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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!

Sailing at night preparation and safety

Even novices can conquer the waves at night with proper preparation and some basic tips.
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Marine battery basics

The positives and negatives of marine battery care and maintenance.
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How to handle your boat in heavy weather

Boating in heavy weather will test your skill and nerve.
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Boating Safety Equipment Checklist

The following checklists give you the minimum safety equipment needed for Australian waters.
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How EPIRBs and PLBs Work

Should an emergency occur in a remote location, an EPIRB or PLB can be the best – and sometimes only – way to alert rescue organisations.
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Boating and navigational markers

Like traffic lights and road signs that guide drivers, buoys, beacons and navigation lights guide boaters on the water.
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Pre-Season Boat Checklist

Ready to get out on the water? Use this checklist to help you be prepared.
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Communication breakdown

The correct use of marine radios is paramount to safe boating and in the right hands, a marine radio can save lives.
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How to protect your boat and passengers from lightning strikes

Lightning is one of nature's most powerful forces. Although a thunderstorm may only last for an hour or so, its enormous power is something to be feared.
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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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