NRW Apprentices
Investing In Apprenticeships Securing a number of recent commercial projects has allowed us to invest in the employment of 2 new Boat Building Apprenticeships. This week we caught up with our new Apprentices Mark and Will to discuss what their first 4 weeks has been like. Mark Hawkins Why did you decide to undertake an […]
The Story Of Wild Banks – Bill Wright
James Tuma rang me one day in March 2014 and asked if I would be interested in designing his new boat. I asked “What sort of boat James?” His reply was something I had always wanted to design, a fast centre console fishing boat. I was obviously thrilled to be involved with the project and […]
Marine Safety Queensland “QG Norfolk” – Hydrographic Survey Vessel
Norfolk was built in the 90’s in our yard and has spent many years motoring up and down the east coast of Queensland undertaking the super important Hydrographic surveys that keep our navigators safe. She was recently back in the yard for her annual maintenance program so we felt it timely to offer a bit […]
Chris-Craft Class of 55 – Classic Renovation
“Since the beginning, Christopher Smith crafted the boats that dreams are made of. Chris-Craft boats became the cultural icons that gave people a new freedom to explore the clear waters of local lakes and distant shores. And they were built with the values and benefits that defined a country and a way of life. More […]
Matthew Flinders – From Who We Are Judged
As a young boy I loved accompanying Dad when he went tank testing. This took place in the University of Sydney tank test facility, a small tank run by Professor Holiday. The Professor and Dad got along famously, they would watch the model run, collect the data and then madly get to work on their […]
Norman R. Wright & Sons Family, Owners & Friends Celebrate 110 Years of Boat Building Excellence
It was an eclectic fleet of more than 50 vessels that gathered for the 110th anniversary celebrations for iconic Australian boat builder, Norman R. Wright & Sons, held 9 November at RQYS Canaipa, a sentimental site for the Wright family who have been members for decades. Among the close to 200 guests were family, colleagues, […]
Experience and aptitude ensure Lumark are leaders in their field.
Lumark Pty Ltd provides exceptional stainless steel, aluminium and steel fabrication services to the marine and building industries.
Aura Shines in a Sea of Sameness
Fusing traditional craftsmanship and high-tech materials, Norman R. Wright & Sons have created the one-of-a-kind, 60ft Sport Fisher “Aura”. Drawing on their 110-year history of custom-crafted vessels, Norman R. Wright & Sons have brought to life the vision of a seasoned sports angler in the “serious, go anywhere” game fishing boat called Aura. The 60ft flybridge vessel […]
The Many Lives of Moreton Bay
Norman R. Wright & Sons is a proud sponsor of this outstanding exhibition at the Museum of Brisbane. The exhibition details the richness and diversity of Moreton Bay, inextricably linked with generations of the Wright family. We recommend a visit while the exhibition runs until 12 October 2014 at the Museum of Brisbane, located on […]