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Australia's boating sector targets $20 billion by 2030 as skills crisis bites
Australia's boating industry is forecasting $20 billion in annual spend by 2030, but a skills crisis threatens to hold it back. Here's what the data reveals.
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DockPro takes BIA sustainability award at Sydney Boat Show for antifoul-free SeaPen
Gold Coast's DockPro has won the BIA Sustainability in the Boating Industry Award for its antifoul-free SeaPen, preventing 300,000 litres of antifoul coatings.
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Kiwi-built Protector 380 Targa heads to Mediterranean as superyacht chase boat
A Rayglass Protector 380 Targa has been purpose-built as a superyacht chase boat for the Mediterranean, the result of a 14-month collaboration with Ancasta Group.
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Riviera launches waterfront owners club at Gold Coast manufacturing complex
Riviera has launched a dedicated Yacht Club at its Gold Coast complex, offering owners commissioning programmes, design studios, and a waterfront community hub.
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Furuno CSH10 omni sonar brings 900m range and target lock to sport fishing boats
The Furuno CSH10 brings 360-degree scanning, 900m detection range, and target lock to large sport fishing boats. Discover what this compact sonar can do.
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Free official NZ boating charts from LINZ: how to download and keep them current
Download free official NZ nautical charts from LINZ. Learn the difference between RNC and ENC formats, the best software to use, and how to keep charts current.
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OGHAM Yachts launches aluminium cruising range from 45ft liveaboard to 78ft polar expedition yacht
OGHAM Yachts debuts two production models and a custom-build service, from the liveaboard Ismeria 45 to the ice-capable LifeSong 78 polar expedition yacht.
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Lithium battery fires reshape what NZ boat insurance covers and costs
Lithium battery fires are reshaping NZ boat insurance. Learn what underwriters now require, what policies exclude, and six steps to protect your cover and cut costs.
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Lowrance Ghost X trolling motor lands in NZ from $6,929 with 20% more thrust
The Lowrance Ghost X trolling motor arrives in NZ from $6,929. Get 20% more thrust, built-in sonar, and quieter operation for serious freshwater fishing.
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2025 Sydney Boat Show opens with world premieres, NZ brands and 21,000sqm of exhibits
The 2025 Sydney Boat Show opens with 21,000sqm of exhibits, world premieres, NZ brands like Stabicraft and Surtees, and live events for boaters and families.
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$60 radar reflector could transform Pacific ocean search and rescue
New Zealand's SAR4SAR project is developing a $60 radar reflector detectable from orbit, giving Pacific boaters a low-cost way to be found in any weather.
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Inside the carbon fibre workshop that builds SailGP F50 race boats layer by layer
Discover how SailGP F50 race boats are built layer by layer in a carbon fibre workshop, from prepreg lay-up to cured components capable of 50 knots.
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