Launching at Boat Ramps
Launching a boat or Jet Ski can be the most stressful thing you do when boating. Planning and preparation is the key to stress free boating and launching is no different than any other boating activity. Procedure Prepare vessel as much as possible on the trailer including safety equipment. Remove tie downs, refit bung plugs, […]
Ocean Bar Crossings
During my training sessions, people often ask about bar crossings. Crossing a bar can be the most dangerous thing we will do in our recreational boat. Bars located throughout Victoria include Port Phillip Heads, Lakes Entrance, Patterson River, Anderson’s Inlet, Barwon Heads, McLaughlin’s Beach and Port Albert. My experience crossing The Heads is that it […]