Last week we wrote about what to do when your boat is ‘in irons’. Surprisingly, quite a few boat lovers didn’t even know what the term meant, which made us want to dig deeper. We discovered it referred to people being ‘shackled’, since prisoners ‘in irons’ were unable to move – just like a boat… READ MORE
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We’re writing about ‘how to get out of irons’ because we’ve noticed plenty of sailors on boating forums asking about it. If you’re not sure what the phrase means, well, it’s simply when your sail is up but the boat isn’t going anywhere since wind power has been lost. This can happen if your boat… READ MORE
Yep, there’s an actual day dedicated to going fishing, so mark it in your diary and get the 4WD packed – Gone Fishing Day kicks off on Sunday 14 October. The annual event is in its second year, and sees a whole bunch of fishing friendly events happening all around the country. Here’s what you… READ MORE
The mother of Nicholas Banfield, an experienced 23-year-old sailor who died of carbon monoxide poisoning, says the Government needs to do more to stop others from experiencing the same fate. Banfield, who began sailing at 7-years-old, was sailing his yacht in Sydney Harbour with his girlfriend in July 2016, when the tragedy took place. What… READ MORE
Being on the water is our all-time favourite thing in the world. But, sometimes, hours at sea sitting on the same bare bones chair can be, well, downright uncomfortable. In the spirit of making life easier for you (and us), we’ve blogged our top 5 tips for a more comfortable sailing life. Here’s what we… READ MORE
Okay, we know about those famous voyagers, who sailed the seas to discover new lands. We know about the boats that took people fleeing wartime to their new homes post World War II, and we know the continuing importance of boats for trade and commerce. But, did you know that alongside our human heroes were… READ MORE
We like the old-fashioned way as much as the next salty sailor. But, a little bit of tech never went astray either, especially if you’re angling to boost your catch rate. Here are our favourite fishing apps for just that. Fish Brain Fish Brain says its mission is to connect anglers to make fishing dreams… READ MORE
Knowing what wind speed is safe for boating is a vital piece of knowledge for every sailor. Not only will it keep you safe, but you’ll know ahead of time if you’re likely to get blown out. Let’s start with the basics. Wind classifications When someone says, ‘it’ll be light winds tomorrow,’ what exactly do… READ MORE
There are plenty of ways to make a living in this world, but if you’re in love with the ocean, it’s worth finding something that earns you a wage and keeps you out at sea. Plenty of people in this modern age change careers multiple times in their life, so if you’re thinking of jumping… READ MORE
Rowing is a sport loved by people of all ages, probably because it’s a whole lot of fun. If you’ve had an urge to give rowing a try, don’t hold back. There are crews all over Australia for individuals of all ages and experience levels. Here’s what you need to know. Find your local rowing… READ MORE