAM – START-UP, HELM STATION AND BERTHINGInformative and fun, this workshop was created especially for the ladies and will help registrants develop greater confidence and enjoyment at the helm and whilst reversing into a berth. This workshop is widely credited within the Riviera family with boosting the confidence of hundreds of women on the water and is packed with valuable practical skills. Topics cover boarding procedures and safety equipment briefings for guests and crew, safety management of shore to ship’s power, skipper/crew communications, departure preparations and anticipating prevailing conditions. Registrants will also gain an understanding of helm electronics, start-up procedures at the helm station, departure using gears, thrusters or a joystick, turning the yacht short-around on its own length while maintaining a proper look-out to meet collision prevention regulations. Also covered are boat-handling techniques when coming into a marina, such as reading and anticipating wind and tide to achieve best-approach.

SKIPPERS ON WATER - START-UP, HELM STATION AND BERTHINGThis very thorough workshop is perfect for couples or those skippers wishing to hone their practical boat-handling skills, as well as those who are relatively new to boating. Topics cover boarding procedures and safety equipment briefings for guests and crew, safety management of shore to ship’s power, skipper/crew communications, departure preparations and anticipating prevailing conditions. Registrants will also gain an understanding of helm electronics, start-up procedures at the helm station, departure using gears, thrusters or a joystick. Also included in this hands-on workshop is turning the yacht short-around on its own length while maintaining a proper look-out to meet collision prevention regulations as well as returning to a berth for docking, again considering and taking into account prevailing wind and tidal conditions.




Presented By: Karla Herbert-Evans – Open/Offshore Master Class 5 Captain

Presented By: Karla Herbert-Evans – Open/Offshore Master Class 5 Captain andBill Morris – Master Class 5 Captain Nc<24M, Chief Engineer Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Presented By: Karla Herbert-Evans – Open/Offshore Master Class 5 Captain andBill Morris – Master Class 5 Captain Nc<24M, Chief Engineer Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Presented By: Michael Swain – Riviera Aftermarket ManagerRiviera’s long-term and highly regarded Aftermarket manager Michael Swain is a qualified marine mechanic and a widely respected industry professional. Michael has supervised the maintenance, refit and repair as well as the customisation of thousands of Riviera luxury motor yachts over more than 16 years in the industry.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND DISCOVERING THE PROFESSIONAL TRICKS OF THE TRADEThere’s always something new to learn at the Tricks of the Trade workshop, conducted by the very knowledgeable Michael Swain from Riviera Aftermarket, and registrations are always in high demand for this workshop. Michael walks you through everything you need to know about maintaining your yacht in ship-shape condition – from treatments for teak decking and exterior gelcoat protection to maintenance of flybridge clears, removing marks from upholstery, engine room cleaning and repairs. Learn all the tricks of the trade from our very experienced professionals and feel free to ask any questions specific to your requirements in an open forum environment where registrants also learn from each other. REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL

Duration: 1 hour


EXPERIENCE POD-DRIVE PROPULSION WITH INTEGRATED JOYSTICK AND GLASS COCKPIT NAVIGATION Volvo Penta has for many years been at the forefront of marine industry innovation with its Inboard Propulsion System (IPS) and collaboration with Garmin to develop the Glass Cockpit centralised navigation and monitoring technology. There are now nearly 20,000 IPS units operating around the world, including on over 500 Rivieras. Pod drives offer an excellent power-to-weight ratio delivering improved performance, enhanced torque, improved fuel efficiency, unbelievable maneouvrability, reduced environmental impact as well as smooth and quiet operation thanks to under-water exhausts. This workshop allows you to sea-trial a pod-driven Riviera and experience how IPS enables a skipper to easily control the yacht with either the helm and throttles or a joystick. The Glass Cockpit integrates seamlessly with IPS and this workshop will demonstrate in a hands-on environment the considerable information it provides through intuitive touch screens. With the Glass Cockpit, all engine data, warnings, alarms and Electronic Vessel Control options such as Auto-Pilot and joystick-driving make it easier for skippers to focus on what’s important at the moment instead of scanning several different displays.

EXPERIENCE THE TWIN DISC EXPRESS JOYSTICK SYSTEM (EJS) The innovative Express Joystick System developed by Twin Disc revolutionises the docking and slow-speed maneuvering of shaft-drive motor yachts. With fingertip control, skippers can smoothly and simultaneously actuate and control engines, transmissions, propellers and thrusters. Participants will feel and see first-hand the EJS system in operation aboard a Riviera 47 Enclosed Flybridge, providing effortless control in any direction, even pivoting on its own axis. The EJS is favoured by owners of our largest Rivieras, and will be a standard feature of the new Riviera Sports Motor Yacht models.

