Mercury Islands
Trip Name: Mercury Islands
Date: 25-27/1/14 Branch Auckland
Date: 25-27/1/14 Branch Auckland
| Leaders | Robert Brown | |
| Cell Phone Number | 0211391166 | |
| VHF Call Sign &/or Vessel Name | ZMT5656 | |
| Vehicle make, model, registration, colour | Red Toyota Fielder, GKH134 | |
| General Plan | Meet Friday night or Saturday at Otama Beach camp $10 p/night please book online. Camp phone is 078662362. 400 Blackjack Rd. From the camp we have the Mercury Islands and the Kuaotunu Peninsula. We will Circumnavigate Mercury Islands 42km. The northern coast and eastern end are exposed to swells so care is needed. Plan B Coromandel Harbour; We will have a shared dinner on Saturday night. |
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| Latest Time Off the Water | 1630 | |
| Distance | 15-42 km | |
| Minimum Ability level | Intermediate | |
| Tide | Low 0404 | High 1419 |
| Weather Parameters | 20 knots, swell 1.0 | |
| Communications | We will be communicating as a group on VHF Channel 08 VHF Channel 71-86 for Whitianga Coast Guard |
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| Facilities /Car Parking | Camping Otama Bay | |
| Equipment | All Normal paddling Equipment, helmet surf | |
| Emergency Exit Points | Peachgrave, Huruhi Bay, Matapaua Bay, Sandy Bay | |
| Additional Risk Factors | Hypothermia, Hyperthermia, Swell,Surf | |
| Booking | Please click here to book in | |