Are you wearing the right lifejacket? Are you wearing the right lifejacket? There are three types of lifejacket to choose from Some 79 per cent of boaters who drowned in the past decade were either not wearing a lifejacket, or wore an incorrect lifejacket. by Maritime Safety Victoria Posted 22 Jan 09:40 UTC Illegal calamari catch sees boat forfeited Illegal calamari catch sees boat forfeited Hillside man prohibited from fishing for six months A Hillside man who took 23 calamari off Queenscliff and broke water safety regulations has been convicted, prohibited from fishing for six months, fined $1200 and had his boat and fishing equipment forfeited. by Amelia J Crafter Posted 22 Jan 06:35 UTC Scania-powered Viking 46 Billfish is in production Scania-powered Viking 46 Billfish is in production Twin 900 HP DI13-Liter Scania engines will make their debut in North America Scania, one of the world's leading manufacturers of engines for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, announced today a new build, 46-foot Viking Billfish sportfishing yacht (46BF) by Scania Posted 21 Jan 13:46 UTC Simrad partners with Gray FishTag Research Simrad partners with Gray FishTag Research All fish species in every ocean are being monitored Simrad Yachting - a division of Navico and leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilot, radar, communications and fishfinding systems - announced today the continued sponsorship of Gray FishTag Research (GFR). by Simrad Posted 20 Jan 14:02 UTC Navico partners with Ozfish Unlimited Navico partners with Ozfish Unlimited To help build a program of fish habitat restoration in urban areas Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP® brands is excited to announce a partnership with Ozfish Unlimited by Navico Posted 14 Jan 06:26 UTC Introducing the Sharrow MX-2™ Introducing the Sharrow MX-2™ The highest rake Sharrow Propeller available The award-winning Sharrow MX-2™ is the newest addition to the Sharrow MX™ line-up! It is the highest rake Sharrow Propeller available. by Sharrow Marine Posted 13 Jan 06:20 UTC Boaters met with summer safety focus Boaters met with summer safety focus Hundreds more people have taken to NSW waterways In a year marked by COVID-19 restrictions, hundreds more people have taken to NSW waterways. by Penny Robins Posted 11 Jan 05:53 UTC 13FISH call makes the difference 13FISH call makes the difference As car and kayak seized leaving the Tambo River near Metung The 13 FISH reporting hotline continues to ensure fishing in Victoria will be sustainable for years to come, after a call by a member of the public led to two people having their vehicle, kayak and fishing equipment seized. by Victorian Fisheries Authority Posted 8 Jan 21:00 UTC 82' S/F - Project 7 construction update 82' S/F - Project 7 construction update Entering the new year with a new build at Michael Rybovich & Sons Progress: the keel and stringers are in production and the jig is being set up. As another one takes shape, we can't help but be thankful for our crew, their diligence, and making the most of 2020. by Michael Rybovich & Sons Posted 8 Jan 11:23 UTC Top tips for beginner boat fishers Top tips for beginner boat fishers Fishing from a boat puts you in the heart of the action Often, when I refer to "a day on the water", I mean a day spent fishing, but there is nothing quite like being on the water. by Laurie Wilkins Posted 7 Jan 10:13 UTC Fishing around Tasmania - Summer 2021 Fishing around Tasmania - Summer 2021 Tassie is a mecca for all things sea change Many have said Tassie is a mecca for all things sea change and those same people are now putting that into practise, for not only is the fishing sensational at this time, but real estate and fuel, plus accommodation are at an all-time price by Carl Hyland Posted 7 Jan 07:05 UTC Navico announces WM-4 Receiver Rebate promotion Navico announces WM-4 Receiver Rebate promotion To get up to $175 cash back on the WM-4 SiriusXM® Marine Weather/Audio Satellite Receiver Navico®, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad Yachting, B&G® and C-MAP® brands have announced a special, double-rebate opportunity, allowing consumers to get up to $175 cash back on the WM-4 SiriusXM® Marine Weather/Audio Satellite Receiver. by Navico Posted 3 Jan 13:09 UTC Lowrance HDS Ultimate Fishing System upgrade Lowrance HDS Ultimate Fishing System upgrade Unbeatable savings during the early 2021 promotion Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, have announced it is starting the year off with unbeatable savings during the HDS Ultimate Fishing System Upgrade promotion. by Lowrance Posted 2 Jan 16:49 UTC Could you get back on board if you fell overboard? Could you get back on board if you fell overboard? Watch this video to see just how hard it is! If you end up in the water unexpectedly, your best chance of survival is to get out of the water as quickly as possible. by Transport Safety Victoria Posted 26 Dec 2020 21:53 UTC Thinking of going offshore fishing in Victoria? Thinking of going offshore fishing in Victoria? Vanessa gets some helpful tips from offshore fisher John Vanessa gets some helpful tips from offshore fisher John on everything you should do before heading out. by Transport Safety Victoria Posted 23 Dec 2020 23:39 UTC New models for the bestselling Sportsfish range New models for the bestselling Sportsfish range New stock arriving early 2021... The Arvor 905 Sportsfish has been designed without compromise for fishing, adventure and fun, and all in perfect safety and comfort. by Arvor Posted 23 Dec 2020 21:48 UTC One end to the other... One end to the other... I got a sneak peak at the SV Delos Arctic trailer a while back, and swore to complete secrecy... Confession. I got a sneak peak at the SV Delos Arctic trailer a while back, and swore to complete secrecy, or face the long walk off a short pier... by John Curnow, Global Editor, Sail-WorldCruising.com Posted 20 Dec 2020 10:00 UTC The new Lowrance EliteFS™ The new Lowrance EliteFS™ The EliteFS will help you get the most out of your day on the water Say hello to the new Elite™ Fishing System, officially known as 'EliteFS'. by Lowrance APAC Posted 20 Dec 2020 06:33 UTC Escaped salmon survey and summer fishing Escaped salmon survey and summer fishing Look after flathead stocks this summer We need to know more about the impact of salmon escape events. How widely and quickly do the escapees disperse, how long do they survive in the wild, and do they adapt to feeding on natural prey items? by DPIPWE Fishing Posted 19 Dec 2020 06:50 UTC North Coast boaters urged to stay off waterways North Coast boaters urged to stay off waterways With debris, severe flooding, king tides and strong winds causing havoc Boaters on Northern NSW waterways are advised to stay off the water for the next week with debris, severe flooding, king tides and strong winds causing havoc from Forster to the Tweed. by Emily Rundle Posted 17 Dec 2020 23:36 UTC