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Brett is the General Manager of Southport Yacht Club (SYC). Comprising of four venues, SYC is the Gold Coast's largest yacht club with a continual growth in membership and community incentives.

Beginning his career as Golf Director at Sanctuary Cove, and onto Operations Manager at Emerald Lakes Golf Club, Brett has over 20 years’ experience in hospitality and sport management. Brett’s vast experience in leisure management and membership organisations bring a wealth of knowledge to assist in future contributions of the Gold Coast.

Brett attended Aquinas Catholic College, continuing to further his education studies at Griffith University in Business Management.

Leaving Emerald Lakes Golf Club in 2009, Brett ventured to Christchurch, to develop Pegasus Town, a vibrant and thriving community with a championship golf and sports club. This led to management roles in international and national sporting events in both New Zealand and Australia.

With his love for golf, Brett became a golf professional in 2000, playing at major tournaments all across the globe whilst living in the United Kingdom, Japan, America and New Zealand.

Brett is currently a Zone Rep for Clubs Queensland, with a great vision in sustainable and consistent growth for the Gold Coast.

Having lived on the Gold Coast for 40 years, Brett has a great passion for our wonderful city and sees great potential in future progression, truly believing the Gold Coast is the best place on earth.

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Southport Yacht Club Superyacht Berth

The Gold Coast is the number one Superyacht destination in the country. With our support the development of a Superyacht berthing facility delivers significant value to the local economy.

Project overview

The Queensland Government partnered with City of Gold Coast and Southport Yacht Club to deliver a 163-metre Superyacht berth at the Southport Yacht Club. Officially opened in February 2022, the new berth allows the Southport Yacht Club to cater for larger vessels (up to 135 metres), opening up the Gold Coast to some of the world’s largest and most luxurious yachts.

This project is a part of the $25 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure (GTI) Fund 2020/21 which is a key element of Queensland’s Economic Recovery Strategy: Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs to help accelerate the State’s recovery from COVID-19.

Visit  http://www.southportyachtclub.com.au for more information.

Forecast to create around 30 jobs during construction

Expected to grow the local economy by $2.9 million each year

Forecast to support 20 ongoing jobs once operational

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The new berthing facility will create more local jobs across the food and beverage, tourism and services sectors and will be supported by our region’s world-class capabilities in vessel repair, refit and maintenance.

Brett James – General Manager – Southport Yacht Club

Last updated: 14 Jul 2023

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Southport yacht club’s megayacht berth official opening.

Seen by many as Australia’s most progressive yacht club in recent times, Southport Yacht Club, on Queensland’s Gold Coast, has taken another significant step into the future with the opening of its spectacular Megayacht docking facility.

Costing some $9 million to construct, this state-of-the-art floating dock sees the Club align itself with the “spare no expense” international superyacht and megayacht market. It will bring millions of dollars and other benefits to the region on an annual basis. The privately owned vessels that fit the Megayacht classification can range in size up to 130m in overall length..

More than 700 VIP guests, including representatives of the Queensland government, the Gold Coast’s Mayor, Tom Tate, plus Southport Yacht Club’s Commodore, Ken Tregeagle, and General Manager, Brett James, led the celebrations on the eleven huge concrete pontoons that form the massive facility at the club.

John Hogan, whose company, Superior Jetties, applied pioneering technology to construct the pontoons; confirmed that the technology used to create the entire dock was a tribute to Australian designers, manufacturers and engineers.

Designer and technician, Greg Forgan-Smith, said everyone associated with the project deserved recognition.

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by Julie Sack | Feb 18, 2022 | Member News

Southport Yacht Club welcomed 600 VIPs, MPs, councillors, club members, industry and media to the official opening of its 163-metre megayacht berth – the largest floating pontoon in Australia.

Written by Jeni Bone

Southport Yacht Club has celebrated the opening of the 163-metre floating pontoon, known as the Megayacht berth.

SYC Commodore Ken Tregeagle was joined by General Manager, Brett James, Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development Michael Healey from Cairns, Mayor Tom Tate and SYC Marina Manager, Mark Riddell, who played a key role in the concept.

Docked at the SYC megayacht marina were three Horizon motor yachts , the impressive FD102 custom build 103-foot Askari , Horizon RP100 Vinxan  and Horizon FD75 Tenacious , all custom-built vessels with the berthing requirements of superyachts, including a draft of 1.9 metres.

“The largest vessel we could welcome here would be 130 metres,” said Brett James. “We are ready and waiting for the influx of superyachts, particularly in the lead up to the Brisbane Olympic Games in 2032.”

The new structure was funded in thirds by the Queensland Government, Gold Coast Council and Southport Yacht Club.

