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Standen Marine is a boat brokerage and marine sales network that lists new and pre-owned vessels and offers tailored selling and buying services, including a concierge-style 'Custom Service'. The website displays broker profiles, valuation requests and inspection times, and lists multiple office locations across Australia.
Service area: Sydney; Port Hacking; Brisbane; Gold Coast; Whitsundays
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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
Explore →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,
Explore →American River (Kangaroo Island, SA) is a small, sheltered inlet and township on the north‑eastern side of Kangaroo Island that acts as a calm staging point for cruising the eastern part of the island and for short hops through Backstairs Passage. It’s distinctive for its protected anchorage inside Eastern Cove and the adjacency of Pelican Lagoon — a shallow, ecologically important lagoon with sanctuary zoning — which shapes how and where boats can move. The area suits sheltered day sailing, weekend cruising and short coastal passages; it’s appropriate for trailer sailors, small cruisers and a
Explore →Ashmore Reef is a remote, uninhabited oceanic reef and low-lying island group in the Timor Sea that offers a stark, conservation-led sailing environment rather than typical recreational cruising. It is distinctive for its exposed coral reef, vegetated sand islands and strong legal protections, including tightly controlled access and traditional Indonesian fishing arrangements. Visiting from a recreational yacht is logistically challenging, subject to regulatory limits, and suited only to well-prepared offshore passages or research/management charters rather than casual day sails.
Explore →Systematically compare interfaces, communication protocols and power/ground characteristics, then bench-test or simulate before final installation — confirm physical connectors, NMEA (0183, 2000) and seatalk compatibility, autopilot control inputs, data sentence requirements, and electrical load/voltage behaviour.
Explore →Practise early, repeatable depowering (reefing and flattening), controlled sail-trim changes and deliberate, crew-led tacks/gybes so you keep heel, steerage and speed in a safe window as the Fremantle Doctor builds. Rehearse routines in sheltered water until they are second nature—clear commands, disciplined weight moves to windward and aft, and a quick, practised reef routine will prevent panicked mistakes.
Explore →Keep the boat balanced by steering a consistent course for the sail trim and by moving crew weight fore/aft and side-to-side to control helm and reduce weather or lee helm. Upwind you aim for a slight weather helm and a heel that lets the sails work efficiently; downwind you flatten the boat a little, ease sheets to prevent luffing or accidental broaches, and shift weight aft as the apparent wind drops.
Explore →Plan the turn, move deliberately and in sequence, keep the boat balanced, trim sails smoothly and keep weight and rudder actions small so speed is preserved through both tacks and gybes.
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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.
Explore →Practical guide for recreational sailors in Pittwater covering safe anchorages, popular beaches, typical weather patterns, tidal and local considerations, boat handling and a pre-departure checklist tailored to local conditions.
Explore →A practical guide to preparing, planning and executing a recreational offshore passage along the New South Wales coast. Covers route selection, weather and tidal considerations, vessel and crew checks, safety equipment, communication, watchkeeping and common mistakes, with clear pre‑departure and underway checklists.
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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