BOATING PARTNERSHIPS JULY E-MAGAZINE

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 Note From Managing Director

It has been an exciting month for Boating Partnerships. July has brought forward opportunities of expansion and refinement. We have officially opened our second office at Akuna Bay, exposing future partnership opportunities and management services. An outstanding showcase of our seven luxurious, Riviera motor yachts lined-up in Sydney harbour last week. The growth and success of Boating Partnerships is shown in our new company video in the article below. During the making of our video we sat down with owner, Andrew Macleod to hear about his experience with Boating Partnerships and his advice to future owners.

This month we talk to our sales representative and skilled skipper William Boyd who we welcomed to Boating Partnerships in 2018. He is trusted and admired amongst all our clients and and has the experience that keeps the owners feeling comfortable and satisfied. Our relocating east coast boats are prepared to depart for the Whitsundays this month. We were lucky enough to talk to our experience skipper Jimmy as he put together his top 10 favourite anchorages. This month we ‘Refresh Your Knowledge’ on the latest CPR advancements, allowing our readers to learn the 7 steps in preparing for a life-threatening situation. To all the current owners, once again it has been a pleasure supporting your boating lifestyle making your experience as effortless as can be. - Tom van Vliet

The Premiere of our Company Video

This month we have the premiere of our company video, showcasing seven of our luxurious, Riviera motor yachts. As they displayed their powerful speeds and abilities in Sydney Harbour last week. Some of our owners accompanied by our staff and crew had a wonderful day out celebrating the growth and success of Boating Partnerships.

The video below focuses on one of our many strong relationships that we have gained with our owners. Andrew and Inga Macleod have been with us for 2 years now. We sat down with them during the day as they talked us through their experience with Boating Partnerships.

 Refresh your knowledge

We highly recommend all owners to keep up to date with CPR procedures as they are continually updating. We can’t emphasise just how important it is in changing a persons life. Practicing CPR the right way can double or even triple a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest.

Please express your interest below if you would like to take part in one of our upcoming first aid courses.

Healthdirect.gov.au suggests these 7 simple steps can help in preparing for a life-threatening emergency.

1. Position your hand (above). Make sure the patient is lying on his back on a firm surface. Kneel beside him and place the heel of your hand on the centre of the chest.

2. Interlock fingers (above). Keeping your arms straight, cover the first hand with the heel of your other hand and interlock the fingers of both hands together. Keep your fingers raised so they do not touch the patient’s chest or rib cage

3. Give chest compressions (above). Lean forward so that your shoulders are directly over the patient’s chest and press down on the chest about two inches. Release the pressure, but not your hands, and let the chest come back up.

Repeat to give 30 compressions at a rate of 100 compressions per minute

4. Open the airway (above). Move to the patient’s head. Tilt his head and lift his chin to open the airway again. Let his mouth fall open slightly.

5. Give rescue breaths (above). Pinch the nostrils closed with the hand that was on the forehead and support the patient’s chin with your other hand. Take a normal breath, put your mouth over the patient’s, and blow until you can see his chest rise.

6. Watch chest fall. Remove your mouth from the patient’s and look along the chest, watching the chest fall. Repeat steps five and six once.

7. Repeat chest compressions and rescue breaths. Place your hands on the chest again and repeat the cycle of 30 chest compressions, followed by two rescue breaths. Continue the cycle.

 Experience the East Coast

The Whitsundays consist of over one hundred continental islands and inlets with incredible coral reefs, vibrant clear waters and fascinating marine life. Boating Partnerships offer boats that relocate between the Whitsundays and Sydney. This allows owners to learn more about their boat under the guidance and assistance of our expert skippers. The Whitsundays is arguably one of the best cruising grounds in Australia or some may say the world.

If you are interested in taking on an adventure in a place this magnificent, as well as riding in style with one of our Riviera desired partnerships, click the link below to learn more.

‘10 Minutes With Jimmy’ - Discover the Whitsundays

Jimmy began working with Boating Partnerships 7 years ago, assisting with training new owners, skippering for current clients, while delivering relocating vessels up and down the east coast.

Below is his 5 top tips when travelling around the Whitsundays:

1.  Best and easiest place to catch fish 

   For a pretty unique experience I recommend visiting the Oval; east of Whitehaven beach, approx. 26 nautical miles, east of Whitehaven beach. Here you can have the chance to catch many different types of fish including Spanish and Spotted Mackerel and Yellow Fin Tuna at certain times of the year.

2. Anchoring when on the the reef

   When anchoring on the reef make sure you use the snubber hook, which is provided on all our boats. This will prevent any damage to the bow sprite in windy conditions while also stopping the sound of the reef travelling through the chain and into the forward cabin.

3. Be aware of the tide

   Make sure that you’re prepared for the rise and fall of the tide. It can vary dramatically between different areas in the Whitsundays. It is also important to note the flow of the tide when snorkelling ensuring you start “up stream”.

4. Weather

   Preparation is key. Make sure you have checked the weather conditions prior to departing the marina and regularly during your voyage.

