Cruising The NSW Coast: A Sailor's Guide To Ports, Anchorages
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Cruising The NSW Coast: A Sailor's Guide To Ports, Anchorages is the 5th-edition bible for anyone who wants to explore Australia’s most populous coastline by boat. Across 357 illustrated pages, veteran yachtsman Alan Lucas distils more than 40 years of first-hand experience into detailed harbour-by-harbour directions, GPS-accurate waypoints, and local knowledge that paper charts simply don’t show. From the busy waters of Sydney Harbour to the remote anchorages of the far south coast, every entry lists shelter ratings, holding ground, tide quirks, fuel and provisioning options, plus the best spots for a safe swim or a scuba session on a colourful reef.
What sets this 2008 reference apart from generic cruising guides is its practical, sailor-friendly layout. Lucas writes in plain English for young adults and adults alike, so even first-time skippers can interpret wind-shadow patterns, bar-crossing protocols and national-park permit rules without wading through jargon. The book’s durable paperback binding and clear aerial sketches tuck easily into a nav-station locker, while the updated fifth edition incorporates the latest marine-park zones, rescue contacts and environmentally responsible anchoring tips—information still relevant for today’s cruising standards.
Collectors and active cruisers prize this copy because it is in very good condition: no ex-library stamps, no personal inscriptions, just a clean, ready-to-use guide that can live aboard without falling apart. Whether you’re planning a long weekend hop to Pittwater or a month-long voyage to Eden, owning this sought-after edition means you’ll spend less time second-guessing the charts and more time enjoying deserted beaches, abundant wildlife and the freedom of Australia’s spectacular NSW coastline.
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