Government cuts funding support for marine exporters

19 June 2013

Despite a slipping Australian dollar and some resurgence in the US market, the Australian manufacturing and export industry requires as much support as possible to survive. Margins have been decimated, demand has been at an all-time low and someone ... click for more

Better access for anglers at Skenes Creek

18 June 2013

Recreational anglers casting a line at Skenes Creek, near Apollo Bay, now have better access to the water thanks to a $32,000 project funded by recreational fishing licence fees. Member for Polwarth Terry Mulder said the Association of Geelong and ... click for more

Abell Point Marina Airlie Beach Race Week driving up entries

18 June 2013

Momentum is building for Abell Point Marina Airlie Beach Race Week 2013 with the number of entries for the seven-day regatta reaching a grand 50 last week. In 2012, a total of 120 boats entered the signature sailing event with this year’s ... click for more

Quicksilver 705 to launch at Sydney Show

18 June 2013

Collins Marine is having the Australian release of the Award winning Quicksilver 705 Cruiser at the upcoming Sydney International Boat show. The Activ 705 Cruiser has won the 2013 Motor Boat of the Year Award at London. This is the third consecutive ... click for more

NoPowerSMS offers affordable remote power monitoring

18 June 2013

Food spoilage, the ensuing cost, even mess and potential battery damage caused by power outages when your boat's connected to shore power, can now be avoided at a cost that's within everybody’s reach. NoPowerSMS is a new and ... click for more

Honda’s show-stopping savings

18 June 2013

Honda Australia is offering a sea of savings on its marine outboard engines this boat show season, as well as a low 5.99 per cent comparison interest rate across the entire range. Available from Honda Marine dealers right around Australia during ... click for more

New ‘political party’ to be launched at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

18 June 2013

Waterfront rumours across Australia that a new political party would be formed during the 30th Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013, which will be staged only weeks before the federal election, have been confirmed. Details are sketchy at this ... click for more

2013 Victorian Jeanneau Rendezvous

18 June 2013

Held on what they thought what was going to be a fairly ordinary Melbourne Winter’s day on Saturday 08 June, the inaugural Victorian Jeanneau Rendezvous, ended up being run in unusually spectacular weather. 17 Jeanneau ... click for more

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