It has been just over a month since Southeast Queensland and Northern NSW suffered from severe thunderstorms and catastrophic floods. The Bureau of Meteorology said that in 24 hours, approx. 250-350 mm of rain fell, prompting flash flooding in the region. The Queensland floods left sheer devastation in their wake. The Brisbane River is still too dangerous for recreational users, with large amounts of debris still being located and retrieved above and below the surface. At DOCKPRO, we all watched as residents scrambled to save their loved ones, family pets, homes and even their boats, with som ..read more

DOCKPRO are excited for the 2022 Boat show circuit to start even though many boat shows are still on hiatus after the last few years of uncertainty. With some of our favourites still on hold, we know the ones set to launch will still showcase spectacular exhibits set to entice and delight boat lovers and adventure seekers alike! That’s why our team has compiled a list of the boat shows not to be missed in 2022. Below you can keep updated with our comprehensive guide to all the best boat shows in Australia for the year ahead. Stay tuned as we keep this list updated with all the information you ..read more

Whether it’s sea rescue, Parks and Wildlife, Water Police or border force, all choose SeaPen as their dry docking system of choice, and it is no wonder. SeaPen keeps the boat clean and barnacle free without lifting it above water level, thus protecting the boat’s hull from ongoing issues caused by marine growth. The SeaPen significantly reduces annual boat maintenance costs that require a boat to be out of the water for short periods. With SeaPen, the vessel is dry-docked at water level allowing the boat to be in prime condition when it’s needed. The SeaPen is perfectly suited to rescue vesse ..read more

The South Australian Sea Rescue Squadron is a highly experienced volunteer marine rescue group serving the boating public in South Australia. Positioned at the end of Barcoo Road in West Beach SQ, the operations centre has expansive views that allow easy watercraft monitoring out to St Vincent Gulf. With boats stationed at their headquarters at West Beach and the boat shed at Lonsdale, the Sea Rescue unit patrol the areas between Grange and Port Willunga every weekend and public holiday depending upon the weather. Pictured here is the 8.4 Nautic Star Search and Rescue. These vessels are desig ..read more

One of the best parts of summer is bringing out your Jet Ski for max fun out on the water. But a jet ski needs a lot of love and attention to keep it running at peak performance. If you are new to owning a PWC (personal watercraft) or you’re recently back in the game, we think everyone needs to know how to maintain their PWC to keep it in tip-top shape and running like a dream all summer long! The first and probably the most important thing to know is how to maintain and clean your PWC.  Keeping it clean and well maintained will ensure your watercraft will last for years to come. That ..read more

Like you, it was a question we asked ourselves many times over and what led us to come up with SeaPen, an innovative dry-docking solution at water level.   So, why do we (as boat owners) need to dry-dock our boats? Dry-docking a boat is when a vessel is taken out of the water for maintenance (usually to the service yard). By taking your boat out of the water, you expose all submerged portions of the hull so the boat can be cleaned and inspected. This is an integral part of maintaining a vessel and ensuring it is free from marine and barnacle growth which can damage and slow down your ..read more

Covid 19 hits the Boating Industry again with the BIA (Boating Industry Australia) cancelling the Sydney Festival of Boating which was set to run from the 29th of July to the 1st of August.  Already a scaled-down version of the Sydney International Boat Show, the Festival of Boating could not go ahead with Sydney facing an extended lockdown period. “We were excited to be showing the latest in DOCKPROs dry docking technology,” said Mark Barber, CEO of DOCKPRO. “Unfortunately, Covid strikes again, and the BIA board had to consider the latest information from the NSW government concerning Co ..read more

We love Boat Show Season!  After a successful and fun Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show last month, we are set to do it all over again at the Sydney Festival of Boating! Proudly presented by the Boating Industry Association Ltd, this new format, COVID-Safe event, will be held at the International Convention Centre between the 29th of July and the 1st of August 2021. Occupying the upper-level halls of the convention centre and the undercover exhibitor displays on the Event Deck, the festival will also accommodate larger on-water displays and feature festival activations and displays w ..read more

It’s the time of year we have all been waiting for! It’s the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show!! If you have a true sense of marine and the outdoors, this is one of the most unmissable events on the Marine Calendar! The 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show attracts over 45,000 marine enthusiasts each year. This year, the event looks set to live up (once again!) to its exceptional reputation as the Southern Hemisphere’s premier marine event. You will find over 300+ exhibitors and 600+ watercraft on display. And you won’t be disappointed with fishing boats, watercraft, trailers, mari ..read more

FloatBricks are a versatile, easy to install, affordable modular docking system that is perfect for most docking situations. It’s no wonder that FloatBricks is one of our most popular docking solutions at DOCKPRO and that’s why we are taking an in-depth look at one of the most popular choices for modular floating docks around! FloatBricks are a “no brainer.” Completely customisable to suit your needs and your budget, FloatBricks have been designed with an anti-slip tread on their surface to maximise traction and minimise risk whether for domestic, industrial or commercial uses. FloatBricks mod ..read more