The Pages, South Australia

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scruzin
scruzin
SA
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SA, 564 posts
17 Dec 2014 7:08pm
This is a long shot, but has anyone ever sailed to "The Pages" (the rocky islands between the mainland and Kangaroo Island), and if so are there any anchorages?

According to "Island Conservation Parks of Backstairs Passage", landing a boat is only possible in the calmest weather and must be made straight onto the rocky platforms as as there are no beaches. There is no mention of any anchorages, and judging by the satellite imagery, I'm not surprised.

Southern Bluefin Tuna are now biting down there and I was wondering if there are any places to anchor at the end of the day; otherwise it will likely be over to Antechamber Bay or back to Wirrina Cove.



scruzin
scruzin
SA
564 posts
SA, 564 posts
7 Feb 2015 7:19pm
BTW, I did end up sailing to The Pages last month. It's a formidably rocky place lacking anything resembling an anchorage. The northern part is now a protected marine park. The southern part allegedly has good fishing but I was just blind trolling and did not stay too long.

My photos:
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