Trade-A-Boat – August 2019

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In the lead up to this year’s Airlie Beach Race
Week, organisers have drawn Steven Capell,
owner of Eve, as the winner of the early entry
prize.
The lucky crew will have their pockets
lined with food and drink vouchers from the
Whitsunday Sailing Club, with a total value
equivalent to the event entry fee.
Event Chairman Adrian Bram is pleased with
the number of entries so far, saying: “We are
on track for another year of exciting racing in
paradise coupled with a fantastic entertainment
program and look forward to welcoming the
competitors, volunteers and event followers to the
Whitsundays.”
Airlie Beach Race Week commences on
August 8.

ABRW EARLY

BIRD REWARDED

Brisbane’s boating world will come

together at the Brisbane Convention

and Exhibition Centre from Friday

August 23 to Sunday 25.

The comprehensive marine and

lifestyle caters to a wide range of

recreational activities, and this year

will include: SeaDoo’s latest PWC

offering; fishing gear and expertise

from Tacklebusters; and a mammoth

range of favourite brand from

Northside Marine that includes Whittley,

Surtees, Stabicraft, Malibu, Stacer and

Sportsman Boats.

There will be a whole host of experts

on stage, including the likes of Steve

Starling, Tim Simpson; Doug Burt and

many more, who will be presenting

Fishing Masterclasses that cover a

range of subjects.

Whether you’re looking for advice, a

show-only deal or you’re just keen to

ogle the latest releases, you’ll find what

you’re after at the Brisbane Boat Show.

For more information on ticket prices,

access and exhibitors, head to

http://www.brisbaneboatshow.com.au and we’ll

see you there.

Brisbane Boat Show Returns August 23-

AMSA FATIGUE STUDY

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is seeking

insight into experiences of fatigue from anyone

working in the domestic commercial vessel industry.

They seek to understand issues of fatigue for

workers at sea, with the intention of being able to

develop effective guidance around safe management

practices.

Anyone with relevant experience can take part in

an anonymous survey until mid-October.

Search ‘fatigue survey’ on http://www.amsa.gov.au to find

out more.