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What’s on in June Gold Coast Marine Expo Viva Las Riviera Broker Benefits Caravan Cuisine Top 10 Super Foods for Winter Crossfit - Part #2 Sustainable Living Sunday Spurs - Autumn on the Water in Brisbane Liquid Life & Leisure
Welcome LL & L Legends,
Welcome LL & L Legends
Well the June Edition is here and has come around so fast, it seems we only just caught up and here we Well the June Edition is here and has come around so fast, it seems we only just caught up and here we are are again.
again.
Not sure about you but these cooler mornings are a refreshing change, it has definitely turned crisp, and Not sure aboutconsistent you but these mornings are a refreshing change, it has definitely gotpage crisp,07, with this has delivered andcooler magnificent Sunrises and Sunsets we are spoilt with (see one of time of year though what magnificent Sunrises and Sunsets we are spoilt with (see page …. one of our Legour Legends sent in a gorgeous snap)
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Some of the colder mornings, sometimes these have us derailing from our normally healthy ways and Speaking colder mornings sometimes have ususderailing normally ways and eating, asofthe mornings are darker later these and having wantingfrom to layour in bed longerhealthy and the evenings eating, as the mornings are darker latersaid having to lay bed longer andfor thewinter, evenings way come around way too quick, but that takeusa wanting look at our topin10 super foods ourcome CrossFit to quick, butifthat take look CrossFit at our topI personally 10 super foods forlike winter, our“you CrossFit which story which yousaid have notatried would to say reallystory should giveifityou a go”. have notthe tried personally would like to sayhis you really it a go. yearsif I spent lastCrossFit 2 years Ilistening to my brother and wife talkshould about give CrossFit andI spent to tellthe youlast the2truth listening to mythem brother hisCrossFit wife talkthis, about CrossFitthat andone to tell youtime the Itruth if I wastoaround and I was around andand heard CrossFit more was going shove them CrossFit heard this,inCrossFit that one more time I was going to shove CrossFit totally in apprototally CrossFit somewhere appropriate, however I have started and I am one of them, thatsomewhere can’t talk about it enough. I am annoying people in every word I speak of it and I know it, but I cannot stop talking about priate , however I have started and I am one of them, that can’t talk about it enough , I am annoying peopleit! Soevery if youword are local to our CrossFit story (see page 34) please pop have look to and you’re in I speak of itfeature and I know it, but I cannot stop talking about it! insoand if you arealocal ourif feature not find one and just drop in and take the first step, don’t be discouraged by the people there they CrossFit story (see page ) please pop in and have a look and if you’re not find one and just drop in andonce take were new, don’t bebe daunted by fit bodies, healthy images people that by willfitbe you , the first step , don’t discouraged by the people there they and oncepositive were new , don’tbecause be daunted bodies if you just give it a chance. Also check outthat our will Sunday Spurs sections (page 43) and Also stay check focused healthy images and positive people because be you if you just give it a chance. outon our what is important to you and totally enjoy this time of the year. Sunday Spurs sections (page ) and stay focused on what is important to you and totally enjoy this time of
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Another great year for the Gold Coast Marine Expo, with record numbers in attendance and sales, what a fabulous outcome such a hardworking, dedicated team. We have and attended the a Another great year forforthe Gold Coast Marine committed Expo , withand record numbers in attendance Sales what show theoutcome last 3 years and every year truly committed gets better and anddedicated better andteam. is a credit to the team involved. fabulous for such a hardworking, We have attended the show the Catch up on the expo this issue page from page 8. last 3 years and every year truly gets better and better and is a credit to the team involved. Catch up on the
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Did you go to the expo and purchase a new toy? Than you absolutely need to check out the story on Broker do save so much and doabsolutely all the work forto you andout absolutely Did youBenefits, go to thethey exporeally and purchase a new toytime - than you need check the storyworth on Brogetting to chase down your insurance. Nicholas from Citadel Insurance has had an impressive career ker Benefits , they really do save so much time and do all the work for you and absolutely worth getting to in the marine industry and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise which enables him to deliver chase down your insurance , Nicholas from Citadel Insurance has had an impressive career in the marine exceptional service, so check out more about him and take the time out to read, you will find it very industry and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise which enables him to deliver exceptional service, so informative.
check out more about him and take the time out to read you will find it very informative.
