AUS 144 — The Rip, VIC Nautical Chart

For skippers, pilots, and coastal crews transiting the Heads into Port Phillip

Master the notorious Heads with AUS 144. Focused on The Rip at a close-in 1:12,500 on Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) — ideal for fixing positions, shaping safe tracks, and verifying leads across one of Australia’s most dynamic tidal gateways.

Why skippers choose this chart

• 🧭 Heads-focused scale — Tight 1:12,500 resolution centred on The Rip for precise pilotage.

• 🚢 Traffic & approach awareness — Useful for aligning leads/marks and shaping safe transits between Lonsdale & Nepean.

• 🛰️ UTM precision — Straightforward plotting and bearings for fixes and cross-checks.

• 📍 Exact bounds — All four limits listed for quick position checks (see below).

• 🗺️ Deck-ready materials — Soft-matte writeable laminate front for correction/grease pencils.

• 🇦🇺 Printed in Australia — Colour-managed, hand-checked.

Coverage

• Main Chart — AUS 144: Australia South Coast · Victoria · The Rip

  • Scale: 1:12,500 · Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator

  • Bounds: N 38°15.88′ S · S 38°20.30′ S · E 144°44.40′ E · W 144°34.82′ E

  • Publication: 09-Nov-2001 · Latest Edition: 23-Jan-2026

Premium materials & finishes

• Paper (120 gsm matte) — Crisp, flexible, and chart-table friendly; ideal under nav-station glass.

• Laminated (soft-matte front / gloss back, edge-sealed) — Front side is low-glare and writeable with chart-correction/grease pencils; gloss back adds rigidity. Wipes clean with a soft cloth.

Note: We use a soft-matte writeable face with a gloss reverse so you can annotate fixes, timing windows, and ETAs directly on the chart, then clean down between passages.

On-board & ashore use

• 🧭 Pilotage planning — Plot tracks, clearing bearings, and contingency turns across the Heads.

• 📒 Crew briefings — Clear layout for leads, beacons, and waypoint verification.

• 🛠️ Bridge/club display — Durable laminated option for noticeboards and training rooms.

• 🎁 Gift for skippers — A practical, high-clarity chart of Victoria’s iconic entrance.

Specifications

Important note (mariner’s guidance)

This product is ideal for planning, briefing, education, and display. For underway navigation, always carry and consult the latest official hydrographic chart or approved ECDIS and current Notices to Mariners. Local conditions and aids may change rapidly at The Rip.

Ready to time your transit through The Rip?

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