Boating

Following extensive community consultation, as part of the next stage of the Noosa River Management Plan, Maritime Safety Queensland will introduce further restrictions on anchoring in the Noosa River for vessels over five metres in length. From 31 May 2025, vessels over five metres will be prohibited from anchoring: Within 30 metres of the northern shore of the Noosa River …

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and Coast Guard Rockhampton are hosting a free boat and safety gear check event at the Rockhampton Boat Ramp in the lead up to Easter. This event will be held over two days, on Wednesday 16 April 2025 from 9am to 4pm and Thursday 17 April 2025 from 7am to 2pm. This event will give boaters …

Yamaha Motor Australia Pty. Ltd. (YMA) is excited to announce it has signed a purchase agreement with subsidiaries of BRP Inc., headquartered in Canada, to acquire all the shares of Telwater Pty Ltd (Telwater), an Australian aluminium boat manufacturer. This acquisition is contingent on obtaining the clearances, permits, etc., required by competition laws and other regulations. Boasting Iconic brands including …

Ocean Craft have recently introduced a new 7.6m barbecue party boat that is at home in the rivers and creeks as well as offshore. The 7600 Switch Pontoon is a maintenance-free offshore cargo vessel and people mover. Featuring 20 game changing innovations, the 7600 Switch Pontoon comes complete with twin Suzuki 140hp motors, a 2-tonne trailer and is in Class …

As a tribute to all involved in the Bush ‘n Beach Fishing magazine over the years, I have put together a summary of highlights. Obviously, some of this was before I was formally inducted into BNB, so the following is to the best of my knowledge.   Initially, there were two separate publications – Bush ‘n Beach Offroad, which started …

December 1, 2024 was the start of new life jacket regulations that took effect to increase maritime safety. You must understand and abide by these changes to stay safe and compliant on the water. Maritime Safety Queensland will be focusing on education, with enforcement delayed until July 1, 2025 to ensure all boaties are aware of the change. Further communication …

Maritime Safety Queensland has issued a critical reminder to masters of recreational boats about the dangers of breaching collision regulations in busy shipping lanes, following the prosecution of a catamaran skipper in the Sandgate Magistrates Court. The skipper of the 15m sailing catamaran Sensation was fined $6000 for causing a near miss with a 146m chemical tanker Fairchem Restio in …

Mercury Marine recently announced a software update for its SmartCraft operating system that gives Joystick Piloting powerful new capabilities. The system can now automatically counteract the effects of wind, waves and current while a boater is driving with the joystick, giving them the ability to dock and manoeuvre with effortless precision. For more than a decade, Mercury has evolved and …

Good weather saw the Tilbury family head out in Lady Bird for a couple of nights over a full moon during the September school holidays. Leaving Manly boat ramp late on Friday afternoon, they pulled up at the swim enclosure beach at Dunwich, anchored and walked up to the Straddie Brewing Co for a pizza and a couple of quiet …

Heading into peak boating season, let’s take a closer look at the popular Stacer Outlaw model range, a staple for Australian anglers and boaters alike. First established in 1971, Stacer has become one of Australia’s most trusted aluminium boat brands, known for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. The Outlaw remains one of the brand’s most sought-after models, offering a versatile …