d’ALBORA HORIZON SHORES MARINA – BOAT SERVICES & REFITS

Horizon Shores Marina has a huge variety of services on offer, with 500 marina berths, 350 dry stack storage bays, 200 trailer boat storage locations,

NAVIGATOR 26 RUGGED DAY CRUISER

The new flagship of the Navigator line – the stunning Navigator 26. She inherited all the positive ideas embodied in previous models to become a

FOUNTAINE PAJOT Isla 40 Catamaran

Fountaine Pajot has unveiled its stunning new entry-level model, the ISLA 40. This impressive sailing catamaran reflects the hallmarks of the shipyard’s prestigious flagship range

EXPLORE Gladstone Region’s sheltered anchorages

The Southern Great Barrier Reef is located just offshore from Gladstone, but you don’t need to go to the reef to find tropical paradise! The coastline around Gladstone

Dufour 470 – ICONIC NEW CLASSIC

When Dufour’s know-how reinvents itself to craft the sailing boat of tomorrow, this results in a 47-footer, which is both beautifully designed and high-performance for

Get It On – Sailing a Small Boat into Big Adventures

By Scott Altman Garry Holt and his crew have never been ones to shy away from a challenge. Their most recent adventures have come along

FIRST-CLASS MARINE FACILITIES – BUNDABERG PORT marina

Offering first-class marine facilities on Queensland’s Coral Coast, Bundaberg Port Marina is well placed with 180 top quality floating berths able to berth vessels up

NEEL 43 TRIMARANS

Neel Trimarans has unveiled its highly anticipated new compact trimaran, the NEEL 43. The Lombard-designed addition to the range is even more innovative and impressive,

Sportsmanship, friendship and fun – SYC SAILING COMPETITION

Story by Tanya Rabe Every January, Southport Yacht Club (SYC) hosts an exciting summertime sailing regatta aptly named, Sail Paradise. The week of racing kicks

WORLD FAMOUS SAILING LA VAGABONDE UPGRADES TO RAPIDO 60

The world’s most exciting sailing news is the long awaited decision that Sailing La Vagabonde will sail the world’s oceans aboard a Rapido 60. Rapido

INTRODUCING THE FUTURISTIC A2Vs

By Andrew Bedggood Looking more like spacecraft from a Star Wars movie, or maybe new ‘stealth’ aircraft, A2V’s designs are making waves in boating technology

GREENLINE 58 FLY – ELECTRIC, DIESEL AND HYBRID PROPULSION

Greenline Yachts is delighted to reveal the latest addition to its revolutionary range of flybridge cruisers, the 58 Fly. Launching in 2022, the all-new 58

The world’s first flying hydrogen-powered boat

By Andrew Bedggood In a remarkable advance in boating technology, after previous teams of students from TU Delft (Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands)

TURNING THE TIDE

Switching makes a difference. Electric boats are cleaner and healthier for you, your community and our planet. If you spend time outdoors and on the water,

Shop – Eat – Pamper – Float … at NOOSA MARINA

Noosa Marina has been one of the staples of Noosa for over 30 years. Noosa Marina is a locals’ favourite dining location with a variety

d’ALBORA HORIZON SHORES MARINA – BOAT SERVICES & REFITS

Horizon Shores Marina has a huge variety of services on offer, with 500 marina berths, 350 dry stack storage bays, 200 trailer boat storage locations,

FIRST-CLASS MARINE FACILITIES – BUNDABERG PORT marina

Offering first-class marine facilities on Queensland’s Coral Coast, Bundaberg Port Marina is well placed with 180 top quality floating berths able to berth vessels up

The world’s first flying hydrogen-powered boat

By Andrew Bedggood In a remarkable advance in boating technology, after previous teams of students from TU Delft (Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands)

Shop – Eat – Pamper – Float … at NOOSA MARINA

Noosa Marina has been one of the staples of Noosa for over 30 years. Noosa Marina is a locals’ favourite dining location with a variety

Superyachts: New vs Used … AGE IS JUST A NUMBER

By Pantaenius Insurance, Australia A year ago, the idea of a boom in superyachts would have seemed like a work of fiction. Yet the pandemic

BRISBANE RIVER LOCATION AWARD WINNING REFIT HAVEN

Located along the Brisbane River, Rivergate Marina & Shipyard has earned an international reputation for the refit, service, and maintenance of superyachts from around the

NORGLASS AN ALL-AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PAINT BUSINESS

Norglass Paints and Specialty Finishes has been an Australian made and owned family business for over 38 years. Purchased in 1982 by Les and Jan

BRIAN’S BOATING and outdoor adventures

By Roselle Tenefrancia Many would say that social media have taken over our lives. The various platforms of social media have been praised, criticised, celebrated

REPAIRS not up to SCRATCH?

