New version includes upgrades around AIS, radar display, and greatly enhanced integration capabilities The latest Simrad® software update was released this month for its Multi-Functional Displays (MFDs), packed with the latest technology and visual enhancements. The updates include a series of radar interface improvements and features focused on safety, like Dangerous Target Alert, and enhanced [...]

Changes to Western Australian recreational fishing rules come into effect from 1 July to help preserve the State’s valuable demersal fish stocks for future generations. The changes, including revised possession limits, have been introduced to address community concerns about increased recreational fishing across the State as more people wander out yonder. The Department of Primary [...]

The Sydney Festival of Boating will be four days of exhibitions, festivities and a celebration of the boating lifestyle at Darling Harbour from 29 July to 1 August. Exhibition space inside the Halls of the International Convention Centre in Sydney sold out more than two weeks ago, with limited opportunity still available on the Event [...]

The future of the boating world hangs on encouraging young people to enter the industry – and Mercury is doing something about it. The Mercury Academy is operating out of Victoria in partnership with Head Start to educate interested students with a Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology. It’s an apprenticeship that boasts the promise [...]

Constantly on the move, southern bluefin tuna are a schooling fish that follow the ocean currents from the moment they are born to the day they are caught. Jarrod Day shares some top GPS marks to help get you in the mix this season In Victoria, bluefin are more commonly caught along the west coast [...]

When it comes to achieving repeat success, it isn’t just about finding the right location; you need to be there at the right time too. Roderick Walmsley explains. We had put the boat in before daybreak and even though the tides were a bit larger than I would have normally been confident fishing; the calm [...]

A unique, 10X Tough ElaZtech jerkbait profile, the ZMan 6” DarterZ features a slender profile and forked tail that mimics garfish and other slender baitfish, considered delectable, desirable prey species for many inshore and offshore predators. The unique, horizontal ‘dolphin’ tail creates lift and glide, while the segmented design creates an irresistible action at speed or [...]

Make baits tougher and enhance the bite! You have spent good money on quality bait, so why not keep it in optimum condition and get more bites! With some prime beach fishing underway, along with a myriad of other applications, Pro-Cure Brine ‘N Bite is sure to become as legendary here as it is in [...]

Navico is excited to announce its attendance at the 2021 Sydney Festival of Boating with a huge range of Lowrance®, B&G® Simrad Yachting, C-MAP® and JL Audio® Marine products on display. With a revamped interactive boat show display, Navico staff along with well-known brand ambassadors will be available throughout the show to assist customers with all of [...]

— The new Mercury 7.6-litre V12 600hp Verado – the world’s first V12 outboard – has won another accolade, being recognised by the influential US-based Boating Industry media group in its ‘Top Products of 2021’ listing. In determining winners of the Top Products designation, the judges gave extra weight to products that have unique features [...]