Cruising the New South Wales Coast 6th Edition

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The Definitive Guide for Every Coastal Sailor, Cruiser & Adventurer

From the peaceful anchorages of Pittwater to the river bars of the Clarence, from the subtropical havens of the north to the rugged beauty of the south—Alan Lucas’s "Cruising the New South Wales Coast" remains the go-to guide for anyone navigating Australia's most populated and beloved stretch of coast.

Now in its 6th Edition, this classic work has been fully updated and expanded, offering detailed, trustworthy advice for recreational mariners, from experienced skippers to those planning their first coastal hop. If you’re sailing, motoring, or even paddling along the NSW coast, no chart table is complete without this iconic bluewater companion.

📘 What's Inside the 6th Edition?

Comprehensive Coverage:
Spanning from Gabo Island in the south to Tweed Heads in the north, this guide details every accessible port, bay, inlet, and river mouth—making it perfect for full-coast transits or local day trips alike.
Lord Howe & Norfolk Islands:
Includes critical advice for passages to and around these remote ocean outposts, complete with approach routes, anchorages, and entry notes.
Detailed Maps & Diagrams:
Dozens of charts and insets provide at-a-glance overviews of entry points, mooring fields, marine facilities, safe anchorages, and hazard zones.
Tide & Bar Crossing Guidance:
Crucial safety insights on the often challenging NSW river bar systems, including timing, weather considerations, and real-world advice to make each crossing as safe as possible.
Weather Patterns & Currents:
Learn how to use prevailing conditions to your advantage. Ideal for seasonal route planning.
Facilities & Shore Services:
Details on marinas, boat ramps, fuel docks, pump-out stations, chandlers, and more. Also includes notes on nearby townships for provisioning and rest stops.
Sydney to Central Coast Waterways Guide:
A bonus section highlighting the intricate and beloved inland routes around Broken Bay, Pittwater, Cowan Creek, Brisbane Water, and the Hawkesbury River.

🌊 Why Choose This Guide?

✅ Feature	📋 Benefit
Trusted Author	Alan Lucas has over 50 years of cruising experience and first published this guide in 1976.
Mariner-Tested Advice	Feedback from thousands of real-world sailors has shaped every edition.
Continuously Updated	The 6th Edition includes new chart updates, modern navigation techniques, and changed coastal conditions.
Not Just for Yachts	Also useful for powerboats, trailer sailors, multihulls, and paddlers.
Ideal for Passage Planning	Helps estimate distances, identify rest stops, and assess weather-safe windows.

📖 Specifications

Title: Cruising the New South Wales Coast – 6th Edition
Author: Alan Lucas
Publisher: Alan Lucas Cruising Guides
Publication Year: 2010
ISBN: 9780958176828
Pages: 354
Format: Paperback (bound for durability at sea)
Dimensions: 210 mm x 295 mm (A4-sized for ease of use at the helm)
Weight: Approximately 1.26 kg

📦 Delivery & Availability

Ships Australia-wide and internationally
Usually dispatched within 2–3 business days
Packed flat in reinforced packaging to protect binding and pages

⚓ Who’s It For?

🧭 Liveaboard sailors circumnavigating the coast
🛥️ Weekend cruisers exploring one estuary at a time
🧑✈️ New skippers learning to interpret bars, tides, and anchorages
🚤 Powerboaters and trawlers travelling between ports
🚣♂️ Kayakers and paddlers tracing sheltered waterways
🛟 Sailing instructors and yacht clubs teaching coastal seamanship

⭐ Trusted by Generations of Cruisers

"The most complete guide for the East Coast of Australia... Lucas’s tone is honest, direct, and refreshingly humble. You don’t just get data—you get wisdom."

This isn’t just a cruising guide; it’s a coastal companion. Whether you're escaping for the weekend or charting a three-month journey, Cruising the New South Wales Coast – 6th Edition has the details, advice, and reassurance you need.