Shipmate News

Synthetic Teak Wars - Court rules

3 July 2009

A US jury has ruled in favour of Flexiteek, in its patent infringement against PlasTEAK and PlasDECK. Flexiteek International based in Norway has manufacturing plants in Australia, Sweden and the USA.  A statement issued by the company reads as ... click for more

Australian Editor smashes Gamefish record

3 July 2009

Tim Simpson, Editor of the specialist offshore gamefishing magazine BlueWater has claimed a new World Record wahoo on 4kg tackle while fishing in Fiji recently. The fish, weighing 31.6kg (69.66lb), was caught off Kadavu Island, Fiji, aboard Bite ... click for more

Yanmar Re-Power – Going Quicker on Less Fuel

3 July 2009

When pro fisherman Paul Sullivan decided to move up from his trusty aluminium trailer boat to a genuine sea going commercial fishing boat, he factored in an engine re-power from the outset. Operating out of Fisherman’s Wharf on Sydney ... click for more

OK Dinghy Championships part of Sail Melbourne

3 July 2009

The 48th International OK Dinghy Australian Championships will be held in conjunction with Sail Melbourne at Sandringham Yacht Club from December 16 to 19, 2009.   Spokesman Richard Furneaux said the Australian OK Dinghy Association was ... click for more

Chance of a lifetime for budding photographers at Sydney Boat Show

3 July 2009

The Sydney International Boat Show, for the first time this year, is offering budding snappers the chance to display their best marine images alongside two of Australia’s leading marine photographers, Andrea Francolini and Christophe Launay, as ... click for more

The new look Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show

3 July 2009

The Club Marine Mandurah Boat show has undergone a dramatic facelift and is ready to impress. To be held from 09 - 11 October, you’ll be spoilt by the brand new look and feel of Australia’s 3rd largest boat show and it’s newfound ... click for more

Police road blitz snares alleged fish thieves

3 July 2009

Three Melbourne men pulled over by traffic police during a road blitz in East Gippsland during the long weekend will also face charges of illegally taking black bream. Police searched the vehicle after it had been stopped between Bairnsdale and ... click for more

Storm clouds clearing in marine credit storm

3 July 2009

Boat buyers have faced an uphill battle in recent times. Tightening credit markets have made it more difficult to access credit, while certain financiers have withdrawn from the Australian market altogether. Compounding the turbulence has been ... click for more

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