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
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
N.S.W. Harold Balser 02 - 9790 5232 sales@ropegalore.com.au
Marine Rescue Soundings magazine
To read issue 46 Autumn 2021 click here
Marine Rescue NSW TV
Marine Rescue NSW launched their 7th monthly online video. Episodes go online in the first week of the month on the Marine Rescue NSW YouTube channel via the MRNSW website.
Click on the photo to see the current YouTube.
Inflatable lifejacket self-service clinics
Commencing 12 March
Registered participants are eligible to receive free replacement parts for their inflatable lifejacket, or a $15 discount voucher that can be used towards the purchase of an inflatable lifejacket or self-service parts at a retail partner. Click here for details
Boating destinations
See where services are available in Sydney Harbour: boat ramps, toilets, water etc, etc.
For details click here for locations click on the map.
Disposing of expired marine flares
The expired flares collection program is currently running until 18 April 2021. Find out how, when and where to dispose of old flares.
For details click here
15 February 2021, the new boating handbook will be available from Service NSW offices. Meantime it can be read or the PDF downloaded by clicking here
The Manly Boat Shed's D.A. was approved to become a better and more user friendly set up, assisting boat owners and locals.
Looking for an available mooring in NSW,
Eden
The Snug Cove development of the Port of Eden is a major and complex project with multiple stakeholders that has been underway for over6 years.
The B.O.A.'s support for its corporate member
to build an “Eastern Balcony” assisted in getting it across the line with council . This is going to assist their members to better enjoy the benefits of their time on the water.
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/
March 2021
January 2021
Shell Cove Marina - Shellharbour
The Shell Cove Marina is being constructed on the NSW south coast., a unique boating development. The marina opened to the ocean early 2021. The first berths are scheduled for completion by June 2021.
Les Binkin announced as the Marina Manager. Click here for the press release by the Shellharbour City Council, issued 27 April 2021
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;
We are member of the Recreational Vessel Advisory Group (RVAG.) who discuss NSW issues.
There are are other working groups where the BOA represents the NSW Boat Owners.