Marina World July August 2023

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Freedom in
Australia
The Freedom Boat Club division
of Brunswick Corporation is set
to open three new club locations
in Australia this month (July).
Located at Bobbin Head, Pittwater
and Lake Macquarie, they will
each provide direct access to the
picturesque waterways north of
Sydney. They complement the
club location at d’Alboras the Spit
Marina on Sydney Harbour.
The new clubs will be franchise
locations led by Darren Vaux,
managing director of Empire Marinas
Group, president of ICOMIA and
previous president of the Boating
Industry Association in Australia,
New Freedom Boat franchisees, Darren
and Nicky Vaux.
and Nicky Vaux, the Boat Princess
and director of the Marina Industries
Association, who have more than 40
combined years of marine industry
experience.
“We are thrilled to continue our
growth into truly stunning and
popular yet accessible boating
locations in Australia,” said David
Kurczewski, general manager
shared services Asia-Pacific for
Freedom Boat Club. “We are
confident in Darren and Nicky’s
ability to expand marine participation
in this market with their clear
passion for the on-water lifestyle,
Waiting pontoon for
high season
A new waiting pontoon, manufactured by Lindley, has been installed in the
entrance channel to the main harbour at Marina Palamós on the Costa Brava,
Spain.
The dock has been designed to
serve as a temporary mooring point
for boats of up to 10m (33ft) in length
while waiting for access to the marina
or the fuel pump. This will enhance
safety during the summer months
when there is heavy traffic entering or
leaving the marina. The structure can
be dismantled during the winter.
Almarin supplied and installed
and commitment to delivering impeccable
service. We look forward to growing our
partnership and supporting our members
in the region.”
“One of our key drivers is helping people
access the boating lifestyle and Freedom
Boat Club is a world leader in this regard.
With full member training, access to boats
in incredible locations and affordable,
flexible memberships Freedom really is
boating re-imagined,” said Nicky Vaux. “As
boaters ourselves, it’s great for us to be
able to share the passion.”
the 60m (197ft) long aluminium
floating pontoon and a 6m (20ft)
long aluminium access walkway. The
system has articulated radius arms
due to its proximity to the breakwater.
This approach also reduced costs by
avoiding the need for piles.
Marina Palamós has 902 moorings, a
boatyard and a nautical base.
www.almarin.es
“Freedom Boat Club creates a new,
accessible and affordable pathway
to the boating lifestyle for seasoned
and first-time boaters alike,” said
Darren Vaux. “What makes the
Freedom model so compelling is that
members not only have access to the
outstanding range of boats available
through the Brunswick brands, but
also access to fleets of boats in more
than 380 locations worldwide.”
www.freedomboatclub.au
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