Sonata Yacht Association of Victoria:

Launching Facilities For

Trailerable Yachts To Our Sailing Areas

In Victoria

Prepared by Sonata Yacht Association of Victoria (SYAV)

from work as a member of the Yachting Victoria (YV) Trailerable Yacht Division (TYD) Infrastructure Committee .

Issue 3 August 2009

Table of Contents

Launching Ramp Reference List

PP 1 Queenscliff 4 WP 1 Stony Point 21 PP 2 Swan Bay 4 WP 2 Hastings 21 PP 3 St Leonards 4 WP 3 Blind Bight (Tooradin) 22 PP 4 Indented Head 5 WP 4 Yaringa 21 PP 5 Port Arlington 5 WP 5 Tooradin 23 PP 6 Clifton Springs 6 WP 6 Lang Lang PP 7 Limeburners Point, Geelong 6 Wp 7 Corinella 23 PP 8 St Helens, Geelong 7 WP 8 Newhaven PP 9 Grammar School, Geelong 7 WP 9 Rhyll, Phillip Island 24

PP 10 Werribee River 8

PP 13 St Kilda 9 Gippsland Lakes PP 14 Brighton – North Rd 10 GL 1 Port of Sale 25 PP 15 Black Rock, Half Moon Bay 10 GL 2 Marley Point 25 PP 16 Mordialloc 11 GL 3 Lakes Entrance Nth Arm 26 PP 17 Carrum, Patterson River 11 GL 4 Paynesville 27 PP 18 Frankston, Kannanook Ck & Olivers Hill 12 GL 5 Nicholson River 28

PP 20 Mornington, Fisherman’s Beach 13 GL 7 Bemm River 29 Martha Cove 14

PP 22 Anthony’s Nose, Dromana 16 Other Gippsland Ramps PP 23 Tootgarook 17 Port Albert 30 PP 24 Rye 18 Port Welshpool 31 PP 25 Sorrento 19 Miscellaneous

PP 11 Altona & PP12 Warmies, Nwewport 8

Bellarine Peninsula Port Phillip Bay Page Westernport Bay Page

PP 21 Safety Beach 15

Port Phillip, East & South, Ramps

Port Phillip, North & West, Ramps

PP 19 Mornington, Schnapper Point 13 GL 6 Tambo River - Johnsonville 29J

Tyrone 20

Launching Ramps For Trailerable Yachts Around Victoria

T his booklet has been prepared by Sonata Yacht Association of Victoria (SYAV) from work as a member of the Yachting Victoria (YV) Trailerable Yacht Division (TYD) Infrastructure Committee to provide a compact reference for Sonata Association members.

Perceived Necessary Requirements of Boat Ramps and Associated facilities:

• Concrete ramp allowing two or more concurrent launch and retrievals. • Suitable depth of water in all tide conditions. • Allows “mast-up” launch and retrieval. • The alternative of mast-down launch and retrieval can be dangerous if

weather conditions become bad. • Adequate shelter from prevailing winds and sea. • Wharfs or floating pontoons to tie-up to after launching and before retrieval. • Car park for secure parking of trailers and towing vehicle. Further options also considered of importance. • Availability of toilet facilities. • Proximity of shops. • Availability of fuel.

Members are also recommended to go to the following website for details about many Victorian and Interstate launch ramps. www.baum.com.au/ramps - the Boat Ramps Notepad Google Earth also can provide close-up views and maps to all ramps.

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40 units. • Toilet Facilities: Toilets available near

parking area and yacht club. • Shops & Fuel: Nearest shops are 1-2 km

away. Nearest fuel 4 km through Mornington • Fees: $11 daily; $110 annually. Ticket machine.

(See Note 1). Controlled by Mornington Peninsula Council.

• Access: Follow Nepean Highway from Frankston to Mornington. To avoid very congested Main Street, turn right at Bungower Rd/Nepean Hwy/Shandon St traffic lights (opposite Bunnings). Turn right from Shandon St into Beleura Hill Rd to Esplanade. Follow Esplanade to Main St; turn right into Schnapper Pt Rd and down to yacht club.

PP 20. Mornington, Fisherman’s Beach or Linley Pt. (Not Recommended)

Melway: 104 C12 GPS Waypoint: S 38°13.584' E145°01.560'

Description & Recommendation: This ramp is for use by permit holders only. It is not suitable for launching trailerables.

• Double lane concrete ramp. No tie-up facilities. Boats must be held against beach, or wall at high tide.

• Very limited rigging area. • This ramp is dangerous under adverse

conditions and we do not recommend this

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PP 19. Mornington - Schnapper Point Melway: 104 D9

Location: This facility is adjacent to the Mornington Yacht Club.

Description & Recommendation: It offers reasonable protection in moderate to windy conditions. It is also suitable as a base for cruising in the Mornington area - north to Frankston; south to Safety Beach.

∗ Double lane concrete ramp with tie-up jetties either side.

∗ Jetties have rubber buffers on posts. ∗ Mast-up launching and recovery. ∗ No overnight facility other than what might

be available through Mornington Yacht Club. • Car and Trailer Parking: Good car/trailer

parking available with room for approximately

Mornington - Schnapper Pt Ramp. Yacht Club on

Mornington - Schnapper Pt Parking area

Mornington - Fisherman Beach Ramp.

