From golden sunsets at sea to tranquil moments aboard, from playful pups and curious sea turtles to breathtaking aerial vistas, this month’s Riviera Photo Competition has unveiled a captivating gallery of life lived on the water.
Submitted by owners from across the globe, each image offers more than a snapshot; it’s a window into the soul of Riviera. These images give an invitation to step aboard, feel the ocean breeze, and share in the joy, freedom, and spirit of adventure that define the Riviera experience.
(1) ‘Misty Sunrise,’ Spencer, Hawkesbury, Australia by Philip Marina.
“Under anchor on R Marine Crawley Hawkesbury experience with the sun rising behind TARMAC.”
(2) ‘Floating on Molten Glass,’ Eleuthera, Bahamas by Stephan Maeder.
“Cruising the gin-clear waters of the Bahamas aboard Achilles. The waters the Bahamas – crystal clear and teeming with vibrant marine life.”
(3) ‘Start them young,’ Port Stephens, Australia by Brad McDonell.
“My grandson wearing his Riviera hat, with my mate Nigel’s 5400 perfectly pictured in the background.”
(4) ‘Catch of the Day,’ Sandhills Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia by Jemma Breitfuss.
“Easter weekend at Moreton Island, where Lola was the cutest catch.”
(5) ‘Great Start to the Day,’ Straits of Mackinac, USA by Dan DeVisser.
“Cruising with a buddy boat through the Straits of Mackinac, the sun was too good to resist taking photos. They are so lucky to be able to enjoy these beautiful boats in the stunning northern Michigan landscape.”
(6) ‘Full Moon Rising from Awakiriapa Bay,’ Waiheke Island, New Zealand by Phil Norman.
“A stunning shot of the full moon rising on a perfect evening, looking towards Rotoroa Island from Awakiriapa Bay, Waiheke Island, New Zealand.”
(7) ‘Fishing in San Blas Islands,’ Panama by Felipe De La Espriella.
“A serene fishing moment in the San Blas Islands aboard, Mikaela. The area is famous for its exceptional fishing opportunities, with abundant marine life, including tuna, snapper, and bonefish.”
(8) ‘The smallest captain,’ South Bruny, Tasmania, Australia by Jason Klop.
“My 8-month-old son Luka and I cruising down the D’Entrecasteaux Channel heading for South Bruny.”
(9) ‘A Good Friday on Good Friday,’ Wedge Spit, Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia by Jim Pascoe.
“A great day out sharing Rum Jungle with Jim’s sister and her family on Good Friday. The kids enjoy jumping off the boat for a swim and a bit of fishing on the way back, while the girls relax with a couple of bottles of champagne. Then it’s back to the marina for a barbecue dinner.”
(10) ‘Sunset Serenity,’ Wave Break Island, Australia by Melissa Bryer.
“Riviera Raft up – Trinket 40, Realistic 48, Malolo 48 and Murphys Law 36. What a line-up!”
(11) ‘Cruising Home,’ Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts, USA by Joe Schmidt.
“A perfect morning cruising to their home port after a great vacation trip to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Joe’s wife and kids are inside getting some much-needed sleep, made easy with the smooth, quiet ride of their Riviera 40, Plane Jealous.”
(12) ‘In a dream at Rottnest Island,’ Rottnest Island, Western Australia by Kyle Smith.
“Time out at Parker Point, Rottnest Island on a calm spring day. This photo highlights the emerald waters and rampart reefs surrounding the island. On this day we caught fresh crayfish, squid and whiting and enjoyed a small banquet under the stars that evening. All done on our much-loved Riviera.”
(13) ‘Sundown in Thomson,’ Rottnest Island, Western Australia by Kyle Smith.
“Sundown in the bay after another epic day shared with family and friends. Photo taken during a two-week adventure to Rottnest Island during the Christmas holidays. My partner was 36 weeks pregnant and still managing to ‘waddle around’ the boat with ease. What a trooper. My 5-year-old son loves our Riviera and lists it as his favourite thing. We feel very lucky to be a part of the Riviera family.”
(14) ‘Skipper Owen,’ Mount Martha, Mornington Peninsula, Australia by Kim Bremner.
“Our grandson Owen’s first day on the boat as skipper, what wonderful memories. We are so proud of him.”
(15) ‘Sun Setting After a Day of Game Fishing,’ Whangaruru Harbour, New Zealand by Stephen Morrison.
“A stunning sunset after a day of game fishing in the beautiful far north of New Zealand. It’s evenings like this when they really stop and appreciate the time spent on their boat, Euro.”
(16) ‘Family Fun,’ Port Hacking, New South Wales, Australia by Greg McConnell.
“Greg McConnell’s daughter and their pup’s first ride on their first Riviera boat, Zephyr.”
