The 43rd Sydney International Boat Show has over 250 exhibitors displaying the latest and greatest of all things boating! It will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre & Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia.
Come on down and visit the Boab stand in Hall 3, we will be attending all 5 days. All of our boats will be on display and Boab Hawkesbury, all the other Sydney and surrounding locations and some franchisees from interstate will be represented on our stand through the 5 day period.
15th Feb 2010
Boab Boat Hire at the 2010 Rosehill Trailer Boat Show Boab Boat Hire will have a stand this year at the 2010 Rosehill Trailer Boat Show, 6/7 of March at the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, James Ruse Drive, Rosehill Sydney. The Hawkesbury and other locations will be represented and Boab boats and information will be on display. There will be plenty of Boab representatives to answer any questions you may have. More information about the show can be found at http://www.bia.org.au/events/Rosehill/index.html
With plenty to see why not make a day of it and come see what's on offer.
Craig Usher Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
10th Nov 2009
Bridge to Bridge Waterski Classic 21/11/09 to 22/11/09 – Navigation restrictions apply
Marine Notice
Notice No. HB0908 21 & 22 November 2009
Navigation Restriction - Hawkesbury River, NSW 2009 BRIDGE TO BRIDGE WATER SKI CLASSIC
THE EVENT
Vessel operators are advised that NSW Maritime has declared that the above event, which is to be held on the Hawkesbury River: • from Windsor Bridge to Sackville, between 08:00 hours and 15:00 on Saturday 21 November 2009; and • from Dangar Island to Windsor Bridge between 08:00 hours and 15:00 hours on Sunday 22 November 2009 is a Special Event pursuant to Section 12(2) of the Marine Safety Act 1998.
SPECIAL EVENT & EXCLUSIVE USE AREA
Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, NSW Maritime has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic Licence to the NSW Water Ski Federation Ltd. to conduct this Event, and an Exclusive Use Area will be established on the navigable waters of the Hawkesbury River between the above locations and between the above times. The sections of the River referred to above will be closed to all vessel traffic between the above times, and the closure will be monitored by control vessels who will advise the public of the Exclusive Use Area.
DIRECTIONS
NSW Maritime advises that in relation to the Exclusive Use Area; a) Persons within the general vicinity of the Exclusive Use Area (whether on board a vessel or not) must comply with any directions given by a NSW Maritime Officer or Police Officer in relation to the Special Event or to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A - Maximum Penalty $3,300.00). b) No vessels are permitted to enter the Exclusive Use Area unless authorised by a NSW Maritime Officer or Police Officer, and to do so may constitute an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.12(6) - Maximum Penalty $1,100.00)
TRANSIT ZONE
Provision has been made for a ‘transit zone’ from Brooklyn and Berowra to Mooney Mooney, within which NSW Maritime (via control vessels and control points on shore) will, at times during the Event, authorise local vessel traffic to pass through the Exclusive Use Area, Vessels navigating the ‘transit zone’ must do so at a speed not exceeding 4 knots, must produce no wash, and must comply with any direction given pursuant to (a) above. The passage of an official vessel, heading downstream from Windsor Bridge to Sackville on 21 November 2009 and upstream from Dangar Island to Windsor Bridge on 22 November 2009, displaying a large green flag will mark the completion of the Event and the lifting of the Exclusive Use Area, and the re-opening of the relevant section of the River.
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF VEHICULAR FERRIES
To enable the safe conduct of the Event, the following vehicular ferries will be temporarily suspended on Sunday 22 November 2009 between the times listed below:
• Wiseman’s Ferry 11.45am to 12.15pm • Webbs Creek 11.45am to 12.15pm • Lower Portland 8.30am to 1.00pm • Sackville 8.30pm to 1.00pm In cases of emergency, ferry services will be resumed
MAPS & CHARTS AFFECTED
NSW Maritime Boating Map – 9B & 9C For further information concerning this Navigation Restriction, please contact the Regional Manager, NSW Maritime, Hawkesbury/Broken Bay on (02) 9477 6600
22nd Sep 2009
New Kimberley Boat available for Hire on Hawkesbury River I am pleased to announce that Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury has expanded to include the latest design Kimberley Allrounder boat to its fleet.
We now have three hire boats at Boab Hawkesbury providing hire for recreational fisherman, skiers, wakeboarding and tubing adventurers, leisure and picnickers and those wishing to hire a boat and cruise the Hawkesbury River. The boat is also ideal for hire to fishing clubs for fishing tournaments and will be the envy of others in the club. Don’t forget all boats come on trailers and can be trailered to your destination and launch ramp of choice.