Those of you that are our Caravan and travel lovers you will love our Sustainable Lifestyle Holidays story, Those of you that are our Caravan and travel lovers you will love our Sustainable Lifestyle Holidays story pointing you in a great direction to better your travel experiences. The team at Cut Price Solar have fitted ,our pointing you in a great direction to better your travel experiences . The team at Cut price have fitted our camper with solar and makes a huge difference when away and no access to power ( see page 38 ). camper with solar aand makes a huge difference noand access to power ) , grab a cuppa, a So grab a cuppa, wine a beer whatever yourwhen go to away is, sitand back settle in for a(pgreat read.
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We have loved every minute of bringing this to you, have a great month .
As always we have loved every minute of bringing this to you, have a great Month . Love Life,
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WHATS ON IN JUNE Good Food Show Melbourne 3rd - 5th, June 2016 http://goodfoodshow.com.au/
Don’t miss these events!
June SUPWA Paddle Loop 4th June, 2016 http://www.supwa.com.au/tidyclub/event/4797 Relish Food and Wine Festival 4th June, 2016 http://www.relishfrasercoast.com.au Winter Wine Weekend 11th - 13th June, 2016 http://mpva.com.au/events/detail/Winter-Wine-Weekend Etchells Australasian Championship 2016 - Mooloolaba 9th- 12th June, 2016 http://www.mooloolabaetchells.com/ Melbourne Boat Show 17 - 20th June, 2016 http://www.melbourneinternationalboatshow.com.au/ Australian Formula Powerboat GP 25th - 26th June 2016 http://www.formulapowerboats.com.au/ Adelaide Boat Show 30th June - 3rd July, 2016 http://www.adelaideboatshow.com.au/
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The Gold Coast International Marine Expo smashes both sales and attendance targets!
concurrently are a real turning point for the way the Australian marine industry markets itself both nationally and internationally. And as Emma maintains, “The true impact will continue to be measured over the coming weeks, months and in some cases, even years.”
Kingdom and New Zealand, as well as people from every state in Australia, the organisers had some great feedback. Transport links, free on-site parking and the courtesy coaches were all well received as was the new alfresco dining hub, indoor pavilion and marquee schemes.
As Event & Marketing Manager, Emma Brown explains, “The Expo has really come of age this year. Our marine industry leaders, in growing numbers, can see the massive benefits of creating an Expo experience that is truly unique to anything in the world”.
Over 20,000 boating enthusiasts streamed through the Expo gates from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd May to experience what is touted as ‘the boat show with so much more’. Emma forecasts the direct sales activity generated at the Expo will easily surpass last’s year’s figure of in excess of $50 million, based on exhibitor feedback at the conclusion of the Expo.
Expo organisers have also been thrilled to hear that other Queensland boat shows reported strong results this year, proving that multiple events running
A range of visitors With visitors attending from the United States, Singapore, Japan, China, Korea, the Dominican Republic, Spain, the United
Exhibitor feedback was also encouraging. “Our valued exhibitors are all very positive about the sales and enquiry achieved over the four Expo days, which qualified our Expo visitors as real boating people who just love the boating life,” Emma says. With a record showcase of over 600 luxurious motor yachts, catamarans and boats of all types, as well as over 230 incredibly diverse displays featuring everything from marine engines and equipment to jet skis and boating accessories, Emma praised the Expo team, who have worked diligently over the last
Well it seems as though the Gold Coast International Marine Expo has definitely come of age with its best sales results and largest ever visitation figures recorded so far, cementing it as a major economic boost for both the Australian marine and Queensland tourism industries.
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six years to keep costs down for visitors and exhibitors so that the Expo can remain as a not-forprofit event. A community working as one Emma said it was humbling that the marine industry has again shown such strong support for the Expo and that its accommodation partners, Palazzo Versace, Surfers
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Paradise Marriott, QT Hotel and Silvershore Apartments and its event partners, Marina Mirage in Main Beach and Blues on Broadbeach, all share a vision of reinforcing the Gold Coast as Australia’s number one boating and tourism destination. As she stays, “Expo is not just about the major established brands, in fact our marine industry
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“Opening up the Gold Coast TAFE’s Marine Training Centre to the public and staging Expo’s Battle of the Boat Builders are also terrific examples of that ongoing support. That’s what so unique about our marine industry – we are all here helping each other, working together for the greater good of our industry and our community, 52 weeks a year. It’s a pleasure and a privilege to be a part of something so very special.” And the future? Emma says, “Now we need to review and refine the event and continue to strive to be the best we possibly can be. Our team has already started work on the 2017 Expo to further enhance the relevant, unique and rewarding boating experience for our visitors.”
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leaders provide encouragement to start-ups and education for our next generation of boat-builders, some of whom will go on to become market leaders in their own right”, it’s also very satisfying that smaller Expo exhibitors had developed new networks and that the Expo has given them greater confidence for the future.