DON’T GO OUT! Often heard as a surfing term, however, the same applies for going out in the water either in person or by boat! Boating is both exciting and relaxing. However, boating can be a hazardous activity and there are several ways that a boating trip can turn sour if you are not properly […]
How to Avoid Becoming Involved in a Boating Accident Master’s Responsibility It’s vitally important to remember that as the Master you hold the safety and wellbeing of not only the people on your boat but also those who may be in the water or on other watercraft. As the Master you must ensure you know […]
Things you DON’T want to be involved in! This article is focused on the 8 most common boating accidents! With more people taking to the water for their recreation, this means there are more craft out therewhich in turns means the potential to be involved in an accident is becoming greater. No matter if you’re […]
Let Shorlink assist….. Given the success and knowledge of Shorlink in the marine industry, we were approached some time ago, about expanding to include vessel clean, maintenance and management. So that is what we did! Whilst the end of summer is definitely here, the beginning of winter often means less time IN the water and […]
How to do it safely! Tying up to other vessels is a great way to connect and interact with family and friends. But there is still plenty that can go wrong if you do not do it the right way. Just ask the repair guys at your marina or boat repair facility! Fact is, there […]
Could YOU survive in the water? It’s coming to that time of the year for the Northern States that water temperatures start falling. For the more southern States such as Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria not to mention the bottom end of Western Australia it’s pretty much an all-year-round issue. While you may have undertaken […]
We came, We Talked, We Educated! The 2024 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show is now finished and what an incredible success it was…. not only for our business, but it was the biggest crowds on record, the vessels were the highest ever seen at the show and the best Australian weather! This was all a recipe […]
Get onboard with the benefits! Today there are many digital platforms on the market all with varying features, benefits and of course price points. There are also many people out there writing SMS manuals! We’ve reviewed many of them and have to say that Sea-Flux comes at the top of our list based on the […]
Too often many new boaters make these mistakes the first few times they take their boat out but don’t feel too bad because even experienced boaters can and do make the same mistakes! 1. Boarding the vessel When boarding a boat from a pontoon or wharf, people often leave one foot on the boat and […]
We’ll be there so catch up with us! Yes, it’s on again the world-renowned Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS). 2024 is set to be the most spectacular yet with close to 100 brand-new product launches from some of the globes most popular and luxurious marine brands. SCIBS is held from Thursday 23rd May to […]
