Posts From Boat Gold Coast Team

Gold Coast IRB Team Tough to out in NZ

They call themselves “Team Maussies”—one Maori and two Aussies—who are all members of the North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club. This crew, made up of

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10 tips on how to enjoy SUP

Stand-up paddle boarding, or more casually called SUP, a fast-growing popular activity on the Gold Coast, is a very pleasant and addictive form of water

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A Feat for Sand: The World’s First Sand Bypass System

The Gold Coast needed a Seaway, a permanent entrance for navigation that could withstand ocean swells. But with it came the challenge of addressing natural

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The edge of the Gold Coast is in the heart of town!

Edgewater Dining has become a favourite restaurant for locals to hang out. The owner, experienced restaurateur Peter Cianci says, “Gold Coasters gather here to eat

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Charting the whites and the reds: Boatie’s guide to the right wine

His opinions might surprise you, for Chris Morgan of Wine Freaks in Hope Island believes that, “Gone are the days you have to drink a

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Thai Steamed Bream with Herb Salad: Sally Jenyns

Bream are particularly suited to recipes calling for small to medium whole fish for baking or frying. Their clean white flesh stays moist during cooking

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Don’t wear your sunglasses at night: Tips for night navigation

I have fond memories as a young teenager when my father often let me drive us home from Tipplers at night in our 17-foot half-cabin.

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Are your yabbie traps legal?

Do you know that platypus live in our very own Gold Coast freshwater creeks? If not, that’s ok. Most of us do not know it

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Sea Wasp Straddie’s rescue boat

The Wasp Creek Rural Fire Brigade (WCRFB), like any Rural Fire Brigade, is a volunteer fire and rescue service that operates primarily within the suburbs

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Boaties guide to a Tangalooma Adventure

“A friend of mine had never been to Tangalooma before, so that was a good enough excuse!” Nic Welch sets off on a long boat

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