Riviera Yachts 2011

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January

Germany - Dusseldorf Boat Show The 5000 Sport Yacht stars for the first time at the world’s largest indoor marine exhibition. This popular model received strong interest from European boating enthusiasts.

Riviera Stars on the cover of South Africa’s top selling power boat magazine.

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February

Australia - Melbourne Summer Boat Show Riviera boasted the single largest display at the 2011 Melbourne Summer Boat Show.

Riviera stars on the cover of Pacific Powerboat Australia and New Zealand. NOW MERGED P A C I F I C

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Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show & Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

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March

USA - Miami International Boat Show Riviera recorded the best international boat show results in the past two years achieving 11 new boat sales valued at AUD $11.5 million and exceeding conservative expectations at the 23rd annual Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show.

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March

United Arab Emirates - Dubai Boat Show The new 43 Open Flybridge was very well received at the 19th Dubai International Boat Show with one sale confirmed during the show.

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April

Australia - R Marine Perth Variety Splash Riviera owners splashed out to raise funds to help sick, special needs and disadvantaged children live, laugh and learn by raising $150,000 at the annual R Marine Perth Variety Splash.

Riviera stars on the cover of d’Albora Marina’s Docklines Magazine, Australia. # " !

YOUNG ENDEAVOUR Tall-ship tales

ARCTIC ADVENTURE Polar bears and icebergs

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May

Australia - New 53 Enclosed Flybridge world debut The new 53 Enclosed Flybridge known as “the Space Ship� made its world debut at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and was launched by three generations of the Riviera family, Dennis Hughes and his seven grandchildren.

Riviera stars on the cover of the Gold Coast Bulletin newspaper, Australia.

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May

$XVWUDOLD 6HULHV ,, RIÀFLDO ODXQFK To celebrate the official launch of the new 61 Series II Enclosed Flybridge, the owners of this $2.2 million plus boat wanted to do something special. The 61 Series II with 3100hp towed 12 professional water-skiers the length of the Gold Coast’s Broadwater.

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May

Australia - Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Riviera’s stellar performance brings in $15 million in sales at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Riviera sold 10 new boats including three new 53 Enclosed Flybridges, two 43 Open flybridges, one 56 Enclosed Flybridge, one 5800 Sport Yacht and three 5000 Sport yachts bound for interstate and international destinations.

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June

$XVWUDOLD 5LYLHUD %ULVEDQH RIĂ€FLDOO\ RSHQV LWV GRRUV Riviera opens its newest Australian dealership in Cleveland, which was officially opened by long time Riviera owner Don Stalker. The team behind Riviera Brisbane Rod, Julie and Ben Crawley are also long time Riviera owners and bring with them a wealth of boating knowledge and experience.

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July

Australia - Riviera stars in hit TV show Masterchef Riviera had all the right ingredients to star in Channel 10’s hit television show Masterchef in July, when the 4400 Sport Yacht escorted the finalist chefs to the famous Berowra Waters Inn restaurant in northern Sydney for Episode 53 in Australia’s highest rating television show.

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July

Australia - 4400 Series II Sport Yacht is launched Riviera’s new 4400 Series II Sport Yacht makes her world debut at the Sydney International Boat Show. The latest model from Riviera features the option of Zeus pod drives and twin 480 horsepower Cummins engines, additional cockpit seating, a new extended hardtop, and it is the first in the Sport Yacht range to introduce extremely large hull windows, similar to those in Riviera’s new flybridge models.

Trade A Boat Riviera Buyers Guide for 2011, Australia.

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July

$XVWUDOLD 5LYLHUD GHÀHV WKH PDUNHW LQ 6\GQH\ Riviera continues to defy the market with AUS$14.7 million in retail sales over the five days of the Sydney International Boat Show and entertained clients with a VIP function at Riviera’s floating display to celebrate the opening of the show.

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July

Australia - First Riviera 70 bound for Spain First Riviera 70 Enclosed Flybridge was exported to Spain and displayed at the 50th Barcelona Boat Show in November. This is hull number six and since the 70’s launch in August 2008, two of these flagship models have been sold and launched each year, a significant achievement for Australia’s favourite boat builder.

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July

86$ 5LYLHUD FRQWLQXHV WR H[SDQG 'HDOHU 1HWZRUN Riviera appoints Bay Marine of Sturgeon Bay in Wisconsin. Bay Marine of Sturgeon Bay is the exclusive Riviera dealer for the Western Great Lakes area and has a reputation for quality service and will service the Wisconsin and Illinois territory.

Riviera stars on the cover of Japan’s Ocean Life magazine.

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August

5LYLHUD VHFXUHV WKH VDOH RI LWV ÀUVW (QFORVHG )O\EULGJH Riviera signs first order for 75 Enclosed Flybridge bound for New Zealand in May 2012.

