With a greater focus than ever before on broadening the boating knowledge and skills of luxury motor yacht owners, Riviera’s 2016 Festival of Boating educational program is the most expansive ever.
This year the marque will present over 110 informative and very hands-on workshops spread over four days to build boating safety and confidence, including 17 brand new workshops.
“The Riviera Festival of Boating is open to all luxury motor yacht owners, and aspiring owners,” said Riviera’s owner and chairman Rodney Longhurst.
“It doesn’t matter if you are brand new to luxury motor yacht ownership or you have been enjoying boating all your life, even the most experienced offshore skippers will discover something new and informative at this year’s Riviera Festival of Boating,” he said.
The Riviera Festival of Boating—coinciding with the Gold Coast International Marine Expo from 19-22 May 2016—draws owners from around Australia and around the world to celebrate and share in all that it is that makes boating with Riviera so unique.
Over the past four years, Riviera’s truly unique Festival has assisted hundreds of motor yacht owners from around the world to stretch their sea legs, and enjoy more of the rich and rewarding benefits of the luxury life afloat.
This year Riviera takes the exhilaration and enjoyment to inspiring new levels with both introductory and advanced courses to suit all degrees of seamanship and boating knowledge to be presented by nautical trainers with a wealth of boating wisdom and experiences.
“As every boater knows, there’s always much more to learn and much more to enjoy on the water…and this applies equally to our male and female skippers. For 2016 we have expanded both the popular Ladies’ Skipper and Men’s Skipper programs to provide even greater confidence at the helm whilst cruising, berthing, anchoring and rafting,” he said.
Riviera will be rolling out the red carpet to welcome Expo and Festival visitors to our $20 million showcase of our latest luxury designs, including the 575 SUV at her World Premiere, the 5400 Sport Yacht at her Australian Premiere, and the 57 Enclosed Flybridge at her Queensland Premiere.
Of course, the Festival is just as much about fun and celebration as it is about education and Riviera also invites luxury motor yacht owners to a special Ladies Day at the Festival—Fashion & Fine Food Luncheon at Marina Mirage and Fellini Restorante e Bar, as well as a Saturday night gala cocktail marina party followed by a spectacular dinner show, Viva Las Riviera, to be attended by over 500 guests in a special section of the Riviera factory.
“The 2016 Riviera Festival of Boating promises, as always, to be something truly memorable,” said Mr Longhurst.
Registration for the Festival’s educational workshops and social events is essential, and places are limited. Please visit FestivalofBoating.com or contact your nearest Riviera and Belize dealer for further information.
