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====Overview==== | ====Overview==== | ||
| - | + | Batemans Bay is a large bay on the NSW coast. It is very open to the east and has limited shelter, despite its size. The town of Batemans Bay sprawls around the edges of the bay and is accesible to those boats able to cross the shallow bar into the Cylde River. There is a marina, adequate anchorage spaces and full amenities in the town. | |
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====Cruising the region==== | ====Cruising the region==== | ||
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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
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==Local Radio Nets== | ==Local Radio Nets== | ||
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
| - | * | + | * Marine Rescue Batemans Bay monitors both VHF and HF. They are based on the river bank close to the bar. |
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| - | + | The Tollgate Islands form a barrier across the mouth of the Bay, though they do not greatly reduce the swell that enters the rest of the Bay. black Rock and Trennant Rock lie in the gap to the south of the Tollgates. The Bay is relatively shallow, especially in the north western end and care should be exercised in conditions of large easterly swells. | |
| - | + | Note the white sectors of the Square Head light, which define safe approaches into the Bay. | |
| - | + | The bar at the entrance to the Clyde River is shallow, around 2.5 metres at high tide (April 2012). There are plans to dredge the bar,but, as at April 20l2, no work had been done. Any easterly swell reaches the bar and causes the whole thing to break. If you are not experienced with bars or lack local knowledge, attempting a crossing could be very dangerous. | |
| - | + | There is a conspicuous set of leads identifying the approach to the bar, but there are reports that the leads do not currently show the best approach. Marine Rescue Batemans Bay may be able to clarify this for you. Note that the approach defined by the leads may not correspond with what is shown on some charts. | |
| + | There are port and starboard markers showing the point at which to leave the track defined by the leads - this is extremely close to the seawall. Once by the seawall, follow the port and starboard markers, staying clear of the sand bank which defines the seaward side of the channel. | ||
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
| - | * | + | *The existing marina has a somewhat run down appearance. There are reports of a redevelopment in the pipeline, but no signs of it commencing at this point. It is a very sheltered location, behind a substantial seawall. There are security gates on all fingers. |
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====Anchorages==== | ====Anchorages==== | ||
| - | + | * Chain Bay on the northern side of Batemans Bay is an excellent anchorage in northerly conditions. Anchor off the sandy beach in 3 - 5 metres on a sandy bottom. In easterly conditions, swell penetrates the anchorage, but it is still probably preferable to any other anchorage in the outer bay. There is a charted reef on the western end of this bay. | |
| - | * | + | * It is reported that it is possible to anchor behind Snapper Island, from where a good view of the state of the bar could be obtained. This area appears to have limited shelter, but could be OK in suitable conditions. |
| - | + | *Cylde River, east of the bridge, provides a convenient, if cramped, anchorage in the middle of the town. Anchor just outside the permanently moored boats sand in about 5 -7 metres. Holding appears to be good, but there is a strong tide flow and the consequences of dragging into the bridge just upstream would be significant. At high tide, this anchorage can be a bit mobile as the swell comes in over the sand bar, but at lower states of the tide, it is very comfortable. A dinghy can be taken to the public jetty (closest to the bridge). | |
| + | *Clyde River, west of the bridge, offers more sheltered anchorage. The bridge lifts twice a day to accomodate a cruise boat (11:50 and 14:20 in April 2012) and it is possible to follow this through if prior arrangements have been made and vertical clearance is sufficient for your rig. Call 02 44727263 to check details and make arrangements or contact Marine Rescue Batemans Bay and ask them to assist. Note that less than a mile beyond the bridge, the river is crossed by high voltage wires. It is reported that there is a 15 metre clearance to these wires at HWS, but you should check this before attempting to procede further upstream. | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | ||
| - | * | + | *[http://baypowerandsail.com.au/ Power and Sail], 6 Sharon Road Batemans Bay, NSW 2536 |
====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
| - | * | + | * There is a slipway at the marina. |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
; Fuel | ; Fuel | ||
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; Water | ; Water | ||
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; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
| - | * | + | * Woolworths, Coles and Aldi have major stores within a 2 minute walk of the public jetty. |
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====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
| - | * | + | *There is a large number of restaurants and takeaway stores around the warterfront. |
====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
| - | + | There are good bins all around the waterfront,suitable for disposal of small amounts of rubbish. | |
====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
| - | * | + | * Batemans Bay is on the Princes Highway. |
==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==== | ====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
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Revision as of 05:17, 21 April 2012
Batemans Bay, New South Wales
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Overview
Batemans Bay is a large bay on the NSW coast. It is very open to the east and has limited shelter, despite its size. The town of Batemans Bay sprawls around the edges of the bay and is accesible to those boats able to cross the shallow bar into the Cylde River. There is a marina, adequate anchorage spaces and full amenities in the town.
