It’s quite  a difficult concept to get my head around, reading as I am, a 17 year old’s autobiography. After all, how many teenagers have accomplished much beyond making it through high school, conquering little more than acne along the way? I do remember how I was at 16 and my [...]

In 2011, the tropical city of Cairns will farewell local climbers, Jay Finucane and Craig Roberts as they set out to experience a once in a lifetime expedition to Antarctica.
Branding their mission, ‘Keep It Cool’, Finucane and Roberts are now preparing to climb Ellsworth Mountain range in an amazing effort of physical and mental strength [...]

Cape Jaffa Anchorage marina was today awarded with Level 4 Clean Marina status – one of only three marinas in the nation to receive this accreditation. The accreditation was presented to Cape Jaffa Anchorage by Minister for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure – The Hon Patrick Conlon at a ceremony attended by guests and dignitaries at [...]

The South East Queensland Healthy Waterways Partnership (SEQHWP), supported by Maritime Safety Queensland, has launched the donation of a mobile sewage pump-out unit, valued at over $20,000, to Meridien Marinas Horizon Shores.
The donation aims to increase the number of onshore sewage reception facilities available in South East Queensland to assist boat owners in complying with [...]

The annual Southport Boat Show is on again in 2010 from Friday 19th to Sunday the 21st November 2010, at Parklands on the Queensland Gold Coast.
Visitors can expect to enjoy the convenience of a huge range of boats and boating products and services from leading marine dealers all in the one location over three big [...]

The annual, three day Sunshine Coast International Boat Show is on again. Held at Stockland Park, Kawana Waters on the Sunshine Coast this event is set to be even bigger than last year with a huge range of products and services for spending time on the water.
The Sunshine Coast International Boat Show is supported by [...]

Celebrating its first birthday, Eco Barge Services has managed to collect a whopping 50,000 kilos of marine debris off the Whitsunday beaches in just 12 months.
Celebrating her first birthday milestone of Eco Barge Services, Libby Edge, owner said,
“It’s a phenomenal achievement. 50,000 kilos of rubbish is a tangible statement to how bad the problem [...]

The third Yacht and Boat Korea in the leading shipbuilding province of Gyeongsangnam in South Korea has drawn exhibitors from Asia, Europe and the Pacific for the October 14 to 17 event.
The four-day boat show has confirmed a range of leading Korean companies will be present as well as exhibitors from China, Japan, Poland, Spain, [...]

One of Australia’s most spectacular tourism destinations is to host an inaugural sailing regatta in May 2011. Broome is the southern gateway to the magical Kimberley, a pristine cruising ground comprising thousands of islands, bays, coves and rivers to explore. It’s one of those rare destinations that most have heard of, many dream of [...]

Four years ago Townsville Cruising Yacht Club (TCYC) sailors realised the sheltered waters around Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island would be the perfect setting for another Australian winter season regatta and so Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week was born.It’s a hectic time of the year for sailors in northern Australia’s waters. Magnetic Island Marina is [...]

With marina expansion well underway at Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club in Brisbane’s waterside suburb or Manly, the club has heavily discounted a few select marina berths. Suitable for both monohulls and multihulls, berth sizes range from 12m through to 16m, some berths have been reduced an incredible $76,360.
But you will need to get in [...]

In a boat yard just north of Brisbane the finishing touches are being applied to Rod Jones’ latest weapon the modified GP42 Alegria IV (A4). A4 has been shipped out of Europe and has been undergoing major works to transform her into a competitive IRC ocean racer. Amongst other works she has had a new [...]

Outdoor enthusiasts in Adelaide are being given even more reason to get excited about the upcoming SA Boat & Fishing Show and 4WD Adventure Show with most of the leading brands in the industry confirming they will be part of the Show.
Show organiser Ian Digby said since the Show was first announced, the response from [...]

While you won’t see Melville’s legendary Moby Dick in the calm waters of Hervey Bay and the northern Great Sandy Straits, you may come across Nala, Roxanne, Cupid, Caesar, Merlin, Phantom, Venus and Raoul – who are just some of the humpback whales who’ve frequented the Fraser Coast in recent years and may make [...]

Private island ownership has long been associated with the rich and famous. In fact, Julia Roberts missed out on owning this very property prior to the current owners purchasing the island 11 years ago. Turtle Island, Queensland,  is located on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef renowned for its varied and colourful reef [...]