QUEENS BIRTHDAY CRUISE

3rd – 7th October 2020

Saturday 3rd

09:00

16:00

Meet opposite the entrance to the South Arm of the Coomera River adjacent to Sovereign Islands and proceed northwards via Main Channel, Karragarra Passage to Deanbilla Bay for overnight anchorage. 26NM. HW Jacobs Well @ 10:44 of 2.13m.

Meet on other boats for BYO drinks and nibbles to kick off the weekend. It will be LW @ 16:46 and going ashore at this beach at low tide can be difficult.

Sunday 4th

08:00

11:00

16:00

Up anchor and proceed to St Helena Island anchorage. 13.2NM

Meet ashore for a tour of the Island’s historic features guided by St Helena National Park Ranger $8 adults, $3.50 for concessions.

NB This is a walking tour and people must be fit, wear sensible shoes, wear sun and insect protection and bring water.

BYO Picnic lunch on St Helena Island.

Meet ashore for BYO drinks and nibbles.

Monday 5th

09:00

16:00

Up anchor for a leisurely cruise to Canaipa Point for overnight stay 19.4NM

Meet for BYO drinks and BBQ at RQYS Canaipa.

Tuesday 6th

09:00

16:00

Up anchor and proceed in convoy to Dux via Canaipa Channel for overnight stay 12.4NM. HW Koureyabba @ 12:27 of 2.25m.

Meet ashore at Dux for BYO drinks and BBQ.

Wednesday 7th

Vessels return to home ports at their leisure.

NOTE:

All cruise participants must be SYC Gold members (or equivalent Country, Senior, Life).
All participants be aware that they are solely responsible for their own boats at all times.
Cruise participants please monitor VHF CH 72 during cruise.
Participating entry fee of $10 is payable upon registration for the cruise.
We will try to maintain radio skeds at 0800 and 1500 on VHF Ch 72 to keep you advised of any changes

Your Cruising Committee:

Nick Halsey 0410 784 402 (Water Music II) Cruise Leader, and any queries

John Hall 0408 219 630 (Idle Time)

Andy Day Subject to SYC Board Approval 0478 077 282 (Kookaburra)

Les Loynes 0414 228 693 (Cavallino III)