by | Jan 2, 2022 | Articles
Between November and April, the Central Queensland Region traditionally experiences some bad weather that poses dangers for boat owners. Since the weather over the next few months looks like it might be challenging, we thought this might be a good time to briefly look...
by | Dec 16, 2021 | Articles
Many people complete a boating course, obtain a boat licence, and buy a boat, never considering that in many cases every boat trip begins and ends with a road trip. There is a lot to know and a lot to consider if you will be towing your boat to the water and back. We...
by | Dec 12, 2021 | Articles
Summer is here and the holidays are fast approaching. This means many people will be taking their boats out for the first time in quite a while. To ensure your boat is ready to go, we have put together a simple list of important things you should consider checking....
by | Nov 28, 2021 | Articles
Ropes (lines if you want to be pedantic) of various types, but generally natural fibre and synthetic, are ubiquitous to recreational boats and are used for all sorts of purposes. However, they are also rarely given any consideration at all. When was the last time you...
by | Nov 14, 2021 | Articles
We’ve seen previously that two of the key reasons to abandon ship are fires and the uncontrollable ingress of water. While flooding can occur as a result of a sudden structural failure, it is far more likely to be a result of a collision or a grounding so this week we...
by | Nov 14, 2021 | Articles
Last time we introduced a question that sparks much conversation and confusion among boat owners, “what equipment am I actually required to carry on my boat?” We looked at Marine Safety Queensland’s (MSQ’s) official guidance on this topic, which is broken down into...
