An excited Bryan Ortiz-Soto had just returned home aboard his Riviera 505 SUV, Melanina, when Experience Magazine caught up with him following one of the largest boating festivals in the world, Xmas In July.
We’ve received an amazing collection of entries so far for our photo competition which celebrates special occasions and moments aboard your Riviera. It’s such a thrill for us to see members of our Riviera family making so many memories – in destinations all around the world.
(1) ‘First weekend away’, Alan Kepper, Moreton Island – Sand Hills, Australia by Alan Kepper.
Taken during the first weekend away on our new boat.
(2) ‘Rainbow in Cid Harbour’, Whitsundays, Australia by Kylie Lyons.
Beautiful afternoon after a shower in Cid harbour.
(3) ‘Chilin’ in the Bahamas’, Stranger Cay, Bahamas by Lance Merker.
Enjoying the day anchored off Strangers Cay in the Bahamas on a perfect spring day!
(4) ‘Weekend Escape at Port Coogee’, Port Coogee Marina, Perth, Western Australia by Michelle Hollings.
The reflection off the water at night is spectacular.
(5) ‘Thomas Island, Whitsundays’, Australia by Phil Jarratt.
A beautiful 28 degrees at Thomas Island, one of our favourite Whitsunday anchorages.
(6) ‘Start The Day’, Maureen’s Cove, Whitsunday Islands, Australia by Phil Jarratt.
What a beautiful start to the day.
(7) ‘Month Long Birthday’, DUX Anchorage Broad Water, Gold Coast, Australia by Phil Jarratt.
The never ending birthday celebration.
(8) ‘End of the day’, Island Head Creek, Australia by Phil Jarratt.
A beautiful calm anchorage for the night in Island Head Creek.
(9) ‘Season almost over’, The Basin in Casco Bay, Maine, United States by James Phillips.
Late September sunset in a protected basin.
(10) ‘Beautiful’, Chatterbox Falls, Princess Louisa Inlet, British Columbia, Canada by John Tidman.
Lovely sunny June day in this spectacular marine park.
(11) ‘First Day Boating’, Safety Beach, Victoria, Australia by Kim Bremner.
This is Ollie’s first day on the boat and I’m not sure about it yet!
(12) ‘Sunsets & Glass Seas’, Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Australia by Gary Lange.
What a great way to start our trip north to the Whitsundays. Moreton Bay doesn’t get much better than this.
(13) ‘Pleasure’, Sydney Harbour, Australia by Bill Bracey.
Cruising Sydney Harbour.
(14) ‘Tassie Summer’, Randalls Bay, South Australia by Jonathan Coad.
Enjoying a lovely Summers day at Randalls Bay.
(15) ‘Merry Christmas’, Narrow Neck, Rottnest Island, Western Australia by Jason Toohey.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Riviera Christmas.
(16) ‘Just chilling’, Wave Break Island, Gold Coast, Australia by Patrick Schmorl.
My son Harrison enjoying the warm weather and clear waters at Wave Break Island.
(17) ‘Blue Steel’, South West Arm – Port Hacking NSW, Australia by Andrew Littlewood.
Australia Day – South West Arm – settling in for the evening raft up.
(18) ‘Homeward bound’, Martha Cove, Victoria, Australia by Tracey Bremner.
Heading home one evening last summer after a perfect day on Port Phillip Bay.
(19) ‘Early bird’, Blacks Reef, Whitsundays, Australia by Todd Standen.
Photo taken on Blacks Reef lagoon off the Whitsundays during sunrise.
To go into the draw to win a special Riviera gift pack – simply send us your favourite Riviera boating photo, with a location and a caption. Please note that the items included in our gift packs are subject to availability and may vary from those displayed.
An excited Bryan Ortiz-Soto had just returned home aboard his Riviera 505 SUV, Melanina, when Experience Magazine caught up with him following one of the largest boating festivals in the world, Xmas In July.
With 68 sparkling Riviera motor yachts rafting together in a horse-shoe shape on a perfect summer day on the water in Perth, an exceptional afternoon of fun and celebration was assured.
The Riviera team has celebrated a year of outstanding achievements with a special lunch at the company’s manufacturing facility on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
“We are very appreciative of our global dealership network, and we thank them all for their commitment and dedication to our yacht owners.”