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Ian Short sails is the sail maker of choice for the endeavour race boats in the area. He is highly recommended for personalised help with your racing yacht regardless of size. If you need results look no further. The Botany Bay Yacht Club is located on the shores of Kogarah Bay approximately 15km south of the heart of Sydney. The waters around the club are not crowded, are relatively deep and have winds in the 10-25 knot range which makes it an excellent venue for all types of sailing. Australian Yachting Federation or Yachting Association (YA) of NSW Rules and regulations regarding yacht racing, insurance etc Endeavour Yachts Discussion Board Endeavour Association discussion forum where boat owners can make suggestions regarding all aspects of Endeavor yachting. Potential owners can join in and get some tips and advice from owners. Boating Industry Association of NSW
They cover subject listed in the
following.
Sydney Weekender Information.
Getting Into Boating.
Choosing the Right Boat.
Boat of the Year Awards.
Financing Your Boat.
Boating Responsibilities.
Boat Licensing.
Calendar of Events.
Afloat is a free monthly magazine.
With circulation throughout the entire Sydney area and from Sussex Inlet on
the South Coast to Mooloolaba in Qld. It is available at boating clubs
(yachts, skiffs, dinghies, fishing, motor, rowing etc.), brokers,
shipchandlers, slipways, marinas and other venues where boaties congregate.
Some excellent articals. Most boaties will already know the value of this
Mag.
Every thing that you need to
know even if you would rather not. Great site they have it all.
Australian Volunteer
Coast Guard
The Australian Volunteer Coast
Guard is an organisation composed entirely of volunteers, formed in 1961 to
promote safety in the operation of small craft. It guards the coast in the
most effective way - initially by education, example, examination and
finally by search and rescue. The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has no
law enforcement powers and enjoys a reputation for being helpful and
courteous to all boat owners.
They
might save your life one day so check them out.
Boating
Safety Information and Online Boating Courses
Boating (Safety Equipment) Regulation NSW
Navigation (Collision) Regulations 1983 and/or
NSW Consolidated Regulations
Water Traffic Regulation NSW
These are current regulations
Australian Maritime Safety
Authority
Search and
Rescue
Australia has a world-renowned
search and rescue service that spans the nation, covering 52.8 million
square kilometres of the Indian, Pacific and Southern Oceans.
Another great government site.
This is the waterways type site for Queensland |
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