FEEL THE SEAKEEPER GYRO AT WORKThis on-water workshop held off-site in the afternoons at Runaway Bay Marina is aboard a Riviera 47 Enclosed Flybridge and demonstrates the innovative computer-controlled Seakeeper gyroscopic technology that is providing yacht owners with ‘the power to tame the sea’. Gyro stabilisers greatly reduce boat roll and make time on the water much safer and vastly more enjoyable. Feel how they work, and experience first-hand why they work so well. Such has been the impact of the Seakeeper gyro that a great many new Riviera yacht owners now insist they be factory-fitted. A Seakeeper can also be installed into your current yacht by our expert Aftermarket team. Don’t miss this chance to feel just how much difference a Seakeeper can make.

OFFSHORE SEAMANSHIPJoin one of our most widely respected skippers as he shares his immense experience on crossing bar entrances, ensuring the safety of passengers at sea, and handling a planing hull yacht in all different sea conditions. Learn how to safely cross oceans in a motor yacht and the preparation and planning required for an offshore voyage, including adding fuel from bladders for extended range aboard your Riviera. Registrants will also discuss the reasons yacht engines stop, diagnosing dirty fuel, overheating, broken belts, blocked sea strainers and broken impellers. Registrants will receive a checklist of pre-departure processes covering batteries, spare parts and essential items to keep onboard, such as a spare freshwater pump. Books, charts, communications, GPS systems, fuel consumption and websites – it’s all covered here. This informative workshop is a must for anyone planning to undertake coastal passage-making or extended offshore cruising.





Presented By: Gavin Rooney – Volvo Penta Product Specialist and Key Account Manager

Presented By: Glenn Frettingham – Managing Director, Twin Disc (Pacific)With over 31 years of experience with diesel engines and marine propulsion systems, including 15 years with Detroit Diesel and 16 years with Twin Disc (Pacific), Glenn Frettingham is widely respected for his intimate knowledge and understanding of the quantum leap in shaft-drive and gyroscopic stabiliser technology that today makes owning a Riviera with shaft-drives a sheer pleasure.

Presented By: Glenn Frettingham – Managing Director, Twin Disc (Pacific)


Presented By: Jason Holden – Seabreeze Industries Services ManagerQualified marine technician Jason Holden has been in the marine industry for many years and spent five years with the electrical team at the Riviera factory maintaining onboard systems as well as commissioning new yacht installations. Jason’s current role with Seabreeze Industries spans air-conditioning for Cruisair Marine and sanitation systems for Sealand.

UNDERSTANDING DESALINATIONThis very popular, hands-on workshop is for those wishing to develop a better understanding of the desalination process. You will gain a valuable insight into the various types of water-makers available, and how to determine the best system for you and your family’s needs. This workshop also explains how to operate, maintain and service a water-maker unit to maximise the system’s potential and longevity. Also included are trouble-shooting exercises for existing desalination unit owners who want to be prepared to diagnose possible in-field concerns.

GALLEY-WISE - PLANNING AND PROVISIONINGWhether you are setting off as a couple for months on end or entertaining a group of 12 family and friends ... eating well at least three times a day is the key to keeping the entire crew happy, alert and healthy. It is here that planning is paramount to keeping everyone satisfied, and duly impressed. Hosted by an experienced maritime chef, this very informative workshop includes tips and tricks in the spheres of menu selection, fresh food storage and food preparation, contingency meal plans in the absence of fresh ingredients as well as cooking and cleaning tips along with helpful ways to ensure nothing goes to waste.

KNOW YOUR GENERATORUnderstanding the key components, design and layout of your generator set will give you new-found confidence while enjoying your time onboard, whether you’re overnighting or undertaking an extended coastal cruise. Learn valuable insights from the experts on correct operation procedures of a genset and the inspections and maintenance you should carry out at regular intervals. The workshop will also cover fluid levels, cable and hose checks, exercising your generator for improved starting, reliability and longer engine life as well as replacing fuel filters and impellers and tensioning the V-belt should unforeseen problems arise. Fault codes are also covered, as is protecting your set from electrolysis. These are just some of the key topic areas covered by this very popular and very informative workshop.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR SANITATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMSEnsure your time on the water is trouble-free with this fully refreshed workshop that this year includes an overview of air-conditioning systems, understanding the digital fault-finding process, diagnosing issues and protecting the unit. Yacht owners will also appreciate the additional focus on onboard sanitation systems and their key components. Hear tips and tricks for avoiding, troubleshooting and resolving common issues you may encounter, as well as advice on system maintenance and the spare parts and environmentally friendly detergents and cleaning agents you should always carry onboard.





Presented By: HRO Desalination Systems EngineerHorizon Reverse Osmosis (HRO) was the world’s first manufacturer of economic water-makers for the boating industry, and HRO desalination systems are used in 90 per cent of new Rivieras. HRO’s parent company, Parker Water Purification, is at the forefront of desalination and purification systems for some of the world’s most challenging environments.

