Bouvard Reefs?

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stonedpirate
stonedpirate
WA
248 posts
WA, 248 posts
28 Apr 2013 12:45pm
Hi,

Finally sat down and started studying my charts for my mandurah to bunbury trip.

Noticed the bouvard reef. Didnt even know they were there so glad i bought the charts haha.

Just wondering if there is any difference between going inside or outside the reef? Going outside would be an easier course to navigate and less likely to go wrong but adds considerable distance to my voyage. Going inside seems trickier with a narrower band of sea to weave through but is quicker.

Any recommendations?

Thanks :)
Poodle
Poodle
WA
868 posts
WA, 868 posts
28 Apr 2013 3:00pm
Once inside, you are committed for the trip - Not many places to get out.

If the breeze is persistant NE-E-SE, then go inside. Nice flat water, and you can sail due south.

If it looks like the breeze will swing to a SW seabreeze (very common), or if it is a S-SW, then defintely stay outside. It will be much rougher, but you don't want to be pinned between a lee shore, trapped by outer reefs.

There are a few bumps you need to watch out for if you go inside.

Poods
stonedpirate
stonedpirate
WA
248 posts
WA, 248 posts
28 Apr 2013 5:29pm
Thanks Poodle :)

Will go wide just to be safe

Cheers
cisco
cisco
QLD
12365 posts
QLD, 12365 posts
28 Apr 2013 11:11pm
Do everything SAFE. Sounds like you are preparing well. Have FUN and be SAFE.
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