This week on Hi Tide with the Fishing Fellas on Coast FM, brought to you by Blake’s Marine, we’ve packed the show with safety advice, tech tips and a full NSW fishing report.

We kick off with Mr Alex Barrell from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) talking all things EPIRBs and distress beacons – how accidental activations happen, why correct storage and registration are critical, and why a mobile phone is not enough once you head offshore. If you run a boat, this chat is a must-listen before the Christmas rush.

Then Alan Blake from Blake’s Marine delivers this week’s tech tip on towing and reversing boat trailers. He explains how trailer length affects how quickly it reacts, why small moves on th ...