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Paul Taylor International is a Gold Coast–based luxury yacht brokerage that offers personalised brokerage services for buyers and sellers of new and used vessels, specialising in larger luxury motor and sailing yachts. The company supports sourcing, negotiation, due diligence, survey coordination, technical handover and international shipping/importation assistance, and accepts enquiries by phone and email.
Service area: Australasia, Asia, Europe and the Americas
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Bathurst Harbour (Port Davey system), in south‑west Tasmania, is a vast, almost land‑locked estuarine harbour inside the Southwest National Park and World Heritage Area. It offers a remote, sheltered anchoring environment protected from the Roaring Forties, but demands careful planning, an awareness of marine‑reserve rules, and a willingness to operate in shallow, tannin‑stained waters. Best suited to experienced coastal cruisers and small expedition yachts prepared for self‑sufficiency, Bathurst Harbour is more a place to linger and explore on foot and by tender than a port of call for busy,
Progress gradually by increasing exposure, practising specific skills, sailing with more experienced crew/skippers, and deliberately training for each new step—start in calm sheltered bays, then move to longer trips, busier waters, stronger winds and finally open coastal passages when you and your crew are consistently competent and comfortable.
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Use ramps and beaches with respect for local conditions: check ramp layout, tide and swell, wind direction, vehicle access and crowding; prepare boat and crew before you launch or retrieve; and follow local signage, courtesy and safety practices. Specifics vary by ramp and beach, so confirm details for the exact site before you go.
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Plan passages by overlaying predicted tides and tidal streams onto your charted route, timing departures to use favourable streams through constrictions and offshore features, avoiding local hazards (shoals, banks, strong rips) and building contingency waypoints. Confirm with current official tide tables, local pilotage notes and recent Notices to Mariners before departure.
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Before your first sail in South Australian waters check the weather and tide, make sure the boat and safety equipment are fit for the trip, confirm local rules and any area-specific hazards, and tell someone your plan.
Explore →A concise, practical guide for recreational sailors in New South Wales that explains southerly busters, sea breezes and east coast lows, how they form, how they affect coastal sailing, common signs to watch for, equipment and preparation, and clear next steps to plan safer outings.
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.
Explore →A practical guide for recreational sailors planning passages to, from or around Eden and Twofold Bay. Covers sheltered anchorages, shore facilities, local weather and tidal considerations, preparing for Bass Strait conditions and a focused equipment and safety checklist.
Explore →A practical guide for new recreational sailors in Australia covering essential safety equipment, basic rules of the water, good habits, and simple checklists to help you plan safer outings.
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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.
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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Feathering propeller designed for larger cruising yachts. Diameter range 18"–25"; shaft range 1¼"–1¾"; hub lengths 120mm or 165mm (with anode). Sail drive option available.
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