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Martha Cove (Not Available) This is a private facility with no public jetties or launch/retrieval area. Entrance to the marina area is narrow difficult to access in strong northerly or westerly winds. Nearest launch/retrieval area is Safety Beach ramp.

ramp for trailerable yacht launching. • Car and Trailer Parking: Parking for only

about 16 units. • Fees: $110 annually. Controlled by

Mornington Peninsula Council. • Access: Follow Nepean Highway through

Mornington past Main street; turn right into Wilson Rd. Turn left into Esplanade to Fisherman’s Beach.

Mornington - Fisherman Beach Ramp.

Mornington - Fisherman Beach Ramp. Note high tide & strong Nth wind

Note 1: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has an annual boat launching pass for $110 which allow use at Mornington, Safety Beach, Tootgarook, Rye, Tyrone, Sorrento and Hastings ramps.

Martha Cove - marina entrance from Dromana Bay

Martha Cove

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• Very exposed position in Northerly, North-Westerly and Westerly winds, making launching difficult and recovery very difficult.

• Suitable for mast-up launch and retrieval. • Rigging Area: three lanes for rigging before

launching; de-rigging in car park. • Car and Trailer Parking: Large parking area

for approx 60 vehicles with trailers. • Toilet Facilities: None in immediate area of

ramp.

• Shops & Fuel: Small shop and service station 200 metres from end of parking area.

• Fees: $11 daily; $110 annually. Ticket machine. (See Note 1). Controlled by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

• Access: From Mornington Peninsula Freeway, turn off to Dromana, along Pt Nepean Rd to Marine Drive (just prior to Dromana Village at

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PP 21. Safety Beach Melways 150 D12

GPS Waypoint: S 38°18.812' E144°59.481' Location: Marine Drive Safety Beach. Medium sized facility primarily used by power boats and Coastguard. Provides access to Martha Cove, Dromana Bay and waters NE to Mt Martha and SW towards Rosebud.

Description & Recommendation: This facility is only suitable in mild to moderate conditions up to about 10 knots.

• Three lane concrete ramp with double-sided jetty.

• Tie-up facilities. • No overnight facilities available. • Jetty posts rubber protected. • Water depth suitable at all tides.

Safety Beach ramps and jetty. Rigging area on left

Safety Beach ramp - 20 kt northerly.

Safety Beach ramps and Jetty. Rigging area on

Safety Beach parking

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and becomes dangerous in rough seas. • Yachts are not encouraged, but operators are

generally polite if you choose to launch. • Very busy in Summer period and holidays. • Suitable for mast-up launch and retrieval. • Rigging area is on roadside adjacent to

parking area. • Car and Trailer Parking: Small parking area

adjacent the ramp and on roadside. • Toilet Facilities: Available opposite ramp. • Shops & Fuel: Nearest shops & fuel in

Dromana. • Fees: $10 daily; $90 annual membership of

Boat Club. Attendant at booth on busy days. • Access: From Mornington Peninsula Freeway,

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BP Service Station). Turn right into Marine Parade and proceed about 3 Km towards Mt Martha and Martha Cove.

PP 22. Anthony’s Nose Melways 159 C8

Location: Pt Nepean Rd, Dromana Small facility operated by Peninsula Power Boat Club. The ramps were rebuilt in 2006 with sizeable Government subsidy. Provides access to Dromana Bay and waters NE to Mt Martha and SW towards McCrae and Rosebud and Hovell light area of shipping channel. Also shortest route across Bay to Port Arlington.

Description & Recommendation: This facility is only suitable in Light to mild conditions up to 10 knots.

• Double lane concrete and timber ramps. • No jetty or tie-up facilities. Boats must be held

against the beach to enable boarding after launching.

• Beach not suitable for “drying out” mooring. • Used primarily by power boats and jet skis. • Water depth at end of ramp at high tide rapidly

increases to shoulder depth; waist deep at low tide.

• Very exposed position with launching and recovery in strong North-Easterly, Easterly Westerly and North-Westerly winds difficult,

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Anthony’s Nose ramp in 20 kt northerly. Debris on ramp from winter storms.

Anthony’s Nose parking and rigging

Anthony’s Nose - ramp entrance

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• Comprises a double lane concrete ramp with a small (one-boat) preparation/rigging area.

• No tie-up facilities. Boats must be held against the beach to enable boarding.

• A narrow marked channel leads to the Bay; only keel up even at high tide.

• Car and Trailer Parking: Only on Pt Nepean Rd roadside. Very crowded in Summer/Autumn period.

• Toilet Facilities: In nearby camping area. • Shops & Fuel: No shops or fuel supplies in

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turn off to Dromana, along Pt Nepean Rd towards McCrae and Rosebud, and past camping area on right. Ramp is at the West end of the camping area.

