CROC SAVVY The recent fishing tragedy regarding two elderly men in the Northern Territory has once again highlighted the need to be on high alert when operating in waters infested with crocodiles. … [Read more...]
Get Your Head Around Hedland-published in Augusta Margaret River Mail 18/5/16
GET YOUR HEAD AROUND HEDLAND After five weeks in Port Hedland, I must say I have really enjoyed this part of the North West for many reasons, not the least being the people who … [Read more...]
North West Yarns-published in Augusta/Margaret River Mail 12/5/16
NORTH WEST YARNS Inevitably as I travel the northwest running skippers courses, I am not the only one telling stories. Some of my clients love telling a yarn or two, usually before we get into the … [Read more...]
Crab Grab-published in Augusta/Margaret River Mail 4/5/16
CRAB GRAB Last week readers may recall I had met a friendly chap at the Port Hedland boat ramp who was happy to display his catch of blue manna crabs and give an approximate location, which was … [Read more...]
HEDLAND HIGHLIGHTS-published in Augusta/Margaret River Mail 27/4/16
HEDLAND HIGHLIGHTS Last week’s article, ‘Incidents At Sea’, outlined some of the risks associated with night time boating. Sure it is not for everyone, but while writing the article I had developed … [Read more...]
INCIDENTS AT SEA-published in Augusta/Margaret River Mail 20/4/16
INCIDENTS AT SEA While teaching in the Karratha/Dampier area for the last two weeks the wind has been difficult to work with, although fortunately on the most extreme day of 40 knot plus gusts I … [Read more...]