Our Story
Ben and Sarah Lawson have been married for 16 years and have 3 boys, aged 11, 8 and 5 years old. They have lived in Narrabeen their whole lives and love the great outdoors. As a family, they have always enjoyed any outdoor recreational activity to do with water, like going fishing, boating, and/or surfing. In particular, utilising Narrabeen Lagoon to go exploring in their tinnie, discovering what this lake has to offer and creating family memories.
In 2019, they decided to travel around Australia @travelling_around_oz with family adventuring in mind. As part of their set up, they had a 12ft Savage tinnie with an 8hsp Yamaha outboard. Boating became a daily activity, exploring the many beautiful waterways that span over this amazing Country of ours. Having a tinnie, took them to places that most may not have been able to reach. Fishing was always an activity that they all undertook, always catching a daily feed.
Since returning to Narrabeen in 2021, the Lawson family had an idea- to offer the community a similar experience. On their trip, they learnt to appreciate the simple things in life- boating being one of them. Their love of boating and their love of the lagoon, created Narrabeen Boat Hire. It is now a great opportunity for locals and tourists alike, to enjoy on your own and/or with family and friends, and to really slow down, share in the moment, and to BE in the great outdoors.
In 2019, they decided to travel around Australia @travelling_around_oz with family adventuring in mind. As part of their set up, they had a 12ft Savage tinnie with an 8hsp Yamaha outboard. Boating became a daily activity, exploring the many beautiful waterways that span over this amazing Country of ours. Having a tinnie, took them to places that most may not have been able to reach. Fishing was always an activity that they all undertook, always catching a daily feed.
Since returning to Narrabeen in 2021, the Lawson family had an idea- to offer the community a similar experience. On their trip, they learnt to appreciate the simple things in life- boating being one of them. Their love of boating and their love of the lagoon, created Narrabeen Boat Hire. It is now a great opportunity for locals and tourists alike, to enjoy on your own and/or with family and friends, and to really slow down, share in the moment, and to BE in the great outdoors.
Mission StatementWe are here to provide you with the freedom to explore the incredible Narrabeen Coastal Lagoon in the comfort of your own boat or adventure activity. You can set off on your own self-guided adventure and explore the many waterways where you can fish, pull up and have a picnic lunch and/or go for a bushwalk, and discover what native flora and fauna there is to the area. |
VisionTo create for the local Community and tourists alike, a unique opportunity to discover the incredible Narrabeen Coastal Lagoon and it’s surrounding waterways and reserves, ensuring each individuals self-guided adventure is a safe, enjoyable and memorable and environmentally friendly experience. Most importantly, to educate others to be environmentally aware. |
Values
Our values represent our Customers:
Professional
We act with integrity, ensuring safe vessel operations in accordance with AMSA’s operational requirements. |
Collaborative
We are committed to the local community, offering our services and working together with other stakeholders to achieve our objectives. |
Dedicated
We respect our customers, providing a unique outdoor recreational activity responsive to their individual needs and we respect the lagoon’s environment, being aware and protective. |
Accountable
We are pragmatic in our approach, providing a comprehensive safety brief and NSW Transport area maps. |
The Friendly Team of Narrabeen Boat Hire
Narrabeen Boat Hire was started by The Lawson Family to provide a range of outdoor recreational activities to be enjoyed by all ages. Bringing 21 years of local and professional experience and qualifications, the team at Narrabeen Boat Hire has vital consideration for your safety and is dedicated to providing invaluable insights and creating unforgettable experiences.
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Ben Lawson and Sarah Lawson
(Senior First Aid Certificate; General Boat Driving Licence; Coxswain Grade 2 Certificate) They both love the water and have spent most of their lives in or on the water. Owning a boat and a tinnie has meant many days spent relaxing, swimming and/or fishing. Their love of eating seafood has always been one of many motivational factors.
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Kale Lawson (11), Jye Lawson (8) and Taje Lawson (5) are also known as the @young_saltys
These three Brothers along with the support of their Father Ben, have grown up to be young sea riders in North Narrabeen, NSW. Their love of boating and fishing became a daily activity, on their recent 16month trip @travelling_around_oz
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The Team from Narrabeen Boat Hire would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which the Boat Hire resides, the Gai-mariagal people of the Narrabeen Lagoon, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
