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anchorages in or around the Pumistone passage

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Created by Hosie > 9 months ago, 28 May 2016
Hosie
2 posts
28 May 2016 8:57PM
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Hi does anyone know where I anchor a 23 foot yacht (draws 1.2m) for a week ? thanks in advance

Bruski068
VIC, 457 posts
29 May 2016 7:18PM
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not sure if this will help at all but it might parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/bribie-island/pdf/bribie-isl-vis-guide.pdf

theselkie
QLD, 555 posts
29 May 2016 7:46PM
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Hi Hosie

Pumicestone Passage is atrocious in SE. Generally very poor holding ground in any conditions.

I wouldn't leave my boat on anchor in Pumicestone unattended for longer than a trip to the beach. Even then, keep an eye on her.

You can tie up to the jetty at Bongaree. Last time we did this in a previous boat, we stayed overnight. With this boat, though, I've been disinclined to do the same thing as I'm usually by myself and the jetty attracts less savoury types.

Jode5
QLD, 853 posts
29 May 2016 7:53PM
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There is no safe anchorages round the Pumistons passage unless you can get under the bridge. It is poor holding and exposed to the southeast. I know of several boat that have been sunk there. You would be best to go into the Cabulture river. It is a far safer anchorage and with you draft you will not have any trouble getting in. The main shallow spot is Bakers flat which you will need to cross on the top of the tide, but there is plenty of room to anchor before Bakers Flat.



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