The Path To Buying A Boat

You have dreamt of owning a boat for many years, and the time has finally come that you are able to do so. Buying a

Fishing with Kids

I believe that our kids are the future of fishing. I love educating my boys on the art of fishing. Fishing with kids can be

Ross Muir: Timber Revival

Local boating legend Ross Muir has tirelessly handcrafted two timber dinghies, paying homage to his family’s classic yachts from the 1900s. Many Brisbane boaties will

Fishing In The Cities

The waters that feed the veins of the city of Gold Coast, behind Surfers Paradise and other nearby communities, house a diversity of marine life

Aquila 36: The Great Fishing Entertainer

Wherever this boat goes, it is certain to turn heads. A power cat that has the wow factor, it is ideal for either weekends away

Water Police Reminder: Do not misuse CH-16 VHF marine radio

On the afternoon and evening of the 2nd of January 2019, a male person was heard broadcasting on Channel 16, VHF marine radio in an

Maritimo Racing Ramps Up R&D for 2019

Luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo’s international race team, Maritimo Racing, has had a year of highs and lows on the national and international race circuit

Q&A with Vacuwash

Vacuwash answers some of your important questions:   Q: WHY SHOULD BOAT OWNERS WASH THEIR SAILS AND CANVAS? A: Every leading sailmaker recommends washing your

SCIBS 2019: Trailerable boats, PWCs and Nav Gear lead the first wave

The country’s leading boating brands have wasted no time securing prime spaces at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), with many industry giants

Yamaha 2019 WaveRunners Tested

With the release of the popular 2019 WaveRunner jet skis, Yamaha held a press event at the Gold Coast’s Couran Cove Resort, allowing boating journalists

Hop on a Hurricane This Summer

Hurricane deck boats have rapidly found a place in the local market, the first models snapped up for their versatility, performance and array of features

Pure Pursuit

What distinguishes a Pursuit boat from everything else? Proven hulls matched to dependable Yamaha Outboards. Refined lamination techniques. Vacuum-infused stringer grids. Verified installations. Patented designs.

Extreme For A Good Price

New to the Stessl stable and exclusive to Gold Coast Boating Centre is the 460 Extreme side-console series. Why it got the extreme tag was

Hailed A Great Success – 2018 Flathead Classic

Hailed the best fishing competition Australia has to offer, the 2018 Gold Coast Flathead Classic has recently ended for another year, and event organisers have

Sailboat Prep

Sailing boat preparations, preventative maintenance and organising to undertake before the summer sailing season: – Wash the boat with fresh water and soap. – The

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

GCWA: Delivering Dredging, Destinations and More

NEXT PHASE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR DOUG JENNINGS PARK COMPLETE Stage Four of the ongoing revitalisation works for one of the Gold Coast’s most-loved parks at

Preparing for Storm Season

Regardless of where you live, you can expect to be hit with severe weather once in a while. Whether it’s some wilder winds hitting the

Busting Pest Fish

Pest fish and fishing competitions may seem like a mismatch. However, when it is an effective way of eradicating the “pests” from the waterways, while

Own It Faster

I remember my grandfather always saying, “If you can’t pay cash for it, then you shouldn’t buy it.” It is great advice for smaller purchases

Wallet-Friendly Wakeboarding

Queenslanders love wakeboarding and skiing. Joining a social skiing club can be a great way to experience the sport and learn about the different capabilities

Sea-preneurs

Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the French oceanographer and pioneer of marine conservation, once said, “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of

The Ocean is in Our Hands

With an average speed of just 12 knots an hour, the 57ft old girl is proud to have 7000 hours under her hull. It has

Seafari

The Anchorage is located on beautiful South Stradbroke Island, in popular Tipplers Passage, and is also the base of the Gold Coast Boat Club. Aside

Nah mate, I know boats. It won’t happen to me…

Over the past couple of weeks Brisbane Water Police have responded to marine search and rescue incidents that could have been avoided if the master

Reporting Marine Incidents

Marine incident. Two words that frighten many a boater, various fears leap to mind: injury, damage, insurance, cost, penalties. On average, a marine incident will

Boat Safety Knowledge

Boating is in itself always an adventure, whatever type of boating it may be. But staying safe is as much part of the adventure, too.

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

Boater’s Fashion Tips

Boating as a lifestyle evokes with it thoughts of enjoyable, long, lazy afternoons basking in the sun relaxing, and allowing stresses to fade. Being well

Best Boating Apps for 2018

Smartphones and tablets have become omnipresent in our daily lives, whether we are working or playing. And boating is no exception. There are hundreds of

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