Boats & Boating

Article by: Jay
Last updated: Tuesday, 11-Jul-2006 00:00:00 CEST

Boats and boating are a big part of Western Australian life. With such a coastline and so many ports and harbours plus both commercial and leisure activities, it's no wonder.

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Rottnest Island is a haven for motor craftand there are a number of marinas up and down the coast to cater for the ever increasing demand for moorings.

Boating is a wonderful way of seeing Western Australia whilst on the beautiful ever changing colours of the Indian Ocean.

There are a number of organisations looking after the welfare of boaters. One such organisation is:

BOATING WESTERN AUSTRALIA INC - caring for the recreational boating community.

Mission Statement
Boating WA is a non profit association, established for the promotion and development of safe, economic and enjoyable recreational boating through Western Australia.

For further information look at their web site as detailed below:
http://www.boatingwa.com.au/

Boating WA
PO Box 1080
Claremont 6910
Western Australia

Another organisation for information is the Department of Planning and Infrastructure site
"Marine Information" website address below:

http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/imarine/703.asp

Here you will find information on boat harbours and maritime facilities, coastal camera network, coastal date, nautical charts and a whole host of other maritime facts and figures.