The Narrows, Gladstone Qld

[Mr B]

Yaringa, Western Port Bay, Victoria Australia,

Retired from the work force, But just starting to live my life, 65,

Also Keen to learn as much about the East coast and across the top as I can, As I will be going there very soon,

[mausgras]

One difficulty I foresee is "location" is poorly defined. Does it mean your current location, your most frequent location, your home location or your boats location of registration. But then does it matter, "location" is where you think you are and I think that is what people are curious about.

[Jacko]

Originally Posted by Mr B

Australia has a coast line of some 12000 miles, Very little of those miles does not have resident boats,
Kimberlys and the Great Australian Bight, few resident boats. Or people,

We did a demographic of all our locations on a bike site world wide, It came out very well,
Very easy to do it with boat or home locations,

Hi Mr B not too many resident boats from Cooktown to the top Jacko

[Mr B]

Originally Posted by Jacko

Hi Mr B not too many resident boats from Cooktown to the top Jacko

Dont confuse them with too much detail, They will all want come here,

Cooktown all the way to Broome is pretty sparse for resident Boatys of any sort,

Darwin is the exception, A few tiny spots here and there, around the coast,

Cheers,
Brian.

[Jaden44]

[QUOTE=Dapa1066;1281437] Was just wondering what is the status of passage between Gladstone & Keppel Bay via The Narrows due to the LNG construction. I'm heading up that way in August.

Hello DP
May I alert you to the Notices to Mariners that are issued by email (free-of-charge) by Maritime Queensland. You are no doubt aware that there is major wharf construction, anchorage dredging operation, and port upgrade in vicinity of the Curtis Island and the Port of Gladstone. The Notices will assist you with your planning.

Gladstone pilotage area – 2013 Notices to Mariners
Gladstone pilotage area

and
Rockhampton pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners
Rockhampton pilotage area

[Jacko]

Originally Posted by Mr B

Dont confuse them with too much detail, They will all want come here,

Cooktown all the way to Broome is pretty sparse for resident Boatys of any sort,

Darwin is the exception, A few tiny spots here and there, around the coast,

Cheers,
Brian.

Hey Mr B Point taken my lips are closed Jacko

[Mr B]

Catch up when i am passing thru. Jacko,

[Dapa1066]

Thanks Jaden, Mark Hunter & NSW Sailor, very helpful.

DP

[44'cruisingcat]

Came through the narrows yesterday. Lots of construction work going on at Gladstone, plenty of tug/barge and ferry traffic, but no problem. There are a couple of pile driving barges with mooring lines to avoid, but it's pretty straightforward.

Looks like a road bridge and a pipe bridge are being built, so this year might be the last year masted vessels can get through.

[Thackaringa]

The Narrows are OK. Just remember to contact the harbour master before entering the leads coming into Gladstone and when leaving the marina. He will advise you of any traffic. Time it right with high tide for the Narrows, you may have to anchor and wait a while at Swan Ck on the southern side but it is a beautiful spot and well worth the effort.