PP 23. Tootgarook. (Not Recommended) Melways: 169 D3

Location: Pt Nepean Rd, Tootgarook. Description & Recommendation: Small facility operated by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Only available in the Summer/Autumn period as it sands up in winter and has to be dredged. Used principally by power boats and jet skis. Used occasionally by trailerable yachts. Provides access to Bay in Rosebud and Rye area.

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Tootgarook entrance (arrow). Parking on road edge

Note 1: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has an annual boat launching pass for $110 which allow use at Mornington, Safety Beach, Tootgarook, Rye, Tyrone, Sorrento and Hastings ramps.

Tootgarook Ramp.

Tootgarook Ramp rigging area.

Tootgarook Ramp.

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Shire. It comprises a three lane concrete launching ramp with a tie-up jetty and a large parking area. There is a marked channel from the jetty to the Bay. Provides access to the waters of Capel Sound at Rye, East towards Rosebud and West to Blairgowrie and Sorrento. It is particularly suitable as a base for bottom-of-the-Bay cruising. Capel Sound provides the best sailing/racing water at the Southern end of the Bay. Very busy in Spring/Summer and Autumn. Recovery delays of up to 2 hours common in Summer.

• The jetty posts have rubber buffers. • No overnight mooring. • Nearby Rye Pier also provides some tie-up

option, including limited overnight mooring.

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immediate area. • Fees: $11 per day; $110 annual. Council

attendant in Summer. (See Note 1) • Access: Follow along Pt Nepean Rd from

Rosebud and through traffic lights at Truman's Rd for about 1/2 Km. Entrance not clearly visible from a distance.

PP 24. Rye Location:

Melways 169 F4 GPS Waypoint: S 38°22.196' E144°49.057'

Description & Recommendation: This is the largest facility on the Mornington Peninsula controlled by Mornington Peninsula

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Rye ramp entrance.

Rye ramps and jetty. Exit line on left

Rye jetty. Launch & tie-up on left.

Rye ramp - channel to Bay

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Description & Recommendation: This facility is the second largest on the Mornington Peninsula. Facility comprises a triple concrete launching ramp with restricted time tie-up jetty, protected by two rock groins and extensive vehicle/trailer parking. Provides access to water East to Blairgowrie, West to the Heads and Queenscliff.

It is particularly suitable as a base for bottom-of-the-Bay cruising. Sailing in the immediate area of Sorrento is a little restricted owing to the “Great Sands” north towards the main shipping channel (very shallow), ferry traffic to Queenscliff, and strong tides towards the Heads. There is however good cruising in the areas east and west of Sorrento.

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• Water depth at very low tide may be challenging, otherwise very satisfactory.

• From the entrance through the rigging areas to the launch area and back to the parking area is one-way traffic.

• Suitable for mast-up launch and retrieval. • Rigging Area: Large rigging/parking area

available (room for about 50 boats at a time). • Car and Trailer Parking: Large vehicle/trailer

parking area - about 130 spaces. • Toilet Facilities: Picnic and toilet facilities

available. • Shops & Fuel: Shops and service stations with

500 metres of parking/launch area. • Fees: $11 daily; $110 annually. Ticket machine.

(See Note 1) • Access: Along Pt Nepean Rd through Rye

township. After traffic lights at end of town (Dundas St), about 200 metres to the entrance to the ramp area.

PP 25. Sorrento

Location: St Aubins Way, Melways 157 B6

GPS Waypoint: S 38°20.088' E144°44.369' Approximately 1 km through Sorrento on the Portsea road in St Aubin Way.

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Sorrento ramp and jetties.

Sorrento ramp and jetties. Rigging area on left

Sorrento rigging area.

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season. • Fees: $11 daily; $110 annually. Ticket machine.

(See Note 1) • Access: On Pt Nepean Rd through Rye and

Sorrento, onto the Portsea Rd. Turn right into ramp area about 2 Km from centre of Sorrento. One-way through traffic in the rigging/launch area.

Tyrone. (Not Recommended) Melways: 167 K2

This is a small ramp unsuited to trailerable yachts. It only used by small power boats. There is no rigging area, and parking is only on Pt Nepean Rd.

• The jetty posts have rubber buffers. • Water depth at all times is adequate. • Reasonably well protected from strong

Northerly, North-Westerly and Westerly winds, but exposed to strong Easterly winds.

• Strict 15 minute time limit now in force at the two jetties.

• Nearby Sorrento pier offers little tie-up access. Seaward side is for commercial vessels only.

• Suitable for mast-up launch and retrieval. • Rigging Area: Immediately adjacent the

ramps. Sufficient space for about three boats at a time.

• Car and Trailer Parking: Area on same level as ramp with capacity for about 50 vehicles and trailers. On the hill above the ramp are two vehicle/trailer parks with capacity for another 50 units.

• Toilet Facilities: No toilet facilities in immediate area.

• Shops & Fuel: At least 1 Km from shops. ∗ There are no fuel

suppliers in the Sorrento/Portsea area. Nearest is Blairgowrie.

∗ The area is very busy in the Summer holiday

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Sorrento 2nd level parking area.

Full details also on the w

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www.sonatayacht.com

Prepared by Sonata Yacht Association of VictoriaContacts 5986 1017 (John Snellgrove), 9077 0828 (Vic Sargeant)

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