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Boat Works New North Precinct

The Boat Works’ $100 million private investment in Gold Coast infrastructure is shaping a world-class superyacht facility that will be a lifestyle destination and a state-of-the-art

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A Little Preparation

The Royal Commission into banking and finance was recently making headlines in the media and highlighted the banks and financiers responsible lending obligations as holders of

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Queensland launches summer boating drive

A new maritime enforcement team will hit Queensland waters this summer to help stem a rise in boating incidents. The team of specially-trained Maritime Safety

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Floating Artwork: Upcycled and Found Items

The Gold Coast is renowned for our world-class beaches, pristine waters, and surfing hot spots. Tourists from Australia and all over the globe flock here

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Vascellum, and the French “Vessel”

There are many rules of thumb that different people follow to distinguish a boat from a ship (and from a yacht). What is yours? Vessel

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Rise of the Nerang River People

The 100-year history of the first settlers along the Nerang River was focused around the development of cotton and sugar plantations at the river in

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Mr Cavill: Restoring Yachts

Many Queenslanders will know the Cavill name from both the iconic Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise, and Cav’s Steakhouse in Labrador. However, just how many

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Purchasing A Second Hand Vessel

Let’s assume that you have found the boat of your dreams that suits you and how you will use it. Now, first be sure that

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Tips: Navigating A Boat Show

A serious boat buyer should take the time to study the possibilities. BE PREPARED WITH RESEARCH – Knowing what you want before you arrive at

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Boat Licence? Yes, Please!

If you live on the Gold Coast, and you have considered obtaining a boat licence but haven’t taken the first steps, we encourage you to

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