NSW
108 posts
I have my boat booked in for an anti-foul and some work at Booker Bay Marina, I was wondering if anyone could provide some advice on entering through the bar and half tide rocks? Boat is a Cavailer 32.
Thanks,
Matt
NSW
862 posts
Matt that entrance is pretty easy, just make sure you go in close to the top of the incoming tide, and follow the channel markers closely. Don't take any short cuts. The Brisbane Water is full of sand bars, so you have to watch your way and keep to the channels via the markers.
Interesting that you didn't check Careel Bay Marina, they're well priced and easy to get to,
NSW
2711 posts
As you enter from Pittwater stick close to the rocks. Up around half tide rocks it isn't quite so tight. North of the Rip Bridge stick to the channels, as MichaelR says no shortcuts. It is a nice scenic stretch of water.
I went in on a boat with a 1.8 metre draft. We had 0 on the depth a couple of times, not a huge high tide but reasonable. A low high tide would have seen us bottom.
It does change depths and bars quite rapidly. Take it slow and you should be fine.
NSW
108 posts
Thanks for the responses guys much appreciated. Will let you know how I go.
NSW
23 posts
If you have a yellow dingy I saw you leaving Brisbane Waters today. I was sitting on a bench at Etalong beach having lunch as I watched you navigating the channel. Love Cav 32s as my last boat was one.
Good Luck with your clean bottom.
