Launching Ramps

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
Port Phillip Bay
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Westernport Bay
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Bellarine Peninsula
PP 1
PP 2
PP 3
PP 4
PP 5
PP 6
PP 7
PP 8
PP 9
Queenscliff
Swan Bay
St Leonards
Indented Head
Port Arlington
Clifton Springs
Limeburners Point, Geelong
St Helens, Geelong
Grammar School, Geelong
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WP 1
WP 2
WP 3
WP 4
WP 5
WP 6
Wp 7
WP 8
WP 9
Stony Point
Hastings
Blind Bight (Tooradin)
Yaringa
Tooradin
Lang Lang
Corinella
Newhaven
Rhyll, Phillip Island
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Port Phillip, North & West, Ramps
PP 10
PP 11
Werribee River
Altona & PP12 Warmies, Nwewport
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PP 13
PP 14
PP 15
PP 16
PP 17
PP 18
St Kilda
Brighton – North Rd
Black Rock, Half Moon Bay
Mordialloc
Carrum, Patterson River
Frankston, Kannanook Ck & Olivers Hill
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Gippsland Lakes
GL 1
Port of Sale
GL 2
Marley Point
GL 3
Lakes Entrance Nth Arm
GL 4
Paynesville
GL 5
Nicholson River
Mornington, Schnapper Point
Mornington, Fisherman’s Beach
Martha Cove
Safety Beach
Anthony’s Nose, Dromana
Tootgarook
Rye
Sorrento
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GL 6
GL 7
Tyrone
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Port Phillip, East & South, Ramps
PP 19
PP 20
PP 21
PP 22
PP 23
PP 24
PP 25
Tambo River - Johnsonville 29J
Bemm River
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Other Gippsland Ramps
Port Albert
Port Welshpool
Miscellaneous
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Preface
Launching Ramps For Trailerable Yachts Around Victoria
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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.
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Suitable depth of water in all tide conditions.
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Allows “mast-up” launch and retrieval.
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The alternative of mast-down launch and retrieval can be dangerous if
weather conditions become bad.
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Adequate shelter from prevailing winds and sea.
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Wharfs or floating pontoons to tie-up to after launching and before retrieval.
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Car park for secure parking of trailers and towing vehicle.
Further options also considered of importance.
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Availability of toilet facilities.
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Proximity of shops.
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Availability of fuel.
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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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PP 19. Mornington - Schnapper Point
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Melway: 104 D9
Location: This facility is adjacent to the
Mornington Yacht Club.
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Mornington - Schnapper Pt Parking area
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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
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
Mornington - Schnapper Pt Ramp. Yacht Club on
Mornington - Fisherman Beach Ramp.
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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.
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.
Mornington - Fisherman Beach Ramp. Note high
tide & strong Nth wind
Martha Cove
Mornington - Fisherman Beach Ramp.
Martha Cove - marina entrance from Dromana Bay
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.
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Safety Beach ramps and Jetty. Rigging area on
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.
Safety Beach ramps and jetty. Rigging area on left
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Very exposed position in Northerly, NorthWesterly 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.
Safety Beach parking
Description & Recommendation: This facility
is only suitable in mild to moderate conditions
up to about 10 knots.
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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 ramp - 20 kt northerly.
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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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Anthony’s Nose - ramp entrance
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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.
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Anthony’s Nose parking and rigging
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Description & Recommendation: This facility
is only suitable in Light to mild conditions up
to 10 knots.
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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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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,
Anthony’s Nose ramp in 20 kt northerly.
Debris on ramp from winter storms.
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Tootgarook Ramp.
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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.
Tootgarook Ramp.
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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.
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.
Tootgarook Ramp rigging area.
Tootgarook entrance (arrow). Parking on road edge
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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
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.
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Rye jetty. Launch & tie-up on left.
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.
Rye ramp entrance.
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
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-ofthe-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.
Rye ramp - channel to Bay
Rye ramps and jetty. Exit line on left
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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
Sorrento ramp and jetties.
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.
Sorrento rigging area.
It is particularly suitable as a base for bottom-ofthe-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.
Sorrento ramp and jetties. Rigging area on left
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 2nd level parking area.
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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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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.
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