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R.A. Mackay Yacht Brokerage is a Newcastle and Lake Macquarie-based yacht broker handling sales of both sail and power boats. The business supports buyers and sellers with listings, valuations, delivery arrangements and insurance services and operates by appointment from a Toronto, NSW office.
Service area: Newcastle & Lake Macquarie
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Apollo Bay is a small working harbour on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road where sheltered inshore sailing meets the Southern Ocean. The character is a mix of protected harbour berths and an exposed open coast: pleasant day-sails and sheltered weekend cruising inside the bay, with demanding coastal passages immediately offshore where south‑westerly swell and strong winds from the Southern Ocean dominate. It suits coastal cruisers, trailer sailors who launch at the ramp, and experienced coastal sailors who understand bar and swell behaviour; it is not a casual open‑ocean anchorage for unprepared or
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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Recover a capsize by staying calm, keeping hold of the boat, using the centreboard/daggerboard as a lever and the crew’s weight to right the hull, and controlling the sail so you don’t re–capsize. For double‑handers coordinate helm and crew roles: one manages the centreboard and body position, the other eases sheets and checks for gear.
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There are legal obligations in Western Australia for recreational boat owners and skippers covering vessel registration, carriage of safety equipment and general skipper responsibilities, but the exact requirements depend on vessel type, size, where you sail and whether the vessel is commercial or recreational. Check the Western Australian Department of Transport (DoT WA) and the national authority for the precise checklist that applies to your boat and voyage.
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Learn boat-handling basics (steering, points of sail and sail trim), safety and seamanship (personal flotation, wind awareness, man-overboard procedure), and simple anchoring/mooring — these give you the core skills to sail safely and enjoyably.
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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 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 guide for recreational sailors planning day sails or short cruises on Lake Macquarie. Covers the entrance, navigation considerations, popular anchorages, local weather and tide influences, mooring etiquette, safety checks and suggested itineraries around the lake.
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 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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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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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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