Viewing a boat is exciting, but this is when buyers can start overlooking things. You’ve been checking out the advert and the photos are appealing. Then you’ve travelled to view the boat; the seller may be friendly, the boat may look good from the dock, and suddenly it is easy to start imagining yourself onboard […]

There are plenty of ways to start your NSW boat licence journey, but local face-to-face training has a few real advantages. Especially if you are new to boating. At SisterShip Training, we train people from Bega, Eden, Merimbula, Pambula, Tathra, Bermagui, Narooma, and the surrounding areas. Many of our students are beginners. Some are nervous, others

Rigging, chainplates and deck leaks are worth checking early when you are buying a used sailboat. They are not small details. They can affect safety, insurance, survey findings and the amount of work waiting for you after purchase. You do not need to be a surveyor to notice useful warning signs, but you do need to

If you are getting ready to go boating in NSW, you might be wondering whether you need a boat licence, a PWC licence, or both. It can be a bit confusing at first, especially because people often use the words “boat”, “jet ski”, and “licence” in the same conversation. So let’s keep it simple. What is a

A boat advert is, of course, designed to pique your interest. That does not mean the seller is doing anything wrong. It’s just what an advert does. It shows the boat in the best light, uses the nicest photos and includes wording that makes the boat sound appealing. The problem is that buyers can start

If you are thinking about getting your NSW boat licence, you might be wondering what actually happens in the course. The good news is that it is not as scary as many people expect. At SisterShip Training, our face-to-face boat licence sessions are friendly, practical, and designed for everyday people. You do not need to arrive

It is very easy to fall in love with a boat that does not actually fit your plans. A boat can look beautiful in the photos, feel exciting at the marina and still be wrong for the way you want to use it. Step Back First – Ask Questions Before you get too attached, step back

This is one of the most common questions people ask before booking a NSW boat licence course. The honest answer is: it depends how prepared you are. The information itself is not impossible, but there are parts that can feel tricky if you try to learn them too quickly or without proper explanation. That is where good

The purchase price is only one part of buying a cruising sailboat. It is the obvious number, the one we all look up, but it is rarely the complete number. A boat can look affordable online, then become expensive once you add survey, haul-out, insurance, repairs, upgrades, marina costs and the first round of maintenance. Before