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Clearance

Ensure pre-arrival procedures are followed correctly. See Australia/Formalities/Clearance

Yachts approaching Sydney should contact Sydney Maritime or Sydney Radio on VHF Channel 16 who will direct them to the customs buoy in Watsons Bay (approx 33deg 50.6'S, 151 deg 16.5'E) and advise the appropriate authorities.

Last updated January 2011.

Customs
Boarding Officer
Tel:+61 02 9317 7482 /after hours 0418 215 192, Fax:+61 02 9317 7456, VHF Channel 16
Small Craft Reporting Buoy Watson's Bay (approx 33deg 50.6'S,151deg 16.5'E

Quarantine
No 4 Darling Harbour, Hickson Road, Sydney
Tel:+61 02 9247 5644 / after hours 02 9693 5100, Fax:+61 02 9241 2418, VHF Channel 16
Small craft Reporting Buoy Watson's Bay (approx 33 deg 50.6'S,151 deg 16.5'E)

Docking

Sailing into this harbour must be a landmark on any cruising itinerary. After passing under the bridge, there is an anchorage on the northern side, at Balls Head Bay. Facilities are limited here.

As of 1 August there is a 15 knot maximum speed limit in Sydney Harbour for vessels travelling under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and all vessels will not be permitted to stop or drift under the Bridge. The restriction applies in a new safety zone 600m east of the bridge and 700m to the west. Signs have been put up to alert vessels to the new safety measures.NSW Maritime boating officers will patrol and monitor the zone, and penalties apply for non compliance.

There are a large number of marinas around Sydney Harbour and the ones included here usually have room for visitors.

Australian Sailing & Cruising Club Inc.
PO Box 1058, POTTS POINT NSW 1335
Tel:(0424) 305-329 (+61-424-305-329 International), Fax:(02) 9018 1053 (+61-2-9018-1053 International)

Birkenhead Point Marina
Roseby Street, Birkenhead Point, Drummoyne, Sydney, NSW 2047
Tel:+61(0)2-9819 6949

Cameron's Marina
5A Phoebe Street, Balmain, NSW 2041 Australia
Tel:+61(0)2 9810 7808, Fax:+61(0)2 9810 7855

Cammeray Marina
46 Cowdroy Avenue, Cammeray, NSW 2062, Australia
Tel:+61 (0)2 9909 2847/+61 (0)29 953 4761, Fax:+61 (0)2 9953 4752
cammar@cia.com.au
Floating Marina - 60 moorings, big slip up to 60 ft, shipwrights, all marine trades.

Castlecrag Marina
Rockley Road, Castlecrag
Tel:+61 2 9958 0425

Clontarf Marina
Sandy Bay Road, Clontarf
Tel:+61 (0)2 949 5399, Fax:+61 (0)2 907 9507
Full service marina snd sheltered moorings. Close to public transport.

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
New Beach Road, Darling Point, Rushcutters Bay, , NSW 2027
Tel:+ 61 2 8292 7800, Fax:+61 2 9363 9745
http://www.cyca.com.au/, cyca@cyca.com.au
This club welcomes visitors to its marina in Rushcutters Bay. Deep water berthing facilities comprising a floating marina for 204 boats and hardstand for up to 20 Etchells and J24s, and a crane for the use of owners. On-site contract boating services such as riggers, shipwrights and ship chandlery.

Elizabeth Bay Marina
1 Ithaca Road, Sydney, Australia 2011
Tel:+61 (0)2 9358 2057

Gladesville Bridge Marina
380 Victoria Place, Drummoyne, NSW 2047 Australia
Tel:+61(0)2 9181 2014, Fax:+61(0)2 9181 4838

Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Lower Parriwi Road, The Spit, Mosman , NSW 2088 Sydney
Tel:+61 29 969 1244, Fax:+61 29 969 3326
http://www.mhyc.com.au/, info@mhyc.com.au
This club welcomes visitors staying in the area, whether on club moorings or further up in Middle Harbour and offers them use of the club facilities.

Rose Bay Marina
594 New South Head Road, Rose Bay, NSW 2029
Tel:+61(0)2 9363 5930

Roseville Bridge Marina
15 Normac Street, Roseville
Tel:+61 2 9417 4788, Fax:+61 2 9417 7909

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
16 Mitala Street, Newport, NSW 2106
Tel:+61 (0)29 997 1022, Fax:+61 (0)29 997 8620
http://www.rpayc.com.au/, waterfront@rpayc.com.au
Situated on the shores of Pittwater, is a large marina with berths available for visiting yachts. 2 slipways, chandlery and other repair facilities. Bars and restaurant.

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Peel Street, Kirribilli
Tel:+61 29 955 7171, Fax:+61 29 959 3135
This is on the north shore of the Harbour, just to the east of the Bridge. Welcomes members of other yacht clubs offering reciprocal visiting rights. Full marina facilities and yard, as well as accommodation.

d' Albora Marinas Cabarita Point
Cabarita Road, Cabarita Park, Cabarita NSW 2137, Australia
Tel:+61 (02) 9743 6277, Fax:+61 (02) 9743 6270
cabarita@dalboramarinas.com.au
A full service marina. Previously called Westport Marina. Fuel available 7 days a week.

d' Albora Marinas The Spit
At Middle Harbour , The Spit,, Mosman, , Sydney, NSW 2088
Tel:+61 (02) 9960 7700, Fax:+61 (02) 9960 4501
info@dalboramarinas.com.au
A full service marina. Fuel available 7 days a week.

d'Albora Marinas Rushcutters Bay
on Sydney Harbour,, 1B New Beach Road, Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, NSW 2027
Tel:+61 (02) 9328 7666, Fax:+61 (02) 9327 1808
rushcutters@dalboramarinas.com.au
Full service marina in a bay on the eastern side of Sydney Harbour, just 1.5 miles from the Opera House. Fuel available 7 days a week.