Riviera celebrates a year of milestones in 2015
‘Proud’, ‘passionate’ and ‘positive’– these three words perhaps best describe the vibrancy of the worldwide Riviera team as the renowned luxury motor yacht marque recaps a year of significant milestones and memories and prepares to enter 2016 with a number of superb new model releases.
Proud – Riviera chairman and owner, Rodney Longhurst
Riviera chairman and owner Rodney Longhurst said the outstanding 2015 highlight for Riviera has been welcoming 85 members to the global family of Riviera and Belize luxury motor yacht owners.
“For us, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing our valued owners enjoy all the rich and rewarding benefits that only the Riviera lifestyle can offer,” he said.
“Together with our dedicated international Riviera and Belize network spanning some 60 countries, we look forward to continuing our advancement in providing first-class customer care, and expanding our truly unique program of educational, social and cruising events throughout 2016.”
In 2015, Riviera was honoured by being awarded the prestigious Australian Marine Industry Exporter of the Year for 2015, in addition to Large Exporter of the Year for 2015.
Riviera was also named as a finalist in two categories of the international IBI-METS Boat Builder Awards – the Retail Marketing and the International Dealer Development categories.
“We are delighted by the industry’s recognition for Riviera,” said Mr Longhurst. “And it reflects the continued growth in global affection for our world-class luxury motor yachts.
“Of course these honours strengthen our passion for creating the best Rivieras ever.”
Notably, 2015 marked the World Premieres of four impressive new models:
The 77 Enclosed Flybridge
- World Premiere at Dubai International Boat Show in March
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- The new Riviera flagship, the supremely seaworthy 77 Enclosed Flybridge.
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- The view from the flybridge of the Riviera 77 is nothing short of sublime, while the cockpit and optional swim platform provide additional living space.
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- The 77 Enclosed Flybridge aft galley will satisfy even the most discerning chef.
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- The spacious and opulent saloon of the Riviera 77 Enclosed Flybridge is connected to the mezzanine entertaining and dining area via an awning window opening out from the gourmet galley.
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- The full-beam master stateroom of the Riviera 77 Enclosed Flybridge offers a private and luxurious retreat for owners.
The 57 Enclosed Flybridge
- World Premiere at Sydney International Boat Show in August
- Americas Premiere at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in November
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- Supremely seaworthy – the new Riviera 57 Enclosed Flybridge
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- Riviera has introduced an entirely new cockpit design for the 57 Enclosed Flybridge that is ideal for those wishing to spend more time aboard.
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- The modern helm of the Riviera 57 Enclosed Flybridge offers state-of-the-art navigation systems and luxurious lifestyle features.
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- The spacious salon of Riviera’s new 57 Enclosed Flybridge offers panoramic views and luxury lifestyle designs.
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- The master full-beam stateroom of the 57 Enclosed Flybridge from Riviera offers supreme levels of comfort.
The 52 Enclosed Flybridge
- World Premiere at Sydney International Boat Show in August
- Americas Premiere at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in November
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- The stylish new Riviera 52 Enclosed Flybridge
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- Riviera’s new 52 Enclosed Flybridge features a new transom lounge and clever cockpit storage solutions.
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- The latest marine electronics and luxurious lifestyle designs have heightened interest in the new 52 Enclosed Flybridge from Riviera ahead of her Americas Premiere.
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- Riviera’s new 52 Enclosed Flybridge has a large awning window that brings the outdoors into the main salon area.
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- The 52 Enclosed Flybridge features a spacious forward stateroom featuring all the luxury of the master.
The 525 SUV
- World Premiere at the Riviera Festival of Boating and Gold Coast International Marine Expo in May.
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- The sporty and adventurous Riviera 525 SUV
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- Doors either side of the island transom lounge further enhance the spaciousness of the 525’s cockpit.
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- State-of-the-art marine technology makes skippering the 525 an absolute dream experience.
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- Supremely comfortable with Riviera’s distinctive alfresco lifestyle – the new 525 SUV is like having two boats in one.
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- The large master stateroom of the new 525 SUV has full headroom, ample storage and a level of luxury befitting an Australian-built Riviera.
Additionally, we announced three more inspiring designs:
The new 5400 Sport Yacht
- World Premiere at Miami International Boat Show in Florida from 11-15 February 2016
- Australian Premiere at the Riviera Festival of Boating and Gold Coast International Marine Expo in Australia from 19-22 May 2016
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- The new 5400 Sport Yacht from Australia’s Riviera – sleek, stylish and sophisticated and featuring a new level of internal volume.
