Port Hacking

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Port Hacking is a pretty waterway just to the south of Sydney. The heads of Port Hacking are about 18 nm south of Sydney heads and so it's an easy day sail.

Charts

See New South Wales.

Weather

See New South Wales.

Passages

See New South Wales.

Communication

See New South Wales.

Navigation

Warning: Not all of the channel markers were shown on my recent charts including the relatively recently updated Navionics chart.

There is an overhead power cable running from Burraneer on the north side of the port to Maianbar on the south side. My charts show this as 12 m above MHWS and the signs on approach say that the maximum vessel height is 9m, but I had no problems passing under at high tide with a 15.5m mast. My estimate is that at the northern end the cable is more than 25 m above MHWS.

Be aware that even in the national park side of Port Hacking there are many high speed power boats and ski boats operating. You will get a quiet night's sleep but be prepared to be woken up early by the power boats who seem to start at first light.

Berthing

Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• There are other marinas in Burraneer Bay as well as Yowie Bay.

Anchorages

There are a few anchorages around Port Hacking, the main one being South West Arm. Be aware that you need good depth of tide to pass through the channel on the way through Port Hacking, my estimate would be that 1 m above MLWS would be a good guess of the least depth in the constantly shifting channel, so take that into account (and your draft) before estimating the tide level you need to enter.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	In RMYC marina
Electricity	In RMYC marina
Toilets	In RMYC marina
Showers	In RMYC marina
Laundry	?
Garbage	In RMYC marina
Supplies
Fuel	In RMYC marina but needs to be pre-booked and is delivered by tanker
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	?
Services
Repairs	Electrician in RMYC marina
Internet	?
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Port Hacking at the Wikipedia
• Port Hacking Cruising Guide

References & Publications

See Australia.

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• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) May, 2017 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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