Cruising the region
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart No
- Chart No
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- Marine Rescue Batemans Bay monitors both VHF and HF. They are based on the river bank close to the bar.
The Tollgate Islands form a barrier across the mouth of the Bay, though they do not greatly reduce the swell that enters the rest of the Bay. black Rock and Trennant Rock lie in the gap to the south of the Tollgates. The Bay is relatively shallow, especially in the north western end and care should be exercised in conditions of large easterly swells. Note the white sectors of the Square Head light, which define safe approaches into the Bay. The bar at the entrance to the Clyde River is shallow, around 2.5 metres at high tide (April 2012). There are plans to dredge the bar,but, as at April 20l2, no work had been done. Any easterly swell reaches the bar and causes the whole thing to break. If you are not experienced with bars or lack local knowledge, attempting a crossing could be very dangerous. There is a conspicuous set of leads identifying the approach to the bar, but there are reports that the leads do not currently show the best approach. Marine Rescue Batemans Bay may be able to clarify this for you. Note that the approach defined by the leads may not correspond with what is shown on some charts. There are port and starboard markers showing the point at which to leave the track defined by the leads - this is extremely close to the seawall. Once by the seawall, follow the port and starboard markers, staying clear of the sand bank which defines the seaward side of the channel.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- The existing marina has a somewhat run down appearance. There are reports of a redevelopment in the pipeline, but no signs of it commencing at this point. It is a very sheltered location, behind a substantial seawall. There are security gates on all fingers.
Anchorages
- Chain Bay on the northern side of Batemans Bay is an excellent anchorage in northerly conditions. Anchor off the sandy beach in 3 - 5 metres on a sandy bottom. In easterly conditions, swell penetrates the anchorage, but it is still probably preferable to any other anchorage in the outer bay. There is a charted reef on the western end of this bay.
- It is reported that it is possible to anchor behind Snapper Island, from where a good view of the state of the bar could be obtained. This area appears to have limited shelter, but could be OK in suitable conditions.
- Cylde River, east of the bridge, provides a convenient, if cramped, anchorage in the middle of the town. Anchor just outside the permanently moored boats sand in about 5 -7 metres. Holding appears to be good, but there is a strong tide flow and the consequences of dragging into the bridge just upstream would be significant. At high tide, this anchorage can be a bit mobile as the swell comes in over the sand bar, but at lower states of the tide, it is very comfortable. A dinghy can be taken to the public jetty (closest to the bridge).
- Clyde River, west of the bridge, offers more sheltered anchorage. The bridge lifts twice a day to accomodate a cruise boat (11:50 and 14:20 in April 2012) and it is possible to follow this through if prior arrangements have been made and vertical clearance is sufficient for your rig. Call 02 44727263 to check details and make arrangements or contact Marine Rescue Batemans Bay and ask them to assist. Note that less than a mile beyond the bridge, the river is crossed by high voltage wires. It is reported that there is a 15 metre clearance to these wires at HWS, but you should check this before attempting to procede further upstream.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
- Power and Sail, 6 Sharon Road Batemans Bay, NSW 2536
Repairs/Yards
- There is a slipway at the marina.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Available at the marina
- Water
- Available at the marina
- Electricity
- Available at the marina
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Woolworths, Coles and Aldi have major stores within a 2 minute walk of the public jetty.
Eateries
- There is a large number of restaurants and takeaway stores around the warterfront.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
There are good bins all around the waterfront,suitable for disposal of small amounts of rubbish.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- Batemans Bay is on the Princes Highway.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Pedro April 2012
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