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The Ocean Cleanup reports that Interceptor 028 is operating in the Philippines' Meycauayan River. We examine the early results, what the figures mean and why river litter matters to leisure …
Australia's award-recognised Holy Carp condiment dispenser reimagines the familiar plastic soy-sauce fish with moulded plant fibre and in-store filling.
Award-recognised floating installation Whale Fall translates deep-sea ecology into an evocative public artwork of steel ribs and red light in Amsterdam's waterways.
The 2026 Good Design-recognised BioShelter research initiative brings species-specific habitat geometry and robotic fabrication to Sydney's hardened harbour edges.
Australia's award-recognised Remora Velocity integrates a surfboard roof-bar restraint with protective storage, adjustable sizing and a repeatable loading routine.
Seabin's Making Nature Count project, recognised in Australia's 2026 Good Design Awards, combines harbour litter collection and a public pollution-data platform.
The Australian-designed MARS II reef system has been recognised in the 2026 Good Design Awards, highlighting how divers can assemble modular underwater habitats without barges or cranes.
SURFDRY's 2026 Australian Good Design Award entry describes a portable, USB-C-powered system for drying wetsuits, dive booties and gloves using controlled ambient air instead of heat.
The Beuchat Personal Dive Tender, a 2026 Australian Good Design entry, combines an insulated cover, rigid hull, 32-litre storage and one-handed access for recreational spearfishing.
Fliteboard RACE has earned a 2026 Australian Good Design Award. We look at the specialist hull, propulsion and rider-position decisions behind the electric race foil, and what recreational boaters should …
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show's indoor Convention Center programme combines a Kids Corner, fishing clinics, marine exhibits and family-friendly activities for 28 October–1 November 2026.
Nimbus T8 is a 7.93-metre walkaround tender with two overnight berths, flexible cockpit arrangements and Mercury outboard choices for owners who prioritise day trips and occasional nights afloat.
Chaparral's 2026 23 SSi is a 7.01-metre family bowrider with a wide passenger cockpit, swim platform, optional watersports equipment and seating for up to 13 under its stated NMMA rating.
Wellcraft's 8.51-metre 28 Explorer provides a protected wheelhouse, practical walkaround access and multiple cockpit plans, making it worth considering for coastal boating beyond ideal summer weather.
The Yamarin 80 DC uses an unusual sheltered port-side passage to reach the bow, creating room for two sleeping cabins and a spacious cockpit within an 8.28-metre day cruiser.
The Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard combines the open spaces of a family bowrider with overnight accommodation for four and twin Mercury V10 propulsion. This guide examines how its arrangements …
The Cobalt R4 Coastal combines a 7.39m hull, outboard power and flexible seating with saltwater-ready features for family leisure boating.
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