Michael Healy, known as Superyacht Champion for his support of the superyacht industry in Queensland, praised Southport Yacht Club for its vision and achieving Member and Board approval for its share of the funding.

“Our club exists on the funding of its marina income and club operations, as we have no gaming,” explained General Manager, Brett James.

“Over the past five years, we have benefited from the collaborative approach of the state government, council and our industry partners.

“With world-class refit, maintenance and marina facilities on our doorstep, including Gold Coast City Marina, The Boat Works , Rivergate Marine & Shipyard and Sanctuary Cove Marina , we are the natural home of yachting in Australia.”

“Vessels from all over the world are coming to see what Australia has to offer,” added Michael Healy.

“It’s estimated that by 2025, the superyacht industry will bring $280 million to south-east Queensland. This is just the beginning!”

Superior Jetties created the massive concrete pontoon in partnership with MGM Civil.

Superior Jetties CEO, John Hogan said, “The Superior Super Elite series reinforced 5-sided monolithic concrete pontoon is designed to meet the unique needs of larger vessels, which place more demands on the dock to service their needs, especially with wind loads.

“The high pontoon mass provides more stability and the pontoons cope better against environmental forces.”

Cats-eye lighting installed on the pontoons and gangway decks in addition to courtesy lighting on top of pedestals provides a clear and safe runway marking for night berthing, as well as an ambient and aesthetically pleasing dock environment for night-time activities.

Access to the berth is wide enough to accommodate deliveries and private vehicles. There is a service road running the length of the berth for ease of access for provisions, guests, crew, suppliers and maintenance contractors.

Owner of 103-foot Askari  said the new berth’s location right in the thick of cosmopolitan Main Beach was ideal for provisioning, refuelling, picking up family and friends and enjoying some of the attractions in the area.

Mayor Tom Tate told the guests at the event he was over the moon about the new berth, which could be extended as required to accommodate more and larger vessels.

“The Gold Coast is ready and waiting for superyachts to come and experience everything we have to offer here, 365 days a year.”

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Southport yacht club to host new superyacht berthing simulations.

Published Thursday, 20 May, 2021 at 08:30 AM

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning The Honourable Dr Steven Miles

The next generation of superyachts of up to 130 metres will be one step closer to berthing at the Southport Yacht Club thanks to advanced simulation technology.

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles opened Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show today and announced the superyacht simulation technology, an approximately $65,485 investment.  

“We have contributed $19,000 towards high-tech computer simulations to ensure the safety of large vessels on their way to the new superyacht facility at the Southport Yacht Club.

"These simulations will be a state-of-the-art run-through to show exactly how vessels of up to 130 metres will move through the Southport Spit.

“This follows our initial investment of $2.87 million to develop Australia’s largest superyacht berthing facility on the Gold Coast.

“As the world opens up after COVID-19, we want more superyachts enjoying the Queensland coastline but it is important to ensure the safety of crews and passengers as they pass through our waterways.

“Queensland has had a strong health response, so we’re getting on with our plan for the state’s economic recovery.”

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said Gold Coast City Council was investing $20,000 in the project.

“I’m delighted to see further investment in our emerging superyacht  industry.

“The entire east coast offers so much to these high-value visitors so it’s important we do everything we can to promote our port as a must-visit destination.”

Southport Yacht Club (SYC) General Manager Brett James said the club was pleased to partner with the Queensland Government and Gold Coast City Council on securing access to this vital technology.

“Maritime Safety Queensland currently allows berthing of up to an 85-metre vessel, so these simulations will help to determine if the maximum length of vessel that could safely berth at the SYC could be increased to 130 metres,” Mr James said.

Mr Miles said the Queensland Government is also financially contributing to a series of nine videos being developed by Superyacht Australia.

“These videos will put Queensland’s premier sailing destinations and infrastructure hubs on the world stage,” he said.

“Queensland has some of the best coastlines in the world, so it makes sense to broadcast that.”

Mr Miles said it’s been an impressive week for the marine industry on the Gold Coast.

“I was fortunate to also open and attend the Australian Superyacht, Marine Export and Commercial Marine Industry (ASMEX) 2021 conference this week,” he said.

“It’s clear Queensland is leading the nation in tapping into the superyacht sector, which is predicted to expand to $1.1 billion and nearly 8000 jobs by the end of this year. 

“Our goal since we announced the five-year Queensland Superyacht Strategy in 2018 has been to position the state as the place to invest in this industry.

“Fast forward to 2021, Queensland’s low rates of COVID-19 has enhanced the state’s global reputation as a safe place to do business.”

Read more about how the Queensland Government is growing the superyacht industry in the Queensland Superyacht Industry Strategy .

Media contact:       Amy Hunter – 0423 651 484