Category Archives: Boating Tips

Boat Licence Noosa Sunshine Coast August 30th, 2016Darryl Smith

Boat Licence Noosa Sunshine Coast

29/08/2016Boating TipsDarryl Smith

Now is the time to start thinking about getting your boat or jetski licence. Do the practical training on the beautiful Noosa River on the Sunshine Coast. You can do the theory online first (if you wish). https://www.facebook.com/NeedaLicence.com.au/  

Gift certificates available for Christmas presents by email December 5th, 2015Darryl Smith

Gift certificates available for Christmas presents by email

05/12/2015Boating TipsDarryl Smith

Boat and jetski licences 7 days a week December 5th, 2015Darryl Smith

Boat and jetski licences 7 days a week

05/12/2015Boating TipsDarryl Smith

Boat and/or PWC licence in one day June 29th, 2014Darryl Smith

Boat and/or PWC licence in one day

29/06/2014Boating TipsDarryl Smith

Courses every Saturday, Sunday and midweek on the Noosa River.

We will beat any quote June 29th, 2014Darryl Smith

We will beat any quote

15/03/2012Boating Tipsboat licence noosa, boat licence sunshine coast, jetski licence noosa, jetskil icence sunshine coastDarryl Smith

We will beat any quote for a boat or jetski licence at Noosa, Sunshine Coast Only $140 for either a boat or jet ski licence or $240 for both licences on the same day. Fully accredited Qld Transport approved Boatsafe courses – 6 hours for boat licence, 2 hours for jet ski licence, all vessels … Continue reading We will beat any quote →

How to Tie a Bowline Knot October 28th, 2014Darryl Smith

How to Tie a Bowline Knot

06/12/2010Boating Tipsbowline knot, how to tie a bow line knotDarryl Smith

There are few knots that you use more in boating than the Bowline. It’s a simple knot for making a loop in a line. It holds tight under pressure and it’s easy to undo. This video from the Brownies Coastwatch Vault shows an easy way to remember how to tie it. You my be wondering … Continue reading How to Tie a Bowline Knot →

Anchoring on Sand March 19th, 2012Darryl Smith

Anchoring on Sand

03/12/2010Boating Tipsboat licence sunshine coast, boat license noosa, jetski licence noosaDarryl Smith

A lot of anchoring in bays, estuaries and rivers is on sandy or muddy bottoms. This video from the Brownies Coastwatch Vault has some good tips from Dave Oelrichs from Maritime Safety Qld on the right way to do it using a Danforth Anchor. Another safety tip from Boat and Jetski Licence Noosa Sunshine Coast, … Continue reading Anchoring on Sand →

Anchoring on Reef March 19th, 2012Darryl Smith

Anchoring on Reef

30/11/2010Boating Tipsanchoring on a reef, boat licence noosa, boat licence sunshine coastDarryl Smith

A lot of anchoring is done on reef and a different anchor to what you use in estuaries and rivers with sandy or muddy bottoms is required. This video has info from Dave Oelrichs from Maritime Safety Qld on using a reef anchor on shallow inshore reefs. Also worth looking at in the Boating Vault … Continue reading Anchoring on Reef →

Anchoring Offshore March 19th, 2012Darryl Smith

Anchoring Offshore

03/11/2010Boating Tipsboat licence sunshine coast tips, offshore anchoringDarryl Smith

This video from the Brownies Coastwatch Vault shows Barry McDade’s tips on the easy way to anchor offshore using a float system. This method has been around a long time and it does take a bit of practice to get it right, but when you do, it’s a lot easier and safer than hauling the … Continue reading Anchoring Offshore →