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On Watch with TIM SIMPSON

Trade A Boat

Sea Dogs of Yore • Zheng Yi Sao 1775 — 1844

THE CROW’S NEST

Dire warning for Great Barrier Reef as UN inspection begins: Climate Council briefing

Gold Coast Erosion

ATLANTIC OCEAN CROSSED BY FIRST SOLAR-ELECTRIC VESSEL

ENDURANCE DISCOVERED • In what has been hailed as a “milestone in polar history”, a team of international explorers has found Ernest Shackleton’s fabled ship Endurance at the bottom of the Weddell Sea.

WHAT’S BITING

JOHN DORY WITH LEMONGRASS CURRY SAUCE, ENOKI MUSHROOM & CURRY LEAF

PRESERVING TIMBER HULL INTEGRITY • A look at the pros and cons of timber construction in boats, along with some useful tips on how best to look after this hull type

MORE THAN EXPECTED • French boat builder Jeanneau call their new DB/43 a unique day boat design with an unparalleled capacity for entertaining

FLAGSHIP FOR FARAWAY PLACES • Boosting a winning formula of ocean-ready sports yachts by adding some European flair is Riviera’s strategy with its largest hull

SCIBS IS BACK AGAIN • After a successful 2021 show, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is upon us again. With all the major names back and a few of the smaller ones, this year’s show is poised to be better than ever.

FAST FAMILY • The Oryx 379 promises to be the perfect dayboat for a couple and kids on an overnight adventure

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT • Fringed by towering limestone cliffs at the edge of the iconic Nullarbor Plain, the pristine waters of the Great Australian Bight off South Australia provide crucial habitats for endangered marine mammals and support eco-tourism and aquaculture industries that attract thousands of visitors annually.

TALKING TRIM TABS • Boat performance is incredibly important, and this new offering from Dometic is likely to prove popular with avid boaters

CRESTING THE WAVE • Enormously popular in the US, pontoon deck boats are establishing a foothold in Australia with a number of brands now available. Leading the pack is the Crest brand, and Jeff Webster recently got his hands on the Continental NX 270 SLS.

TRAVELLING WITH FISHING TACKLE • Having the right tackle can make or break the success of a fishing trip, and, as Tim Simpson explains, how you prepare it for transport will determine how likely it is to arrive at the destination intact — or even arrive at all.

AMPHIBIOUS FREEDOM • The 9.0m Hydrasol Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) is a dream for anyone needing a roomier RIB for their amphibious adventures.

RETURN OF THE LONGSHIP • This centre console is a spinoff of the famed Viking game boat brand that blends luxury, speed, and all-around fishability.

THE FLYBRIDGE MOTOR CRUISER • The flybridge cruiser is a lot of boat to handle but gives three levels of living space, so is rightly a popular design in Australia once you learn to master it.

RAPID RISE • Lots of torque at low revs equals real flexibility

New pilot boat for Brisbane

New GM for RIB designers

Babcock takes over NSM

NEW TUG...