About Boat Books Australia
## About Boat Books Australia
For sailors who still enjoy spreading a paper chart across the saloon table, Boat Books Australia is a wonderful rabbit hole. The Sydney business describes itself as Australia’s largest specialist marine bookshop and chart agent, with material for weekend cruising, offshore passage planning, maritime study and commercial operations.
## What You’ll Find
- Paper, electronic and emerging S-100 nautical charts - Australian cruising guides, anchorage guides, tide references and passage planners - RYA syllabuses, logbooks, seamanship manuals and navigation textbooks - Commercial deck, engineering, safety and ship-management publications - Dividers, parallel rules, chart weights, compasses and weather instruments - Courtesy flags, waterproof bags and cases, sailing watches and safety accessories - Online training courses, navigation software and specialist maritime gifts
## Publications Worth Knowing
The shelves include RYA training material, Admiralty chart references such as NP5011, Beacon to Beacon, 100 Magic Miles, Tasmanian Anchorage Guide, Rob’s Passage Planner and specialist commercial series including Reeds.
## A Good Place to Look When…
- You are planning a coastal passage and want the chart plus the best local guide. - You are studying for Yachtmaster or a commercial maritime qualification. - You need a logbook, plotting tool or official reference that general bookshops rarely carry. - You are searching for a particular marine title and would value specialist help.
Browse online or contact the shop if a publication is not listed; specialist titles may still be available to order.
Services and expertise
- Online sailing store
Service area: Australia
Confirm availability, scope and pricing directly with the business before making arrangements.
A closer look
Make your first enquiry useful.
Describe your boat, where it is based and what you need help with. Include a realistic date and ask what information the team needs to assess the job.
Check dispatch timing, freight costs and the returns process for your exact part before ordering.
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