This week on the Hi Tide Fishing Podcast, we cover a big mix of fishing, boating, sailing and issues affecting recreational anglers across NSW.

Alan Blake joins Grant from Whitehaven Beach during Hamilton Island Race Week, with more than 200 yachts on the water and strong winds creating some challenging sailing conditions. The conversation also looks at solo sailing safety, PLBs and EPIRBs, and why being prepared for an emergency matters.

Blake’s Marine Tip of the Week looks at what to do when the power trim or tilt on your outboard or stern drive stops working, including the manual relief valve that could get you home.

Peter Johnson joins the program with the latest fishing reports, including tailor, flathead, bream, bass, snapper, trag and pearlies. There is also advice on handling and releasing bass safely.

We also head ...