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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Sydney’s newest waterfront venue, Deckhouse, and the latest venture for one of the most recognised names in the Australian marine business and offshore racing scene opens on 1 July 2010 on the waterfront at Woolwich Dock.
Sean Langman, best known for breaking all the rules with the Open 66 Xena and more recently, as the skipper [...]
An ideal way to escape the southern winter, Tourism Queensland has created some exciting holiday packages to entice sailors north to indugle in some winter warmth as part of the Season of Sailing.
The Season of Sailing packages are available leading up to, and during the annual Brisbane to Keppel Yacht Race (August 6-10), which culminates [...]
Have you ever closed your eyes and wondered what life would be like sailing around a tropical island away from the noise, pollution and stress of urban life? Can you hear the gentle slapping as the sea softly laps against the hull? Musician Christine Anu descends from the saltwater people, singing of her island home [...]
Queensland’s new Season of Sailing campaign brings together a calendar of spectacular sailing events and great holiday packages to get you out on the water this winter.
Whether you’re a keen sailor or just up for some family fun in the sun, the Season of Sailing highlights Queensland’s fantastic winter sailing events along the state’s coast [...]
Boaties often contact us to see if we know of a casual marina berth for rent in those hard to find locations. Like Sydney harbour, or the Brisbane River for example. So we decided to set up an interactive method for boat owners and berth owners to share information.
Marina berth or Swing Mooring owners looking [...]
There’s been quite a bit happening at Meridien Marina Horizon Shores on the Gold Coast recently. Here’s a roundup of recent news.
Horizon Shores Boat Club
The Horizon Shores Boat Club was recently formed, with all marina users encouraged to participate in what will be a fantastic addition to the community of Horizon Shores. Contact Phil Cleveland [...]
