Just like many sports around the world, the international sailing circuit has been put on hold. Events such as the 2020 Youth World Sailing Championships have been cancelled outright, thanks to the likelihood of continuing travel restrictions, and to protect the wellbeing of athletes, coaches and other individuals involved. The Youth Worlds typically attracts… READ MORE
If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’ve left Mother’s Day to the last minute. It’s okay, we’ve got your back – especially if your mum’s the boat loving kind. And, if you’re like many Australians unable to see mum in person this Sunday, most of these gifts can be sent remotely, which makes them… READ MORE
If you’re in a state or territory that no longer allows boating, there are other ways to get your fix on the water. Okay, it may not involve a four-stroke, but it is still a whole lot of fun – just in a different way. Today, we’re talking about why you need a kayak or… READ MORE
Keeping up with rapidly changing Government restrictions is just one of the challenges Australians are facing in the wake of COVID-19. Today, we’re looking at whether boating and fishing are permitted under the restrictions, and if so, under what circumstances. Here’s what you need to know. Restrictions differ state by state On 29… READ MORE
So much has changed so rapidly over the past few weeks. Just like a growing number of workers in Australia, many of us here at Trident are now working from home, to reduce the risk of infection and hopefully, take some pressure of our health care system. Most importantly, we hope you are… READ MORE
In August last year, footage of a man fishing, while dangling from a drone with a beer, went viral. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) investigated the incident, which took place at Upper Coliban Reservoir in Central Victoria. The home-made drone was built by Tim French, who rose to fame in 2016 after sharing a… READ MORE
The short answer is maybe. In most states and territories you will need a licence to drive a tinny depending on the speed, and in some cases, the power of the engine you’re operating. We’ve broken down the rules for boat licences state by state (and territory), so you can determine what applies to you…. READ MORE
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