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- The new 5400 Sport Yacht from Riviera has proven an immediate success with astute luxury motor yacht owners.
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- 5400 Sport Yacht – Saloon
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- 5400 Sport Yacht – Accommodation – Twin berth guest cabin to port.
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- 5400 Sport Yacht – Accommodation – Lower lounge area.
The new 575 SUV
- World Premiere at the Riviera Festival of Boating and Gold Coast International Marine Expo in Australia from 19-22 May 2016
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- The new Riviera 575 SUV – very versatile
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- The new cockpit design for the 575 SUV from Riviera enhances the indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
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- 575 SUV Saloon
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- 575 SUV Accommodation Standard Volvo IPS drive with optional gyro
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- GA – 575 SUV Accommodation optional Volvo D13 shaft drive
The new Sports Motor Yacht collection
- New 67 design is scheduled for her World Premiere early 2017.
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- The luxurious, long-range Riviera 67 Sports Motor Yacht offers the exhilaration of supreme sports performance as well as fantastic interior flexibility.
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- Riviera’s new 67 Sports Motor Yacht has a wide array of luxury lifestyle features to enhance your precious time aboard.
“Of course, our commitment to constant refinement also plays a significant role in how we are striving to cater for the needs and desires of luxury motor yacht owners,” said Mr Longhurst.
“Just one example is the presidential design of the very popular 6000 Sport Yacht, which we also unveiled with great success during 2015.”
Additional 2015 highlights included:
The Riviera Festival of Boating in May
- The biggest and most successful festival of fun and learning yet has us busily preparing to raise the bar from 19-22 May 2016
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- The Festival social events are always popular, especially the Ladies Luncheon.
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- The gala dinner at Festival brings over 400 Riviera owners and friends together for a fun-filled night of celebration.
- Riviera is a proud founding partner of the Expo, which was named the Australian Events Industry’s coveted 2015 Best Exhibition award. Expo 2016 once again coincides with the Riviera Festival of Boating from 19-22 May 2016
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- Two of the 3 Expo marinas – a massive showcase of on-water luxury.
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- The boating public voted with their feet for the Expo.
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- Fun on the water at Expo.
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- Waterfront dining overlooking beautiful boats at Expo.
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- Inspiring a new generation of boaties – the Sirocco Bumper Boats at the Expo.
- Servicing Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam
R Marine Port Stephens appointed as Riviera and Belize dealer
- Servicing the Australia’s NSW Central Coast
Riviera’s new Stuart office commissioned in Florida
- Manned by a dedicated team of boating professionals servicing the Americas, European, Middle East and North African markets
Boating Partnerships syndication service launched
- For Australian Riviera and Belize owners with a passion for boating but who find their time to spend out on the water is limited.
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- Olivia Branson aboard Seabreeze, a Riviera 75 Enclosed Flybridge that cruised from Darwin (Australia) to Singapore under her own steam and without making landfall.
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- Welcome to the family – R Marine Port Stephens director Gary Lee and sales & marketing executive Mike O’Brien.
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- Riviera’s new Americas office at Sailfish Marina in Stuart, Florida
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- Riviera’s America’s team (L to R) – Cameron Dewhurst, Sabrina Jurak, Steve McCarthy, Leo Wellence Jr and Chris McCafferty
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- Tom van Vliet – Managing Director of Boating Partnerships.
As 2015 draws to a close, Riviera is continuing its recruitment drive, through which the marque is building its talented team of designers, engineers and master craftsmen. Riviera today has 480 dedicated team members on-site at the Coomera manufacturing facility on Australia’s Gold Coast, including some 36 school-aged, workforce entrance-aged and mature-aged apprentices. This number will grow to over 50 in 2016.
“At Riviera, we believe strongly in the future of Australian marine manufacturing and that is why we are so committed to investing in the marine industry champions of tomorrow,” said Mr Longhurst.
“I was recently asked to describe Riviera in one word and it immediately struck me that ‘proud’ truly represents all the key attributes that have helped Riviera to be considered as amongst the best builders of luxury yachts in the world,” he said.
“Every day we focus our efforts, enthusiasm, experience and energy on finding the next incremental improvement so that recreational luxury boating continues to become easier and more enjoyable for Riviera and Belize customers.
“It is this culture of excellence and a passionate, professional team relentlessly moving forward that is making all of this possible.
“I feel enormously proud to be a part of it.”