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Setting the benchmark for Brisbane riverfront sales. Here are the facts and the numbers don’t lie! 1. 39 Castlebar Street, Kangaroo Point –––––––––––––––––––– $4.5M 2. Barca, 59 Byron Street, Bulimba ––––––––––––––––––––––––– $4.3M 3. Walan, 2 Scott Street, Kangaroo Point –––––––––––––––––– $4.2M 4. Walan, 2 Scott Street, Kangaroo Point –––––––––––––––––– $4.2M 5. Walan, 2 Scott Street, Kangaroo Point ––––––––––––––––––––– $4M 6. McConnell Street, Bulimba ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $3.7M
7. 100 Macquarie Street, St Lucia ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $3M 8. Banc, 527 Coronation Drive, Toowong –––––––––––––––– $2.88M 9. 102 Parkside Circuit, Hamilton –––––––––––––––––––––––––– $2.75M 10. Banc, 527 Coronation Drive, Toowong ––––––––––––––––– $2.6M 11. 212 Vulture Street, South Brisbane –––––––––––––––––– $2.585M 12. 32 Agnes Street, Albion ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $2.4M
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DECOR I LIFESTYLE I DREAM HOMES BOATING
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BRIGHT AND BREEZY Great eateries that come with gorgeous water views
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TAKING TO THE WAVES Landed your dream waterfront home? Time to buy a boat
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ho hasn’t dreamed of a home by the water? A sprawling mansion with floor-to-ceiling windows and endless blue views. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? In southeast Queensland, homes along the coast and beside the Brisbane River command premium prices, although they sell for much less than equivalent properties in the southern states. Median prices in Sydney’s Darling Point, for example, sit at $6.75 million, whereas Brisbane’s premiere waterfront suburb, Teneriffe, has a median of a comparatively modest $2.475 million. In this issue of Waterfront Living, we explore the waterfront market and discover which suburbs command the highest prices, and where future growth is likely to be greatest. We investigate the practicalities of a waterside build, and the legislation that developed in response to Brisbane’s 2011 floods. We also explore the coastal lifestyle, from boating, to dining out and fresh nautical looks for your home. Whether you’re an investor, an owner-occupier or a first home buyer, we hope you’ll find inspiration and information here to help you on your journey. Michelle Hele Brisbane Real Estate Editor
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outheast Queensland’s waterfront market is on the up, but the value proposition is still attractive for buyers. In Brisbane, riverfront property has seen very strong growth, says Simon Caulfield, director of Place Kangaroo Point, evidenced by some “phenomenal” sales at the top end. “In the past 10 years we’ve seen a fantastic transition from buyers not wanting to purchase in a riverfront location because of damage from the global financial crisis and then the 2011 floods, but since both those significant events have passed, in the past five years it has gone from strength to strength,” he says. “The apartment and housing market has gained momentum, and I actually think the depth of the market is now better than what we have ever seen in Brisbane.” Riverfront sales this year include the record-breaking $18.488 million purchase of 1 Leopard St in Kangaroo Point, and the $5.6 million sale of 20 Scott St in Hawthorne. Demand for waterfront living in Brisbane is pushing prices up, with the inner-city suburb of Teneriffe, which became Brisbane’s first $2-million-plus suburb earlier this year, a prime example of strength in the market. REIQ media and communications manager Felicity Moore identifies Teneriffe as Brisbane’s “premiere waterfront suburb” and also its most expensive, with the annual median house price now $2.475 million after growing by 146 per cent over the past five years. Despite strong growth in the market, the value proposition for waterfront living in Brisbane is still impressive, says Moore, especially compared with Sydney and Melbourne. “When you compare a
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premium suburb such as Teneriffe, with a median of $2.5 million, with a similar premium suburb in Sydney — say Darling Point, with a median of house price $6.75 million — the Brisbane home is not even 40 per cent of the Sydney property. “This gives you a very clear understanding of how Brisbane and Sydney compare — we have the lifestyle factors without the price tag.” Nerida Conisbee, realestate.com.au chief economist, says some of the best opportunities in Brisbane’s waterfront market are for apartments. “When you look at some of the beautiful waterfront apartments available in Brisbane now, there’s some amazing value and a lot of uniqueness,” she says. “If you were coming from Sydney or Melbourne they not only seem cheap, but many of them will be unable to be built out, so long-term they’ll be really good buys. “Now is pretty much the bottom of the market for apartments, so if you get into the market now and buy one of these waterside apartments you would do extremely well long-term.” While southeast Queensland’s value proposition is great for southern buyers, Caulfield says the majority of buyers in Brisbane’s top end riverfront market are cashed-up locals. He estimates less than 10 per cent of his transactions are from interstate or overseas buyers. “The main competition is locals who are upgrading, and it’s creating a ripple effect of positivity in that end of the marketplace.” While there are opportunities for good buying now, Caulfield says in five years’ time it could be a different story. “I don’t have many buyers sitting on their hands waiting for riverfront properties to go lower in price,” he says. “If they don’t buy today they know they could end up in a position like we’ve seen in Sydney — once stock gets tight prices get forced up quickly.”
