Discover the top boating events across Australia and New Zealand in 2025 with Spirit Marine’s expert guide—your go-to source for must-attend marine shows and regattas.

The America’s Cup has thrilled sailing fans for over 170 years by combining tradition with cutting-edge innovation and a sterling silver trophy. Since it began, the America’s Cup has grown into a global event with nail-biting international rivalries and impressive sailing tech. One person who’s been inspired by this legendary competition is Peter Nicholson, a […]

Experience the perfect blend of luxury, power, and innovation with the Beneteau Gran Turismo Series—where high-performance meets elegant design on the water.

Discover the Beneteau Oceanis Series—where elegance meets performance. Designed for comfort and ease, these sailing yachts offer the ultimate cruising experience.

When it comes to luxury boating, every detail matters – from the way light dances across polished teak surfaces to the seamless harmony between engineering and aesthetics. The Antares 12, Beneteau’s latest flagship in its iconic Antares line, is a vessel that redefines expectations. A testament to nearly five decades of craftsmanship, this 40-foot cruiser […]

Queensland is easily one of the ideal locations for those who love the thrill of boating and fishing in the deep sea. With more than 7,000 kilometres of coastland to explore, Queensland, and especially its Gold Coast region, makes for the perfect summertime adventure. At the heart of the experience is Spirit Marine, one of […]

Beneteau is a renowned French boat builder that develops state-of-the-art designs with high-end features. From the premium upholstery to the wooden details, every detail of their boats is intentional and cutting-edge. These high-performance designs are also designed with safety in mind. You’ll find that Beneteau prioritizes safety, creating designs with cutting-edge stability systems and advanced […]

It is with immense pride as the official Queensland Groupe Beneteau partner for sail and outboard power that Spirit Marine celebrated the 140th anniversary of BENETEAU across 2024. This milestone anniversary encouraged us to reflect on the storied history—and exciting future—of a company that has been catering to boating enthusiasts since their inception. For us […]

Congratulations all-round, David and Viktoria have purchased the new Flipper 600ST and it’s a deal done by Ian, his first deal as an Executive Broker with Spirit Marine.   Look at those happy faces ? Having seen the new Flipper 600ST last week, David and Viktoria agreed it was the new boat for them! The […]

Following a cost to the Spirit open day last Saturday. Ian inspected the range of Antares and decided on purchasing a new Antares 7 to be fitted with a 175 mercury outboard. The boat is currently at the factory in Europe and should be with us at Spirit Marine by the end of June. So […]

Neil & Jen signed their contract to purchase a new Bénéteau Antares 11 Fly for October delivery, just in time for summer!   Our stock A11 Fly stock boat is now sold.

Congratulations to Peter & Elisabeth Murphy on taking delivery of their new FLIPPER 900 ST! Enjoy your beautiful new ride!

Looking terrific, the latest new Antares 9 has been handed over today to Sandeep, new to boating and very excited to be afloat today. The Spirit Team joined Sandeep on the delivery to his new GC holiday home Isle of Capri. Sandeep, welcome to the Queensland Beneteau Family!

Congratulations to the Mitchell’s on taking delivery of their new Beneteau Antares 8 ? Let the good times roll!

Barbara & Wally take a look at their new Antares 11 Fly for the first time. The boat has finally arrived following shipping delays out of Europe. They were excited to see the boat in reality. Next step, fit up the twin Suzuki 300hp duo prop engines.

Rick & Sandra look at their new Antares 11 at GCCM for the first time and they were most impressed. Now to fit the new white Mercury outboard at RibForce before we launch. They are very excited to get her out on the water!

Spirit Marine QLD is a proud sponsor for Beneteau Cup & French Yacht Challenge 2022! Our 7th year sponsoring this fabulous and fun event. We will be racing and sailing on the brand new Oceanis 40.1 in the event this year. We look forward to seeing you all on the water – may the best […]

Held every two years, it’s the opportunity for world Beneteau Dealers to meet with the Beneteau Management Team and learn of the plans for the coming years. New models, test boats on the water and understand the world market. We will be represented this year by Peter Nicholson and Steve Plant. Venue: Athens, Greece Start […]

Join us at our OPEN DAY at Hope Harbour Marina Sunday 19th June 2022 from 10am to 4pm. Schedule your 20-minute private tour on the OCEANIS 40.1, ANTARES 11 & ANTARES 9. BOOK YOUR TOUR HERE  https://bit.ly/3zyhtbc HOW TO FIND HOPE HARBOUR MARINA Easily accessible by both land and sea, this hidden gem is tucked away […]

Andrew from Spirit Marine handed over a trade Antares 7 to Dave, who picked up the boat today on a stock Spitfire dual axel alloy trailer. Congratulation Dave on joining the Beneteau family in Queensland.