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New-to-the-reef vessel with Cairns departures from June 2021 Yacht-like Coral Discoverer to journey beyond to remote northern reefs and islands Cruises focus on marine wildlife encounters and Indigenous connections Australia’s pioneer of expedition cruising, Coral Expeditions, has launched a completely re-imagined…

This 1973 Halvorsen was built in Sydney in 1973 but now calls the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron home. This Halvorsen was originally powered by twin V8 Cummins V504M that weighed in at over a ton each. The Cummins V504M rated 190hp…

On Saturday 23 November, Deputy Commander Southport Mike Hoffman welcomed Gold Coast waterways’ proponents and VIPS to the 2019 Volunteer Coast Guard ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ at Southport QF1. After the traditional smoking ceremony, performed members of the Yugambeh People, the occasion honoured the…

The highlight of the recent Pacific 2019 Expo at Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the intriguingly named “The Whiskey Project”, stole the spotlight with the launch of its first boat – WHISKEY ALPHA eight five – and won a legion of fans for its aggressive profile,…

From his seaside hometown of Bournemouth, UK, to an Outboard and Chainsaw Mechanic in Bayview, to opening Mike Gaffikin Marine, the last 50 years in the Marine industry have been good to Mike – and he shows no signs of stopping yet! Mike Gaffikin…

When one sets out to buy a classic yacht there are many things to take into consideration including the obvious ones that should be covered by the survey report. I think that of equal importance is knowing who designed it and who built it.

Australia’s most trusted guide to sustainable seafood has a new name, new look and now includes a guide to more than 70 sustainable seafood restaurants. In its 15th year, the revamped guide developed by the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has been renamed as GoodFish: Australia’s Sustainable…

The waterways of Broken Bay and Pittwater have benefited from environmental initiatives by local government and the tightening up of EPA regulations around commercial marinas, plus locals undertaking clean-ups and reporting hazards. So, what about the workers who earn a living from their watery…

Australia’s pioneer of expedition cruising, Coral Expeditions have released three new itineraries as part of the maiden voyage series of the newbuild Coral Geographer during February, March and April 2021. The collection of Indian Ocean expeditions focuses on some of the most remote islands across the…

Training, licensing and Certification in all areas of boating are now available at The Boat Works with the arrival of new partners, Paradigm Training. With boat ownership on the Gold Coast forecast to treble in the next 25 years and an…

Tom and Beth with Maritimo’s lead designer Tom Barry-Cotter and Operations Manager Phil Candler Internationally -renowned and award-winning wildlife and underwater cinematographer, Tom Campbell,  and his scientist and filmmaker partner, Beth Davidow,  travel the world capturing  spectacular footage and images for a variety of…

Volvo Penta’s Inboard Performance System (IPS) is helping high-end automotive brand Lexus, take to the water. Toyota Motor Corporation – in collaboration with Italian yacht design studio, Nuvolari Lenard, and boatmaker, Marquis Yachts – has developed its first luxury 65-foot yacht,…