Above: Spectacular views from the riverside Kangaroo Point property that sold for more than $18 million this year. Left: Chief economist Nerida Conisbee. Brisbane’s bayside properties are also increasingly in demand, reflected in steady and sustainable price growth over the medium term, says Moore. “Some of these areas, such as Wynnum, are getting attention from developers who are bringing fresh new mixed-used projects. Victoria Point and Wellington Point continue to enjoy strong demand and have grown more than 20 per cent over the past five years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average. “The advantage is that these suburbs are within easy commute of the CBD and have great public transport options.” The Gold Coast, which has a significant proportion of waterfront property, is the strongest growing property market in Queensland, adds Moore. “Over the past two to three years this market has grown by about six per cent each year,” she says. “This is extraordinary growth and almost double Brisbane’s growth.” Mermaid Beach is the most expensive suburb on the Gold Coast, but it’s median house price is only $1.38 million, just 22 per cent of the median sale price in Sydney’s Darling Point, according to the REIQ. The Sunshine Coast is the second-strongest performing house and unit market in Queensland and its waterfront market is performing very well, says Moore. “Last year this market grew five per cent and it looks set to eclipse that this year.”
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DREAM HOME GROUNDED IN REALITY Building a home by the water? Do your homework to ensure you stay high and dry, says Amanda Lucas
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here is a level of prestige associated with waterfront living, but a lack of research during the planning and building phase can dampen dreams of creating a glamorous canal, ocean or riverside residence. Brisbane couple Alex and Mimi Fites understand the sometimes daunting amount of legislation involved in constructing a home on the water, after purchasing their Yeronga property at auction in 2014. Having never lived waterside before, they moved into the existing old brick home while making plans to replace it with a more contemporary design. “We absolutely love it now,” Alex Fites says. “We built the home in such a way to take advantage of the views and we’ve tried to make the most of the property to take in the river. That’s why we went to three levels.” The original house remained dry in the 2011 Brisbane floods, but the potential for a repeat of the devastating event influenced the design of the pair’s new build.
“You do a hydrologist report and there are costs associated with that but it’s cheap insurance too and it’s in our best interests,” he says. “Where we are didn’t flood in 2011, it didn’t wet the home but Fairfield, about 3km away, definitely did. The materials on the bottom level are block and concrete so we can hose it out, which won’t be necessary but we still took it into account.” Any extra red tape associated with building by the Brisbane River has been worth it. “If someone offered me a stupid amount of money I don’t think we’d leave,” he says. “Finding a block that’s a little bit higher or dryer, I’m not saying they don’t exist but you can’t just get a cheque out and buy another one.” The couple purchased their property through Dean Yesberg, principal of Ray White Brisbane CBD. “Today there are less than 800 absolute riverfront homes in Brisbane, a number that diminishes each year
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Opposite: Alex and Mimi Fites love the Brisbane River frontage at their Yeronga home. Above and right: Award-winning Mia Casa at Bribie Island has uninterrupted views of Pumicestone Passage. as properties lose their river frontage through development or rezoning,” Yesberg says. “Their greater popularity is not just driven by the exceptional historic year-on-year capital growth, but equally by the desire to have something which is in very limited supply, and that offers unique lifestyle benefits. “With the land prices rising it only makes sense that on valuable land you need to build a premium house.” Master Builders spokesman Phil Breeze says the process of constructing near water, whether that be the Brisbane River or a Gold Coast canal, starts prior to purchasing the land. “You should have a soil report done,” Breeze says. “In Queensland, builders are required to do a soil report but I’m talking about an owner when they go to buy the land. If the report comes back and it’s uncompacted soil, you might be putting an extra $20,000 to $25,000 into the build of the home.” Breeze says it’s also important to research the acidity of the soil. “You want to know because it attacks the foundations of the home, the brickwork and those things,” he says. “It’s about informing yourself before buying the block.” This includes investigating any restrictions which may impact the design of the home, as well as the installation of a pontoon or jetty. When building near water, there’s also a need to understand gust wind speeds. “You’ll probably find the wind rating will be increased because the house is more exposed with no particular protection,” Breeze says. “Yes, we all get lovely bay breezes but what if it’s too windy to sit out on the back deck? It’s about the orientation of the home for the sun too.”
