Posts From Boat Gold Coast Team
From ski to sail: Kerry Noyes
Kerry Noyes is the current Commodore of the Southport Yacht Club, and is the first female commodore in the Club’s history. She moved to the
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The Banana Prawn Run**
**IMPORTANT NOTE AT THE END OF THE ARTICLE** The term ‘banana prawn’ refers to two species: the white- and the red-legged banana prawns. Both
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Book Review: Reflections on a Lost Island
Book Author: Lindy Salter Reviewed by: Patrick Molnar Back in the early days, the area covering Jacobs Well, Calypso Bay, Cabbage Tree Point, Norwell, Woongoolba,
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Drink Driving and Marine Licensing in Queensland
Any mariner worth their salt knows that alcohol and boats are not a good mix. Many marine incidents are attributable to the consumption of alcohol
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Drones: Taking Boating to New Heights
In recent years drones have evolved from novelty toys into an essential device for bringing aerial photography into the hands of the general public. Instead
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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,
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North Straddie: Moving On
Exploring the plentiful natural beauty of Queensland is not the most arduous of tasks, especially when you are lucky enough to call the Gold Coast
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A Ride On The Wild Side
We said goodbye to a lot of famous people in 2016, and one of them is our own local boating celebrity. Chris Conroy was a
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Adventure Under the Sails
South Passage is a 100-foot (30.5m), gaff-rigged schooner. Based on the designs of the 19th century pilot schooners that operated off the east coast of
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When Boats Become Classrooms
Understanding the environment is an everyday practice, especially here on the Gold Coast. Our rich and blessed landscapes give us a lot to think about
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