By Dr. Anthony Marinac, Solicitor Advocate We all know that part of prudent boat ownership involves attending to routine maintenance on board your vessel, whether

Broker Talk – Selling Your Boat

By Andy Kancachian Interview with Luke Pickford of Horizon Shores Boat Sales WHAT ARE THE PROS OF USING A BOAT BROKER TO SELL YOUR BOAT

AXO GROUP – engineering, hydraulics, supply specialists – QUALITY PROJECTS TO SAFETY STANDARDS

AXO Group is an Australian company that has expertise in marine engineering of commercial, luxury and private vessels. The Gold Coast marine teams specialise in

Protecting Your Investment WITH HARBOURFORCE MARINE SERVICES

TO BOOK A SERVICE CALL JEREMY PH: 0410 385 355 What is superior customer service? Superior customer service is going beyond the normal interactions with

GOLD COAST CITY MARINA & SHIPYARD – CLOSING THE LOOP ON WASTE AND ESTABLISHING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY

The award-winning Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) is yet again setting standards in the Australian marine industry. After partnering with the Centre for

Boat Design Trends 2022

By Dianne Katra Looking to refit, refurbish or refresh the furnishings on your boat in 2022? These are some of the things you may want

NAUTICAL TRAINING – COUPLES TRAIN TO DOCK BOAT IN LOCAL CONDITIONS

By Roselle Tenefrancia Knowing your vessel well, and how to operate it in various conditions, is very important in boating, regardless of how long you

TURNING THE TIDE

Switching makes a difference. Electric boats are cleaner and healthier for you, your community and our planet. If you spend time outdoors and on the water,

NEW SIMRAD APP LAUNCHED … EASY INTEGRATION WITH DEVICES

The latest Simrad® App debuted recently for the marine electronics leader celebrating its 75th anniversary. The updated app includes a premium offering complete with new

ANCHORED RIGHT – THE NEVER ENDING ‘QUEST FOR THE BEST’

Anchor Right produces a range of world-leading anchors and, not willing to rest on their laurels, is constantly on a ‘quest for the best’. So

PIONEERS OF THE INFLATABLE PONTOON

One of the advantages of living in Queensland is the abundance of gorgeous waterways, dams, and lakes. Like many avid boating enthusiasts, Gavin and Lydia

WHY SEAPEN to dry dock your boat? We make boating easy!

The SeaPen is for boaties wanting to keep their boat moored in the water without the cost of antifouling the hull and the hassle of

JETPILOT Seekers of Summer

At Jetpilot they make it a priority to seek out good times, warm weather and any action on the water. To gear up for summer

Great Products FOR Boating

JETPILOT GRIPPER 3 ROUND TOWABLE BLUE Designed for up to three riders and made of heavy duty PVC with heavy duty full nylon cover with

RAYMARINE AXIOM OFFERS DRONE INTEGRATION

Delivering a marine electronics industry first, Raymarine Axiom users can now take to the skies with the latest LightHouse 3.6 OS update. The new Axiom

PAUL WORSTELING @ifishtv RECOMMENDS SEAMASTER BATTERIES

Get ready for the summer season and equip your boat with the Supercharge SeaMaster. Reliable and powerful, SeaMaster batteries give you a worry-free boating experience.

Happy New Year to all!

Gold Coast’s Marine Industry

With a turnover of $2.57 billion in 2016-17 (31% of the national total), the Queensland boating industry sector has grown significantly into a respected global

Boat Gold Coast Cover Shoot – May 2017

  Our May-August 2017 magazine cover was shot on the Gold Coast waterways and offshore. Using traditional cameras (DSLR) and a drone camera, our team

The Secret is Out — A Video

  Secret 33 solar electric ferry for commercial or private use. Designed and built by Derek Ellard of Scruffie Marine in the spirit of tradition,

Gold Coast Australia’s paradise

RAAF Roulette’s at Gold Coast international marine expo