Through the heads and cruising Bass Strait
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Through the heads and cruising Bass Strait
Hi guys
Has anyone taken their boat through the heads and then turned left or right and travelled 'inner' Bass Strait?
It's something I'd like to do in my 20' Merry Fisher, but the reputation of the 'Strait' has me concerned.
Yes of course I would check the weather and act accordingly (and safely) and have the right safety gear.... but what I'm interested in is hearing from any of you who have done it in a boat around the same size as mine about your experiences and any tips you may have.
Cheers
Kestrel.
Has anyone taken their boat through the heads and then turned left or right and travelled 'inner' Bass Strait?
It's something I'd like to do in my 20' Merry Fisher, but the reputation of the 'Strait' has me concerned.
Yes of course I would check the weather and act accordingly (and safely) and have the right safety gear.... but what I'm interested in is hearing from any of you who have done it in a boat around the same size as mine about your experiences and any tips you may have.
Cheers
Kestrel.
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Re: Through the heads and cruising Bass Strait
I'm not at all experienced, but the rip is terrifying. Once you're out you'll probably be ok.
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Re: Through the heads and cruising Bass Strait
I've been on a few trips where we've done that. I gather that if the conditions are good enough to be in the Rip itself it's fine to go right the way through. There's some interesting reefs on the outside.
It's one thing I probably won't be in a hurry to do in the kayak though.
It's one thing I probably won't be in a hurry to do in the kayak though.
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Re: Through the heads and cruising Bass Strait
Launch Barwon heads.
Plenty of gummy n reds.
Salt guide or reds fishing adventure....I'd google
Plenty of gummy n reds.
Salt guide or reds fishing adventure....I'd google
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Re: Through the heads and cruising Bass Strait
On a decent day it's not all to different to cruising the bay following the Queenscliff-Sorrento ferry in its wake. The swells flatten out quite noticeably once away from the entrance as they're not influenced by tidal flow. For peace of mind, pick a line through the rip (the one without the standing breaking waves preferably), once you have the tip of point nepean lined up with the tip of Lonsdale on the other side continue straight out for roughly 1km before turning either left or right to easily avoid the real nasty bits.
I've done most of my strait trips out of Westernport and more often than not heading out the western entrance or around Woolamai is almost back breaking compared to what's just around the corner outside.
I've done most of my strait trips out of Westernport and more often than not heading out the western entrance or around Woolamai is almost back breaking compared to what's just around the corner outside.
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Re: Through the heads and cruising Bass Strait
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
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Re: Through the heads and cruising Bass Strait
Been out the rip a handful of times. Been in the rip a dozen times. On its day it’s pristine. When it decides to be scary it’s bloody terrifying.
I’d be very hesitant to do a trip out there for the first time on anything but a dead calm day. Especially coming back on a different ride than you left. Example very light breeze on Sunday just past. Run out tide. 4-5m High rollers on the Queenscliff side.
If going for a mosey I’d launch at newhaven and do eastern entrance or head out the western from stony:hastings
I’d be very hesitant to do a trip out there for the first time on anything but a dead calm day. Especially coming back on a different ride than you left. Example very light breeze on Sunday just past. Run out tide. 4-5m High rollers on the Queenscliff side.
If going for a mosey I’d launch at newhaven and do eastern entrance or head out the western from stony:hastings
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Re: Through the heads and cruising Bass Strait
Yep Thanksducky wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 10:18 amBeen out the rip a handful of times. Been in the rip a dozen times. On its day it’s pristine. When it decides to be scary it’s bloody terrifying.
I’d be very hesitant to do a trip out there for the first time on anything but a dead calm day. Especially coming back on a different ride than you left. Example very light breeze on Sunday just past. Run out tide. 4-5m High rollers on the Queenscliff side.
If going for a mosey I’d launch at newhaven and do eastern entrance or head out the western from stony:hastings
My boat is berthed in a Marina in the Yarra And I don't have a trailer so my only option is to go through the Heads.
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Re: Through the heads and cruising Bass Strait
My bad.
To many boats kayak, helicopter , catch a fish,catch a fish