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Message In A Bottle: From Yesterday To Today

There’s something so alluring about the idea of finding an old bottle washed up on a shore containing a loving or cryptic message that could

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Australia Welcomes Foreign Superyachts

International major events are happening in the Pacific region in the next two years, and Australia has opened up its doors to international superyacht charters

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Lifejackets for the Family

Lifejackets, or personal floatation devices (PFD), are an essential part of spending time out on the water. Many boaties struggle to know which lifejacket to

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Boater’s Quiz: Are You Up To Speed?

The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 (Qld) imposes a general safety obligation on all vessel owners, operators, masters and crew. The general safety obligations

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Marine Incidents and You

There is always the chance of being involved in a marine incident when you are out on the waters. What do you do if it

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Sharks and Rays of Moreton Bay

The waters off the Gold Coast are alive with some of Australia’s most diverse and abundant marine species. While so many of us may shiver

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Weather: Interpret, Adjust, Prepare

Weather forecasts are never going to be perfect. As mariners, it is our responsibility to interpret, adjust, and prepare. Technology is transforming our reception of

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Boats of All Shapes & Sizes at GCCM

In January 2020, Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) entered its 20th year of operation. With the benefit of both time and experience –

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Rent Out Your Boat Online: A Renter’s Story

Do you own a recreational boat? Do you sometimes wish you can pay off the costs by hiring out your private boat? With Book My

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Paint Work for Spirit

Every boat deserves a high-quality paint job – and more so when a boat has a very noble purpose. Sailability Gold Coast is a local

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