“I had my compass adjusted, and succcessfully landed in Japan instead of china or Taiwan.”
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Plumley Pearson & White is listed at Port Central Ave in Port Of Brisbane (QLD). The record identifies it as a marina and the listing includes contact details and a website. The listing also includes an email address that references surveying, suggesting the business may also offer marine surveying services.
Service area: Port Of Brisbane, QLD
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★ 4.7 · 6 Google reviews
“I had my compass adjusted, and succcessfully landed in Japan instead of china or Taiwan.”
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“Julian was very helpful with my services, he guided me through everything and did not overcharge for my services, i would highly recommend them!”
“I recently used PPW for a marine survey and couldn’t be more impressed. From start to finish, Paul and Nick were professional, thorough, and incredibly easy to deal with. Their attention to detail, clear communication, and in-depth knowledge gave me complete confidence throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain everything in simple terms, delivered their report promptly, and went above and beyond to ensure I had all the information I needed. It’s rare to find service at this level — honest, efficient, and genuinely helpful. Highly recommend PPW to anyone needing a marine survey. Thanks again Paul and Nick — outstanding job!”
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,
Taking pets between Australian states and into marinas or national parks is governed by state and territory biosecurity/quarantine rules, local council and marina policies, and the management rules of parks. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and by the species of animal, so check the relevant state/territory biosecurity office, the park management agency and the marina operator before you travel.
Explore →Expect light to moderate, thermally-driven sea breezes in summer with afternoon strengthening; more changeable and often stronger winds with frontal systems in autumn and spring; and the windiest, roughest conditions in winter when cold fronts and sou’westers are most frequent. Gulf St Vincent is more sheltered than the exposed coast but can still produce steep chop and sudden changes near Adelaide and headlands.
Explore →Plan as a chain of conservative daily legs tied to your boat’s real-world fuel and speed in the expected sea state, with confirmed primary and alternate anchorages/berths, fuel legs and back-up fuel options, and a documented emergency/diversion plan (comms, tow and med-evac). Build tidal and weather gates into each leg and carry chart and comms redundancy.
Explore →Write a one‑page plan with the who/what/when/where/how of your trip, keep a copy on board and leave the main copy with a responsible person ashore (and optionally with your club, marina office or local volunteer rescue service).
Explore →A concise, practical guide to the points of sail and how to trim sails effectively for common Australian conditions. Learn the basics of wind angles, sail shape, telltales, reefing considerations and simple steps to improve boat speed and balance.
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, Australian-focused guide explaining how sails generate drive, the points of sail, and how to trim sails for different conditions. Includes simple explanations of aerodynamic concepts, step-by-step trim checks, common mistakes and clear next steps for practice on the water.
Explore →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.
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A two-membrane modular watermaker with 140 L/h nominal output, aimed at families and liveaboards that want more water per run.
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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 three-membrane modular watermaker with 200 L/h nominal output and up to 240 L/h family-level marketing, for larger crews and heavy use.
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8kn
Force 3 · Gentle breeze from the NW
Light but sailable
Large wavelets, scattered whitecaps