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Look After It or Lose It
Rules on abandoned watercraft and powers of disposal As the owner of a boat, it is your responsibility to maintain it in a seaworthy
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Which Antifoul Suits Your Vessel?
Antifouling has been a mainstay of vessel owners around the world for a long time. Painted on the hull to combat the build-up of barnacles
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Refresh Your Boating Knowledge
Currently, anyone who has completed a BoatSafe Course in Queensland, and finished the practical training and passed, is eligible for a recreational marine licence. In
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Advanced Skipper – Q&A with Howard Glenn
Howard Glenn is the Chief Executive Officer of the Boating Industry Association. Here he gives us a brief about Advanced Skipper. BGC: Why is
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Who Needs a Safety Management System (SMS)
If you own or operate any type of boat that is used for any kind of commercial purpose, then you will almost certainly need to
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Legal Issues for Larger Vessels
Congratulations! You’ve made it! One of your life’s ambitions has been achieved and you are now the proud owner of a well-appointed powerboat. It is
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So, You’re In Charge
Would you be able to take over as skipper in an emergency? Caroline Strainig finds more than a few crew would fall far short of
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When Boats Become Classrooms
Understanding the environment is an everyday practice, especially here on the Gold Coast. Our rich and blessed landscapes give us a lot to think about
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Off-Road Driving on Sand
Driving on the sand is a very exciting experience for the entire family when discovering remote parts of the country. Cruising up the beach with
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