Every year, the Property Industry Foundation (or PIF) holds a sailing regatta to raise funds for children who are homeless in Australia. This special event kicks off on April 3 in Sydney, May 15 in Brisbane and February 28 in Melbourne. More than 1,200 sailors are expected to take part. Here’s what else you… READ MORE
In most cases, a bite means a fish on the end of the line, or at the very least, a bunch of seaweed. But, there have been cases where anglers have reeled in more than they bargained for. We’re blogging the 5 weirdest catches on our radar. If you’ve ever caught something strange, we’d… READ MORE
Every day, we hear more and more stories of the courage and grit shown by Australians in the midst of the bush fire tragedy happening over East right now. Fire fighters, volunteers, support crew and people donating money and vital items from all over Australia, show us that even in the midst of devastation, there… READ MORE
It’s 2020, which is utterly ridiculous. To cope, we’re writing about the future of boating, because nothing says future like being in the year 2020. Also, it’s fun and exciting to take a look at what’s on the horizon in the world of boating innovation. This is the second blog in our two-part series… READ MORE
So much of the technology we take for granted was once invented by minds who saw a way to radically transform the way we boat. To wrap up the year, we’re paying homage to some of the greatest boating innovations of all time. This blog is the first in a two-part series on amazing… READ MORE
You knew it, we knew it, and now we have the research to back that people who fish are far superior to people who don’t. Okay, we don’t actually have research to say they’re better. But we do have studies that prove the distinct health benefits of casting a line. Here’s what we found…. READ MORE
Christmas is just around the corner, and we’re not exactly sure how that happened. But it did, so now you’re probably scratching your head wondering what to get the legends in your life. If they’re sailors, anglers or water lovers in general, these gifts should hit the spot (without hitting your wallet). Ocean art… READ MORE
If you think sailing a boat is difficult, imagine doing it without your sight. That’s exactly what 33-year-old Perth sailor, Kylie Forth achieved, when she won the Blind Match Racing World Championships in the US in 2015. When Forth was three-years old, cancer took her sight away. At nine, she lost her right leg to… READ MORE
If you’ve ever scrolled an Instagram feed (or accessed the Internet, ever), you’ll know people will take dumb risks for a great photo. Just recently, a woman was banned for life from Royal Caribbean Cruises, after posing on the other side of the railings on a tiny platform. A fellow passenger spotted the woman posing… READ MORE
If you run charter boats in Australia, you’ll know the importance of finding the right cover for your operation. Today, we’re sharing our tips for finding charter boat insurance that matches your needs, so you can get on with running your business. Don’t go too cheap Purchasing the cheapest charter boat insurance on the… READ MORE