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All Marine Spares is a useful first stop when the job starts in the engine room rather than on deck. Its deep online catalogue covers service kits, filters, anodes, pumps, impellers, drive parts, steering, plumbing, propellers and maintenan
Australian Boating Supplies operates in the Coomera marine precinct and combines chandlery supply with custom rope and rigging work. It can produce rope and chain assemblies, carry out splicing and swaging, and support owners working throug
Bargain Boat Bits brings the convenience of a national marine-store network to one online catalogue. It is a handy place to compare everyday chandlery and larger upgrades, with anchoring gear, pumps, electrical equipment, electronics, safet
Boat Accessories Australia is a genuinely broad online chandlery, equally useful for a replacement deck fitting and a larger onboard upgrade. The WA retailer covers anchoring, sailing hardware, plumbing, pumps, steering, electrical gear, sa
Boat Hardware is the online chandlery to try when the shopping list is full of practical fittings: an anchor swivel, fender valve, deck plate, mooring line or trailer component. Operating from West Gippsland, it covers anchoring systems, st
Boat Hut is the kind of online chandlery worth knowing when a weekend job turns into a search for the right part. From anchors, pumps and steering gear to deck hardware, safety equipment, lighting, electrical gear and maintenance supplies,
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
A concise boating-focused introduction describing Boston Island’s setting in Boston Bay, Spencer Gulf; its sheltered bays, wildlife sanctuary status, private ownership and limited access; types of sailing possible from day trips to anchorin
A detailed sailing guide to Hook Island in the Whitsundays, describing geography, prevailing conditions, principal sailing zones (Nara Inlet, Macona Inlet, Manta Ray Bay, Butterfly Bay, Stonehaven Bay and surrounding reef passages), anchora
Practical guidance for recreational sailors in New South Wales on navigating marine parks, using moorings and anchoring responsibly. Covers how to plan passages, approach moorings, set and retrieve an anchor, minimise environmental impact a
Practical, Australia-focused guidance on choosing anchors, assessing seabeds, setting scope, techniques to set and test an anchor, managing swing radius, using dragging alarms, overnight anchoring tips and preparing for strong weather.
A practical guide to selecting and using anchorages around New South Wales for cruising sailors. Covers sheltered bays, tidal considerations, holding, approach planning, and example anchorages with local conditions to check before you go.
Bundaberg is a transition point between southeast Queensland and tropical reef cruising. Burnett Heads, Bundaberg Port Marina, the Burnett River, Lady Musgrave and the Southern Great Barrier Reef create a mix of river, offshore, reef and se
The Whitsundays combine reef navigation, island anchorages, one of Australia's largest bareboat charter fleets, major marinas, racing and genuine cyclone exposure. It is one of the clearest examples of why generic boat insurance can be inad
Townsville sits between the Whitsundays and Cairns and gives sailors direct access to Magnetic Island, Cleveland Bay, the Great Barrier Reef, Hinchinbrook and offshore North Queensland cruising. Insurance here must combine marina requiremen
Finding the right marina berth in Australia is one of the most important practical decisions a yacht owner will make. The berth determines where you sail from, how easily you can reach your boat, what cruising grounds are available for a we
Marks showing where you may or must not drop the hook
Commercial books describing anchorages and harbours for leisure sailors
The whole anchoring outfit: anchor, chain or rope, and their fittings
A weighted marked line lowered by hand to measure depth
Anchoring off and backing your stern in to a quay
Train your pet with short, reward‑based sessions that build confidence in the boat’s motions (boarding, heel, anchor swing and docking) — start in calm conditions, use consistent cues, plenty of positive reinforcement, and practise each man
Tasmania has a mix of state marine parks, local harbour bylaws and environmental protections that affect where and how you anchor—so check the specific area’s rules before you go, aim to use designated anchorages or soft seabeds, and follow
Use a sensible scope (line length), pick good ground, set the anchor with a controlled reverse to load it, and check you’re not dragging by noting fixed references and using a stern line or anchor alarm if needed.
Practical guidance to help recreational cruising sailors choose and use anchorages around Western Australia. Covers types of sheltered anchorages, seasonal and tidal considerations, anchoring technique, local conditions, common mistakes and
Short letter codes telling you what the bottom is made of