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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.

Using and caring for distress flares

Distress flares come to the rescue when there’s silence on your VHF radio and mobile phone by attracting the attention of boats, aircraft or people within line of sight.
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How to tow your boat safely

This article looks at the three trailer-brake classes, the laws each state or territory throw at us, realistic stopping distances, and the art of load balance so you can arrive with bragging rights instead of roadside regrets.
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Where to go fishing in Australia

For over 40 years Club Marine Magazine has shown boaties where they could go fishing and this is a list of some of the favourites.
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INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster car test

Mark Rothfield tests out the INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster.
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Whittley AL aluminium boats - boat test

Mark Rothfield tests three boats - the 1280TS tiller-steered dinghy, 1450 RA family runabout and 1700BR bowrider.
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Pardo 50 Boat Test

The Italian-built Pardo 50 makes a strong case for being the best luxury dayboat currently on sale in Australia.
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Safe boating on busy rivers

It’s essential to recognise and understand your role on and in the river, as your actions will have an impact on the shared space and those around you.
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Freshwater fishing in the NSW New England lakes

Best places to fish in the NSW New England lakes.
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Where and how to find tuna

Where and how to find tuna in Australia.
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