IF THE SHOE FITS

IF THE SHOE FITS

by | Jun 20, 2017 | All Stories, How to

The Captain’s step-by-step guide to finding your perfect boat, one you can just slide on like an old Sea boot and it feels like you’ve worn it forever. Buying a boat is like buying a new pair of shoes. There are thousands of brands, shapes, sizes and colours to choose...
Haines Hunter V19 CC

Haines Hunter V19 CC

by | Jun 14, 2017 | All Stories, Captain's ships

The Captain jumps aboard the toughest, meanest V19 he’s ever seen. The Captain has skippered everything from a 3.8m Polycraft to a 50ft flybridge, and has come to the conclusion that his ideal all-purpose rig is around the 19ft mark, or just shy of 6m....
SCIENCE UNDER THE SOUTHERN SEA

SCIENCE UNDER THE SOUTHERN SEA

by | Jun 14, 2017 | All Stories, Captain's ships

Science under the Southern Sea Deakin University marine biologist Associate Prof Daniel Ierodiaconou – aka “the fish hypnotist” – spends a lot of time on, in and under the sea. He and his team of sea scientists have been putting together 3-D maps and video of the...
SEA CRUISERS IN THE SOUTH WEST

SEA CRUISERS IN THE SOUTH WEST

by | Jun 14, 2017 | All Stories, Captain's ships

Other boat brands couldn’t bear the brunt of Bass Strait, so Ed Richardson built his own battle-ready Sea Cruisers. The Captain has become well acquainted with Bass Strait’s rolling seas and windswept coastline. He’s clocked up countless hours and servo sangas...
SCOTTY GRAY’S SOUTHERN SPECIES HIT LIST

SCOTTY GRAY’S SOUTHERN SPECIES HIT LIST

by | Jun 14, 2017 | All Stories, How to

The South-West Victorian coastline, aka the Shipwreck Coast, is home to a diverse range of habitats, which provide a plethora of fishing opportunities. This unforgiving coastline is renowned for being wild and rugged. During winter, icy gale-force winds manage to...