We may eventually move to Sanctuary Point and wondered where we could moor our 27foot yacht. Draft is 1.37metres.
Also what areas are good for day sailing or an overnighter.

Jervis Bay is difficult; Currambene Creek has a waiting list and you would be somewhat draft restricted. Callala Bay boats can't get insurance due to its exposure to southerly swell. You can still get insurance for moored boats at Vincentia. I had my yacht there for a couple of years and was insured through Club Marine. The problem with Vincentia is the NE wind in the warmer months make for a very active mooring and wear and tear on your boat; particularly rigging and mooring apparatus. Getting on and off your yacht is a challenge in anything above about 12 knots NE. Vincentia is well protected from southerly and westerly winds though. A better location is Greenwell Point on the Crookhaven River; this would be about a 1 hour drive though from Sanctuary Point.
I currently have my yacht moored at Shoalhaven heads, I access the ocean via Berry's Canal and the Crookhaven River. I often sail up to Jervis Bay for an overnighter or more; takes about 6 hours. Also sail to Kiama 6 hours, Wollongong 8 hours and can even get as far as Sydney in 14 hours in favourable winds. Within Jervis Bay itself there are designated anchorage areas that will allow protected anchorage in most conditions. You can also anchor in some of the nice coves within Wreck Bay but don't get caught there in a southerly or the bay will claim you as another wreck.

LooseChange said..
. Plus, I think all new moorings in Callala now have to be environmentally friendly to protect the sea grass.

It seems odd to me that they effectively stop some forms of boating to protect a small circle of seagrass, in order to protect the marine life that is then killed by another boat that runs around burning fossil fuels.

Chris 249 said..

LooseChange said..
. Plus, I think all new moorings in Callala now have to be environmentally friendly to protect the sea grass.

It seems odd to me that they effectively stop some forms of boating to protect a small circle of seagrass, in order to protect the marine life that is then killed by another boat that runs around burning fossil fuels.

I'm not 100% sure on that Chris but I think that's what the lady at the Nowra RMS office told me when I enquired some time ago.

Even if it yet isn't a requirement it is still not a secure anchorage as many people find out every time there is a strong Southerly and anywhere from six to twelve boats end up on the beach.

LooseChange said..

Chris 249 said..

LooseChange said..
. Plus, I think all new moorings in Callala now have to be environmentally friendly to protect the sea grass.

It seems odd to me that they effectively stop some forms of boating to protect a small circle of seagrass, in order to protect the marine life that is then killed by another boat that runs around burning fossil fuels.

I'm not 100% sure on that Chris but I think that's what the lady at the Nowra RMS office told me when I enquired some time ago.

Even if it yet isn't a requirement it is still not a secure anchorage as many people find out every time there is a strong Southerly and anywhere from six to twelve boats end up on the beach.

I'm not saying you were wrong - just that I find the attitude towards moorings fairly strange. I'm a bit of a greeny, but over its lifetime I would think a moored boat is a very eco-sensitive way for people to enjoy themselves, compared to the alternatives such as having a 150hp outboard turning oil into gases as it bounces around the place killing the fish that the "seagrass sensitive" moorings are supposed to support.

keensailor said..


What would be the best way to buy an existing mooring in Callala Bay. Looks like we will be moving there in September. Otherwise I guess we will just apply for a new one.

Probably asking at the JBCYC will get you some knowledge as to who is doing what. Failing that you will have to battle the stupidity that has become "Service NSW" and I reckon by September it will be a Service NSW outlet, at the moment it is still RMS and you can sometimes get sense out of them.

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Ramona said..

keensailor said..

Ramona said..
You can still install conventional moorings at Calalla Bay. The big problem is getting a contractor to do any work! Conventiional about $1500, screw in double that. Any new mooring will be in a fairly exposed spot. Best bet is to buy an existing mooring with or with out a boat.


St Georges Basin has a particularly good trailer sailing club!

What would be the best way to buy an existing mooring in Callala Bay. Looks like we will be moving there in September. Otherwise I guess we will just apply for a new one.

This is the cruising clubs web page. www.jbcyc.com.au/

I would suggest a phone call to the head bloke of the maritime services at Port Kembla. Tell him your intentions. He might have an available mooring in the area that has been surrendered. Probably not Callala bay but possibly Currambene creek or GP.

Thanks Ramona, I will get in touch with Port Kembla
cheers