(17) ‘Australia Day Long Weekend,’ Botany Bay, Sydney, Australia by Steve Zdravko.
“This photo was taken on a beautiful Australia Day long weekend. We spent the whole weekend on board and enjoyed every moment. We are proud owners of the Riviera family.”
(18) ‘Outer Reef Magic,’ Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia by Kate Gazzard.
“Just you, me and the bright blue sea.”
(18) ‘Under the Rainbow,’ Great Keppel Island, Queensland, Australia by Kate Gazzard.
“Sunrise and rainbows on Osprey.”
(18) ‘Unleashed Offshore,’ Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia by Kate Gazzard.
“Unleashed offshore.”
(18) ‘Unleashed Offshore,’ Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia by Kate Gazzard.
“Unleashed offshore.”
(19) ‘Lucinda Sunset,’ Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia by Abbey Breitfuss.
“Lucinda Sunset in Lucinda Bay taken aboard Barefoot.”
(20) ‘Whale Watching,’ Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia by Mel Jacobs.
“Whale watching adventures in gorgeous Harvey Bay on board BLUE.”
(21) ‘Rivs at Rest,’ Lazaret Gutter, Peel Island, Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia by John Mills.
“Sunset with dolphins at the Lazaret Gutter Peel Island taken by Dale of Heartbeat.”
(22) ‘Sharing ice cream at sunset,’ Jumpinpin Channel, Queensland, Australia by David O’Rourke.
“Our two nauti doggies on NautiSeaDogs sharing an ice cream at the end of a long day on the water, priceless!”
(23) ‘Sundowners,’ Kooringal, Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia by Phil Jarratt.
“A beautiful warm afternoon for sundowners on Heat Seeker.”
(24) ‘Riviera Fun,’ Bahamas, West Atlantic Ocean by Lance Stander.
“Bahama Days on CAPTAN FUN.”
(25) ‘Riving it at Sunset,’ Wavebreak Island, Queensland, Australia by Steve Nugent.
“2 x 48s plus 36 and 40.”
(26) ‘Go to rehab at Lady Musgrave,’ Lady Musgrave Island, Queensland, Australia by Vicki Lewis.
“Pool party adventure.”
(27) ‘Tassie Boating,’ Tasmania, Australia by Oskar Henry.
“Photos taken from trips away boating on Maddalena around Tasmania’s coastline, the best waters in Australia.”
(28) ‘Sunset on Lake Mac,’ Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia by Leanne MCO.
“Sunset.”
(29) ‘Life is good on a Riviera,’ Staniel Cay, Bahamas by Keli Beecroft.
“Photo was taken on May 25, on the last night of the SYS Riviera Rendezvous. Cooper was helping with the Yacht Crawl by greeting everyone with kisses and his smile.”
(30) ‘Turtle Time,’ Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia by Adam Johnson.
“Whenever conditions permit, you can find us spending quality family time onboard the Riviera M360 AMANZI at Moreton Island. A great place to take the kids snorkelling and catch up with the resident turtles and see the odd Dugong passing by.”
(31) ‘Time to Relax,’ Cottage Point, New South Wales, Australia by Pierre Van Der Poel.
“Just left the best marina at Bobbin Head.”
(32) ‘Bay Life,’ Great Mercury Islands, New Zealand by Kingsley Fink.
“Creating quality memories onboard our Riviera 50 SMY whilst enjoying Bay Life.”
Riviera owners – this is your exclusive invitation to capture and share the essence of life on the water. We are thrilled to announce that our photo winners could win a his and hers Garmin watch set, designed to elevate your lifestyle both on and off the water.
From the elegance of your motor yacht cutting through the swell, to the breathtaking sunsets only seen from your private deck, we’d love to see the moments that make owning a Riviera truly extraordinary. Your image could reflect the unrivalled luxury, freedom, and adventure that comes with life aboard one of the world’s finest yachts or be simply a happy snap of your friends and family enjoying the Riviera life.
The grand prize:
His – Garmin Ultimate Marine Smartwatch Quatix 7. This advanced waterproof smartwatch seamlessly integrates with Garmin chart plotters, offering autopilot control, tide data, alarms for situational awareness, and more. This watch is designed for the ultimate boating experience.
Hers – Garmin Health & Fitness GPS Smartwatch Venu 3S. This stylish and powerful waterproof smartwatch supports your health and fitness journey with over 30 built-in sports apps, animated workouts, smart connectivity, and even Garmin Pay™ for contactless payments.
How to Enter:
Over the coming months, every submitted photo will enter the competition for the chance to win the exclusive prize. The winner will be determined by our readers voting for their favourite image from the submission gallery that we will publish in our August issue. The winner will be announced in our September issue.
Terms & Conditions:
Note – voting is not open yet.
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