The Kimberley comes fitted as follows: * 5.1m Length and much broader in the beam than the previous design * 5mm bottom, 4mm sides * 75 HP Honda 4 Stroke * 5 HP Honda 4 Stroke Auxiliary engine * Jensen Stereo - IPod ready + high quality speakers * Bait Board * Ski Pole * 27Meg Radio * Fitted for Minn Kota electric trolling motor which can be hired with the boat * Colour Sounder * All Safety gear to Survey requirements * Single axle aluminium trailer
All this is ideal as Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury now offers for hire fishing rods and tackle, tubes, ropes and vests and can arrange hire of wakeboards and skis on request.
The Kimberley is being placed into survey and will be available for commercial hire, ideally suited to water testing, bridge inspection, electricity and telephone line inspection and a range of other activities.
Whether you are a interested in leisure cruising the Hawkesbury, water activities, a novis fisherman or a serious angler keen to seek the advantage of the Minn Kota to get into those tucked away fishing holes come and see the Kimberley and enjoy the allround advantages it has to offer.
Craig Usher Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
26th Jul 2009
2009 Sydney International Boat Show
Boab is proud to be involved in the Sydney International Boat Show.
Boab will have the full range of boats on display including the latest model Centre Cab, Sportsrider and Kimberley Allrounder
The show runs from July 30 to August 3 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
Come down for a day and say hello to the Boab team!
3 May 2009 Navigation Restriction - Hawkesbury River 2009 Bridge to Bridge Powerboat & Waterski Race 8.30am to 2.00pm
THE EVENT Vessel operators are advised that NSW Maritime has declared that the above event, which is to be held on the Hawkesbury River between Dangar Island and Windsor Bridge, and between 08:30 hours and 14:00 hours on Sunday 3 May 2009, is a Special Event pursuant to Section 12(2) of the Marine Safety Act 1998.
SPECIAL EVENT & EXCLUSIVE USE AREA Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, NSW Maritime has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic Licence to the Upper Hawkesbury Power Boat Club Inc. to conduct the event, and an Exclusive Use Area will be established on the navigable waters of the Hawkesbury River from Dangar Island to Windsor Bridge between the above times.
DIRECTIONS NSW Maritime advises that in relation to the Exclusive Use Area; a) Persons within the vicinity of the Exclusive Use Area area must comply with any directions given by a NSW Maritime Officer or Police Officer in relation to the Special Event or to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A - Maximum Penalty $3,300.00). b) No vessels are permitted to enter the Exclusive Use Area unless authorised by a NSW Maritime Officer or Police Officer, and to do so is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.12(6) - Maximum Penalty $1,100.00) Provision has been made for a ‘transit zone’ from Brooklyn and Berowra to Mooney Mooney, within which NSW Maritime (via control vessels and control points on shore) will, at times during the event, authorize local vessel traffic to enter the Exclusive Use Area, Vessels navigating the transit zone must do so at a speed not exceeding 4 knots, must produce no wash, and must comply with any direction given pursuant to (a) above.
The passage of an official vessel, heading up river from Dangar Island to Windsor Bridge, displaying a large green flag will mark the completion of the race and the lifting of the Exclusive Use Area.
For further information concerning this Navigation Advice, please contact the Regional Manager, NSW Maritime phone: 02 9477 6600.
Craig Usher Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
6th Mar 2009
Boab Boat Hire at the 2009 Rosehill Trailer Boat Show Boab Boat Hire will have a stand this year at the 2009 Rosehill Trailer Boat Show, 14/15 of March at the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, James Ruse Drive, Rosehill Sydney. The Hawkesbury Sports Rider will be on display along with a Centre Cab, a Kimberley & a Runabout from various other franchises. More information can be found at http://www.bia.org.au/events/Rosehill/index.html
With plenty to see why not make a day of it and come see what's on offer.
