Cruising - Boating Tips & Advice

All Boating Tips    Boat Transport    Wooden Boats    Trailers    Buying a Boat    Insurance    Jet Ski    Boat Dealers    Cruising    Fishing    Boating Tips    Safety    Sailing    Weather Forecast    Boat Maintenance    Selling a Boat    Finance    Sustainability   
     
Nurdles: The Scourge Of The Sea

Nurdles: The Scourge Of The Sea

The world's oceans are facing a silent, insidious menace: nurdles. Nurdles are tiny pre-production plastic pellets, no larger than a lentil, and they have become one of the most significant contributors to marine plastic pollution by spilling from transport and manufacturing processes into ...
Read the Full Story


Minimising Plastic Waste At Sea

Minimising Plastic Waste At Sea

More than 8 million tonnes of plastic enter the world’s waterways every year, and reducing single-use plastics, disposing of waste properly, supporting clean-up initiatives and raising awareness are the most practical ways boaties and coastal communities can help minimise the damage. Plastic ...
Read the Full Story


5 Tips For Safe Boating With Your Pet

5 Tips For Safe Boating With Your Pet

Boating with your pet can be a fun and enjoyable experience, but it’s important to take the necessary precautions to ensure that your pet is safe while out on the water. The five tips below cover life jackets, hydration, hot surfaces and footing, toilet breaks, and keeping your pet secure ...
Read the Full Story


Living On Your Boat - Is It Right For You?

Living On Your Boat - Is It Right For You?

Living on a boat can offer lower living costs, increased freedom and a unique lifestyle, but it requires extra preparation, including choosing the right marina, budgeting for boat maintenance and registration, and understanding licensing, insurance and compliance requirements. Living on your boat ...
Read the Full Story


Selling A Boat In Sydney NSW And Surrounding Areas?

Selling A Boat In Sydney NSW And Surrounding Areas?

Boating in New South Wales is a great way to get out on the water and enjoy the scenery. Sydney and its surrounds is perfect for boat lovers.  It can be a great activity for the whole family, or just a fun outing with friends.   How Can I Sell My Boat Online. 1. Find out the average ...
Read the Full Story


The Art Of Short Handed Boat Berthing

The Art Of Short Handed Boat Berthing

Berthing a boat short-handed is safer and easier when you approach the dock slowly, use lines and fenders to protect the boat, control your speed and direction with the engine and rudder, and communicate clearly, ideally after practising in calm conditions first. Short-handed boat berthing can be ...
Read the Full Story


A Guide To Boat Storage And Marinas

A Guide To Boat Storage And Marinas

Boat owners can choose between storing their boat at home or in self storage, using dry storage on a rack, cradle or trailer, or keeping it at a marina in either wet storage in a pen or berth, or dry storage out of the water, with the right choice depending on cost, convenience and the amenities a ...
Read the Full Story


Sell Your Boat For Free

Sell Your Boat For Free

If you want to Sell Your Boat Privately, you are in the right place with thousands of potential buyers every day!  Free private ads for any boat, yacht, tinny, inflatable, outboard, trailer, marina berth, mooring, pontoon or boat gear advertised for under $7,500.    There are ...
Read the Full Story


How To Raft Your Tender

How To Raft Your Tender

Rafting your tender (a small boat used for transportation between a larger vessel and shore) comfortably can be important for safety and convenience. Here are some tips to help you do it effectively: Choose a good location: When rafting your tender, choose a location that provides good shelter ...
Read the Full Story


Anchoring - The Very Basics

Anchoring - The Very Basics

Anchoring your boat properly is important for safety and convenience. Here are some steps to follow when anchoring your boat: Choose a suitable anchoring location: Look for a location that provides good shelter from wind, waves, and current. Make sure there are no underwater obstructions or ...
Read the Full Story