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Australian online store for boating safety gear and marine optics: EPIRBs and distress beacons, lifejackets including Burke inflatables, and binoculars and monoculars. Shipped Australia-wide.
Service area: Australia-wide (online)
Skippers Mate is an Australian online store stocking the safety gear most skippers need, alongside marine optics.
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When buying a lifejacket online, check the Australian Standard level (50, 100 or 150) against where you'll be boating, and make sure the size and fit suit the person wearing it. Inflatables need servicing, so find a service agent near you.
PO Box 238, Kingswood NSW 2747 · 0449 623 501 · info@skippersmate.com.au · skippersmate.com.au
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Last checked: September 2026.
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Comprehensive sailing guide to Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania, covering geography, conditions, anchorages, facilities in Strahan, hazards such as Hells Gates and tidal flows, regulations including marine parks and moorings, suggested sailing experiences and suitability for different sailors.
Maybe — it depends. In NSW you often need registration and a boat operator licence for motorised vessels, but many small trailerable sailing dinghies without engines don’t require boat registration or a licence. Check the specific rules for your craft, trailer and engine.
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Keep a pet on board by establishing daily cleaning, weekly deep-clean, and regular pest-control routines; focus on waste management, ventilation, washable bedding, food storage and hull inspection to prevent fouling, odour and pests.
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Before the season: confirm seaworthiness — hull, rig, engine, electrics, sails and safety gear — and replace or service wearable items. After the season: wash, dry and protect gear, service consumables and record what you did so the boat’s ready and reliable next season.
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Carry wearable lifejackets (one per person that fits), a reliable means of distress communication, basic firefighting and bilge items, navigation lights and charts, plus sensible clothing, sun protection and drinking water. Exact legal requirements vary by state and vessel — check the relevant regulator before you go.
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 →Practical guidance for recreational sailors planning coastal and remote cruising in Western Australia, focusing on tidal planning, reef awareness, navigation and safety preparation tailored to local conditions.
Explore →A practical guide for recreational sailors on using VHF marine radios safely and effectively in Australian waters: basic operation, channel use, emergency procedures, DSC basics, common mistakes and a ready checklist for pre-departure and on-water use.
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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 →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 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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Self-contained, battery-powered plug‑and‑play autopilot designed for standard hydraulic steering systems.
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