Fishing Report
Our famous Fishing Reports covering Hervey Bay to Yamba published every Thursday.
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Find the best places for a swim or a surf with our Surf & Beach Report.
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Great insights from our experts covering all your coastal leisure activities!
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John Costello on Mangrove Jack
John Costello from My Lure Box gives us some inside tips from his 25+ years experience chasing Mangrove Jack; and explains how this knowledge has found its way into his …
Ron Jenyns | 1936 – 2024
Ron Jenyns leaves a legacy forever etched in Australian boating and fishing history and folklore. In the course of a life rich in achievement, Ron helmed unforgettable ocean adventures, creating …
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Thirty-six years ago, the “Ultimate Event” took place to celebrate the opening of a wildly ambitious development called Sanctuary Cove.
Record-Breaking supercell storm hammers South-East Queensland.
Earlier this week, South-east Queensland endured one of its most severe thunderstorms in recent memory. Coastwatch weather commentator, Josh Toohey, described the event as “record-breaking” for hail size, …
Ali Day Bows Out in Glory, as Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold 25.6 Marks a New Era in Surf Sports
In a thrilling display of endurance and legacy, surf lifesaving icon Ali Day claimed victory in the inaugural Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold 25.6, marking his final competitive race …
Edencraft East Coast Tour
Coastwatch linked up with Edencraft’s Australian East Coast tour at their final destination, Airlie Beach — on a spectacular day in the Whitsundays — to sample their latest release, the impressive …
SNAPT 5 – THE FULL MOVIE
After 25 years the curtain closes… Snapt 5 is Logan Dulien’s fifth and final installment of the longest-running independent surf film series of all time. Filmed across the …
Show Us Your Boat | “Moreton Maid” — 31 Clem Masters
We’re pleased to re-introduce a famous segment of the old Coastwatch program—Show Us Your Boat (also known as MY BOAT). We’ll be taking you into the …
Australia’s Classic Boats
Launching at Coastwatch: a premium digital publication featuring Australia’s most iconic and storied vessels; their rich heritage, identities, and the extraordinary adventures that made them famous!…
The Re-Fit Series
We journey into the history and major re-fit restorations of three iconic vessels: Avalon II, M.V. Sundowner & South Pacific II. The Series showcases what is possible restoring classic wooden cruisers and gamefishers; the world-class calibre of some of Australia’s finest shipwrights and trades; and the passion and commitment of their owners.
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Coastwatch Vault
The Coastwatch Vault contains the full library of priceless content from the Brownie’s Coastwatch TV show that ran over 300 episodes. It is fully indexed and segmented and serves as a continuing source of timeless wisdom, information, history and great entertainment.
From the Air
From the Air
We are fortunate to have “eyes in the sky” via our partners Seair Pacific & Lady Elliot Island, who supply us regular aerial photography of coastal bars and our amazing coastline.
The “old” Caloundra Bar & the “new” Bribie Bar – 21.11.25 – approx. 3.40pm.
