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Bats

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Bats

1 posts

27 Mar 2014 12:00pm

Hey guys.

First time user of this forum.

I read an old thread where people from the Illawarra were getting together and paddling Mullet Creek in Dapto.

I am from that area and would love to cruise up and down Mullet Creek however I have an Inflatable SUP and I'm concerned about underwater snags that may puncture my board.

Anyone paddled there often and can tell me if I have anything to worry about?

Cheers,
Bats.

DavidJohn

VIC

17570 posts

DavidJohn

VIC, 17570 posts

27 Mar 2014 3:53pm

Do you need to have a mullet to paddle that creek..

I wouldn't worry about hearing a pop sound..

Welcome to the breeze.

dreggy

NSW

19 posts

dreggy

NSW, 19 posts

27 Mar 2014 4:37pm

Mullets optional. However, after big rains the creek can get a bit dirty and the snags in that creek do exist.......
The lake itself is nice for paddling and Windang is a good place to start.

MFPH

NSW

80 posts

MFPH

NSW, 80 posts

27 Mar 2014 7:56pm

Hi, I organise regular paddles on the creek, its a top spot shelter wise, there are a few snags as mentioned ,let me know when you are available to paddle, also any other breezers in the Illawarra interested in weekend paddles in and around Wollongong area ,all welcome, any newcombers also

txt mark 0418257887

E T

QLD

2286 posts

E T

QLD, 2286 posts

27 Mar 2014 7:10pm

Things must have changed down that way.

I lived in Unanderaa when I was a boy, in the sixties. We were banned from swimming in Mullet Ck due to the filth of the place. Lake Illawarra wasn't much better.

I am glad to hear that improvements have been made.

Enjoy.

ET.

slushy

2 posts

slushy

2 posts

28 Mar 2014 8:15pm

Hi,

Have been on a paddle up to the entrance and back on Mullet Creek and its actually not a bad paddle. If you've got polarised glasses you'll see the snags or branches. I probably wouldn't after all the rain cause the water will be extremely dirty and visibility not great. Probably a few weeks before its right again.
Hubby and I have just joined a club that's recently started....Shellharbour Lake Illawarra Stand Up Paddleboarders or SLiSUP for short :)

www.facebook.com/groups/SliSUP/

Having a paddle out on the lake tomorrow morning at 7.30am if interested.

Cheers

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