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Other considerations include flood insurance, erosion, costs associated with materials designed to withstand the harsh environment, restrictions around clearing vegetation, and water safety. “If you’re unsure, go to council as they’re a great source of information,” he says. Mancorp Quality Homes owner Mark Foster admits constructing the 2017 Master Builders Queensland House of the Year came with its challenges, but the result is “something very special”. Mia Casa at Banskia Beach, Bribie Island, is spread across two blocks of land and three levels with uninterrupted views of Pumicestone Passage and the Glass House Mountains. “Have a big bank account or a friendly bank manager,” Foster jokes, for those considering building a similar property. “The build, from start to finish, took two years.” The builder says both the home’s orientation and aspect are vital components. “You’ll find properties that face north, which is the best orientation in Queensland, is the first consideration,” he says. “The second part is the aspect, as 70 per cent of the wind comes from the southeast and the westerly sun is pretty harsh so the home had to be designed around those things.” The result is a showcase prestige waterfront residence. “You can’t just put a stock standard project home there,” Foster says. “If you’re paying that amount of money for land, you want to complement it.”
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FLOOD What is the flood height? Are there restrictions on what you can and can’t build? Do you have to build on stumps? Is there a building envelope on your land which specifies the outline of where a house can be located? PLANNING RESTRICTIONS Have you done a search with council to see what is in the town planning scheme? What are you allowed to build on this block and does it fit in with your plans? Are there height restrictions? DO A SOIL REPORT What is the soil you’re planning to build on like? You may not receive all the information but it will minimise risk. Knowing the soil quality assists in understanding construction costs. LIVEABILITY, ORIENTATION AND ASPECT Is the land subject to strong winds? Will the winds be a deterrent to using the outdoor lifestyle areas? What direction is the block facing? Where is the sun setting on your land? SAFETY How will living by the water possibly pose a risk for children or visitors? Consider types of fenced enclosures or gated areas for children to play in. COSTS AND MAINTENANCE Have you considered the cost of materials specifically required for waterfront buildings? What about the upkeep of these materials against natural elements? EXPERT ADVICE Your local council is the best source of advice and will assist you with everything from flood maps to building regulations. Private town planning companies and building certifiers will also point you in the right direction.
