Members' discount
The following service providers give BOA Members up to 10% discount, not exceeding $100.
Location Contact Phone Email
N.S.W. Adan Smith 1800 453 886 https://www.abcboating.net.au/
Australian Maritime Consultancy N.S.W. Glenn Mathias 0419 403 267 mathiasgl@bigpond.com
N.S.W. Dave Giddings 0412 366 998 bote.cote@optusnet.com.au
Pittwater Brent Taylor 0409 269 404 taylordmarine@gmail.com
N.S.W. Harold Balser 02 - 9790 5232 sales@ropegalore.com.au
Statis Marine Electrics N.S.W. Bryce Statis 0438 644 418 bryce@statismarineelectrics.com.au
N.S.W. Robbie Treharne 0419 273 204 info@treharnemoorings.com.au
Pittwater Sandy Wallace 0404 950 112 yachtech@bigpond.com
Solicoitors: Vaarzon-Morel N.S.W Marcel Vaarzon-Morel 02 - 4929 1174 marcel@vmlegal.com.au
AFLOAT broadcasts a fortnightly newsletter. The current issue: Friday 14 November can be read by clicking here
You can read the November issue of AFLOAT by clicking here or / and collect your copy at your favourite distribution point.
The Manly Boat Shed put in a D.A. for improvement of the current facilities to a better and more user friendly set up, assisting boat owners and locals. If you like the idea and would like to support them click here and have your say. Closing date, 15 July.
Current Future
The B.O.A. supports its corporate member the "North Harbour Sailing Club "
The N.H.S.C. is seeking approval from Manly Council to build the “Eastern Balcony” . This will assist their members to better enjoy the benefits of their time on the water. Click here to read the BOA letter.
Marine Rescue Soundings magazine
To read the summer 2020 issue 44 click here
Eden
The Snug Cove development of the Port of Eden is a major and complex project with multiple stakeholders that has been underway for about 6 years.
It is coordinated through a representative Community Liaison Group that meets every month and by direct contact with the relevant ministers.
Batemans Bay
Dredging has commenced to clear the bar at the entrance to the Clyde River.
Do It Yourself - Slipways
To do your own work on a slipway, contact the following:
We will add participating slips as more information becomes available.
Botany Bay
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The Botany Bay Yacht Club - Grant: 0419 226 039 or Colin: 0423 364 396 - http://www.emarineservices.com.au/
Sydney Harbour
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Woolwich Dock - 9817 6933
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Balmain Marina - 9555 7049 - http://www.balmainmarina.com.au/contact.htm
Pittwater/Hawkesbury
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Rowell Marine - 9997 1674 - https://www.rowellmarine.com.au/
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Fenwicks Marina - 9985 7633 - http://www.fenwicksmarina.com.au/
October 2020
Shell Cove Marina - Shellharbour
The Shell Cove Marina is being constructed on the NSW south coast., a unique boating development. The marina is to be flooded in 2020 and the first berths are scheduled for completion by mid 2021.
To follow developments you can follow there construction blog by clicking here.
What does your committee do for the BOA Membership
BOA committee members represent the BOA members and boat owners in general, on a number of Government Advisory Groups:
Along the NSW coast there are a number of "Regional Boating Advisory Groups" (RBAG) as well as "User Groups". Local BOA members represent the local boating community at these meetings. To learn more about their work and where the the meetings are being held, please click here;
In addition there is the Recreational Vessel Advisory Group (RVAG.) who discuss NSW issues. To read the most recent available minutes (11 August 2020), please click here.
In addition there are other working groups where the BOA has been asked to represent the NSW Boat Owners.
NSW Transport publications of interest to the general NSW boating public"