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Bosun Wholesale is a long-running South Coast chandlery with the feel of a proper local problem-solving shop. From Sussex Inlet it supplies marine hardware, engine and steering parts, antifouling, safety equipment, electronics, navigation products and a particularly useful spread of trailer components. The business has served retailers and marine specialists since 1978, ships Australia-wide and offers knowledgeable help with boating, trailer and stainless swaging jobs.
Service area: Australia-wide
Bosun Wholesale has supplied chandlery and marine-industry customers since 1978. Its small Sussex Inlet team brings deep local knowledge to the counter, especially for the practical boat and trailer problems that are hard to solve from a product photo alone.
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Electronics ranges include brands such as GME and Lowrance.
Visit the Sussex Inlet store or order for Australia-wide shipping.
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Batemans Bay and the Clyde River form a classic NSW South Coast cruising region where a sheltered, tidal estuary meets a short, island‑dotted entrance to the Tasman Sea. It’s distinctive for easy access from Canberra, a mix of river and bay sailing, a compact marina and mooring network, and a river entrance (the Clyde River bar) that can change rapidly. The area suits day sails, weekend cruising, trailer‑boat exploration and sheltered coastal passages; offshore or long‑passage plans require careful timing and local knowledge. Preparation for tidal flow, variable southerly swells and shallow, s
Watch for shallow entrance bars, shifting sandbanks and channels, tidal streams that accelerate through narrow channels or around headlands, drying mudflats and sills that expose at low water, and localised eddies or overfalls — and always confirm conditions for the specific estuary before you enter.
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Tidal streams and local wind patterns can change trip time, fuel use, helm balance and safety margins on short coastal runs — plan your departure and route to use favourable tidal flow, allow margin for wind-driven sea and gusts, and check up-to-date local tide and weather information before you go.
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Expect very different seasonal systems across Western Australia: the south‑west (Perth to Albany) has a strong summer afternoon sea breeze (the “Fremantle Doctor”) and winter westerly fronts, while northern WA follows a wet/dry monsoonal cycle with strong seasonal onshore winds, thunderstorms and cyclone risk in the wet season. Local headlands, estuaries and tidal flows often change what you actually feel on the water, so learn the local timing and sheltered venues first.
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Follow the basic COLREGs: keep a proper lookout, maintain safe speed and steering to avoid collisions, know which vessel ‘gives way’ and which ‘stands on’, use correct lights and sound signals, and keep clear of restricted waters and traffic lanes. Check local harbour rules and AMSA guidance for specifics.
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Explore →A concise, practical introduction to the essential parts of a recreational sailing boat for beginners in Australia. Covers hull, deck, rigging, sails, steering, below-decks spaces and safety equipment, with simple explanations, common mistakes and a pre-decast checklist to help new sailors communicate and get underway.
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A practical checklist and explanation of the safety equipment recreational sailors should carry in Australian waters, with how to choose gear, use it correctly, and common mistakes to avoid.
Explore →Practical guide for recreational sailors planning passages, anchorages and visits to Ningaloo Reef and the Exmouth coast. Covers anchoring considerations, marine park rules and how local weather, tides and currents affect safety and enjoyment.
Explore →Burke Yachtsman Gear Bag 40L - Shop Now Zip Pay | Tamar Marine Skip to content 59 – 63 Holbrook Street, Invermay Online Shop Open 24/7 Products search Contact us 1300 MARINE $ 0.00 0 Cart Burke Yachtsman Gear Bag 40L $ 79.90 Colour Choose an option Black Blue Black Blue Clear - Burke Yachtsman Gear Bag 40L quantity + Add to cart Enquire about this product SKU BAGB-Y24/BLACK* Category Bags - Sail & Gear A Burke classic and customer favourite, the Yachtsman’s Gear Bag is built tough to handle wet, salty conditions while keeping your gear dry and protected. Made from double coated waterproof…
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Self-contained, battery-powered plug‑and‑play autopilot designed for standard hydraulic steering systems.
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A 10‑year battery EPIRB with integrated GNSS (supports GPS and Galileo), infrared strobe and 121.5 MHz homing signal. Approved for worldwide COSPAS‑SARSAT operation.
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A one-membrane modular marine watermaker with 80 L/h nominal output, remote stainless control panel, standard consumables and direct Australian support.
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