The worst of winter is over and as the weather warms up many of us will be getting back out on the water for another boating season. Whether you prepped your boat before storing it or not, there are a number of checks and basic maintenance you should do before using your boat for the … Continue reading Spring Boat Maintenance

Like you, we love our time out on the water. But boating, like anything in life, comes with some of its own little problems. You could buy all the latest, most advanced, expensive gadgets on the market and still find something going wrong. In this article we’re going to look at some of the ingenious … Continue reading Boating Life Hacks

The National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo is returning to the Brisbane Showgrounds from 11-13 March this year. The show is a great opportunity for boating enthusiasts to see the latest in fishing, boating, and accessories from some of the biggest names in the industry, while the 30,000 square metre event will also … Continue reading Brisbane’s 4×4, Fishing & Boating Expo

Have you ever experienced Ramp Rage or been on the other end of it? Ramp Rage occurs when a boaties patience is tested when boat ramp etiquette is not followed. Following good ramp etiquette helps alleviate queues, wait time and improves good humour among all at the ramp. Be Prepared The most common misdemeanour and … Continue reading Boat Ramp Etiquette

The Western Australia Government currently has $2 million to put towards marine facilities and they’re asking you, the boaties, to suggest where that money should be spent. Applications are open and calling for boating facility managers to identify projects that would be of benefit, such as the building or improvement of land based infrastructures like … Continue reading $2 Million For WA Boating Facilities

Since launching the Sydney Harbour Boating Destinations Plan in 2013, nineteen commercial marinas have opened their docks to allow the boating public access. The initiative has been deemed a success as it encourages boaters to come in and use the Harbour as they can use ones of the nineteen marinas for casual, short term berthing … Continue reading Sydney Harbour Boating Destinations

New South Wales Department of Primary Industry (NSW DPI) Fisheries department are usually in charge of keeping our waterways safe and making sure that fish habitats are left healthy after fishing. Instead of patrolling and handing out fees those busted illegal fishing they’ll be hosting their inaugural “Go Fishing NSW” Day across six locations across … Continue reading NSW DPI Go Fishing Day