Australian Boating College Sydney

⚓ Thinking about getting your boat licence?

There’s no better time than April!

✔️ Small class sizes
✔️ Friendly, expert trainers
✔️ Quick certification across multiple Sydney locations.

Book now and start your journey on the water!
➡️ Visit www.abcboating.net.au
📱1800 453 886

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨

With fuel prices soaring, we’re proud to launch Australia’s first eco-friendly Pedal-Powered Jet Ski 🚴‍♂️💦

✔️ Zero fuel costs
✔️ Built-in leg day
✔️ Top speed: depends on your fitness level 😅

Now included in all our boat & PWC licence courses from April 1st.

Tag a mate who’s ready for leg day on the water.

𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀?

They can’t go in the bin.

Transport for NSW Maritime will be running the Expired Marine Flare Collection Program in April 2026 at key boating locations across New South Wales. The program provides the opportunity for the public to dispose of their expired flares safely. Check out the collection schedule for the Greater Sydney Region.

Skip the screens and give them a skill for life. ⚓

Our boat & jet ski licence courses are perfect for teens ready to learn:
✔ Real-world skills
✔ Confidence on the water
✔ Structured, supervised training

This isn’t just a day out — it’s something they’ll use forever.

Book their spot these school holidays. Limited sessions available.

➡️ Visit www.abcboating.net.au
📱1800 453 886

Scientific research supports the idea that exposure to “blue spaces”—such as oceans, rivers, or even fountains—can meaningfully reduce stress and enhance mental well-being. Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols introduced the concept of the Blue Mind, a calm, meditative mental state triggered by proximity to water, which contrasts with the overstimulated “Red Mind” common in modern life.

Studies show that being near water can lower cortisol levels, activate the parasympathetic nervous system, and increase the release of mood-enhancing neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin.

Additionally, water’s rhythmic movement creates a “soft fascination” that gently captures attention and helps the brain recover from mental fatigue. Whether through natural settings like lakes and beaches or simple experiences like watching an aquarium or listening to water sounds, these environments provide accessible and effective ways to promote relaxation, emotional balance, and overall psychological health.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪

Thanks Meraj for your specific feedback, and the great photo of our boat tied up to the wharf at the Windsor Boat Ramp!

Thanks again for choosing Australian Boating College Sydney, and we hope to see you out on the water soon. 🚤💙

Got plans this Easter?

Imagine skipping the crowds and heading out on the water instead — your own boat, your own pace, your own adventure.

✅ One-day licence course - Learn, test and qualify.
✅ All-Inclusive Training - No logbook required.
✅ Hands-On Boating - Drive our training boats.

Book now and be licensed before Easter! 🐣

➡️ Visit www.abcboating.net.au
📱1800 453 886

⚓ Sydney Harbour will be the stage for the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review commemorating the Navy’s 125th anniversary with up to 30 ships assembling on the harbour.

Heading out on the water? Here's what you need to know:

🚫 Exclusion zones: 6am 21 March - 1pm 22 March

🚤 6-knot speed limit between Sydney Harbour Bridge and South Head from 6am - 8pm

⚠️ No stopping, drifting or anchoring on public viewing route

↔️ Stay at least 250m from all naval vessels

👇 Plan ahead with the event exclusion zone map below and follow directions of patrol vessels.

For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/4rQratk

Have you spotted some navigation hazards? You can report these by calling 13 12 36.

🌳 Log story short... it had to go.

This floating hazard was one of 134 major hazards cleared from the Parramatta River between Putney and Rydalmere.

In just four days, the team recovered over 51 cubic metres of debris from the river, making the waterway safer for boaters.

Don't forget though... always keep a proper look out 👀

🍂 Autumn Is Sydney’s Best Kept Secret

Now is the perfect time to get your Boat or JetSki PWC Licence and enjoy the refreshing mornings, stunning golden sunsets, and cooler weather before Winter arrives.

Our courses do fill up fast, so be quick and jump online to secure your seat!

➡️ Visit www.abcboating.net.au
📱1800 453 886

Got your licence but not confident yet? Book a 3-hour personalised session and handle your boat with ease!

Our Pro Instructors will lend you their expertise and years of boating knowledge and get you ship-shape in no time. The Customised Boat Driving Lessons are flexible and are personalised to your requirements to ensure you feel comfortable out on the water.

Cover topics such as:
👉 Launch & Retrieve a Trailered Vessel
👉 Marina Berths, Boat Pens, & Moorings
👉 Essential Boating Skills
👉 Advanced Boat Handling

Click here for more information:

Customised Boat Driving Lessons | Australian Boating College Sydney Customised Boat Driving Lessons, where we travel to you in Sydney! Learn to launch from Trailer, Marina Berth or Swing Mooring! Learn more...