Show Notes
Welcome to this week's episode of the High Tide Podcast with your host Grant and Alan Blake from Blake's Marine. With Karen Rickey still on the sick list, we dive straight into a jam-packed show covering the latest in boating, local industry campaigns, hot fishing spots, and a look at current marine debates. 🚤 What’s in This Episode: Tech Tip with Alan Blake: Learn how a simple trickle charger or a small solar panel can double or triple your boat battery life and save you hundreds of dollars. Sydney Boat Show & BIA Campaigns: Neil Patchett from the Boating Industry Association (BIA) joins us to discuss affordable $11 online tickets for the upcoming show (July 30 – August 2). Plus, a breakdown of the BIA's recent major initiatives, including personal watercraft (PWC) safety campaigns and drystack storage options. The Shark Debate: Mark Bernaysiak from the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party stops by to share his perspective on the recent Sydney shark attack. We discuss the limitations of drone monitoring and his party's call to reintroduce commercial shark fisheries and adjust recreational fishing limits. Cooking & Queensland Fishing Report: Paul Bert calls in live from the Good Food and Wine Show at the ICC in Sydney. He serves up a comprehensive Gold Coast fishing update—covering everything from yellowfin out wide to mud crabs and garfish inshore—alongside a look at what he's cooking up this weekend. 🌐 Links mentioned in this episode: Check out the range or catch up on the latest details at blakesmarine.com.au. Book your digital tickets by searching online for the Sydney Boat Show.
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