Riviera’s owner looks back with pride at a year full of achievements for the team right around the world.
We’ve received many fabulous entries for our latest photo competition which celebrates special Riviera moments. It’s so rewarding for the Riviera team to see our owners having so much fun – in destinations all around the world.
The final entries are in. Now it is your time to cast your votes to determine the winner and who will receive our grand prize – a special Riviera gift hamper, full of some of our most popular Riviera merchandise.
TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE PHOTO – PLEASE SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND SEE OUR VOTING SECTION OR CLICK BELOW
(30) ‘Daylight Glassout’, Fitzroy Reef, Australia by David Bence.
(29) ‘Old TAPARO’, Bahamas crossing, USA by Orlando Saldivia.
(28) ‘Relaxing on the reef’, Taylor Reef, Australia by Melanie Kepper.
(27) ‘Three 5400s’, Hilton Head Island, USA by Don Clark.
(30) ‘Daylight Glassout’, Fitzroy Reef, Australia by David Bence.
On one of our many annual trips from Brisbane to the Whitsundays in November 2006, these trips always includes some fishing on the Barrier Reef, with overnights in reef lagoons for protection. Fitzroy Reef and Lady Musgrave Reef provide adequate protection for our Riviera Boats.
(29) ‘Old TAPARO’, Bahamas crossing, USA by Orlando Saldivia.
Drone capture of TAPARO mid-way Bahamas crossing to Florida.
(28) ‘Relaxing on the reef’, Taylor Reef, Australia by Melanie Kepper.
Entropy anchored off Taylor reef, an amazing sand cay with lots of bird life. Great spot for snorkelling. About 30nm NE from Dunk Island.
(27) ‘Three 5400s’, Hilton Head Island, USA by Don Clark.
Three 5400s randomly meet up headed south to Florida. All three boats are from the Chesapeake Bay Area.
(26) ‘Leap of pure joy’, Maroubra Beach, Australia by Shanne Taylor.
(25) ‘Creating Memories’, Lady Musgrave Island, Australia by Rodney Perry.
(24) ‘Golden hour’, Gulf Islands, Canada by Scott Talbot.
(23) ‘Big game fishing competition shotgun start’, Orebić, Croatia by Gordon Svalina.
(22) ‘Preparing for the night at anchor’, North Sardinia, Italy by Andrea Crincoli.
(26) ‘Leap of pure joy’, Maroubra Beach, Australia by Shanne Taylor.
Dolphin riding the wake of the boat.
(25) ‘Creating Memories’, Lady Musgrave Island, Australia by Rodney Perry.
Enjoying the opportunity to have friends and family experience places you dream about visiting. We are able to create lasting memories for all of us. Having Supreme as the “mothership” to the fishing boat was amazing.
(24) ‘Golden hour’, Minyama, Gulf Islands, Canada by Scott Talbot.
Colour-filled Pacific Northwest summer sunset in the Canadian Gulf Islands.
(23) ‘Big game fishing competition shotgun start’, Orebić, Croatia by Gordon Svalina.
Start at the big game fishing competition in Orebić, Croatia – first place achieved. Team CORTO.
(22) ‘Preparing for the night at anchor’, North Sardinia, Italy by Andrea Crincoli.
A calm late afternoon last summer deciding where to drop anchor for the night.
(21) ‘Sitting Pretty’, Baltimore, USA by Neal Klar.
(20) ‘Lunchtime on Expresso’, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, Australia by Gavin Lewis.
(19) ‘Six-day-old Iris spotted relaxing on Lake Macquarie’, Brown’s Bay – Lake Macquarie, Australia by Ken Thomas.
(18) ‘Op eiland Texel’, Texel, Netherlands by Antonio Volk.
(17) ‘Michigan vs. OSU’, Minyama, Baltimore, USA by John Grundey.
(21) ‘Sitting Pretty’, Baltimore, USA by Neal Klar.
Angel A by the marina.
(20) ‘Lunchtime on Expresso’, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, Australia by Gavin Lewis.
A morning of diving off Expresso, rewarded with the tasty lunch of fresh crayfish with a spectacular view.
(19) ‘Six-day-old Iris spotted relaxing on Lake Macquarie’, Brown’s Bay – Lake Macquarie, Australia by Ken Thomas.
Having completed a very extensive new boat handover at the Riviera factory by R Marine Sydney’s Martin Rose and the wonderful specialist OEM staff, we chose a favourable weather window to point Iris south, safely navigating through the infamous Swansea Channel – home to Lake Macquarie.
Seen here anchored and relaxing with her owners at Brown’s Bay.
(18) ‘Op eiland Texel’, Texel, Netherlands by Antonio Volk.
Arrived on the island of Texel (Netherlands).
(17) ‘Michigan vs OSU’, Minyama, Baltimore, USA by John Grundey.
This is more for the US market. But Michigan vs Ohio State is the biggest rivalry in college football. These are two clients of mine, one owns a 2024 Riviera 5400 SY and the other a 2025 Riviera 585 SUV. One is a Michigan fan, one is an Ohio State fan. They became great friends through Riviera ownership despite each boat being named after rival schools.
(16) ‘Where the wild and the West meet’, Abrolhos Islands, Australia by Marian Morley.
(15) ‘Bright lights of the GC’, Gold Coast, Australia by Raidah Dunsford.
(14) ‘Sunrise in Cherry Cove’, Cherry Cove, Catalina Island, USA by Jim McNamara.
(13) ‘El amor de mi Vida’, St. John US Virgin Islands by Carlos García.
(12) ‘First night home’, Minyama, Sunshine Coast, Australia by Janelle Knight.
