Many international cruisers arrive in Australia without ever discovering the incredible cruising grounds of Pittwater, Broken Bay and Sydney Harbour.
Instead, many remain in Australia’s tropical north before selling their yacht. While those regions have their attractions, countless sailors miss what many experienced cruisers consider Australia’s finest sailing destination.
Located just 
For many overseas yacht owners, it is the ideal place to enjoy the final chapter of their cruising adventure before selling their boat.
Whether you’re arriving from the Pacific, New Zealand or Southeast Asia, Newport offers everything you need to relax, prepare your yacht for sale and enjoy some of Australia’s most beautiful waterways.
Pittwater is widely regarded as one of Australia’s safest and most enjoyable cruising destinations.
From DBY Boat Sales’ Newport office, Sydney Harbour is only a comfortable three-hour sail away.
Spend the day sailing beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, anchoring beside the Sydney Opera House or exploring one of the world’s most iconic waterways before returning to the peaceful waters of Pittwater.
It’s a unique combination that few cruising destinations anywhere in the world can offer.
Preparing a yacht for sale is easy in Newport.
The area is home to one of Australia’s largest concentrations of marine businesses, providing access to experienced professionals for virtually every aspect of boat maintenance and presentation.
Services include:
Whether your yacht requires a simple clean or a complete refit, experienced tradespeople are close at hand.
Pittwater is home to many of Australia’s leading yacht importers and international brands, including Hallberg-Rassy, Beneteau, Bavaria, Jeanneau, Dufour, Hanse, Elan and Catalina.
The area also features:
It is a vibrant boating community where cruisers immediately feel welcome.
Newport is recognised as one of Australia’s premier locations for buying and selling quality cruising yachts.
DBY Boat Sales has been operating since 1977 and has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most experienced yacht brokerages.
Located in the centre of Newport, adjacent to both the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, our office enjoys exceptional exposure to one of Australia’s busiest boating communities.
Combined with our national and international marketing network, this gives your yacht the greatest opportunity to reach serious buyers.
International cruisers appreciate that we offer far more than simply listing a boat for sale.
We can assist with:
Many overseas owners return home before their yacht is sold. We regularly manage the entire sales process on their behalf, from preparing the boat for sale to settlement, keeping owners informed every step of the way.
Selling your yacht doesn’t have to mark the end of your adventure.
Spend your final months exploring the magnificent waterways of Pittwater and Sydney Harbour, knowing your yacht is being professionally marketed by one of Australia’s most experienced brokerage teams.
At DBY Boat Sales, we’ve been helping international cruisers buy and sell yachts for almost 50 years. We’d be delighted to help make your Australian experience both memorable and successful.
Planning to sail to Australia? We’d love to hear about your journey and discuss how we can help.
