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Mark Rothfield

Club Marine Content Director Mark Rothfield is a highly respected and award-winning veteran of Australian marine journalism, with a career spanning more than 45 years as a writer, editor, photographer, videographer and on-air presenter.

As a 17-year cadet reporter, Mark began writing a syndicated weekly boating column for Fairfax Newspapers that ran continuously until 2020. He was the youngest-ever editor of the former Modern Boating magazine (1989-2001), head judge for the Australian Boat of the Year awards (1996-2001) and a selection panel member for the Australian Sailor of the Year Awards.

Mark is a genuine all-rounder, vastly experienced in evaluating both power and sail craft of all sizes while also specialising in highly informative and authoritative technical articles. He has contributed to Club Marine Magazine since 2007, taking on his current full-time role in 2022. He brings a wealth of fresh ideas and unbridled passion to further enhance Club Marine Magazine’s standing as the boating industry’s premier publication and video source.

He learned to sail at the age of 4 and, when away from the keyboard, loves nothing more than spending time on his trailer sailer, cruising in his 5.4m RIB, windsurfing, fishing and more.

Stejcraft Krakin 570 Bay boat test

Stejcraft has launched the Krakin 570 Bay, a centre-console fishing boat designed to rival similar but more expensive imports.
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Caring for the fish you catch

One of the best examples of anglers’ dedication to conservation is the NSW Gamefish Tagging Program.
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Just as a safety message is delivered on every flight, a good skipper should let his or her crew know where everything is and how it works.
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Boat maintenance with Al McGlashan

Al Mcglashan talking through boat maintenance
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Pre-season preparation with Al McGlashan

Rust never sleeps, nor do rot and mould, during your boat's hibernation period so take the time to check and, if necessary, service your gear before heading out on the water.
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Checklists with Al McGlashan

Renowned trailerboat fishing expert Al McGlashan goes through the many benefits of having a thorough boating safety checklist
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Reel basics with Al McGlashan

Understand the basics of fishing reels with Al McGlashan.
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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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Haines Hunter 675 Enclosed LTD boat test

The Haines Hunter 675 Enclosed Limited Edition is one of them, its performance surpassing excellence and entering the realm of absolutely exceptional when powered by a 350hp Yamaha.
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