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iverside and oceanside real estate in southeast Queensland usually comes with a hefty price tag, but there are alternatives for more budgetconscious buyers. Canals and man-made lakes offer a much more affordable way to enjoy a waterfront lifestyle, giving residents the chance to access water views, perhaps a pontoon, and a body of water to walk and run alongside. Herron Todd White director Alex Payne says that while canal properties allow more affordable boat access, the
location of the property will likely be vastly different. Canal properties are often in estates further from the city, which is a big contributor to bringing down the price point. “If you go up the Redcliffe Peninsula at Newport, you’ll find a reasonable home on the canal for $1 million. They’re very different properties, but they’re both providing the lifestyle of being able to pull your boat up out the front.” REIQ media and communications manager Felicity Moore says canal living has been a boon for the Gold Coast, with “many, many thousands” of affordable homes now offering water views thanks to man-made canals. “For a buyer looking to live close to the water, a canal-view lifestyle may be just the ticket without the price tag,” she says. But Moore adds that there are also many prestige, multimillion dollar canalfront properties on the Gold Coast, complete with a pontoon and mooring point. Living by a lake is another alternative. It generally doesn’t
allow boat access, except maybe to paddle a kayak or other small craft, but it can provide nice views. In estates, lots close to or on the water can command a premium. “If it’s a small lake in an estate the premium might be the equivalent of what it would be for being near parkland,” Payne says. “But if it’s a bigger lake with walking tracks and picnic places, then it most definitely provides a pretty significant premium over a dry lot, like a golf course would.” Sunland’s Marina Concourse development at Benowa on the Gold Coast offers three-bedroom apartments priced from $799,000. The apartments overlook the Royal Pines marina and the Nerang River and span the width of elegant twin low-rise buildings. “This collection presents some of the largest new waterfront apartments on the Gold Coast,” says Sunland Group’s managing director Sahba Abedian. Stockland’s Newport community on the Redcliffe Peninsula has both lakeside and canal front home sites, with the latter being the first waterfront lots in the area for 15 years. Ranging in size from 400sq m to 512sq m, they are priced between $641,900 and $729,900. Luxury townhomes in Stockland’s North Lakes community are some of the last opportunities to live across the road from the development’s Lake Eden, and are priced from $419,000. Next door in Mango Hill there are opportunities to purchase in Urbex’s Capestone estate, which has plans for a 12ha central lake. While lakeside prices are yet to be released, Phil Johnston, Urbex senior sales consultant, says Capestone has responded to consumer’s demand for larger space and waterfront views. “People are wanting to enjoy living close to a city, but have a home that encourages a more relaxed lifestyle whether by the water or living on larger land,” he says.
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very day Rachel Towill takes her nine-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback Ben for a walk along the Brisbane River. Living in inner-city Hawthorne makes it a short walk to the riverfront. After 10 years, Towill can’t imagine what it would be like not to be able to stroll down to the water with her faithful dog by her side, breathe in the fresh cool air and feel her worries wash away. “There is something about being near the water which makes you relax, especially after a hard day. There are always a lot of people walking these areas so you get to meet locals every day and there is always something happening on the river to watch,� she says. As an architect and director of Towill Design Group, Towill is one of those lucky Brisbanites who gets to travel to work by catching the CityCat to her office in Teneriffe. “It’s a short trip and beats sitting in traffic any day,� she says. It was a decade ago that the architect and her husband Otis moved to Brisbane from Canberra for Otis’s work. Although they’ve moved four times since, they’ve always lived in the Hawthorne area. “Each time we decide to look for a new project we look around other areas but we always stay here. The location to the river, local facilities, walkability and the local people keep us here,� she says. Their most recent home is their biggest and best yet and gave Towill the chance to challenge her skills as an
Above left: Architect Rachel Towill. Above: The block expands from a narrow street frontage to a width of 25m at the back. architect. The large and rare 895sq m site they purchased in 2015 had an east/west orientation and was occupied by a run-down 1950s cottage filled with asbestos. What’s more, it was in a flood-prone location. A cookiecutter approach to building their new home was never going to be an option. “I wanted the house and landscape to push the boundaries on the conventional new houses which are commonly built on new sites. This house is the design response to its context. No site is exactly the same so every home and landscape should be different. I wanted it to look and feel like it has done the site justice,� she says. Although removing the cottage was relatively straightforward, designing a new house to suit the flood-
prone site and its irregular shape, measuring just 6m wide at the front and 25m at the back, was the challenge Towill had been looking for. “As an architect it was exciting for me. A standard house would not have utilised the site,� she says. Towill came up with a contemporary residence with a dramatic two-storey timber wall street frontage extending back to one storey with a 1.8m clearance for flood water. Extensive decking and steps around the raised habitable spaces connected the house to the landscape and gardens. After 10 years acclimatising to Brisbane, Towill says her focus was to achieve maximum natural light and ventilation and to blur the transition from indoor to outdoor. “Our climate and landscape allows us to closely connect with the outdoors throughout the year,� she says. Wide overhangs were designed to provide for sun protection and allow windows and doors to open during rainfall. A native garden was planted to provide shade to the house from the west and to support wildlife in the area. Lots of glass was used throughout the home to allow the couple to watch the light change throughout the day and provide views to the gardens. The location of windows also allowed cross ventilation to naturally cool the house and provide warmth from the low winter sun. If there’s one material Towill likes using as much as glass, it’s timber. “It has a homely quality and is beautiful to look at and feel. The timber floor and decking feels wonderfully relaxing under your feet,� she says. After five moves in 10 years, Towill is planning to stick around this time to enjoy the fruits of her labour. “Our home is our sanctuary. We both work hard so when we are home it needs to feel relaxing. I would like to stay in this house longer than the others. I am tired!� she says.
