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- Sailing coursesCompare reviewed learning options.
- Sailing schoolsFind reviewed sailing schools across Australia.
- Sailing chartersCompare charter companies and their fleets.
- Boating calculatorsUse practical navigation, passage, wind, anchoring and fuel tools.
- Sailing productsBrowse editorial gear guides and current places to buy.
- Online marine retailersBrowse Australian sailing and marine stores profiled by YouSail.
- Sailing videosWatch curated videos with useful transcripts.
- Boat guidesResearch sailing-yacht brands and models.
- Marine brandsRead editorial profiles of boat builders, electronics makers and marine equipment brands.
- Sailing quizzesTest your knots, lights, rules of the road and seamanship.
- Boat broker peopleMeet individual Australian yacht brokers and review their specialties and portfolios.
- Sailing YouTubersDiscover Australian sailing creators, their channels and a featured video.
- About YouSailWho is building YouSail, and why.
- Contact YouSailSend a question or correction to the team.
Boating calculators
- Anchor Scope CalculatorCalculate anchor rode length from depth, bow height and scope.
- Apparent Wind CalculatorCalculate apparent wind from true wind and boat movement.
- Hull Speed CalculatorEstimate displacement hull speed from waterline length.
- Sailing ETA CalculatorEstimate passage duration and arrival from distance and speed.
- Nautical Distance CalculatorTurn passage distance into time, speed and daily-run figures.
- Nautical Mile ConverterConvert nautical miles, kilometres, metres and statute miles.
- Knots to km/h ConverterConvert vessel speed between knots and kilometres per hour.
- Initial Bearing CalculatorCalculate the initial true bearing between two coordinates.
- Great Circle Distance CalculatorCalculate the shortest spherical distance between two positions.
- Boat Fuel Consumption CalculatorEstimate passage fuel from engine time or distance and speed.
- VMG CalculatorCalculate velocity made good toward a waypoint or mark.
FAQ topics
Sailing guides
- How Sails Work: Understanding Wind, Points of Sail and Sail Trim
- Sailing Safety for Beginners: Essential Equipment, Rules and Habits
- Parts of a Sailing Boat Every Beginner Should Know
- Sailing the Hawkesbury River: Anchorages, Tides and Passage Planning
- Sailing Sydney Harbour: Complete Guide for Recreational Sailors
- Planning a Coastal Passage Along Western Australia
- Tides, Reefs and Remote Cruising Safety in Western Australia
- Best Anchorages in Western Australia for Cruising Sailors
- Western Australian Weather for Sailors: Fremantle Doctor, Sea Breezes and Coastal Systems
- Sailing the Kimberley: Tides, Remote Anchorages and Expedition Cruising
- Sailing the Abrolhos Islands: Passage Planning, Anchorages and Reef Navigation
- Sailing the Abrolhos Islands: Passage Planning, Anchorages and Reef Navigation
- Sailing Esperance and the Recherche Archipelago
- NSW Marine Parks, Moorings and Responsible Anchoring for Sailors
- Sailing Pittwater: Anchorages, Beaches, Weather and Local Conditions
- Sailing Lake Macquarie: Entrance, Anchorages and Cruising Guide
- Sailing Port Stephens: Nelson Bay, Myall Coast and Offshore Waters
- Sailing Jervis Bay: Anchorages, Weather, Hazards and Marine Parks
- Sailing the NSW South Coast: Sydney to Eden Cruising Guide
- Sailing the NSW North Coast: Sydney to the Queensland Border
- Crossing Coastal Bars in NSW: Planning, Conditions and Safety
- NSW Coastal Weather for Sailors: Southerly Busters, Sea Breezes and East Coast Lows
- Best Anchorages in New South Wales for Cruising Sailors
- Sailing Fremantle: Harbour Approaches, Facilities and Local Conditions
- Sailing Eden and Twofold Bay: Anchorages, Facilities and Bass Strait Preparation
- Sailing Around Batemans Bay, Broulee and the Clyde River
- Planning an Offshore Passage Along the NSW Coast
- Sailing Rottnest Island: Anchorages, Moorings, Weather and Passage Planning
- Sailing Exmouth and Ningaloo Reef: Anchorages, Marine Parks and Weather
- Sailing Albany and King George Sound: Anchorages, Weather and Local Hazards
- Sailing Shark Bay: Denham, Dirk Hartog Island and Protected Anchorages
- Sailing the Margaret River Coast: Weather, Anchorages and Offshore Conditions
