Month: November 2012

As a role model and mentor to many of Riviera’s current leaders, long serving shipwright and head of manufacturing Chris Gilfoyle has passed the baton today on to his prodigy Scott Cumming. After 47 years of boat building and 18 solid years with Riviera, Chris is easing his way into retirement, but his legacy will… Read more »

Riviera 5800 Sport Yacht, Buoy Toy, provided the perfect escape from the pressures of the Grand Final competition for TV talent show finalists, The Collective, in the lead up to the Grand Final of the X Factor, which went to air nationally in Australia on the 7 network on November 19, 2012. Australia’s top rating… Read more »

The second annual Gold Coast International Marine Expo has raised $12,900 through gold coin donations alone for local charities, which is a significant increase from last year and will go a long way in supporting the local community. The Rotary Club of Coomera River provided 68 volunteers over the three days of the Expo who… Read more »

It was an emotional and moving ceremony for multiple Riviera owners Peter and Denise Haig, who had the honour of unveiling the signed 6 metre by 2 metre banner, which marked Riviera’s 5000th boat launch. Peter and Denise travelled from Sydney to join 180 Riviera owners as they became part of Australia’s maritime history at… Read more »

Marine industry leaders can’t speak highly enough of the 2nd annual Gold Coast International Marine Expo which concluded yesterday, with many exhibitors recording the most sales in years, while others have filled their order books for the next six months. The not-for-profit Expo has been described as ‘breathing life back into the marine industry’, which… Read more »