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Ensure your gear is safe with a secure, dustproof, and watertight Norweld ute canopy. Proudly Australian-made, features include central locking, water tanks and storage, perfect for your boating adventures.


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Published every two months, Club Marine Magazine captures everything boating for you to enjoy. Including boating destinations, sailing adventures and boat safety articles, plus reviews of all the latest and greatest boats, accessories and fishing gear!

Driving your boat in tight spaces

Even professional skippers can experience some anxiety when faced with a challenging close-quarters manoeuvre, no matter how many bow thrusters their vessel has or how many crew are at the ready.
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How to launch and retrieve your boat

Al McGlashan's tips on how to launch and retrieve your boat.
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Laws for boat navigation lights

By law, all vessels, whether at anchor or underway, must show navigation lights between sunset and sunrise and in restricted visibility such as fog, smoke or glare.
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Marine Radio 101

Learn how marine radios operate, their advantages over mobile phones, and why VHF radios are the most common choice for coastal coverage.
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FLIR and radar technology

FLIR cameras and radar units can both see things the naked eye can’t, but they operate very differently and should be considered standalone assets.
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Buyers’ guide to boat trailers

The road to towing nirvana starts with a reliable, well-equipped trailer.
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Jet Ski handling

How to ride jet skis in smooth water.
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Keeping cats aboard

Sailing with a feline first mate has many benefits.
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How to use fishfinders

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The newly launched 4300 Sports Express, its first foray into the open-cabin genre for over two decades. Clever small-boat space utilisation combined with big-boat amenities and luxury create a graceful stateliness that sets the 4300 apart.

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