Hobart
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Hobart, Tasmania
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Downtown Hobart, Tasmania |
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Much of the waterfront of the Hobart CBD is built on Reclaimed land such as the Sullivans Cove and Salamanca areas, done during the convict era of Tasmania.
Hobart extends along both sides of the Derwent River, on the Western Shore from the Derwent Valley in the North through the flatter areas of Glenorchy.
Weather
Hobart has a mild temperate oceanic climate. The highest temperature recorded was 40.8°C on 4 January 1976 and the lowest was −2.8°C on 25 June 1972. Compared to other major Australia cities, Hobart has the second fewest daily average hours of sunshine, with 5.9 hours per day (Melbourne has the fewest). However during the Summer it has the most hours of sunlight of any city with up to 15.2 hrs on the Summer solstice. Although Hobart rarely receives snow during the winter, the adjacent Mount Wellington is often seen with a snowcap. Unseasonal mountain snow covering has been known to occur during the other seasons.
Sources for local weather forecasts:
- Coast Radio Hobart broadcasts Tasmanian Coastal Waters forecasts at 0745, 1345, 1633 and 1903 local time. Pre-announcements on VHF16, HF 4125 and 6215 kHz. Operators will give latest forecasts and warnings on request between 0700 and 1930 daily.
- Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) provides recorded weather on telephone (03) 6233 9955.
- Bureau of Meteorology (weather) and (for coastal waters), (select "TAS" tab).
Charts
- Australian Hydrographic Service
- Chart No AUS796 1:150000 scale, Tasman Head to Cape Frederick Henry covers most of the area (except the lower D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Huon Estuary)
- Chart No AUS171 1:100000 scale, Hobart to Norfolk Bay
- Chart No AUS173 1:75000 scale, D'Entrecasteaux Channel. (Most locals carry 171 and 173)
- Chart No AUS174 1:25000 scale plans of and NW Bay, Southport, Port Arthur, Port Huon and Recherche Bay.
Communication
- Coast Radio Hobart
- This volunteer organisation monitors both VHF and HF channels. They provide regular updates of marine weather as well as any local marine safety notices for southern Tasmania. Check their website for sked times and frequencies
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Islands
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Entrance
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Berthing Options
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
- Marina - 86 Floating berths, 110 fixed
- Slipway up to a maximum of 50’ in length and 20 tonnes in weight
- Fuel jetty
- Derwent Sailing Squadron
- 130 berth marina
- Slipway up to a maximum of 10 tones
- Bellerive Yacht Club
- Marina
- Slipway
- Fuel jetty
- Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania
- 150 berth marina
- Slipway to 25 tones
- Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania
- Prince of Wales Bay Marina
- A brand new (2012) 160 berth floating marina
- Limited shore facilities, but there is a connection with the Cleanlift marine complex on the other side of the bay
- Reasonably priced, but note that the quoted prices do not include GST (10%) and there is a separate charge for electricity
Many marine business are in nearby Derwent Park.
Anchorages
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Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- Peter Johnston Ship Chandlers
- 21 Morrison Street
- Hobart Tas 7001
- Phone: 03 62345422
- Fax: 03 62237797
- Includes Doyle Sail Loft and a life raft servicing and repack facility.
- Whitworths Marine & Leisure
- 20 Derwent Park Road
- Derwent Park, Hobart
- TAS 7009 Australia
- Phone: (61 3) 6272-0166
- Fax: (61 3) 6272-0188
- HOURS: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm, Sat 8.30am-1.00pm
- Marineline
- 44 Napoleon St, Battery Point, Hobart, TAS, 7000
- Phone number: (03) 62310346
- Chandlery
- Maynes Marine
- 6 Effingham St
- Moonah
- Primarily a runabout oriented business, but agents for Zodiac and Honda outboards
- Phone: 03 6214 9999
- Fax: 03 6228 2353
- Hours of Business: Mon-Fri 8.30 - 5.00, Saturday 9.00 - 3.00
Repairs/Yards
- CleanLIFT Marine Complex
- 0417 126 125
- 0418 126 129
- 6 Negara Crescent
- Prince of Wales Bay
- Goodwood TAS 7010
- Australia
- fax: 03 6272 9331
- CleanLIFT is a self-propelled straddle crane capable of lifting and transporting vessels up to 25 metres and/or 70 tonnes.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- fuel notes
- Water
- water notes
- Electricity
- electricity notes
Things to do Ashore
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Cruiser's Friends
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Links
- Hobart (Wikipedia)
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