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Note from Managing Director Tom van Vliet
The last month has been challenging as we have learned of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) to locations across the globe and in various cities in Australia. Our thoughts go out to the people that have been affected and to those most vulnerable in these challenging circumstances.
Easter wasn’t our usual celebratory long weekend that we look forward to. But it presented Boating Partnerships with an opportunity to stay connected with you via our social media. We are continually improving and updating information on these networks, allowing you to be inspired and creating hope for the future.
In response we need to take sensible measures in recommending that you don't go out on your boats unless you are following the government guidelines presented below. If you have any questions in regards to this please don’t hesitate to ask. Remember - You’re the skipper, you’re responsible.
If your reasons for boating are accepted within the guidelines, we have continued to maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene by reinforcing a strict cleaning protocol. We are appreciative that we can continue our services and continue to offer you the highest level of management to allow a comfortable atmosphere on your boat. We thank you for your support through these challenging circumstances and we look forward to the recovery of this challenging time.
We will continue to encourage and assist you in broadening your boating knowledge and skills through our ‘Refresh your Knowledge’ segment.
From all of us from Boating Partnerships, we hope you are all keeping safe and healthy during these forever changing times.
The Build Process
One of the benefits of becoming an owner in the early stages of a new partnership is being able to experience the build process from start to finish. Watching your vessel being built is so exciting and the team at Boating Partnerships loves being able to share this with their clients!
This experience allows our owners to visit Riviera Australia's state of the art 14 hectare site and watch as they handcraft these stunning and endearing luxury motor yachts. Not only is this a fascinating experience learning about how they are manufactured, our owners are involved in building their dream boat - with their fellow owners of course!
Below are a few of our vessels built and delivered over the last 14 months. These images show some of the stages of production, including lamination, engineering, fit out 2 and water testing. In our next monthly issue, we will be diving further into the production experience so be sure to be on the look out for it next month!
Below you will see a series of images of the build process of our:
68 Sports Motor Yacht that travels between The Whitsunday Islands, Gold Coast and Sydney every year, Shared Between 3 Owners
5400 Sport Yacht, Based in Pyrmont, Sydney, Shared between 5 Owners
4800 Sport Yacht, Based in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, Shared between 6 Owners
Ocean magazine puts the new Riviera 505 SUV through her paces
Sporting a clever new mezzanine design that is now synonymous with the Sport Motor Yacht Collection, the Riviera 505 SUV exemplifies versatility, according to Ocean magazine’s Kevin Green, who was also impressed by her smooth and effortless performance.
“Sitting at the wheel, the 505 SUV propels me toward the misty skyline at Surfers Paradise. It isn’t until some cardinal marks fly past that I realise we are doing 29 knots, such is the quiet and smooth ride afforded. Acres of window space also add to the effortless feel, inducing me to throw the 505 into a tight turn after quickly glancing aft to check for other vessels. Predictable handling such as gently heeling into turns is a Riviera trait, as is the solid feel of the hull.”
Kevin Green, Boating Writer
Staff Profile - Lucas Simkin
Lucas Simkin is a highly valued member of the Boating Partnerships team. We discussed with Lucas about his love for boating and his experience with Boating Partnerships.
When did your love of Boating Begin?
I fell in love with the boating experience from a very young age. I was fortunate enough to have a family that enjoyed being out on the water, allowing me to form a passion for all kinds of boats.
What is your job role and what does it involve?
I am the Operations Manager at Boating Partnerships. My job entails a variety of tasks but mainly consists of looking over all the vessels and liaising with our clients needs.
What's your favourite thing about your Job?
Taking on the role as Operations Manager allows me to incorporate my interests with my everyday work routine. With new models developing continually, it allows me to develop my knowledge constantly of the boats. Most importantly, I love working closely with our owners, and understanding their needs in order to provide the perfect boating lifestyle for them.
What do you think Boating Partnerships strengths are?
Well firstly, our team at Boating Partnerships are well looked after and respected. I believe we provide the perfect boating experience and our priority always lies with our owners.
Refresh Your Knowledge
In this months refresh your knowledge we discuss two key rope handling skills that are essential to everyday boating.
Bowline
The Bowline makes a reasonably secure loop in the end of a piece of rope. It has many uses, one for example is to fasten a mooring line to a ring or a post. Under load, it does not slip or bind and with no load it can be untied easily. But it cannot be tied or untied when there is a load on the standing end. It should therefore be avoided when eg: a mooring line may have to be released under load. Bowlines can be linked together to join two ropes.
Form a loop a short distance from the end – allow for the size of the loop and the knot itself. Pass the end of the rope through the loop as though making a simple knot (a half-hitch). Pull the end through, then round the standing end, and then back through the loop to finish the Bowline.
Cleat Hitch
The Cleat Hitch, or Cleat Knot, secures a rope to a cleat. It is deceptively simple and an unwary skipper who invites visitors to tie the dock line to a cleat may be dismayed by the unsatisfactory results.
Pass the rope around the distant horn of the cleat and continue on round the other horn. Then, cross the middle and pass the rope round alternate horns to form figure eights. Finally create a half hitch and pull the end so that it is snug beside the crossover.
Testimonial - 17 April 2020
This months testimonial comes from a client of ours that has been with us since October 2019. Jodi explains what he likes about being a Boating Partnership client as well as some initial concerns prior to making his purchase…
“The syndicated Boating Partnerships structure gives us the ability to enjoy the waters around Sydney on a modern extremely well appointed boat and without the hassles and responsibilities of directly owning your own boat. To have a team of professionals who are available to ensure that each of the experiences you have on the water are enjoyed to their fullest.
If you want to be on the water it’s a very cost effective way of indulging in the passion, whilst at first the contract and the hand books may seem a little daunting they are fair to both parties. From the day I paid the final instalment I’ve never looked back.
Investing in a boat of the size of Lutana solely would be a substantial commitment and given the constraints of family and work life, hard to justify. I’ve owned and currently still own a couple of small boats and keeping the maintenance of those is enough. With Boating Partnerships I step on and off Lutana hassle free.
My original concerns with moving forward with Boating Partnerships were initially trying to understand the ongoing maintenance costs and, being a first time person in this partnership arrangement, understanding how usage with other partners would work. Through the use of the online booking tool, bookings have been made very easy and it is clear when the boat is available. The maintenance cost regime is simple and straight forward.
The employees at BP are a friendly bunch and extremely helpful. The training was excellent and is a great way to enjoy life on the water.
The three benefits I’ve experienced as a result of becoming a part owner of Luntana is, having access to the water ways of Sydney and it’s surrounds, excellent management of the boat and it’s a great way to gather with friends and family.
What is life like now that you've experienced the shared boating experience?
I think I want a bigger boat!
What surprised you the most or made you the happiest about Lutana and Boating Partnerships management?
The quality of the boat and the simplicity of the ownership structure.
Jordi 1/6 Owner in 4800 SY ‘Lutana’.