- Sailing Albany and King George Sound: Anchorages, Weather and Local Hazards
- Sailing Geographe Bay: Busselton, Dunsborough and Cape Naturaliste
- Sailing Perth and the Swan River: Complete Guide for Recreational Sailors
- Sailing at Night: Preparation, Navigation and Watchkeeping
- How to Use VHF Marine Radio in Australia
- Sailing with Children, Guests or Inexperienced Crew
- Preventing and Managing Seasickness at Sea
- Understanding Points of Sail and Sail Trim
- Best Sailing Destinations in Queensland
- Sailing the Whitsunday Islands
- Sailing Moreton Bay and Its Islands
- Sailing the Gold Coast Broadwater
- Sailing the Great Sandy Strait
- Sailing the Southern Great Barrier Reef
- Sailing the Capricorn Coast and Keppel Islands
- Sailing the Hinchinbrook Channel
- Essential Safety Equipment for Recreational Sailing
- How to Read Marine Weather Forecasts in Australia
- How to Plan a Safe Coastal Sailing Trip
- Understanding Australian Tides, Currents and Tidal Gates
- How to choose a sailing club in Australia (beginners)
- The Complete Australian Anchoring Guide
- Essential Safety Equipment for Australian Sailing Boats
- Understanding Wind, Waves, Swell and Sea State
- Crossing Coastal Bars Safely
- How to Plan a Coastal Sailing Passage
- Sailing in Australia: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
- Buying a Sailing Boat
- Preparing for Your First Day Sail — a Practical Checklist
Marine services
- Antifouling & paintingAntifouling, marine coatings and vessel painting.
- Berthing & mooringsBerths, swing moorings and berth management.
- Boat builderBoat and yacht builders manufacturing new recreational vessels.
- Boat dealer / brand salesAuthorised new-boat dealers, importers and manufacturer brand sales centres.
- Boat storageWet, dry, hardstand or trailer-boat storage.
- Boat trailersBoat trailer manufacturers, suppliers, fitters and specialist dealers.
- Boat transportRoad or water transport for recreational vessels.
- Boatbuilding & repairsStructural boatbuilding and general vessel repair.
- Yacht brokerageSailing-vessel brokerage and sales support.
- ChandleryGeneral sailing and marine supplies.
- Sailing charter companyA company operating sailing charters, bareboat holidays or skippered sailing experiences.
- Marine diesel serviceMarine diesel diagnostics, servicing and repair.
- Online sailing storeOnline-first retailer supplying sailing or marine products across Australia.
- Marine electronicsMarine electronic systems and integration.
- Engine serviceGeneral marine-engine diagnostics, servicing and repair.
- Fibreglass & compositesFibreglass, composite and gelcoat repair.
- Marine fuelFuel supply for recreational vessels.
- Haul-out / slipwayTravel lift, crane, slipway and haul-out services.
- Marine insuranceRecreational-vessel insurance services.
- Marina serviceMarina facilities and shoreside vessel support.
- Marine batteriesMarine battery supply, installation, charging and energy-storage support.
- Marine communicationsVHF, AIS, satellite and vessel communications.
- Marine electricalMarine electrical systems, charging and batteries.
- Marine hardwareDeck hardware, fittings and marine components.
- Marine surveyorPre-purchase, insurance and condition surveys.
- Mooring serviceMooring installation, inspection and maintenance.
- Navigation electronicsChartplotters, radar, instruments and autopilots.
- Other marine serviceA marine service that does not yet fit another governed term.
- Marine refrigerationMarine refrigeration and air-conditioning service.
- Rig inspectionInspection of masts, standing rigging and running rigging.
- RiggerStanding and running rigging services.
- Ropes, canvas & upholsteryRope, covers, dodgers, clears and marine upholstery.
- Safety equipmentLifejackets, flares and other marine safety equipment.
- Sail repairSail inspection, repair and alteration.
- Sailing clubA sailing, yacht or boating club with organised sailing programs and member activities.
- SailmakerNew sails, sail design and sailmaking.
- Skipper & safety trainingSkipper development, radio, sea-safety and related training.
- Sailing academy / trainingSailing academies, schools and practical sail-training providers.
- WatermakersMarine watermaker supply, installation, servicing and repair.
