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Do you need a boat licence in NSW?
Sometimes. Here is the rule, why Capri sits outside it, and what you need instead.
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Guides to a day on Sydney Harbour by boat — licence rules, swimming spots, speed limits, what to bring and what hire costs — written by the people who run Capri.
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How much does boat hire cost in Sydney?
What self-drive and skippered hire really costs on Sydney Harbour, what is usually included, and the extras to budget for — with our own prices in the open.
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The best swimming spots on Sydney Harbour by boat.
Netted pools and quiet coves inside Capri’s hire area, with notes on toilets, shade and where the mooring question is still open.
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What to bring for a boat day on Sydney Harbour.
A short list for three hours on the water, what is already on Capri, and what to leave in the car.
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Sydney Harbour speed limits and no-wash zones, explained.
The 4-knot zones, the no-wash rule, distances from swimmers and ferries, and what the signs mean — written for someone driving a boat for the first time.
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The revival of Capri.
The long version: how a half-sunken pontoon became Capri over nine months — hull welds, Jotamastic 90, a timber deck, a trampoline bow and a sound system.
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Sharks in Sydney Harbour: is it safe to swim?
Yes, there are sharks in Sydney Harbour. Here is how the risk compares to everyday life, and how to pick a safe place to swim from the boat.
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