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Yachts approaching Sydney should contact Sydney Maritime or Sydney Radio on 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.

Customs
Boarding Officer
Tel:02 9317 7482 /after hours 0418 215 192, Fax: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:02 9247 5644 / after hours 02 9693 5100, Fax: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.

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

Cammeray Marina
46 Cowdroy Avenue, Cammeray, Sydney
Tel:+61 (0)2 9909 2847/+61 (0)29 953 4761
cammar@cia.com.au

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 29 363 9731, +61 29 363 3609 (marina), Fax:+61 29 363 9745
http://www.cyca.com.au/, cyca@cyca.com.au
This club welcomes visitors to its marina in Rushcutters Bay.

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.

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.

Woolwich Marina
Sydney
Tel:+61 (0)2 879 4222, Fax:+61 (0)2 816 3005

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.

Yacht Clubs

Coastal Cruising Club of Australia
Sydney
Tel:(02) 9907 9008

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia [see above]

Middle Harbour Yacht Club [see above]

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club [see above]

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron [see above]

Vaucluse Yacht Club
Marine Parade, Watsons Bay, NSW 2030
www.vaucluseyachtclub.com.au, nielson@one.net.au

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