If you’re buying or selling a second-hand boat, you’ll need to know how to organise the transfer of ownership from the previous owner to the new one. Here’s what you need to know. How it works In Australia, recreational and commercial boating queries are handled by the Department of Transport within the state you live… READ MORE
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Last weekend the WA Department of Transport (DoT) and Main Roads checked up on boaters between Woodman Point and Port Kennedy. Their objective? Make sure West Australians have their boats and trailers up to scratch, and the right safety gear on board. If you’re not sure if your boat is up to date, you may… READ MORE
A fender (not to be mistaken for a bumper) is a padded or inflatable cushion, which stops a boat from bumping into another boat, or a mooring or a dock, or anything else. They work by absorbing shock on impact, which prevents the hull from being damaged. Here’s what else you should know. There are… READ MORE
Summer is well and truly here, which means it’s the perfect time to get a tinny on the water and cast a line. Today, we’re ranking (what we think) are the best small fishing boats on the market right now, for both budget, quality and of course, safety. Here’s what made the cut. Horizon 438… READ MORE
The largest whale migration in the Southern Hemisphere is happening right now, along a stretch of ocean known as The Humpback Highway. Every April, approximately 35,000 whales migrate from Antarctica to the Kimberley, where warmer waters create perfect conditions for raising calves. From September to December, whale families make their way along the Humpback Highway,… READ MORE
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
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