Boating Safety

VISITORS to southeast Queensland’s lakes and dams are being reminded to play it safe this summer, with inland waterways continuing to be the leading location for drowning in Australia. The warning comes from the region’s bulk water supplier Seqwater, which manages open catchments, allowing millions of visitors each year to enjoy recreational activities on the dams and lakes that supply …

A BOAT anchor is used when you want to stop and fish, swim, have lunch or stay overnight. It is also an important piece of safety equipment. Even if you do not plan to use it, an anchor is imperative if a boat breaks down. An anchor will keep the boat in the one location or reduce the rate of …

IN this article we look at the accessibility of Moreton Bay boat ramps from north of the Brisbane River to Redland Bay. Of the 10 ramps covered, only a couple cause dramas at low tide. Hopefully this article helps you find the best ramp to get into the bay. Remembering the bigger the boat, the more water you draw, and …

THE protection of Australia’s marine environment, Great Barrier Reef and $2.8 billion fisheries and aquaculture industries from foreign pests will be enhanced with the  Government’s ratification of the ‘International Convention for the Control of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediment’ tonight in London. protect Great Barrier Reef Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce said the …

Nautilus Marine’s national underwriting manager Mr Damian Pugh said the camaraderie that exists in this event between competitors pursuing totally different forms of recreational fishing is one of its great attractions. “We are keen to promote that goodwill even further, so are introducing an award based on camaraderie and sportsmanship, rather than sheer angling ability,” he said. “Last year we …

INTRODUCING the brand-new Savwinch Stainless Steel Motor Signature Series. Designed locally and made exclusively for Savwinch, these are 316 stainless steel motors, not just a cover. The Savwinch Stainless motors have 20 percent more power and speed compared to similar brands. Machined to fine tolerances and utilising O-ring seals, the stainless steel motors are completely submersible without the use of sealants …

Delta The Delta is the most popular anchor at Savwinch. Its thin arm allows the anchor to sit nicely in place on the bowsprit. The Delta can land on its side when dropped into the water but manages to bury itself when pulled. If the wind or tides shift the boat’s position, the shape of the anchor helps the boat reset fairly. The …

Boating safety will be the focus of Seqwater’s display at this year’s Brisbane Boat Show, with a high percentage of drowning deaths in Australia occurring in inland waterways such as dams and lakes. Seqwater, which manages 20 dual purpose water supply and recreation lakes across southeast Queensland, has been working hard to promote boating safety through community education campaigns such as Play it …

Here’s a few pointers on some things to think about when buying a boat, particularly at one of the many boat shows held throughout Australia each year. Have a clear plan on what you want to do with your new boat and what it has to do. Get permission from your partner or bring them to the show. They may …