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Trailer Maintenance

June 14, 2014

Your boat isn’t going anywhere near the water without a trailer, and that’s why it is crucial to keep it maintained and in good nick. The average trailer only lasts about five years according to industry figures. This is due to the fact they are regularly dunked into salt water where electrolysis/rust is an […]

Can You See The Light?

May 3, 2014

With the loss of daylight savings, it’s time to light up your life with LED. LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology has come a long way. There are many cheap, poor quality LED torches on the market. LED Lenser are the original and the best German designed torches. They feature German precision ground optical lenses that […]

How Online Weather Services Can Make Your Boating Experience More Enjoyable

May 3, 2014

With the modern meteorological services available online there is no reason not to have a reasonable idea of what weather you will encounter in your sailing or boating adventure up to a week ahead. I have found these various forecasting services extremely reliable and helpful. By watching several information sources side by side you can […]

Choosing the right Marine Battery

November 11, 2012

We usually only think about batteries when they fail to start the engine, but they also run all the other electrics aboard – radios, fish finders, stereo, cabin anchor and navigation lights. Different types of batteries There are marine batteries and automotive batteries. Marine batteries have thicker lead plates and use paste or gel instead […]

International Colision Regulations and Yachts examined

July 29, 2012

When you are offshore passage making on a yacht there are many course factors you need to take into account. By observing the Col Regs you have a good chance of transiting without hassle . Below are the rules you need to know. […]

Automatic strobe light attached to P.F.D. yoke, how to be found at night when you are in the water!

May 24, 2012

Ropes for Boats: how to choose the right one for the job

May 10, 2012

Having the right rope or lines aboard is an essential part of boating. For all the fancy gear you can have aboard a boat, without a simple rope to tie something down you can be in real trouble. Lines are used for docking, lashing down gear, anchoring, hauling cray pots, pulling up and controlling sails, […]

Wet weather boating gear with layers – for cold Tasmanian waters

May 4, 2012

With the cooler weather upon us it is time to look at clothing and wet weather gear to wear when out on the water. It can get cold on the water at any time of the year in any area but especially so here in Southern Tasmania. If possible wear multiple layers of fibre pile […]

Offshore Fishing at Pedra Branca

May 4, 2012

Offshore the best Tuna season in memory continues only interrupted by the big blow and swell on Friday and Saturday.The good ship “Go Fishing” skippered by Lee with deck hand Carl based in Dover was chartered by Dover local Ross Miller for his sons Cameron and his brother Ross, grand kids Duncan and Kaitlin to […]

Amazing Video of Jules Verne Record Breaking Run by French Trimaran

April 28, 2012

Great to run at 30 knots through the ice pack at night!!

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