In 1982, Norman Ambrose established the Catalina Yacht brand in Australia and to date remains the Official Importer of Catalina Yachts now under the Ausail Marine Group company. Since the commencement of business, Ausail Marine Group has now grown into one of Australia’s largest Dealer Networks with offices in five states.

The Ausail Marine Group combines power and sail with the following brands represented by the group Catalina Yachts, C&C Yachts, and Doral Sports Cruisers and Yachts.

Ausail Marine Group have “On Water Display Centres” at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast and Holmeport Marina in Pittwater plus have distribution with associated dealers in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Ausail Marine Group is recognised as the home of Catalina Yachts in Australia and New Zealand.

History Ausail Marine Group
Norman Ambrose and his team built a successful establishment incorporating the sale of new Catalina Yachts, with a busy yacht charter company, called Ausail Yacht Charters that specializes in luxury chartering on board a fleet of Catalina Yachts. Norman has won many awards over the years including the International Catalina Million Dollar Award for Yacht Sales. He has also been a board member with the NSW Boating Industry, a committee member and Chairman of the Marine Brokers Association, and has attained his Marine Brokers Association Accreditation.