THE WHITSUNDAYS AWAITS

Known for its stunning tropical scenery, crystal clear waters, and abundant marine life, the Whitsundays has long been a popular destination for boating enthusiasts nationwide.

FOUR PREMIERES Set To Steal Limelight At Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

All eyes will be on Multihull Solutions and The Yacht Sales Co as they stage the Asia Pacific premiere of four new power and sail

Explore Gladstone’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 a tropical paradise!

2018 PRESIDENT 115 SUPERYACHT ON SHOW AT SANCTUARY COVE BOAT SHOW

Kaycee boasts volume, style, sophistication, and pedigree. A design brief was implemented for reliable, efficient long range cruising. The demands of a large family or

Bundaberg Port Marina: Southern Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef – Let your journey begin

Bundaberg Port Marina is situated 1 nautical mile from the entrance of the Burnett River and offers all weather, all tides, deep water access to visitors to

EYACHTS ELECTRIC FIRMLY FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY WITH BOAT BRANDS

At Eyachts, their firm focus on sustainability has led them to become the biggest distributor of electric and hybrid boats in Australia. Cheaper to operate,

Sunseeker76ft Yacht: AN IMPRESSIVE SILHOUETTE ON THE HORIZON

EXCEPTIONAL SEA-KEEPING, DEEP-V HULL DESIGN The Sunseeker 76 Yacht is a stunning example of luxury, comfort, and performance combined into one vessel. This yacht is

CUTTING-EDGE CATS: 2023 SCIMITAR CATAMARANS MODEL RANGE EXPANDS

For local boat manufacturer Scimitar, 2023 is proving to be another busy year for the team, following the relaunch of the all Australian-made power catamaran

RIVERGATE CATERS TO ALL CRAFT

Boat owners looking for a one-stop destination for all their maintenance and refit requirements head to Rivergate Marina & Shipyard for world-class facilities and customer service Conveniently

AMP-TECH LITHIUM DEEP CYCLE BATTERY

THE PERFECT COMPANION FOR YOUR SEA MASTER STARTING BATTERY Supercharge Batteries knows the importance of reliable power on the sea. Amptech Lithium Deep Cycle Batteries give

JEANNEAU DB/37 DAY BOAT

ALL NEW & DAZZLING WITH STYLE Jeanneau unveiled the DB/37, the second model in its new line of premium Day Boats, in her world premiere

STABICRAFT: CLASSIC GOES NEXT LEVEL

The 1850 Supercab is a reboot of a classic Stabicraft model, revisited and reinvigorated with a new and modern aesthetic reflective of Stabicraft’s latest design

TASMANIA’S Wooden Boat Festival

Written By Roselle Tenefrancia & Photos by Andy Kancachian The Wooden Boat Festival, a four-day iconic Australian bi-annual event in Hobart, was held in February this

Garmin & Fusion Audio AT HORIZON SHORES

New Signature Series 3i speakers are the best-in-class marine audio range offering easier installation solutions and AT HORIZON SHORES crystal-clear sound performance with purpose-built design Garmin International,

New from PARKER: the PARKER 700 PILOTHOUSE

Positioned as “the next generation recreational fishing boat”, the Parker 700 Pilothouse is designed for days on the water with friends and fishing rods. At

THE WHITSUNDAYS AWAITS

Known for its stunning tropical scenery, crystal clear waters, and abundant marine life, the Whitsundays has long been a popular destination for boating enthusiasts nationwide.

Explore Gladstone’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 a tropical paradise!

Bundaberg Port Marina: Southern Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef – Let your journey begin

Bundaberg Port Marina is situated 1 nautical mile from the entrance of the Burnett River and offers all weather, all tides, deep water access to visitors to

RIVERGATE CATERS TO ALL CRAFT

Boat owners looking for a one-stop destination for all their maintenance and refit requirements head to Rivergate Marina & Shipyard for world-class facilities and customer service Conveniently

Change your beliefs about shellfish reefs

By Roselle Tenefrancia While shellfish, such as oysters and mussels, are popular seafood delicacies all over the world, they are also known to form shellfish

HES WINCHES: LEADING RANGE OF SLIPWAY AND PONTOON WINCHES

HES Winches Australia is a South East Queensland-based business and was created exclusively to provide quality winches and superior service to their customers. The highly

Buying a marina berth: IS IT A GOOD INVESTMENT?