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Left: Silt is featured in The Apartment House. clamouring be part of the river as a desirable place to live. “Unlike the beaches of the Sunshine and Gold coasts, the Brisbane River is a calm water way that ... is woven into city life and in constant use by people.” With its mud coloured exterior and green/grey precast concrete interior, Silt reflects the colours of the river and its service areas, parking and foyer are positioned on the lower levels, keeping the units above any foreseeable future flood level. With an unbeatable location adjacent to the Story Bridge and overlooking Captain Burke Park, Silt’s orientation to both the water and the elements was key to its design. “Silt embraces its unique aspect on the Brisbane River,” says Proberts. “The northeast corner is directed towards the bend in the river at the base of the stone cliffs behind Howard Street Wharves. The slatted front elevation protects against the noise from the Story Bridge. “The apartments are closed and dense to the west, gradually becoming lighter and more open towards the east. Each apartment is orientated to maximise views from the northeast, while openings, screens and hoods reduce the exposure from the sun and the noise from the traffic.” At a time when some families are looking beyond the classic suburban block, developments like Silt offer an urban lifestyle with the added appeal of proximity to the water for views and leisure.
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BRIGHT AND BREEZY If you like a water view with your dinner, Tonya Turner has five fab eateries you will love Rick Shores So close to the water’s edge is this uber-cool Burleigh Heads restaurant (pictured, far right) that when a massive storm brought a king tide with swells of up to 4m to the Gold Coast last year, it swamped the restaurant overnight. But Rick Shores picked itself up, shook itself off and got underway with a massive clean-up to reopen for diners. If you can’t see head chef Jake Pregnell working in the kitchen over elegant dishes featuring Asian flavours, you might just spot him from your table out in the surf. 3/43 Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads, ph: 5630 6611, rickshores.com.au
Stokehouse Q It’s hard to get a closer table to the Brisbane River than at Stokehouse Q (dish pictured, above right). With its absolute river frontage you’ll have a front-row view of passing CityCats and the city lighting across the water as you sip cocktails in the bar or go all out for a sophisticated fine dining experience in the acclaimed contemporary restaurant. Since opening in late 2011, Stokehouse Q has established itself as a front-runner on Brisbane’s culinary scene under the helm of head chef Richard Ousby, formerly of Quay in Sydney. A sibling to its popular Melbourne namesake, Stokehouse has snared the city’s best restaurant location and a firm place in local foodie’s affections. Sidon St, South Bank, ph: 3020 0600, stokehouseq.com.au
Sandstone Point Hotel You know you’re dining about as close to the water as you’re going to get when a sign warns “No fishing allowed off the jetty.” The Oyster Shed at the Sandstone Point Hotel is a fish and chippery of the highest standards, the perfect combination of fun, smart and casual. Pull up a seat at one of the long wooden tables beneath the striped marquees and enjoy some of the freshest seafood you’ve had by the bay. Or mosey back up the hill to the hotel’s pub for premium steaks, wood fired pizzas and gourmet burgers. 1800 Bribie Island Rd, Sandstone Point, ph: 3475 3001, sandstonepointhotel.com.au
Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving Club As beachfront dining goes the Currumbin Surf Club has built a solid reputation for its amazing views and delicious bistrostyle food. Literally on the beach at Elephant Rock, its large balcony of tables capturing beautiful coastal breezes is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week and every day of the year except Good Friday. Its crowd-
pleasing menu features fresh seafood, bistro favourites and modern Australian dishes plus a Nippers menu that will keep the kids happy too. 741 Pacific Pde, Currumbin, ph: 5534 2932, currumbinslsc.com.au
Ricky’s River Bar and Restaurant You could drive to Ricky’s, on the banks of the Noosa River, or you could throw yourself into the spirit of your waterfront dining crusade and arrive in style. This jewel of the Sunshine Coast’s dining scene has a private jetty where you can arrive by ferry, water taxi, or even gondola for special occasions. Under the leadership of head chef Josh Smallwood, Ricky’s has won a swag of awards for its sophisticated modern European dishes. With a strong focus on local produce, the six-course tasting menu with matching wines is the ultimate foodie’s treat. 2 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads, ph: 5447 2455, rickys.com.au
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So you’ve landed your dream home by the water. Next step? Buy a boat. Chelsea Clark asks the experts for some beginner’s boating tips
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“My number one tip is to not over-commit at the start,” says John Vandermaat, commodore at Wynnum Manly Yacht Club. “A small investment is a good way to make sure boating is something that is suitable for you and your family. You should also consider if your current work, life and family commitments will allow you to get the desired outcomes you are looking for from boating.” Erica Rae from Horizon Motor Yachts Australia suggests asking friends or family who are into boating if you can tag along for the weekend or even overnight. “You should try to experience as many different vessels or all sizes to see which will suit your needs,” she says.
