Has your boat been sitting idle all winter? If yes, then you have some work to do before you head out on the water this spring. Like any other piece of machinery, continuous use is the best way to keep a boat in top condition. A prolonged period of inactivity can create problems with the … Continued
Lifejacket laws stipulate that all children under 12 years of age to wear a life jacket at all times in a vessel under 4.8m, and in an open area of a vessel 4.8m to 8m while underway. However, it is recommended that ALL children wear a life jacket whenever they are in the open area … Continued
Lifejackets and lifejacket servicing go hand in hand with boating, and before you head onto the water, you must make sure your vessel is registered. Fortunately, boat registration in NSW is a fairly straightforward process. However, there have been some recent changes to the system, so we thought we would write this blog post answering … Continued
As a boat owner, safety should always be your priority. Therefore, if you have recently acquired a boat, it’s important that you equip it with the appropriate safety devices that will save lives should something untoward happen during your boating trip. You and your passengers will have peace of mind knowing that your boat is … Continued
There is no doubt that lifejackets save lives. In the event that your boat capsizes or you meet a situation where you have to abandon a vessel, a lifejacket can keep you afloat long enough for rescuers to find you. However, not all lifejackets are the same. Each lifejacket is designed specifically for different purposes, … Continued
For those who love sailing, nothing beats the feeling of being in the open waters, feeling the ocean breeze in your face, and tasting the salt in the air. Being surrounded by the sea is indeed a calming experience, which is why it isn’t any wonder that there are a growing number of people buying … Continued
The 2016 Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report makes for very sad reading. 280 people drowned in Australian waterways in 2016, 96 of these were in NSW, and 16% of overall accidents were boating accidents. As a coastal nation who loves the water, it is important that we all take responsibility for reducing the number … Continued