Bush 'n Beach Fishing mag

2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show launched

sanctuary cove international boat show 2019

ON the back of a 30th year celebration edition that saw more than 45,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors and collective sales worth hundreds of millions of dollars, marine companies can now secure their space at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show from May 23-26. SCIBS is the southern hemisphere’s premier boating festival and is also considered one of the most …

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David Voorden is 2018 Mercury Technician of the Year

mercury technician of the year

IN a nail-biting final, David Voorden has beaten the best from Australia and New Zealand to earn the title of Mercury Marine’s 2018 Technician of the Year. David, from Leisure Coast Marine in Fairy Meadow, outside Wollongong, battled his way past technicians from across Australia and New Zealand to collect the first prize of a brand-new Mercury 60hp EFI FourStroke …

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Insights into boat insurance

consequences

Play it straight or pay the consequences Bush ‘n Beach has brought Nautilus Marine Insurance on board to expand the fine print and provide readers with clear, easy-to-understand and helpful tips on protecting their boating assets. The scenario Honesty is the best policy, or so the old saying goes, and it holds very true when it comes to marine insurance. …

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More shark safety measures for NSW north coast

nsw north coast shark net trial measures

THE NSW Government and Surf Life Saving NSW recently announced $14,000 worth of measures to further protect beachgoers on the NSW North Coast this summer. Two additional drones will be added to the current suite of drones, as well as investing in essential equipment for shark incident response, including shark alarms and PA systems, megaphones and lifesaving heavy-duty trauma kits. …

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Stuffed crab shells recipe

stuffed crab

THIS super easy fresh stuffed crab shells recipe could be your new Christmas family favourite. Give it a try! Ingredients 4 cooked sand crabs 150g cooked prawns, chopped 1 long fresh red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced 2 baby cucumbers, thinly sliced 120g leaf blend 50g bean sprouts Dressing 3 tbsp mango and chilli sauce 2 tbsp special burger sauce …

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Suzuki Marine and Marine Rescue NSW extend life-saving partnership

marine rescue

SUZUKI Marine and Marine Rescue NSW have cemented their commitment to keep NSW waterways safe as the two organisations signed a four-year extension of their partnership. The renewed supply agreement to 2022 will see Suzuki Marine become the power of choice across MRNSW’s entire outboard-powered fleet and the two organisations will undertake further joint-community work to promote water safety across …

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Mercury Active Trim now accessible through VesselView screens

active trim

MERCURY Marine’s amazing Active Trim system can now be controlled through VesselView information screens. Active Trim automatically and effortlessly trims an engine or engines. It doesn’t just make boating easier and more fun, it also improves engine performance and cuts fuel costs while delivering a better overall driving experience. Originally, Active Trim was controlled through a separate dash-mounted keypad. Now …

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Be sun smart this summer with Shimano

sun smart

WHO doesn’t love summer and all the fun in the sun it offers. Whether it is getting out on the water, deep into the bush or simply to the beach, park, creek or lake, it pays to stay sun smart. As you head out into the sun with your family, friends or mates, be it camping, trekking, boating, sailing or …

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Cool new Mako Islands women’s frame released

mako islands womens

MAKO, Australia’s leading polarised eyewear company, has begun the launch of its much-anticipated summer 18/19 range. The first release is the women’s model – Mako Islands. This sunglass carries all the characteristics Mako is known for such as comfort, clarity and contrast. It is the first all-glass polarised lens model for women in the range. The Mako Islands frame is …

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All 4 Adventure Season 10 – A Decade of Dirt

all 4 adventure

AUSTRALIA’S premier outdoor and adventure program All 4 Adventure has hit 10 years on the air. Season 10, ‘A Decade of Dirt’, marks the best and most challenging season ever for show host Jase Andrews. Facing near-death at the barb of a stingray and having successfully mounted the latest expedition to find Dick Smith’s lost plaque near the site of …

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