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Palmer Makes Flags

I stumbled across the industry of making flags back in 1981, as a 17-year-old. At that time, my father was the export manager for a

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Boundless Opportunities with Maritime Career Training

For those with an affinity for the ocean, the maritime industry has boundless opportunities. Often, a recreational passion becomes an extremely rewarding career. One such path

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All Aboard for the Brig Safari 2020

The recent Brig Safari, coordinated by BRIG Queensland at Coomera, attracted 106 participants across an armada of 22 boats. Led by event captain Tom Carlisle,

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Sailing in Paradise at Southport Yacht Club

Imagine the excitement, spectacle and festive atmosphere of the Melbourne Cup – but replace the horses with silent yet graceful sailing boats, swiftly racing across

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Queensland Maritime Museum: From Pink to Pirates

The Queensland Maritime Museum at Southbank in Brisbane has planned an exciting year of events for 2020. The year is a significant one for commemorations,

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POSTPONED: Outdoors Show March 2020

Queensland’s largest and most popular outdoor lifestyle, recreational and adventure show is back and has been confirmed for 27 – 29 March 2020. Tickets are on

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RQYS On-Water Events

The first quarter of 2020 promises a very busy one for the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. The RQYS will host 60 sailing events from January

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Sail Care and Maintenance

Sails are wings that use the wind to generate a force to move a boat. It is therefore very important to keep them well-maintained to

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Saona 47: The Capable Cat

Climbing over to the guest accommodation in the starboard hull brings you into an equally comfortable area with spacious semi-island bed and ensuite aft. Forward

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Making Kids Fall In Love With Boating

Sowing the seeds for a lifetime love of boating can be tedious. Keeping young children safe on board, and well, on board, is often difficult

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