Last updated 11 hours ago
Even some quite experienced skippers can sometimes struggle when it comes to certain maritime practices, including how to operate boat lights. Our Sydney Boating Club in Pittwater understands the importance of following the maritime practices. Make sure you’re not in the dark then next time you’re out on the water with this list of some of the most common mistakes.
Maritime Director Tony Middleton has revealed that the biggest single lighting problem for boaters tends to be an insufficient amount of light overall. The all-round white light, especially on older boats, is quite often found to be not high enough. As the main light that must be displayed at night, it should provide an arc of unbroken light 360 degrees around the vessel.
When you’re boating at night, not only should your white light be appropriate, but you should also be displaying port and starboard lights. However, if your boat is anchored at night, you should have only the white light on. The same rules apply to old boats and to new Luxury boats in Sydney.
Boaters shouldn’t ever take it for granted that a manufacturer will have set their white light at the correct height, and its best to always check this for yourself as it's your responsibility to ensure your navigation lighting is compliant. If you’re found to not have sufficient lighting, or you have the wrong lighting displayed, you could face a fine.
Keen boaters who are looking for a little guidance on all aspects of taking to the water should speak to our friendly team at Pacific Boating. Not only do we offer excellent membership services to boaters of all levels, but they run comprehensive training courses too. Our Sydney Boating Club membership scheme in Pittwater is different to Boat Share schemes in Sydney find out how by calling call 02 8999 6263.
Last updated 2 days 13 hours ago
The Sydney Weather Forecast for this weekend! Chilly but not bad conditions for boating!
A high pressure system centred just off southern parts of the New South Wales is weakening and moving further east. A weak trough will affect southern parts of the coast late Friday and early Saturday, before a southerly change follows later on Saturday, reaching central parts of the coast later Saturday or Sunday.
SYDNEY COAST
Saturday 19th March
Winds - North to north-westerly 10 to 15 knots turning west to south-westerly below 10 knots during the morning then decreasing to south to south-westerly below 10 knots during the afternoon.
Seas - Below 1 metre.
Swell – Southerly about 1 metre.
Sunday 20th March
Winds -South to south-easterly below 10 knots. Inshore sea breezes.
Seas - Below 1 metre.
Swell – Southerly about 1 metre.
SYDNEY CLOSED WATERS
Saturday 19th March
Winds - West to south-westerly below 10 knots.
Seas - Below 0.5 metres.
Sunday 20th March
Winds - Variable below 10 knots.
Seas - Below 0.5 metres.
SYDNEY FORECAST
Saturday 19th March
Min 10
Max 21
Partly cloudy. Winds west to southwesterly and light.
Sunday 20th March
Min 12
Max 20
Partly cloudy. The chance of fog early in the morning. The chance of a shower or two, mainly coastal. Light winds.
For more information about our Sydney Boating Club in Pittwater, check out or Pacific Boating website or ring us on 02 8999 6263.
Last updated 3 days ago
Empty seas, beautiful horizons and only the sounds of waves and gulls for company, there’s nothing like whisking your partner away for a romantic boat trip. If you want your date to be truly special, there are a few top tips to bear in mind. Our Boating club in Pittwa ter is in an ideal location to take advantage of the most romantic spots Sydney has to offer.
The key to making sure your boating date is absolutely perfect is planning. Remember that if you forget to bring the iPod loaded with your favourite songs or a warm blanket to snuggle under when the sun goes down, you won’t be able to pop to a shop to pick one up. Always spend some extra time thinking through the things you might need before you set out.
You should also have a good think about the course you plan to take and how long you’ll be on the water for. If you’re planning a first date, you may want to keep your trip quite short and no matter how long you’ve been with your partner, a scenic course will always go down well. Our Luxury boats and the Sydney scenery will provide the perfect backdrop.
An ideal addition to a boating date is a trip to a lovely water-accessible restaurant, so consider plotting your course so that you’ll be able to get to one at a decent time and don’t forget to book a table. Sydney has a range of such restaurants with some amazing views with are guaranteed to impress any date.
Make sure you are also able to choose a luxurious and easy to handle boat for your date, as you’ll want your partner to be comfortable and your workload to be minimal. For access to an excellent fleet of boats, get in touch with Sydney’s Pacific Boating club by calling 02 8999 6263, they have membership options to suit all types of boaters.
Last updated 7 days ago
Just as there are rules on the road, there are rules boaters must abide by when on the water. Whether you are a boat owner, or part of our Sydney boating club in Pittwater it’s important to know these rules in order to keep your boat and other vessels safe, and part of this involves understanding and using sound signals.
Universal Communication
Sound signals are a universal system of communication between vessels on the water. By using short and long horn blasts, boats and other water vessels are able to communicate with each other regarding navigation safety in situations such as overtaking, passing, warnings, course diversions and low visibility. It is an important part of boating safety to familiarise yourself with what different sound signals mean. This video provides a demonstration of the most common sound signals used when on the water.
Safety a Priority
Boating is a great hobby, however safety should always be a top priority. Marine radios have superseded many of the traditional marine communication systems, however it’s still important to have an understanding of these different boating communication methods. As well as sound signals, this also includes knowledge of the maritime flag system, particularly if you are taking your boat on the open sea. When boating in the dark or in poor visibility, you also have a legal responsibility to display the correct marine navigational lights.
Boating Club in Pittwater
If you are interested in boating, but can’t justify the cost and maintenance required by luxury boats, Pacific Boating club in Pittwater may have the solution for you. Our Sydney boat share membership scheme, where for a monthly fee you have walk-on, walk-off access to a fleet of 10 luxury boats in. Call 02 8999 6263 to discuss membership today.
Last updated 7 days ago
Pacific Boating would like to wish all Mums a Happy Mother's Day!
Whether you spend today relaxing out on the water or at home, have a great day!
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