Re: WHATS THE NEXT TRIP GOING TO BE OVER NIGHT ?

Jig Miester · Jig Miester on Tue Jan 27 2009, 19:47

at least some of you got some good fish lol!

Shdbefishn? · Shdbefishn? on Tue Jan 27 2009, 22:01

Them fellas are mean buggas aye Mark??

Jig Miester · Jig Miester on Wed Jan 28 2009, 08:17

ok back to the overnighter when where whos in

Shdbefishn? · Shdbefishn? on Wed Jan 28 2009, 09:59

Im in, name the place & time

2-EXTREME · 2-EXTREME on Wed Jan 28 2009, 11:25

I would suggest making camp at Garden Cove on the Northern side of Waiheke down towards the Gannet end. Ganeet is only 5 mins away and the surrounding area and Spray Rock is about a 30 sec ride straight out from the cove. It is a stunning little bay that can only fit maybe 4 large boats so it is very sheltered and perfect for the skis. Entrance to the cove can be dangerous if you are not aware as there is a large rocky area in the middle but if you stay to the west side of the bay(narrower side) all will be sweet. The only wind the effects the cove is a northerly so it is usually very calm. The beach and bottom is sand so if a ski ended up on the dry little damage would occur compared to most of the beaches around the eastern end that are mainly stone/rock beaches.

Garden cove is the small beach in the centre of the image below.

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Jig Miester · Jig Miester on Wed Jan 28 2009, 16:21

lets do it

swasy · swasy on Wed Jan 28 2009, 19:35

I'm keen when are we doing it?

by the way is that a private beach or public?

Keith

2-EXTREME · 2-EXTREME on Wed Jan 28 2009, 20:40

Not sure.... I know a few yachts and launchs that moor in there if there are no other boats.

How do we find out? I doubt is is private as there are no properties/houses near by but I suppose we should check. What are the rules with open fires on the beach as well...???

Shdbefishn? · Shdbefishn? on Wed Jan 28 2009, 21:12

Fires might be a problem this time of year, as for it being private, sometimes it is easier to seek forgiveness after the fact.

2-EXTREME · 2-EXTREME on Wed Jan 28 2009, 21:40

Done the homework and can confirm that it is a public beach that anyone can use/access. Boat/ski access only as there is no road access and due to it's remoteness and access is generally quiet.

swasy · swasy on Wed Jan 28 2009, 21:51

are we talking one night only?

softbaiter · softbaiter on Wed Jan 28 2009, 22:14

just claim queens chain if you get hassled lol.

Jig Miester · Jig Miester on Thu Jan 29 2009, 08:04

yeah lets do 1 night to start with, should we plan for friday night the 20th of feb?, how safe are trailers left at hmb overnight ?

Brian · Brian on Mon Feb 02 2009, 11:16

I am in

Jig Miester · Jig Miester on Tue Feb 03 2009, 19:28

so are we all go for this date then Question

WHATS THE NEXT TRIP GOING TO BE OVER NIGHT ?