THIS BOATING LIFE - PODCAST

THIS BOATING LIFE is a podcast series dedicated to the people who have made the Victorian boating industry what it is today.
It shares their stories on how they got into the industry and how they overcame challenges along the way.

Enjoy THIS BOATING LIFE - a podcast series by BIAV and Boating Careers - an exciting new boating careers hub for job seekers and employers.

Join one of the greatest industries, the boating industry - More than a career, it’s a lifestyle!

 

This Boating Life - Episode 15

Theo Rozakis - MY Marine

 

This Boating Life - Episode 14

Dan Brown
BIAV & Boating Careers

 

This Boating Life - Episode 13

Harry Foullas
Triple H Marine

 

This Boating Life - Episode 12

Sam Holmes
Bar Crusher Boats

 

This Boating Life - Episode 11

Paul Burt
Step Outside with Paul Burt & Suzuki Ambassador

 

This Boating Life - Episode 10

Michael Fitzallen
Seaworthy Inspections

 

This Boating Life - Episode 9

Kosta Linardos
Hooked Up Magazine & Melbourne Boat Show - Rig Rundown

 

This Boating Life - Episode 8
Roger Veitch, Veitch Boats

Welcome to episode 8 of This Boating Life. In this installment, John 'The Bear' Willis speaks to special guest Roger Veitch from Veitch Boats who at the age of 14 years knew that the boating life was for him! We hope you enjoy This Boating Life with thanks to Boating CareersMore than a career, it’s a lifestyle.

 

This Boating Life - Episode 7
Neville and Alan Whittley, Whittley Boats

Welcome to episode 6 of This Boating Life. In this installment, John 'The Bear' Willis speaks to father son duo Neville and Alan Whittley about the origins of Whittley Boats in Bulleen, how the internet has changed the boat buying landscape, and job opportunities in the industry! We hope you enjoy This Boating Life with thanks to Boating CareersMore than a career, it’s a lifestyle.

 

This Boating Life - Episode 6
Shaun Savage, Streaker Marine

Welcome to episode 6 of This Boating Life. In this installment, John 'The Bear' Willis speaks to son of a gun, Shaun Savage from Streaker Marine about the early days of the company in the 1970s alongside all things boat manufacturing and retailing! We hope you enjoy This Boating Life with thanks to Boating CareersMore than a career, it’s a lifestyle.

 

This Boating Life - Episode 5
Scott & Dani O’Hare, Aussie Boat Sales

Welcome to episode 5 of This Boating Life, as host John 'The Bear' Willis chats to newlyweds Scott and Dani O'Hare from Aussie Boat Sales about the 'rollercoaster ride' that is the boating industry, the growing need for workers in the field and beating the Poms in the 'Chaparral's International Dealer of the Year' competition! We hope you enjoy This Boating Life with thanks to Boating CareersMore than a career, it’s a lifestyle.

 

This Boating Life - Episode 4
Ean Newbold, Club Marine

Welcome to episode 4 of This Boating Life, as host John 'The Bear' Willis talks to Ean Newbold from Club Marine about the importance of boating insurance and his journey from teenage water skiing enthusiast to his current role as National Distribution Manager. We hope you enjoy This Boating Life with thanks to Boating CareersMore than a career, it’s a lifestyle.

 

This Boating Life - Episode 3
John Haber, Haines Hunter

Welcome to episode 3 of This Boating Life, as Pat Panetta talks to John Haber, Haines Hunter about his transition from a first-time customer of the company to its Managing Director, while also recalling his earliest boating and fishing experiences that have shaped who he is today. We hope you enjoy This Boating Life with thanks to Boating CareersMore than a career, it’s a lifestyle.

 

This Boating Life - Episode 2
John Stav, JV Marina

When life gives you get lemons, make lemonade that’s what John Stav the owner of JV Marine did to create one of Australia’s leading boat brands. In this episode of This Boating Life - the founder and owner of JV Marine (John Stav) will tell you how he purchased a boat that didn’t work, ‘a lemon’, and how this bad experience started him and his family on a journey of great success in the boating industry. We hope you enjoy This Boating Life with thanks to Boating CareersMore than a career, it’s a lifestyle.

 

This Boating Life - Episode 1
Peter Cleland, Bar Crusher Boats

Bar Crusher Boats love to do things differently, making a bold statement and igniting passion from the boating industry. Meet the man who was there at the beginning and battled the good times and bad to make Bar Crusher what it is today.

How did they continue to innovate & what advice would Peter give to those who are thinking about joining the boating industry? All that and more in episode 1 of This Boating Life.

 

This Boating Life - Trailer

We hope you enjoy This Boating Life with thanks to Boating CareersMore than a career, it’s a lifestyle.