By Bruce Bell The decision whether to buy a berth for your boat is dependent on several factors like marina location, supply and demand, and

BOAT PURCHASE ASSISTANCE

ENGAGING A QUALITY MARINE SURVEYOR After months (or sometimes years) of searching, you’ve found your perfect boat. All the time and research to get you

BUYING A BUSINESS IN THE MARINE INDUSTRY SECTOR

Marine Industry Business Broker Mick Godwin Explains Australia’s marine industry is a thriving and diverse sector with a wide range of opportunities for investment and

SEAMANSHIP & OWNERSHIP

Maritime Lawyers Capt. John Kavanagh Shares His Thoughts When I was learning my trade as a master mariner, Seamanship was at the core of our

INSURANCE – Most Common Claims

To suit your boating lifestyle, comprehensive protection is important. Pantaenius Insurance has just the right boat insurance for you and your vessel – including easy

GCCM SPONSORS YOUNG AUSSIE: THE MOST DARING VOYAGE AUSTRALIA HAS SEEN THIS DECADE

WHAT IS THE NEXT BIG LITTLE THING IN SAILING? THE ANSWER IS THE LITTLE AUSSIE LAP. Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard are proud to

Rod Twitchin Marine – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Certified & AMSA Accredited Rod Twitchin Marine (RTM) has started 2023 similarly to the way we ended 2022, VERY BUSY! RTM’s suite of Professional Services

SUPERYACHT READY & POISED FOR MORE

The Boat Works is Superyacht Ready, adding Gold Anchor accreditation and Superyacht Ready status to its credentials, passing both with flying colours and achieving a milestone in the

MARINE TRIMMING SPECIALISTS – With Over 16 Years In The Marine Trimming Trade

Gold Coast Canvas bring you the very best in eye catching custom marine covers and upholstery. We can help you bring your boat back to

AMP-TECH LITHIUM DEEP CYCLE BATTERY

THE PERFECT COMPANION FOR YOUR SEA MASTER STARTING BATTERY Supercharge Batteries knows the importance of reliable power on the sea. Amptech Lithium Deep Cycle Batteries give

Garmin & Fusion Audio AT HORIZON SHORES

New Signature Series 3i speakers are the best-in-class marine audio range offering easier installation solutions and AT HORIZON SHORES crystal-clear sound performance with purpose-built design Garmin International,

ANCHORED RIGHT ANCHORS: QUALITY AUSSIE PRODUCTS

Anchor Right and Bar Crusher Boats have enjoyed a mutually beneficial business relationship for over 20 years. Ever since Rex Francis, founder of Anchor Right,

HES WINCHES: LEADING RANGE OF SLIPWAY AND PONTOON WINCHES

HES Winches Australia is a South East Queensland-based business and was created exclusively to provide quality winches and superior service to their customers. The highly

SUZUKI MARINE LAUNCHES ONLINE SALES FOR OUTBOARDS

Suzuki Marine is now open for business 24 hours a day, following the launch of an all-new virtual showroom on its website which includes a

AUSSIE ADVENTURER POWERS THROUGH REMOTE AUSTRALIA with MERCURY PRO XS

Travelling throughout remote Australia, Jase Andrews – the host of Australia’s number one four-wheel-drive and adventure show All 4 Adventure – needs reliable products to

VOLVO PENTA EXPANDS DYNAMIC POSITIONING SYSTEM

Volvo Penta will now offer its unique Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) across its twin V6 and V8 propulsion packages. With this expansion, DPS is now

SIMRAD® MARINE ELECTRONICS – UNDERSTANDING MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAYS (MFDS)

We have become accustomed to being surrounded by information, whatever we are doing in life, from using a home entertainment system, laptop or smartphone, to

LET’S TALK OUTBOARDS

Outboard Parts Australia owner Andy Kelckhoven shares tips on buying used outboards and keeping your engines running well for safe boating. Andy is one of the

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