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Shipmate News 15 July 2016
Quite a bit to tell you about in this edition, not the least of which is that we've commenced production of our annual Victorian print edition of Shipmate Marine Directory, the recreational boaters essential guide.
As we've done each year since 2005, 10,000 copies of the 2017 edition will be distributed free to boaters via yacht clubs, shipyards, marinas, marine organisations and selected marine businesses.
With this edition we're pleased to say we've been joined by Pete Rhodes, a keen boater and a well known identity in the marine industry. Pete will be performing a similar role in Victoria (and NSW) to that which Harry Davis, our man on the ground in South East Queensland does so well and we're delighted to have Pete on the team.
Advertising in the 2017 print edition is now open and you'll find more on that below.
In other news, of course, everyone's now looking forward to the Sydney International Boat Show which starts in just under two weeks and we've got a bit of info about that. This is the last year that we'll see a split show in Sydney with the on-land component at Glebe Island and the on-water section in Darling Harbour. Next year will see the re-consolidation of the two at the new Convention Centre at Darling Harbour.
As usual, another well rounded edition with something for everybody, including a reminder that the new boat trailer parking laws in NSW start soon, so boaters need to make other arrangements if they've been parking on the street. Interesting article too about new electric powered outboards now available in Australia with models ranging up to 80hp.
If you're a fisher, you'll be interested to know that they're catching Barrumundi in Victoria (yep, not a misprint) up to 6kg and the stars are aligning coming up to the 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo.
Lots of other news, including the amalgamation of all the state sailing bodies into one known as Australian Sailing, news on the spectacular Extreme Sailing Series heading to Sydney and I'm sure you'll all be pleased to know that Dory and Nemo are alive and well in spite of the Coral Bleaching reported on the Great Barrier Reef.
All that and more in this edition, so sit back, browse through and enjoy the read
Cheers, see you out on the water
John Zammit
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Business outlook is positive – make sure you’re prepared
Following on from the hugely successful launch of the South East Queensland print edition, we’ve now commenced production of the 2017 Victorian print edition of Shipmate Marine Directory – The recreational boaters essential guide, a conduit between recreational boaters and the marine industry.
Just last week the Sydney Morning Herald
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Nine new Fisheries Officers appointed
The appointment of nine newly-trained Fisheries Officers across the state will bring the team looking after Victoria’s fish stocks up to full strength.
Fisheries Education and Enforcement Director, Ian Parks said the new officers would be widely deployed.
“One will go to Horsham, one to Portland, three to
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Northside Marine wins Outstanding Achievement Award
Northside Marine, located in Boondall Queensland, won the Stacer McKeegan Award for Outstanding Achievement for 2015 – 2016 at a recent Stacer conference on the Gold Coast.
In 2015, Northside Marine celebrated their 50th anniversary as a successful marine dealership.
The Stacer McKeegan Award for Outstanding Achievement aims to
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Secure your boat and avoid a fine
d'Albora Marinas have reminded us that changes to NSW laws regarding where you can and cannot park your boat will come into effect in October this year, limiting on-street parking for boat trailers. North Sydney, Warringah and Mosman Councils have indicated that they will all be applying the legislation.
Avoid the rangers and the fines by
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World leader in electric propulsion arrives downunder
Power Equipment’s newest member of its high quality power brands – the world’s leading electric marine propulsion, Torqeedo – is making a splash with consumers.
The range includes an outboard for every purpose – from the super-quiet motors fitted to kayaks for peaceful fishing trips, to the Deep Blue model suited to
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Maritimo dealer network expands
Two of the marine industry's most experienced and respected dealers in NSW have been appointed as dealer partners by iconic Australian luxury cruiser manufacturer Maritimo.
Andrew Moore Marine, based at Newport, and Matt Willett Marine (MWM), at Mosman, will represent Maritimo in NSW and join the national network of dealer partners operating
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Luxury boating on display
Luxury boat and water loving enthusiasts will have access to the world’s most exciting designer boat brands at The Boutique Boat Company Festival from July 28 – August 1.
Showcasing the latest in modern technologies, exceptional engineering and progressive design, The Boutique Boat Company’s range includes not only
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Yachting Australia becomes Australian Sailing
Australian Sailing, formerly Yachting Australia, has announced the completion of the most important governance and management reforms in the sports’ history. The reforms will have far reaching and lasting impact on the growth and sustainability of sailing in Australia, and puts Australian Sailing at the vanguard of sports governance reform in
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Dory and Nemo alive and well on Great Barrier Reef
Despite recent media reports about the ‘death’ of large swathes of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, experts say the recent major coral bleaching event was restricted to one section of the Reef and much of that may replenish.
Jo Howard, Director at Ocean Alliance said surveys and sampling by local agencies responsible for
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Extreme series high speed Cats head for Sydney
An Australian Wild Card Entry is now being sought for Sydney!
Enroute to Sydney for the final Act from 8-11 December this year, the global Extreme Sailing Series™, presented by Land Rover, is now underway in the Northern Hemisphere with the first Acts of the Series held in Muscat Oman and Qingdoa China with great success and Cardiff,
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Stars aligned for National 4X4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo
Visitors to Australia’s longest running and largest outdoors show will be treated to an exclusive line-up of stars, industry icons and special guests when the National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo is held at the Melbourne Showgrounds from 19-21 August 2016
Organisers have announced that the biggest names in 4x4, boating,
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SIBS celebrates its 49th year
The Sydney International Boat Show, now in its 49th year, has been the mecca of boating for many experienced recreational boaters as well as those looking to learn more about the lifestyle.
The Show runs from 28 July to 01 August across two locations, with the large on- water vessels hosted at the beautiful Darling Harbour only a few minutes
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A battle of the Supermaxis takes shape
The entry of the 100-footer, Scallywag, has set the scene for a spectacular showdown with rival supermaxi Wild Oats XI at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2016.
Previously owned by Australian ocean racing legend Syd Fischer and named Ragamuffin100, Scallywag has been purchased by prominent Hong Kong-based businessman, Seng Huang Lee. His sailing
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Mercury FourStroke amongst the crocs
It’s a daunting environment – tropical heat, mud and about 150 crocodiles.
Every day Whitsunday Crocodile Safari takes tourists into the mud-filled mangrove estuaries along the Proserpine River, in Queensland’s tropical north, where they get up close with some of our most formidable wildlife.
And for the past two years a
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Damen signs MOU with Sydney City Marine
Damen Shipyards Group and Sydney City Marine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining the future cooperation of the two companies concerning the repair and maintenance of Damen-built vessels in Australia and New Zealand. The MOU lays the groundwork for expansion of Damen’s Services network in Australia.
Detailing the
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Gold Anchor Scheme goes global
Last month we brought you details about the Gold Anchor Scheme, the rating scheme for marinas similar to the Gold Star rating scheme for land based accomodation.
We neglected to mention that the scheme has now gone global with the new Global Scheme launched at the end of last year in Sydney and in April this year throughout Asia.
At the
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AIMEX event showcases The Yard Brisbane
Sydney Tall Ship, new build catamarans, recreational vessel new builds, superyacht repaint, superyacht structural refit, fishing vessels, tugs, barges, specialized commercial vessels, will all be on show at an AIMEX event to be held at The Yard Brisbane.
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is holding an industry
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Barra booming in Hazelwood
A recent survey of Hazelwood Pondage last week has captured 20 stocked barramundi, the biggest of which weighed more than 6 kg.
Fisheries Victoria Executive Director, Travis Dowling, said that the exceptional growth was very exciting news for freshwater anglers hoping to chase a barramundi right here in Victoria.
“Stocking barramundi
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