Craig Usher Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
17th Dec 2008
Wedding Bells …A First for Boab Hawkesbury In a first for Boab Hawkesbury but believed to be the third for the Boab group, last Saturday saw the Sportsrider take on the role of love boat. Chris and Linda set out for a relaxing day on the Hawkesbury, Chris with rod in hand to disguise his true motives. When they returned to Berowra he had caught himself a bride to be and Linda was sporting a very nice ring. The day started with a very nervous Chris, but the beaming smiles as they approached the boat ramp gave away Linda’s response to the question. From myself at Boab Hawkesbury and everyone in the Boab Group we wish Chris and Linda a fabulous wedding day and a wonderful life together, and hope to see them back on the water soon. Photos of Chris and his fiancé Linda have been added to the photo gallery. Craig Usher, Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
31st Oct 2008
Bridge to Bridge Waterski Classic 15/11/08 to 16/11/08 – Navigation restrictions apply The Bridge to Bridge Waterski Classic for 2008 will be held on the weekend of 15-16 November in the Hawkesbury between Dangar Island in the lower Hawkesbury and Windsor Bridge in the Upper Hawkesbury. Special event and exclusion zone areas apply to the upper Hawkesbury area on the Saturday and the full river between Dangar Island and Windsor on the Sunday. No wash zones apply on the Sunday. What follows is a copy of the official Marine Notice for the event including affected areas and times. Craig Usher, Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury THE EVENT Mariners are advised that the Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic 2008 is an Exclusive Use Aquatic Event (vehicular ferries exempted) which will take place between 08:00 hours and 14:00 hours on Saturday the 15 November 2008 and between 08:00 hours and 14:00 hours on Sunday 16 November 2008 on the navigable waters of the Hawkesbury River.
MAJOR EVENT & SPECIAL EVENT The Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic 2008 is a Major Event for the purposes of Clause 9(6) of the Water Traffic Regulations NSW and a Special Event for the purposes of Part 2A of the Water Traffic Regulations NSW.
SPECIAL EVENT AREA & EXCLUSION ZONE The Special Event and Exclusion Zone area is comprised of the navigable waters of; ·the Hawkesbury River from Windsor to Sackville Gardens from 08:00 to 14:00 hours on Saturday 15 November 2008 ·the Hawkesbury River from Dangar Island to Windsor Bridge from 08:00 hours to 14:00 hours on Sunday 16 November 2008. DIRECTIONS The General Manager Recreational Boating of NSW Maritime, pursuant to Clause 10B of the Water Traffic Regulations of NSW directs that in relation to the Special event and Exclusion Zone areas : ·Persons within the vicinity of the Special Event area must comply with any directions given by NSW Maritime or Police Officers in relation to the Special Event or marine safety. ·Persons must minimise wash between 08:00hours and 14:00 hours on Sunday the 16 November 2008 on the navigable waters of the Hawkesbury River from Dangar Island to Windsor Bridge. ·Persons navigating the following vessels must not enter the Exclusion Zone unless authorised to do so by a NSW Maritime Officer or Police Officer: ·Recreational vessels or commercial vessels in pursuance of their ordinary or commercial activities of the navigable waters concerned; and/or ·Passenger ferries on their usual route or timetable for the day.
Provision has been made for local traffic from Brooklyn and Berowra to Mooney Mooney by means of a no wash traffic zone. Control vessels and control points on shore will be situated along the course.
The passage of an official vessel, heading up river, displaying a large green flag will mark the completion of the race. VEHICLE FERRY STOPAGES ·Wisemans Ferry and Webbs Creek vehicle ferry services to be temporarily suspended from 11:15am to 11:45am ·Lower Portland and Sackville vehicle ferries suspended from 11:20am to 11:55am ·In cases of emergencies ferry services will be resumed MAPS & CHARTS EFFECTED NSW Maritime Boating Map – 9B & 9C For further information concerning this Navigation Advice, please contact the Regional Manager, NSW Maritime phone: 02 9477 6600
31st Oct 2008
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 1/11/08 – Navigation restrictions apply The Hawkesbury Canoe Classic for 2008 will be held 1 November in the upper Hawkesbury. The special event and exclusion zone area is comprised of the navigable waters of the Hawkesbury River between Governor Phillip Park Windsor to the Sackville Ferry between 16.00 hours and 00.00 hours on Saturday 1 November 2008. Recreational and commercial vessels must not enter the exclusion zone unless instructed by a NSW Maritime or Police Officers. Craig Usher, Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
17th Oct 2008
Fishing Report 17/10/08 For fishing action on the lower Hawkesbury head to www.fishraider.com.au and check out the posts titled Hawkesbury Fishing Top Day posted by ‘Idiol Threats’ on 14/10/08 and the post Hawkesbury Session 11 – 12/10/08 posted by ‘jewgaffer’ on 13/10/08 Craig Usher, Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
13th Sep 2008