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Left: Weekend boaties explore Moreton Island’s Tangalooma Wrecks, in Moreton Bay. Below: Residents of canal estates love their boats. Right: Erica Rae from Horizon Motor Yachts Australia.
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“If you haven’t got your boat licence you can do a weekend course which will give you a small taste of the boating life and you’ll even get to drive a boat and jet ski during the course.” You can find a BoatSafe training provider through the Queensland Government website. If you decide boating is for you, one of the biggest considerations you’ll need to make is budget. This will dictate the type of boat you can buy and where it can be moored. “For just a few thousand dollars you can get into a small trailer boat to take fishing,” says Vandermaat. “But for a safe, reliable boat to take the family out for day trips or overnighting you are obviously looking at considerably more.” He also suggests keeping in mind the type of boating activity you want to pursue. “It’s no use owing a fast ski boat if you want to go fishing. You also need to make sure you can manage the first boat you buy. “It takes time to learn how to handle a boat and it’s easier to learn on a smaller vessel.” Rae, who works predominantly with boat owners at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast, says an entry level luxury motor yacht can start around $2.5 million. But the cost of the boat itself isn’t the only outlay you’ll need to consider. “There are the usual items like insurance, registration,
berthing, fuel costs, anti-fouling, engine and generator service,” she says. “But I think some people forget that, like everything, boats will have systems that will get damaged and break down and fail over time, and some of these items like navigation equipment, electrical systems can be quite expensive to replace so it’s important to have an emergency account for these items, especially if they aren’t covered by your insurance policy.” She says potential boat owners should also take weekly and monthly vessel maintenance into consideration. “Maintenance costs such as washing, detailing and polishing can also add up over time but if you aren’t maintaining your vessel the cost to bring her back up to scratch will cost you more than you can imagine so it’s better to spend the money in the first place.” Vandermaat says some new boat owners don’t think about where the boat will be kept. “If you can’t store the boat at home, hardstand or berthing fees at a marina will need to be budgeted for,” he says. “Fees for keeping a boat in a marina berth start at $7500 per year.” But Rae says discounts may be on offer. “A good tip is to call around your local area marinas and request pricing on a yearly basis and if you can afford it offer to pay upfront if they give you a discount,” she says.
In Queensland, you must have a marine licence to operate a boat that has an engine power greater than 4.5kW. “While boating is usually a lot of fun, it does come with risks and responsibilities,” says John Vandermaat, commodore at Wynnum Manly Yacht Club. “New skippers need to be aware that they are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of their crew at all times.” Membership of the Volunteer Marine Rescue or Coast Guard organisation in your locality is, says Vandermaat, a great way to establish a safety net to get assistance if things go wrong. If you’re new to the water you should also consider the impact weather and sea conditions might have on your ability to control your boat.
“While boating is usually a lot of fun, it does come with risks and responsibilities. New skippers need to be aware that they are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of their crew at all times” GET THE RIGHT SUPPORT Once you are licensed, your training shouldn’t stop there. “There are a range of clubs and commercial providers that deliver training in all topics related to boat handling and management for both sailing and motor boats,” says Vandermaat. “Joining a boating or yacht club is also a great way to tap into the knowledge of experienced boat owners. “Most clubs run racing and cruising events that will welcome new members and are only too happy to share advice and support.”
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