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Notorious: A noble story

Is it the Black Pearl? Is it a ghost ship? It is neither. It is Notorious, a recreation of a 1480’s caravel, researched, designed and

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Sailing Schools Story Series: The Sailing Academy

There is nowhere better to be than on the water in particular on the beautiful Gold Coast! It is a great sport that you can

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Marine Electronics-A Buyers Guide

There is a crazy galaxy of technology out there. Year after year we see it growing exponentially, taking control of more and more aspects of

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FISHING ON THE BROADWATER

The Broadwater estuary is my favourite place to fish on the coast. Providing easy access to protected waterways, and the chance to catch a trophy-sized

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Prawns, anyone?

Who can miss the oft-photographed trawler boats on the Broadwater? And who hasn’t bought fresh prawns—and more—from the trawlers directly? Roxeen Vaughan offers us a

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Riviera Announces New Sports Motor Yacht Collection And The Creation Of The Inspiring 67

Riviera has set the marine industry abuzz with excitement and anticipation after announcing an entirely new design of luxuryyacht to usher in its astute and

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Big thoughts on big boats

Ever dreamed about 40-foot boats or bigger? We feature Big Boats of the Gold Coast and valuable insights from several owners on their decision to

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What’s in a name? Vessel, Boat, Ship, Yacht

There are many rules of thumb that different people follow to distinguish a boat from a ship (and from a yacht). What is yours?  

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Over and Out: How to use a marine radio

Emergency and non-emergency situations require the proper use of the marine radio, ensuring that anyone who needs help and anyone who can provide help can

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Ramping it up! Etiquette on boat ramps

Many have wasted time waiting for a boat ramp user to complete his task for an unreasonable length of time—either because of inexperience or simply

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