1681 - Augusta DPI Chart

1681 — Augusta

WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart

Large-scale coastal and river-mouth navigation at the meeting point of two oceans.

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🚤 Navigate Augusta with Local Authority Confidence

Chart 1681 — Augusta is a detailed nautical chart published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating around Augusta, at the mouth of the Blackwood River.

This is a complex and energetic stretch of water, where river outflow, tide, swell, and weather converge near Cape Leeuwin. The chart delivers the large-scale clarity skippers need when operating near river entrances, coastal approaches, and exposed near-shore waters.

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🧭 Why Skippers Rely on This Chart

• ⚓ Authoritative WA source — Published by the Department of Transport

• 🗺️ Large-scale detail (1:25,000) — Ideal for river mouth and coastal navigation

• 🚦 Navigation aids clearly shown — Lights, beacons, piles & limits

• 🌊 Depth soundings & seabed detail — Critical near shifting channels

• 🚤 Hazard awareness — Supports safe passage in exposed conditions

• 🇦🇺 Printed locally in Australia — Crisp colour and professional finish

Compiled to specifications based on those of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), this chart adheres to recognised global charting standards while focusing on local WA waters.

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🧠 Why Augusta Needs a Dedicated Chart

Augusta sits where river, reef, and open ocean meet. This chart helps skippers:

• Plan safe approaches to the Blackwood River

• Understand depth variation and channel alignment

• Identify navigation aids and limits

• Navigate confidently in high-energy coastal waters

• Combine river boating with coastal situational awareness

This is a working navigation tool, not a decorative map.

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👥 Who This Chart Is For

• 🚤 Recreational skippers boating out of Augusta

• 🎣 Fishers operating near river mouths and coastal reefs

• 🛥️ Local commercial operators

• 🧭 Boating clubs & training providers

• 🗂️ Marine planners and educators

• 🎁 A practical South West gift for experienced WA boaters

If you boat around Augusta, this chart belongs on board.

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🗺️ What You’ll See on the Chart

Clear, concise, and navigationally relevant information, including:

• Accurate depth soundings

• River entrance and coastal features

• Navigation aids (lights, beacons, piles)

• Marked nautical limits

• Identified hazards and obstructions

• Reference points for anchoring and passage planning

Mariners should keep charts current by regularly consulting relevant Notices to Mariners.

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🖨️ Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish that suits coastal and river-mouth use:

📄 Paper (Standard)

• Full-colour print on quality paper

• Ideal for chart tables, planning, or protected use

💧 Waterproof DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Tear-proof, water-resistant & foldable

• Will not disintegrate when wet

• Ideal for on-board coastal navigation

✍️ Laminated (Write-On / Wipe-Off)

• True encapsulation for durability

• Draw routes with whiteboard marker

• Apply map dots without permanent marking

• Resistant to tears, stains, and heavy handling

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📐 Chart Specifications

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⚠️ Important Navigation Notice

These Department of Transport charts do not meet Australian or international chart carriage requirements, including SOLAS V.

For compliance-grade navigation, mariners must use official charts published by the Australian Hydrographic Service or UK Admiralty.

This chart is intended for planning, reference, and local navigation awareness, where detailed knowledge of river mouths and exposed coastline is essential.

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🇦🇺 Our Commitment

At Mapworld, we print charts locally in Australia using professional-grade materials and marine-ready finishes. Every chart is carefully handled and checked—ready for real boating use in demanding South West conditions.

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🧭 Ready to navigate Augusta with confidence?

Select your preferred finish and add Chart 1681 — Augusta to your kit today.