Powerboat & Fishing Summary

POWERBOATS & FISHING

Anglers from across Victoria are being urged to have their say about future opportunities for recreational fishing in the State. From the end of July Fisheries Victoria will host eight Recreational Fishing Forums in Melbourne and regional centres. More details.

Restrictions apply to recreational fishing gear in Queensland, and anglers are encouraged to brush up on regulations to avoid becoming entangled. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol District Officer Matt Davidson said regulations applied to bait and cast nets, both of which were popular with recreational fishers. More details on restrictions.

Stacer’s three Barra Pro models from the SF Series range, the 459 Pro, 489 Pro and 519 Pro are designed for the tournament angler and are the height of safety and stability. More details.

Mercury Marine’s unique Big Tiller can now be used with 40-60hp FourStroke outboards, meaning more people can enjoy having extra room in their boat and simple hands-on control of their engine. More details.

Following post-race investigation by WPPA race officials, Fazza's Arif Al Zafeen and Nadir Bin Hendi have been issued with a yellow card for an infringement during the start of the BMW Norwegian Grand Prix. More details.

NEWS BRIEFS

One person suffered smoke inhalation after two boats went up in flames at Newport Anchorage Marina on Pittwater. The blazing boats' mooring lines were cut, allowing the boats to drift away from the marina, in an attempt to stop the fire spreading to other boats. However, at least three other boats also caught fire. More details.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

July 30 - Aug 3 -- Sydney International Boat Show, Darling Harbour. This year there will be an incredible array of craft from kayaks to fishing boats, luxury yachts, historic vessels, speed boats, tinnies and runabouts. More details.

Aug 6 – 21 -- Festival Cairns - Telling Our Stories.

Aug 7 – 12 -- Inaugural Moreton Bay Classic fishing tournament, conducted by the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club. Anyone can enter the Classic, the first of its type to be held in Brisbane. The event offers the chance to win a marina berth worth $132,000, a Suzuki car, a CruiseCraft boat and heaps of cash and other prizes. More details.

Aug 8 - Hervey Bay Whale Festival.

August 12 - 16 -- Perth International Boat Show, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. Perth Boat Show.

Aug 16 - Climb the National Maritime Museum’s lighthouse - Want a new angle on Sydney? The National Maritime Museum invites you to climb to the top of its historic lighthouse for a different view of Darling Harbour and the city beyond. More details.

August 28 - 31 -- Brisbane International Boat Show, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Brisbane Boat Show.

Sep 12 – 13 -- Australian Offshore Powerboat Championship Round 7, Redcliff, Queensland AOPC.

Sep 19 – 20 --Australian Offshore Powerboat Championship Round 8, Gold Coast, Queensland AOPC.

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