Popular locations
- Abbotsford, NSW1 reviewed listing
- Acacia Ridge, QLD1 reviewed listing
- Adelaide, SA2 reviewed listings
- Agnes Water, QLD1 reviewed listing
- Airlie Beach, QLD19 reviewed listings
- Airlie Beach - Whitsunday, QLD1 reviewed listing
- Airport West, VIC1 reviewed listing
- Albany, WA3 reviewed listings
- Albert Park, VIC4 reviewed listings
- All Areas, NSW1 reviewed listing
- Alonnah, TAS1 reviewed listing
- American River, SA1 reviewed listing
- Anglesea, VIC1 reviewed listing
- Annandale, NSW1 reviewed listing
- Apollo Bay, VIC2 reviewed listings
- Applecross, WA1 reviewed listing
- Armidale, NSW1 reviewed listing
- Arno Bay, SA2 reviewed listings
- Arundel, QLD1 reviewed listing
- Ascot, WA1 reviewed listing
- Aspendale, VIC1 reviewed listing
- Augusta, WA2 reviewed listings
- Australiawide, VIC1 reviewed listing
- Avalon, NSW3 reviewed listings
About YouSail
- Marina Berths in Adelaide: Complete Guide for Sailing Yachts and Catamarans
- Marina Berths in Australia: The Complete Guide for Sailing Yachts and Catamarans
- Marina Berths in Melbourne: Complete Guide for Sailing Yachts and Catamarans
- Marina Berths in Perth: Complete Guide for Sailing Yachts and Catamarans
- Marina Berths in Sydney: Complete Guide for Sailing Yachts and Catamarans
- Marina Berths in the Whitsundays: Complete Guide for Sailing Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Adelaide: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Australia: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Brisbane and Moreton Bay: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Bundaberg: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Cairns: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Darwin: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance on the Gold Coast: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Hobart: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Melbourne: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Perth and Fremantle: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Pittwater, Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance on the Sunshine Coast: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Sydney: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in Townsville: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Boat Insurance in the Whitsundays and Airlie Beach: The Complete Guide for Sailboats, Yachts and Catamarans
- Marine Services in Adelaide: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Australia
- Marine Services in Brisbane: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Bundaberg: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Cairns: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services on the Central Coast, Broken Bay and Gosford: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Coffs Harbour: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Darwin: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Gladstone: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services on the Gold Coast: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Hobart: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Mackay: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Melbourne: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Newcastle: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Perth: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services on the Sunshine Coast: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Sydney: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in Townsville: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
- Marine Services in the Whitsundays: The Complete Sailor’s Guide
Sailing products
- Safety & Emergency15 product sections
- Navigation, Electronics & Communications17 product sections
- Charts, Software & Sailing Technology15 product sections
- Anchoring, Mooring & Docking10 product sections
- Sails, Rigging & Deck Hardware14 product sections
- Engines, Propulsion & Fuel15 product sections
- Electrical, Batteries & Energy17 product sections
- Water, Plumbing & Sanitation14 product sections
- Galley, Interior & Liveaboard18 product sections
- Dinghies, Watersports & Fishing15 product sections
- Maintenance, Repair & Boat Care18 product sections
- Sailing Gear, Clothing & Accessories18 product sections
Sailing videos
Boat guides
- Vancouver (Northshore) Vancouver 28Cruising yacht (pocket cruiser)
- RS Sailing RS Aero 7Single‑handed dinghy
- RS Sailing RS Aero 5Single‑handed dinghy
- Solaris 42Performance Cruiser · Monohull
- International Moth International Moth (I.Moth)Single‑handed foiling dinghy
- MG14 MG1414ft two‑person dinghy (class)
- Paper Tiger Paper Tiger (single-handed catamaran)Single‑handed racing catamaran
- Arcona 380Performance cruiser
- Wauquiez Pretorien 35Cruising monohull (fin keel, skeg-hung rudder)
- Flying Dutchman Flying DutchmanTwo-person high-performance dinghy
- Optimist OptimistPram / Junior single‑hander dinghy
- Australian Sabot Sabot (Australian)Junior pram dinghy
- Minnow MinnowJunior dinghy / pram
- NS14 NS14Development Dinghy · Monohull
- WASZP WASZP (one-design foiling dinghy)One-design foiling dinghy / singlehander
- Spiral Spiral (dinghy)Single‑handed sailing dinghy (one‑design class)
- Beneteau Oceanis 31Sailing cruiser