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Why a Mini Jet Boat Must Be Considered a Personal Watercraft in 2026 Australia

In Australia, the line between “small boat” and “personal watercraft” used to be fairly clear.

The Evolution of Water Rescue Equipment - From Human Bravery to Technology-Led Response Systems

Water rescue has always occupied a unique place in public safety. Unlike many other emergency

Why Certification Matters in Australia - A Practical, Legal and Safety Reality

Introduction: Certification Is Not Optional in Australia In Australia, certification is not a box-ticking exercise,

How Underwater Scooters Generate Thrust

A Complete Technical and Practical Guide for Australian Buyers, Safety Organisations, and Serious Water Users

How Australian watercraft regulations differ by state

Australians often assume “boating law is boating law” and that once you’re licensed in one

Fire Standards for Lithium Batteries - What Australian Buyers, Operators and Authorities Must Understand

Introduction: Why Lithium Battery Fire Standards Matter More Than Ever Lithium batteries have transformed modern

The Rise of Integrated Electric Jet Propulsion Why FluxJet Signals a Fundamental Shift in Small Watercraft Design

The Rise of Integrated Electric Jet Propulsion For decades, designers of kayaks, paddlecraft, and compact

Jet Surfboards vs E-Foils: How They Truly Differ

Introduction: Why This Comparison Matters in 2026 Electric water sports have moved well beyond novelty.

Drag and Hydrodynamics Below the Surface

Drag and Hydrodynamics Below the Surface: A Practical, Physics-Based Guide for Australian Underwater Scooter Users,

Electric Personal Watercrafts vs Petrol Personal Watercrafts – The Long-Term Ownership Reality

Why Long-Term Ownership Matters More Than the Purchase Decision When Australians compare electric personal watercraft

L’Hydroptère (France): The Boat That Proved Sailing Could Fly

Introduction: The Boat That Proved Sailing Could Fly Few watercraft in history have fundamentally altered

Candela C-8 by Polestar (Sweden): Electric Hydrofoiling and the Reinvention of Sustainable High-Performance Boating

Introduction: Why Candela Changed the Electric Boating Conversation Electric boats existed long before Candela. What

Shadow Six (Typhoon “Aquatic Utility Vehicle”)

Introduction: Breaking the Rules of Marine Design If you wanted to design something that breaks

Sailrocket 2: The Pursuit of Absolute Speed on Water

Introduction: Redefining What Is Possible Under Sail For centuries, sailors have sought speed through refinement—better

Introduction: When Categories Stop Making Sense For most of modern recreational history, watercraft fitted neatly

Hybrid Surface–Subsurface Watercraft: Engineering Possibilities and Limits

Introduction: Operating Across Two Worlds Watercraft have traditionally been designed to operate in a single

Public Access Rescue Technology for Remote Areas

Extending Life-Saving Capability Beyond Patrols, Rosters, and Reach Remote and unpatrolled waterways account for a

Deployment Speed in Water Rescue vs. Traditional Rescue Methods

Why Minutes, Seconds, and Immediate Access Decide Survival Outcomes In water rescue, speed is not

A Clear, Technical, and Practical Guide for Australian Underwater Scooter Users, Buyers, and Safety Organisations

Introduction: Why Most Buyers Look at the Wrong Things When buyers compare electric watercraft, they

Introduction: Balance Has Always Ruled Board Design From the earliest hollow wooden surfboards to modern

Underwater Scooter Battery Sealing The Engineering Guide to Pressure Resistance & Safety

A Detailed, Safety-Focused Guide for Australian Underwater Scooter Users, Engineers, and Procurement Decision-Makers Introduction: Why

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