Buying A Sailboat

Sailing is a pastime and a sport you can participate in from five years old to 85 years old. Not many other sports allow this

Reel Outdoors for Kids

As technology becomes more pervasive, the time children and teens spend on their electronic devices has been monitored with ever-increasing interest. Some studies put ‘screen

Fly to SCIBS 2019

Thinking of an alternative way to get to the boat show in May? Why don’t you and your friends just FLY to the boat show?

Don’t Wash Up: Effects of Wake and Wash on Gold Coast Waterways

Much can be read about wake and wash from boats, and how they work. However, we hardly read about how they affect our local shorelines.

Fishing Moreton Island

When you think of islands in our local vicinity, ninety nine precent of us instantly think of North and South Stradbroke Islands; then Fraser Island,

Trial Speed Limits at Coomera South Arm

Speed management is a shared responsibility. With that in mind, the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) wants to know what you think about a speed

Solar Panels For Your Boat: Q&A With Errol Cain

WHY SHOULD I USE SOLAR PANELS ON THE BOAT? Solar is a very good way to keep your batteries topped up when a vessel is

Marine Craft Ceramic Coatings

Never wax again, thanks to Always Dry, a specifically designed ceramic coating that makes everything it touches look like new for years to come with

Big Boat Benefits Under 8 Metres

The Parker 750 CC is a cabin cruiser that offers up many of big boat comforts to make it a true weekender, yet its length

Go Green: Keep Your Fuel Clean

Let’s get straight to the point. Yachties and sailors refer to diesel-powered watercraft of all sizes and hull shapes as “stink boats”. With the majority

Yamaha WaveRunner 2019 Range

Yamaha Motor Australia released their 2019 WaveRunner line-up early this year with new model additions, existing model upgrades, and new colour and styling options. Leading

Wooden Boat Festival 2019

Four days of an iconic Australian bi-annual event, the Australian Wooden Boat Festival, in Hobart, Tasmania, was held in February this year. The cool summer

Brisbane to Hamilton Yacht Race 2019

Entries continue to flow in for the inaugural Lendlease Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race (BHIYR). With a variety of vessels already looking forward to

Australia’s Phonsy Mullan Claims Maiden World Title

After an epic battle between two champions that came all the way down to the final run of the Penrite UIM World Series, Phonsy Mullan

Powerful Message: Saltwater Story

When I arrived in 1987, there were 220,000 people on the Coast – in just thirty years, it has tripled to become the 6th largest

Purchasing A Second Hand Vessel

Let’s assume that you have found the boat of your dreams that suits you and how you will use it. Now, first be sure that

Tips: Navigating A Boat Show

A serious boat buyer should take the time to study the possibilities. BE PREPARED WITH RESEARCH – Knowing what you want before you arrive at

Boat Licence? Yes, Please!

If you live on the Gold Coast, and you have considered obtaining a boat licence but haven’t taken the first steps, we encourage you to

Boat Ramp Etiquette

The Gold Coast is a water sports paradise and we are lucky enough to have a number of pubic boat ramps that we can use

Protecting Your Asset

Purchasing a pleasure craft is always an exciting time and, in many cases, it will be one of the largest purchases in many people’s lives.

Insurance Claims: Helpful Tips

You can’t buy happiness but you can buy a boat! It’s relaxing, a great way to bond with family and friends, and a rewarding activity.

Refit on the Rise

Undertaking refit work, whether a complete hull-up rebuild or customisation to update key features, is a creative, cost-effective and gratifying option for boat owners. As

Marine Trades and Chandlery Superstore

Marine Trade Supplies now operates from within new purpose-built, greatly expanded premises over 1,000m.. With new branding, more than 5,000 products and a massive new

Horizon Shores Shipyard Services

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,

Ode To Crabs

If you have ever been to a beach on the Gold Coast, you may have encountered the common ghost crab. If you are a frequent

Smooth Sailing Owner-Contractor Relations: 3+3 Steps

FOR BOAT OWNERS As a boat owner, employing the right contractor to undertake work on your vessel is an important decision. You are not only

Travelling in Shallow Water

We are blessed with an abundance of beautiful waterways across the Gold Coast and Moreton Bay, but they are also home to some of Australia’s

SEQ Interclub Bay Cruise

The Interclub Bay Cruise is the largest and longest running single event held on Moreton Bay. Kids who have come on the Cruise keep coming

Don’t Be Caught At Sea Without An AED

Getting out on the water with family is usually the highlight of your week. The wind in your hair, the sun, and the salt air,

Why Moor It When You Can Store It?

Dry storage is attracting yachts in droves, attracted to the lower costs and higher security for their vessels. Storing boats out of the water provides

ScubaJet in Australia

If you love expanding your adventure horizons, look no further. SCUBAJET is an interchangeable product that will convert any kayak, SUP, canoe or dinghy into

Great Products for Boating

Your boating adventure starts here, with a selection of leading products to improve your time out on the water. Join the conversation on our social

Marine Multi-Function Display Integration + Capabilities

Thirty odd years ago, many of the safety and integration technology that we take for granted and expect to see today on our multi-function displays

Great Products for Boating

Your boating adventure starts here, with a selection of leading products to improve your time out on the water. Join the conversation on our social

Brighten Up Your Boating Enjoyment

There’s nothing quite like the right light to set the mood for the night ahead. Whether you’re intent on fishing, hosting festivities, a bit of

Why You Need A Magnetic Compass

A bit of history: the magnetic compass or a simple version of the compass was used during the Chinese Han Dynasty and the Song Dynasty

Great Products for Boating (2018)

Your boating adventure starts here, with a selection of leading products to improve your time out on the water. Join the conversation on our social

Wireless Security for Boats

Do you own a boat that is usually kept at a marina, on a mooring, or other location out of constant view? Being able to

Smart Safety Systems

Many of our greatest pleasures come from time well spent with family and friends so when it comes to safety, every skipper knows the value

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