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF BOAB BOAT HIRE HAWKESBURY To mark the arrival of both the Sportsrider and Runabout and the official commencement of operations of Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury we will be holding an open day from 9.00am to 1.00pm on Sunday 28th September at Berowra Waters boat ramp ( in the car park at Berowra Waters Marina). Location is off Bay Road on the western side of the vehicular ferry. Both boats will be on display and I will be on hand to answer questions and show people over the boats. I will also be taking details of anybody interested in attending free induction days which will be run in October. These days will allow you to complete the induction normally undertaken on the morning of the hire, try before you hire, and ensure that your hire day starts from the time you arrive Craig Usher, Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
23rd Aug 2008
Fishing Report For those interested in what is being caught on the Hawkesbury right now head to www.fishraider.com.au and check out the pics on the Hawkesbury Report post by BrooklynRaider on 19 August 2008
Craig Usher, Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
22nd Aug 2008
Clean Up the Hawkesbury Day A cleanup day has been organised for Sunday 31st August for the areas around Parsley Bay, Brooklyn. Join volunteers with the support of council and local fishing clubs and oyster farmers to help keep Hawkesbury waterways and surrounding foreshores clean. Volunteers will be gathering at 6.00 a.m. at Windybanks Bait and Tackle, 523 Pacific Hwy, Mt Colah. Further details are available from Windybanks on (02) 9477 1655 or (02) 9477 1501. Craig Usher, Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
22nd Aug 2008
Fishing Classes Are you searching for the secrets to targeting specific species when fishing? Are you fishing the correct areas, using the right technique, tackle and bait? Are you like me and wondering why the fish seem to desert popular Hawkesbury spots when you arrive. Or maybe you plan to hire your Boab boat and fish the Hawkesbury for the first time and would like some pointers on how to increase your chances. Learn from the experts.The answer is Gary Brown’s fishing classes run regularly at Windybanks. Classes run over 3 consecutive Thursday nights at a cost of $95.00 per person (including dinner on each of the nights). School children aged 12 to 18 years are free when accompanying a paying adult. Classes commencing on 28th August are booked out so get in early for the next group of classes and be ready for the start of the season.Details are available from : Windybanks Bait Serice 523 Pacific Hwy Mt Colah NSW 2079 Ph: (02) 9477 1655 or (02) 9477 1501 Take your classes, hire your Boab boat and enjoy your catch.
Craig Usher, Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
7th Aug 2008
Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury to Launch with 2 Boats Following the significant interest shown at the Sydney International Boat Show Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury will be launching business with 2 boats in its fleet. The 5.7 metre Sportsrider and the 4.5 metre Runabout will commence operations together with both vessels operating from the base ramp at Berowra Waters (see ramps section).Keep watching this space for the official launch date. It is not far away! Craig Usher, Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
15th Jul 2008
Boab Boat Hire Arrives on the Hawkesbury River! It is with pleasure and a great deal of excitement that I announce the arrival of Boab Boat Hire to the majestic Hawkesbury waterways. We will be officially launching Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury together with our other new arrival Port Stephens at the Sydney International Boat Show from July 31 to August 5. I am hopeful of meeting up with many of you at the Boat Show to discuss your many leisure and sporting water interests and how Boab Boat Hire and the Hawkesbury River can help fulfill these needs or provide that magical family escape on some of the best smooth waterways in NSW. The Hawkesbury River and its many offshoots offer everything from exciting water skiing and tubing to the lure of casting a line in search of the mighty mulloway or the thrill of a sporting battle with a bream or flathead.Mixed in with the excitement are some of the best boat only accessible beaches and picnic spots for that quiet sun soaked afternoon with your best book and a good wine.Fish the Bridges, enjoy the sanctuary of places like America Bay or a favorite with the kids, picnicking with the goannas at Halletts Beach. Alternatively explore the middle and upper reaches of the Hawkesbury as it meanders through national parks and quiet historic towns like Wisemans Ferry and Windsor. Whatever your interest the Hawkesbury can provide and Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury can get you there. We will be commencing operations with a brand new Sportsrider, the ideal all round leisure boat. Capable of carrying 6 people and powered by a powerful yet economical 90 hp 4 stroke Honda outboard the vessel is capable of delivering all of the above whilst providing a very safe environment for kids and comfort for all the family. In future months we plan to add a Kimberley to our fleet to cater for the more serious fisherman, whilst also being classed as a great all round boat. I am looking forward to meeting you either at the Sydney International Boat Show or in the months that follow to discuss your boating needs and have a few laughs about the one that got away. Craig Usher, Boab Boat Hire Hawkesbury
