Third generation boating industry family member and apprentice marine mechanic Michaela Douglas of Douglas Marine, Pittwater recently won the Boating Industry Association’s Apprentice of the Year 2024 Award. “I’m delighted to see Michaela, who is third generation of this wonderful family business recognised in this way by industry,” BIA president Adam Smith said during the presentation at the official opening …
Read More »Gold Coast Boating Centre takes on Yellowfin range
Yellowfin Plate Boats is taking its range to the next level with their new Extended Cabin models, challenging the fishing industry with new innovative designs and boat upgrades. Yellowfin Plate Boats have recently expanded their dealer network and are now available at a new dealership located on the southeast coast of Queensland at Gold Coast Boating Centre. Gold Coast Boating …
Read More »Exclusive Bar Crusher colours
Bar Crusher introduced a new range of premium hull colours across its line-up. Inspired by automotive brands, and the result of a collaboration with its long-time paint supplier, the new colour range complements the recent update of Bar Crusher hull graphics to set these fishing weapons even further ahead of the pack. The exclusive colour range includes Stealth Grey, Venom …
Read More »Sea Jay Boats celebrates 35 years
Sea Jay Aluminium Boats is a family company founded in 1989 in Bundaberg by Col and Janelle Glass. Both Col and Janelle were proactive in many aspects of boating, including recreational fishing, tournament fishing for the mighty barramundi, water skiing and boat racing. Boating has always played a major part in the Glass family life, spanning many years. Manufacturing …
Read More »Yellowfin’s new line-up making waves
In its fortieth year of production, Yellowfin, Australia’s most established plate boat brand, relaunches one of its most sought-after product lines, releasing a string of product updates and new innovations to the market. Set to make waves on Queensland soil, the brand debuted an overhauled Extended Cabin range, formerly known as the Southerner, during the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, …
Read More »Good rainfall at Glenlyon Dam
With Easter over and great fishing at the dam, the rivers will also pick up. So, over the next two and a half months, it should be fabulous fishing throughout the region. Those who work lures will do well with surface lures, spinnerbaits and hard-body tackle. And for the bait-fishing anglers, it’s time to put pen to paper and write …
Read More »Quintrex encourages females to get in the driver’s seat
Renowned Australian trailblazer for marine, Quintrex continues to take a stand for diversity in the industry, as it leads the way in breaking ground for the long-standing gender gap within the workplace and behind the helm. Through a rich history of boating handed down through generations of boat builders and buyers, the brand has opened the industry up to thousands …
Read More »Stacer Sea Runner an all rounder
Since 1971, Stacer has delivered a wide range of carefully designed hand-built boats that aim to provide a unique boating experience to everyday Australians, avid fishos and adventurous families. Each design comes from an extensive research and development process, involving insights from Stacer consumers, dealers and the wider boating industry to continue evolving the market and meet the needs of …
Read More »Big fines for possessing threatened fish species
Failing to identify threatened species of fish combined with a poor understanding of the fishing rules has proven costly for several people fishing on the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers in the states southwest. A total of $15,000 in fines has been handed out to individuals during the month of February and the beginning of March who have been found in …
Read More »MSQ is urging boaties to stay safe these Easter holidays
Martime Safety Queensland compliance officers will be on the water these holidays enforcing regulations around speeding and life jackets. MSQ’s summer holiday patrols saw high rates of boaties exceeding legal speed limits and not complying with life jacket rules. Most recreational boating deaths involve people not wearing life jackets. Maritime Safety Queensland is urging boaties to stay safe these Easter …
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