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Through The Porthole: A Hens Day Out

Photo and text by Matthew Brown   Captured on the bow of Epsilon while cruising the Broadwater, these ladies were on a Hens day out

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Get Hooked at The Fish Emporium

The impressive make-over of The Fish Emporium at Capri on Via Roma has seafood lovers eager to work their way through the new menu.  

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Thai Smoked Fish Salad and Fish Skin Crackling

I don’t recall fish ever being served with skin on when I was growing up. Back then, filleting meant skinning fish too. How times have

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Laws of Commercial Boat Registration

In Queensland, there are two systems for the registration of boats that may be of interest to Gold Coast boaties. Recreational registration is a relatively

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Dining Waterfront

Waterfront dining on the Gold Coast is a favourite pastime of locals and always a great pleasure for visitors. Let Michael Von Backstrom take you

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Fairline Yachts Reborn

Through adversity, comes opportunity. Fairline, the 50-year old prestige motor yacht builder, has in recent times been acquired by a Russian consortium committed to not

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Cruisecat: Build the boat of your dreams

The Cruisecat 35 is a classy boat with high hulls and high tunnel clearance. Fitted with twin 200hp Suzuki engines, this vessel generated a lot

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Island Hopping on Moreton Bay

Recently, I was told that local boating gets boring. So when I asked where they go, I was amazed to hear how Tipplers and the

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Get Your Mates Together for the Flathead Classic

A feature on many local fishing calendars is the Gold Coast Flathead Classic, which welcomes all levels of anglers. The Great Northern Brewing Co. Gold

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5 Steps for DIY Jetski Service

Did you know maritime law states a vessel must be maintained as seaworthy at all times? To keep your vessel seaworthy all the time, you

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