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August

Australia - Riviera stars in top rating reality TV shows Riviera’s next top model has the X-Factor – Riviera’s top selling 4400 Sport Yacht starred in season 7 of Australia’s Next Top Model. Meanwhile the M470 showed Australia she has the X-Factor as she cruised past the Sydney Opera House with judge Natalie Bassingthwaighte (main image) from channel 7’s hit TV series in Australia.

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August

New Zealand - Riviera rewards dealer excellence R Marine New Zealand earned the most esteemed Dealership of the Year award while R Marine Sydney was recognised for its outstanding sales success and R Marine Queensland’s service technician Sharm Brown was awarded this year’s award for Service Excellence.

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August

Australia - Riviera’s global exports defy industry trends Riviera continues to export defying industry trends with its latest shipment of 10 new boats with a retail value of USD$12.3 million, shrink wrapped in heavy duty plastic and ready for shipping to ports around the globe including Miami, Puerto Rico, Panama, Sarasota on the west coast of Florida, Seattle and the Seychelles.

Riviera stars on the cover of the USA’s Power and Motoryacht magazine.

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September

1HZ =HDODQG $XFNODQG ,QWHUQDWLRQDO %RDW 6KRZ Riviera displayed nine boats at the Auckland International Boat Show ranging in size from 43-58 feet. The annual show was held at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, home to the 2000 and 2003 America’s Cup, where boating enthusiasts saw firsthand what Riviera has to offer the discerning buyer.

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September

USA - Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Riviera’s newest models the 4400 Sport Yacht Series II and 53 Enclosed Flybridge made their American debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Riviera hosted a VIP function with live entertainment for Riviera owners and guests.

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September

Italy - Genoa International Boat Show Riviera showcases two of its latest and strongest selling models, the 43 Open Flybridge and 53 Enclosed Flybridge at the Genoa International Boat Show. Riviera’s newest dealer, Yachts Srl in Italy also made their debut at Italy’s largest and longest running boat show.

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October

Australia - Riviera continues to develop talent Nine of Riviera’s apprentices have graduated over the past 13 months and are now qualified tradesmen in a range of fields including Marine Craft Construction, Cabinet Making, Wood Machining, and Engineering Electrical.

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October

Australia - Riviera wins the Bloodislow Cup An A+ effort for staff at Riviera who were awarded the Red Cross Blood Service’s Bloodislow Cup for the 5th consecutive year. It was a close competition this year with Riviera narrowly winning the corporate challenge by one per cent percent. Riviera collected 211 donations throughout the last financial year, helping to save 633 lives.

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October

Australia - Riviera’s newest models star at Mandurah Riviera showcases the new 4400 Series II Sport Yacht at the Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show. Five of Riviera’s latest models including the 3600 Series II, 4400 Series II, 5800 Sport Yacht, 38 Flybridge and 43 Open Flybridge with IPS were on display.

Riviera stars on the cover of Turkey’s Motorboat and Yachting magazine.

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October

Australia - 32 boats under construction Riviera is a hive of activity with 32 boats (AUD $50 million retail value) under construction for pre-Christmas completion and delivery to owners internationally and around Australia.

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October

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Riviera Syndication celebrated the delivery of its third Riviera 5800 Sport Yacht in less than 18 months, a significant milestone for the family owned business who operate one of the most successful boat share ownership programs in Australia and have more than 30 years marine industry experience.

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November

Australia - Inaugural Gold Coast Marine Expo staged Australia’s working boat show ‘put a breath of fresh air into the Australian marine industry’ and with 15,769 people through the gates, the inaugural Gold Coast Marine Expo was a huge success held at the Riviera factory complex and the Gold Coast City Marina.

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November

Spain - Riviera launches 70 Flybridge at Barcelona Riviera showcased the 70 Enclosed Flybridge for the first time at Spain’s largest and longest running boat show, the 2011 Barcelona International Boat Show. Riviera had five boats on display including the 70, 61 and 45 Enclosed Flybridges, 5000 Sport Yacht with Zeus and the 3600 Sport Yacht with IPS.

Riviera stars on the cover of Australia’s premium maritime publication, Ocean Magazine.

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REVIEWS

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TOP CHARTERS OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE CAPTAIN’S LOG MAX CUMMING OF SY ATHENA

LEGAL MATTERS YACHT TRANSPORT FOR LEARNERS

INDUSTRY PROFILE FAIRLINE MAKES ITS PRESENCE FELT IN ASIA

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November

Australia - 75 Flybridge the largest Riviera ever produced Riviera 75 Enclosed Flybridge hull is lifted out of the mold using a 30 tonne and 50 tonne crane. The new 75 will feature a larger cockpit and flybridge than the 70 Enclosed Flybridge, making it Riviera’s new flagship model and the largest semiproduction flybridge boat built in Australia.

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December

A very Riviera Christmas Christmas celebrations were underway for hundreds of Riviera owners around the world with beach barbecues, cocktails on the dock and ocean cruising to kick start the festive season, Riviera style.

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