5. Whale Watching

   July - September is the ideal time to be looking out for Whales and Dolphins.

To ensure you make the most of your stay at the Whitsundays, Jimmy has put together some of his favourite anchorages.

Jimmy - Through my experience these anchorages have made my trips breathtaking for myself and our owners.

If I could provide you with advice in regards to where you can find more information on these anchorages, I would look to ‘100 Magic Miles of the Great Barrier Reef” by David Colfelt. To purchase this book click the button below.

Whitehaven 

No doubt one of the most picturesque and sought after anchorages in the whole of the Whitsundays. Giving protection from all winds other than north - north easterlies. It’s a great safe sandy anchorage. Be sure to check out hill inlet located at the northern end. 

Bait Reef

The nearest of the Oceanic platform reef of the Great Barrier system lies about 45 minutes north east of Hook island. It is a relatively small reef in which vessels are not permitted to anchor and must use one of 5 public mornings. The reef has a unique feature - the stepping stones - a series of 18 or so flat topped coral pinnacles lined up in a row as they rise from a depth of 15-25 meters. Should the moorings all be occupied, you can travel around to hook reef where it is permitted to anchor. Make sure you check out the Giant Trevally and Maori Wrasse

Butterfly Bay 

Shaped somewhat like a butterfly, the bay is located behind the north-east face of Mt Sydney - northern side of Hook Island. Another great place for diving and snorkelling as the floors are covered in coral and marine life. Take care when anchoring and ensure you do not anchor within the reef protection marker buoys, ideally pick up one of many moorings if available. Butterfly bay as well as Stone Haven are renowned for their wind bullets, rolling down from Mt Sydney. Don’t leave loose articles of clothing over the boat as they will fall off.

Stone Haven

An anchorage where snorkelling and exploring are essential. Be aware of the reef protection buoys installed, from the inlet south of Cockatoo Point right down to Ian Point. Easily accessible 6 18/20 metre moorings allow for a simple trip. 

Blue Pearl bay 

Blue Pearl is an exquisite part of the Whitsundays expanding across beautiful beaches allowing for excellent diving and snorkelling. Specifically Castle Rock and Dolphin Point. I wouldn’t recommend anchoring overnight, there is often plenty of action that doesn't quite make it suitable. Make sure you see the Maori wrasse and the Giant Trevally here as well.

Black Island 

On the western side of Black Island is the place to dive and snorkel. Picnic tables and a toilet are accessible on the island. CAUTION: Give everything a wide berth; do not take a straight course from one buoy to the next, as the reefs often bulge out beyond the direct line. 

Nara Inlet 

Possibility of disturbing water, but once past the entrance, beauty awaits inside. Anchoring close to the end of the inlet holds the ideal spot, welcoming smoother waters. After rain you are left with a pleasant waterfall next to a small beach on the eastern side. 

Cid Harbour

Cid Harbour expands great lengths covering several sand beaches. It consists of a campsite at Dugong Beach, with toilets and tank water. There is a great 1km walking track following the 20 - metre contour from Sawmill to Dugong Beach. Or the new track to the Whitsundays peak, which is also accessible, entrance located at Sawmill Beach. 

Turtle Bay 

Just east of Fitzalan Passage presents you with Turtle Bay providing you with a variety of good lunch spots. With a 3-6m depth, be cautious during the April - August/September months. It is advisable not to stay overnight to avoid being caught on a lee shore by a middle-of-the-night southerly change. 

Shaw Island 

Shaw Island sits just south of Maher Island, which is one of the largest islands in the Whitsundays and home to a myriad of spectacular beaches and reefs. Surrounded by marine life, especially turtles. 

 Staff Profile - William Boyd

William - I have been a member with Boating Partnerships since November 2018. My core position is a sales representative. But I also play my part in skippering for clients when needed or helping with exterior detailing. I became very passionate towards boats at a very young age and I think like many other boaters, my inspiration came from boating with my father. I used to be the "Ice cream guy" that would drive around Sydney Harbour selling ice cream to all the other boats. It was the dream job for a 14 year old boy and I think it was a natural progression to move from driving a pretty rough 14ft tinnie to a Luxury Riviera Motor Yacht. Im lucky to say that I currently own an outboard Sea Ray 185 Sport that I share with my brother.

Working with Boating Partnerships has opened up an immense amount of new opportunities. Personally, my favourite location to work would be right on the mouth of the Hawkesbury River in Pittwater. Tucked away there is a great restaurant called Peats Bite where you can drop anchor and go enjoy a long lunch. It is that feeling of complete isolation only 2 hours from Sydney by boat that makes it my top recommendation. I hope to use this platform to share my passion to future boat owners in regards to the luxury syndication lifestyle. When I’m not working I enjoy skiing on both the land and water, but I think it's motorbike riding that takes the cake. The best riding destinations are the best spots to boat! (Church Point, Akuna Bay, Bradleys head and Clontarf to name a few). I think in summary, I bring another passionate attitude towards boats and their enjoyment, which fits in with the already highly passionate team of boaters I work with.

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