RIV KIDS SKIPPER PROGRAMHighly recommended and very popular with budding captains, this informative and fun workshop is a must for the kids and grandkids who share our love of the boating life. With a heavy focus on tenders and safety, this workshop covers pre-departure checks, safety equipment, man-overboard procedures, tender limits, understanding tender and crew limitations, knots, lines and hitches, checking wind and tide conditions, the importance of letting someone know before you go, steering, embarking and disembarking, maneouvering, berthing and anchoring. Also covered are creating an eye splice to secure a fender with a round turn and two half-hitches, marine signs, rules and general tender care tips. For children aged 6-12 years.


Presented By: Gary Cook – Coxswain, Master Class 5, Marine Engine Driver 3 and 2


Presented by: Corey Yeung – Club Marine National Relationships Manager, NSW State ManagerA dedicated boatie and avid angler, Corey Yeung has an extensive background as a senior manager in the insurance industry and for many years has worked closely with Riviera to tailor insurance to suit the specific requirements of our growing family of motor yacht owners.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MARINE INSURANCE COVERYour Riviera is not just a world-class luxury motor yacht, it is a significant asset and investment that needs to be protected. Of course insurance policies vary greatly and it is only when you read the fine print that you discover the cover you thought you had is often, in reality, quite different. This workshop will assist you to make sure the quality of your insurance cover matches the quality of your luxury motor yacht. Club Marine will detail the exclusive R Insurance policy that has been specifically tailored to suit members of the Riviera and Belize family. With its extensive marine industry experience, excellent reputation and resources that include over 500 service centres nationally, Club Marine is well qualified to join with Riviera and R Marine dealers in bringing you the many exclusive features only available through R Insurance. This unique policy covers three years agreed value for all new Riviera yachts, up to $20,000 in total for loss of fishing, water skiing and diving equipment and tools, up to $20,000 cover for personal effects, nil excess if your yacht is damaged at a private jetty/pontoon or commercial marina, up to six years’ cover for breakdown of new motors or refrigeration units, cover within 250 nautical miles of Australia and New Zealand as well as a 24/7 emergency claims line.


Presented by: The 500-proud Team at Riviera AustraliaThis fully narrated factory tour this year goes into even greater detail on our legendary build process here at Australia’s most awarded builder of luxury motor yachts. There are even more interesting facts and even more evidence of the pride and passion of Riviera’s growing success on the world stage.

GUIDED FACTORY TOURS - ABOARD THE RIVIERA EXPRESSAll aboard for a truly unique behind-the-scenes insight into the ethos of excellence that underpins our world-class collection of luxury motor yachts. Tour our 14-hectare facility at Coomera on Australia’s Gold Coast – the largest of its type in the Southern Hemisphere – on The Riviera Express train ride or onboard an air-conditioned mini-bus. This is a rare opportunity to be guided step-by-step through the creation of every brand-new Riviera – from lamination and engineering right through to final fit-out and our exhaustive quality control procedures.


Presented by: David Harvey – PPG Industries Australia Marine Manager (ANZ)Boat owner and ‘keen yachtie’ David Harvey is PPG’s marine manager for Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. He has 39 years of experience in the marine industry, having owned and managed ship’s chandleries and serving as general manager of a major slipway in Sydney Harbour. David has 24 years of marine paint industry knowledge.

UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE OF ANTI-FOULINGOne of the most important yet least understood aspects of luxury motor yacht ownership is a working knowledge of hull anti-fouling. Of course this essential area of routine maintenance has a direct impact on the fuel-efficiency and cruising speed of your yacht, yet there are no current Australian standards. This workshop aims to answer all the questions you have about anti-fouling. What is anti-fouling and how does it work? What does it do, and what doesn’t it do? Which types of organisms are you likely to encounter in your waters? What are the essential anti-fouling processes so that you can make sure your anti-fouling is up to scratch, and how much paint is needed for your own yacht? Also covered is how best to take care of your yacht once it is back in the water so that you can make the most of your anti-fouling investment.


Presented by: Vivienne Sales – Interior DesignerR Interiors designer Vivienne Sales has more than 36 years experience in the textile industry, establishing two successful clothing lines in New Zealand before moving across the Tasman to Australia where she began her career in interior design. Vivienne has been designing Riviera’s exclusive line of R Interiors for the past 20 years.

INTERIOR DECOR AND STYLINGDiscover the key considerations and interior design secrets when selecting upholstery, fabrics and soft furnishings for your yacht. From lounges and scatter cushions to bedheads, bed linens and covers, registrants will learn about colour-matching, fashions and trends to help navigate between classic neutrals and vibrant colour combinations to suit your individual nautical theme and personality. These skills are equally applied to the refurbishment of your current Riviera existing as they are to a brand-new Riviera.



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