YYNS - Sullivans Bay - 12 November with Andy Harding

Leaders

Andy Harding

Cell Phone Number

0210301055

VHF Call Sign &/or Vessel Name

ZMW 3870

Vehicle make, model, registration, colour

Silver volvo

General Plan

Depart Sullivans bay in the Maharangi harbour east side, depending on the wind on the day we may explore the inner harbour and up the river, or we head out to sea and explore the islands and coast heading towards Moturekareka island, look at the old sunken wreck and caves.

Meet at sullivans bay by the boat ramp 9.00am for on water 9.30am

Latest Time Off the Water

16.00hrs (4pm)

Distance

Hopefully 15-20kms depends on participants ability on the day

Minimum Ability level

Beginner

Tide

Low 8.36 am 0.7m

High 3.07pm 3.1m

Weather Parameters

Beginners below 15knots, up to 20knots if no beginners on the trip. To be advised closer to the day

Communications

We will be communicating as a group on VHF Channel 8

VHF Channel  60 for Coast Guard Auckland / Channel 03 for Kawau coastguard,

Channel 16 for emergency

Facilities /Car Parking

Car park/toilets at sulivans Bay and various other little bays around the area

Equipment

All usual safety gear for a club trip/ helmets if you are going to be rockgardening

Emergency Exit Points

Many bays around the area

Additional Risk Factors

The Mahurangi is a main boat channel so care of other boaties in the area.