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South Stradbroke Island Marine Debris Project

South Stradbroke Island is a destination for tourists and locals alike. Located on the southeast coast of Queensland within the Moreton Bay Region (Quandamooka Country),

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COLREGS Quiz

The COLREGs is short-hand for the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, and they outline the internationally agreed rules for safe navigation of

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Groundings

Groundings occur more often than you think, given today’s reliance on electronic navigation aids. A grounding can commonly be the result of incorrect use of

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Protect Your Boat Hire Business: Use Ts&Cs

So, you have your own business hiring vessels out to the public (so we are talking polycraft, kayaks, pedal boats, paddle boards, and so on). Are

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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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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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Avoid Divorce: Take a Nautical Training Course

How confident are you with your nautical adventures? Need crew training? Husband and wife team-building? Nautical Training Boat & Jet Ski Licence is just the

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The Boat Works: Here We Grow Again

Not content to bask on their laurels as Australia’s greatest boat yard, The Boat Works has welcomed new partners to the fold over the past

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The Ripple Effect: Testimonial From Our Reader

Just like a droplet hitting a body of still water, all it takes is one word, image or moment to create a ripple effect of

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Get On The Water Sooner: How-To Guide

Any seafarer knows that buying a boat is a huge investment and it can take some time to get from your initial concept to finally

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