(11) ‘Still as’, Corio Bay, Australia by Tony Wynhoven.
(10) ‘Australia Day PlayStation’, Wallaroo, Australia by Mark Groth.
(16) ‘Where the wild and the West meet’, Abrolhos Islands, Australia by Marian Morley.
While the winds blew a south-westerly constant 25 knots, we are enjoying an Abrolhos adventure in Whales Bay tucked up alongside Newbold Island’s jetty with a magnificent show of fish, turtles; fishing and a seal or two coming alongside for a chat.
(15) ‘Bright lights of the GC’, Gold Coast, Australia by Raidah Dunsford.
Stunning sights of Gold Coast lights.
(14) ‘Sunrise in Cherry Cove’, Cherry Cove, Catalina Island, USA by Jim McNamara.
Sunrise on a mooring in Cherry Cove, Catalina Island. An amazing and beautiful place any time of day, this photo was taken looking toward mainland Southern California.
(13) ‘El amor de mi Vida’, St. John US Virgin Islands by Carlos García.
Vacaciones de verano juntos mi esposa.
(12) ‘First night home’, Minyama, Sunshine Coast, Australia by Janelle Knight.
Purchased her in June 2025, she was a loved family boat, but we now we had the task to turn her into a competitive game fishing boat. I took this image of my husband hosing her down after bringing her home for the first time. He was so proud and excited, and he couldn’t wait to tackle the makeover he had planned.
(11) ‘Still as’, Corio Bay, Australia by Tony Wynhoven.
Summer’s evening on the bay with family.
(10) ‘Australia Day PlayStation’, Wallaroo, Australia by Mark Groth.
Enjoying Australia Day and enjoying the Riviera.
(9) ‘Relax Mode Activated!!’, Mayor Island, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand by Ben Pokaia.
(8) ‘Magic at Whitehaven’, Whitehaven beach, Australia by Kelly McLeod.
(7) ‘Gold’n Tassie Spring’, Randalls Bay, Tasmania, Australia by Jonathan Coad.
(9) ‘Relax Mode Activated!!’, Mayor Island, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand by Ben Pokaia.
Obsession on Anchor in South East Bay, Surrounded by crystal clear water and untouched native bush.
(8) ‘Magic at Whitehaven’, Whitehaven beach, Australia by Kelly McLeod.
Aerial shot of family playing at Whitehaven beach with Riviera boat in the distance.
(7) ‘Gold’n Tassie Spring’, Randalls Bay, Tasmania, Australia by Jonathan Coad.
We have had our 42FB for six years now and absolutely love it, this photo is one of many memory-making days in Tassie waterways. Always finding new places to explore and enjoy.
(6) ‘Heading home after great day’, Slipper Island, Coromandel, New Zealand by Brendon Heapy.
(5) ‘Spearing on the GBR’, Square Reef, Australia by Michael Whote.
(3) ‘Future Generations Happy to Take the Wheel’, Adele Island, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand by Ian Greenslade.
(4) ‘Just captivating’, Island Head Creek, North QLD, Australia by Steve & Donna Downs.
(2) ‘We made it’, Vava’u, Tonga by Will Ebbett.
(1) ‘Whitehaven serenity’, Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays, Australia by Megan Kennedy.
(6) ‘Heading home after great day’, Slipper Island, Coromandel, New Zealand by Brendon Heapy.
Photo taken while heading back to home port (Tauranga New Zealand).
(5) ‘Spearing on the GBR’, Square Reef, Australia by Michael Whote
Spearing on the Great Barrier Reef.
(4) ‘Future Generations Happy to Take the Wheel’, Adele Island, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand by Ian Greenslade
Summer Greenslade showing early enthusiasm in taking the helm of her Poppa’s 5400 Sport Yacht.
(3) ‘Just captivating’, Island Head Creek, North QLD, Australia by Steve & Donna Downs
Island Head Creek, heading home from winter in the Whitsundays. This little slice of paradise just captured our hearts.
(2) ‘We made it’, Vava’u, Tonga by Will Ebbett
64 SMY, 58 SMY and two 72 SMY sitting quietly in the bay. After leaving New Zealand early in June, they have all stuck with each other on their journey to Vava’u. Savusavu, Fiji is their next destination.
(1) ‘Whitehaven serenity’, Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays, Australia by Megan Kennedy
Picnic on the beach overlooking our boat
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OUR NEXT PHOTO COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN
Riviera owners – this is your exclusive invitation to capture and share the essence of life on the water. Our next photo competition is now open, and the prize is a fabulous pair of Riviera folding teak deck chairs with matching folding side table.
The teak deck chairs are crafted with a PVC – coated mesh seat that offers excellent support, while allowing airflow for a quick dry and added comfort giving a cool feeling against the skin. Easy to fold and store when not in use.
Traditional joinery techniques have been used to create this furniture. A wonderful addition to your cockpit or alfresco deck or aft deck when additional friends or family are aboard.
How to Enter:
Over the coming months, every photo submitted will be entered into our competition for the chance to win this special Riviera prize. The winner will be determined by our readers voting for their favourite photo from the submission gallery that we will publish in our March 2026 edition. The winner will be announced in our April 2026 edition.
Terms & Conditions:
- The winner will be determined by the most votes received from readers of our Experience magazine.
- The winner will be contacted via email and must respond within 30 days. In the event that the winner does not respond, the prize will be awarded to the runner-up as determined by the readers’ choice voting process.
- This competition is not affiliated with Facebook, Instagram or any other platform. It is a Riviera exclusive promotion.
- Riviera employees, contractors, or Riviera dealership staff, are not eligible to participate.
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