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CoVid has provided my wife and I an opportunity to take our boat NoraJ on a long coastal passage to Queensland. Prior to CoVid we were […]

VHF Marine Radio Marine radio operators must have an appropriate Certificate of Proficiency. This may be obtained through the Office of Marine Communications that is part […]

As part of Marine Safety Victoria ‘Prepare to survive: Know the five’ campaign message, ‘Practise getting back on’ This Blog looks at the risk of falling […]

Boating has many origins and the location of the helm is based on both ancient customs and practical reasons. Steering on the (starboard) right-hand side is […]

Keep it Simple Lights must be displayed on ALL vessels between Sunset and Sunrise and in restricted visibility. Every type of craft on the water needs […]

Only if you don’t want to hurt somebody or wreck your boat! The correct names are Port and Starboard Laterals and they are the same everywhere […]

Let’s set the mood with some pirate fun facts. The term Starboard comes from the old English or Anglo-Saxon term Steorboard. The universal term in nautical […]

There are many tips and tricks to berthing in marinas, many of which are obvious when you are there. These are the ones many people miss. […]