Cruising the water of Western Australia is a an experience which many sailors will aspire to. But sailing in new regions can come with challenges and in some cases dangers. The Fremantle Sailing Club makes sailing the waters of WA a safer experience with its WA Cruising Guide. The guide is considered a ‘must-have’ and described by the editor of the latest edition, Kim Klaka, as the coastal cruising bible for the state.
This 600+ page book has recently been updated and is now available for free download or purchase through the Club. Cruising enthusiasts planning to sail WA, may also be in the market for a vessel which is suitably equipped and rated for the waters. Jade Boat Loans can assist buyers with our cheap interest rate finance on all types of cruising yachts.
WA Cruising Guide
The guide covers cruising the western Australian coast from Darwin to Eucla and includes Christmas Island and the Coco Islands. The content of more than 600 pages has photos, chartlets and includes information that shared by the sailing community who have cruised this amazing coastline.
The Guide is an initiative of the Fremantle Sailing Club, commenced in 1990 and updated on several occasions over the years. The latest update is version 5.4. The editor advises that this version include many new diagrams and hundreds of new points of information.
Users will find information on weather, passage planning, tides, emergency services, communications, government departments and the marine animals that make these areas their home. It also includes specific pilotage info for anchorages. The info shows places to anchor, advises of dangers, tells of the amount of protection available there, critical tidal details and even contacts in the local area.
This latest 5,4 version has over 150 updates and changes on the previous 5.3 version which was issued 2 years ago – March 2021. Kim Klaka notes that changes made to the Guide primarily come from Guide users reporting their experiences to the editor of the Guide. Anyone is welcome to contribute by advising of any errors they may come across in the Guide and/or by offering new information for inclusion in the next version.
Accessing a Copy of the Guide
The WA Cruising Guide can be easily accessed online via download in either a PDF or in ePub format. This is free. For those that would prefer a hard copy, a fee is required and buyers should contact the Freemantle Sailing Club to arrange.
Once downloaded, make sure to have the PDF handy on the device that will be accompanying you on your boat as you cruise. It’s also wise to have the Bureau of Meteorology app downloaded for live weather updates and/or the WA Deckee app.
Deckee is an app provided by the WA Department of Transport which provides safety information for those using the waterways of Western Australia. It is a free app. It provides location-based data such as speed zones and navigation aids as well as information for a safe time on the waterways.
Buying a Cruising Boat with Marine Finance
While the WA Cruising Guide is a must-have for those planning to sail WA, so is cheaper cruiser finance to buy a suitable vessel to fully enjoy the experience. The vessel may be for day trips, multi-day or weekend getaways, or for long, leisurely weeks or months of exploring the magnificent WA coast.
To assist buyers acquire the right boat to suit their cruising plans, we provide cheaper boat loans for all types of yachts, sailing boats and cruising vessels. Yacht loans cover the full gamut of size and style of sailing boats including multi-hull designs.
Multi-hulls make great cruising yachts as they have more space than traditional sailing boats both above and below deck. Some of the designs of luxury catamarans are absolutely magnificent with all the necessities to sustain onboard life for an extended period.
Our Secured Boat Loan is a versatile finance product which is suitable for most new boats including cruising yachts, and most buyers. The yacht is accepted by the lender as suitable security and for most buyers, no additional security is required.
We ensure the interest rate is at a fixed rate and the finance over a fixed term to ensure a fixed monthly repayment. The rate and the repayment amount won’t change over the term, even when the Reserve Bank changes the cash rate. This can be a much-appreciated peace of mind factor for those planning to cruise for an extended period.
Our ability to source cheaper interest rates ensure cheaper cruising yacht loans. An ability we have due to our accreditation with so many banks and non-bank lenders. We have more choice and the expertise to know which lender will best match each of our customers and offer the cheapest loan.
Each of our customers is assigned their own Jade consultant that handles all the lender negotiations to ensure the loan is individually structured to meet the customer’s requirements. A cheaper loan means funds available to spend on experiences onshore while exploring the coast with the help of the WA Cruising Guide.
To get finance for a new boat to cruise WA, contact Jade Boat Loans on 1300 000 003
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