Abrolhos trip
Submitted by Paul G on Mon, 2012-11-26 15:52
Will be heading up stright after christmas for 4 days if weather is good ,for anyone who is intrested to tag along. Would like to fit one in before christmas but i think not.
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I wish....Been lookin at your
I wish....Been lookin at your reports. I could do with chasing some Dhuies, its been a while.
Afraid I'll be stuck fishing exmouth for a couple of weeks again :)
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how u getting to Abrolhos,
how u getting to Abrolhos, your boat or charter, and how many people u after 1-2??
Sounds interesting.
Fishing and catching are two different things. But i want to learn how to catch.
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Sorry fisher kid not looking
Sorry fisher kid not looking for crew .We have our own boat and was just putting it out there for anyone with a boat wishing to tag along.
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hey mate how bigs your boat
hey mate how bigs your boat is it reasonably easy getting over there? where do u launch from?
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I have a 7.4m sea rider.We
I have a 7.4m sea rider.We launch at geralton 31miles across to the islands .you need all food, fuel, water, as you can't get any once there.We had the wind come up 30knot easterly one trip for the back that was fun.
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keep us posted if ya keen
keep us posted if ya keen before chrissy and the weather plays the game Paul
Here I am...and there you are.
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No worries will depend on the
No worries will depend on the work load leeding up to christmas
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Yea Paul, i got a boat its a
Yea Paul, i got a boat its a FINN Gizmo Fisher, 1.78m, paddle powered 1man power, no horses here :P
Fishing and catching are two different things. But i want to learn how to catch.
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was looking at doing the same paul
have 3 weeks of over chrissy ,just finished cutting the passeger seat out and made a big esky seat 250ltrs so heaps of deck space for 3 to sleep now ,plus put a 100 litre fresh water tank and pump in ,just got to see what the winds are going to be as its normally blowing its ass off around then
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Yep. Fair chance I will be up
Yep. Fair chance I will be up for it.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
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I'll probably be heading over
I'll probably be heading over sometime after the kids finish school, 12th onwards depending on the weather. Probably back at work about the 20th.
Had a couple of 3 day trips last year in January so if you pick your time Paul you'll get it.
Knocking over a few jobs on the new boat before its first run over.
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Count me in..
Hey Paul G I am keen to take our boat across with you, can go at a drop of a hat. PM me if keen
Cheers
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If the weathers right
Ill be there with bells on - I'm off from the 20th till the 28th do might even head over before Xmas just weather dependent
Gooooone Fishin!
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OK sounds like there is a few
OK sounds like there is a few people keen for a trip ,I will post dates closer to time ,but at the moment I am looking at 27-31 December.give or take a day. I will be doing a day out wide for billies and ,and the rest fishing and diving. You can tag along or do your own thing and meet back at night in the mooring .If anyone has any questions pm me and I will get back to you.
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Mate keen as will keep an
Mate keen as will keep an eye on it but as it stands I will b there
Cheers
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I've penciled it in, Paul
G'day Paul
I'm pretty keen to tag along, too. As long as the weather is ok and a couple of planets line up
....we always do boxing day with the out-laws and the other half of the family so should be able to make the 27th.
Look forward to your updates over the coming weeks, thanks.
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yeh pick up my new
holden colorado today ,so no break downs this time paul
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Sounds good ,I will get a set
Sounds good ,I will get a set of the hand held radios .one fore the guy up frount and one for the back then we know whats happening before we get to far up the road..
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All persons thinking of
All persons thinking of joining the trip to the islands must contact fisheries Geralton and get a faxed or emailed out of season permit form .Fill it in and send back, they will stamp it and send it back to you, as you will need to have this stamped copy on your person if fisheries come and pay a call .You will be fined if you don't have one [I learnt the hard way$100 fine. ] Also a ban on baldchin will be in place for the period we are there ,so all baldies must be looked after and returned to the water .All other demersals and palagics are good.Remember fisheries will close on the 23rd december so don't leave it till the last minute. I will leave it to the individuals to know the bag and size limits for the islands and the no fish areas.All can be found on there website.Cheers lets hope the weather is good
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out of season permit
thanks for the tip, ive done a fair bit of research on the islands and their rules but wasnt aware of that one!
sounds like i might be waving to you as i head in as your on your way out there the way our dates workout but there will be plenty of trips out there :-)
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off season notification
a couple of years back there was a writeup in our local rag about how one of the island cray fishermen who had assisted WA Fisheries over the years with research runs to the islands taking WAF-was fined for not submitting one while taking Fisheries staff over gratis!
Now he doesnt do it anymore!
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Permits, etc
Hi guys
Thanks Paul for the info relating to an 'out of season permit' for the Abrolhos Islands. I contacted the Geraldton office today (ph. 9921 6800) and they emailed me a copy of the permit. Fairly straight forward questionaire (1 permit per boat) which must be completed and returned the them, whereby they'll review it, stamp it and return it to you. As Paul said, it must be kept with you at all times while over on the islands.
Also, a couple of publications worth checking out are the 'Abrolhos Islands Information Guide' available here: http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Fishing-and-Aquaculture/Recreational-Fishing/Recreational-Fishing-Rules/Pages/West-Coast-Marine-Reserves.aspx then find the heading 'Fish Habitat Protection Areas', where underneath you'll see the link to the guide below the heading 'Abrolhos Island Fish Habitat Protection Area'.
The other publication is the 'Recreational Fishing Guide - West Coast Bioregion', available here: http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Fishing-and-Aquaculture/Recreational-Fishing/Recreational-Fishing-Rules/Pages/West-Coast-Bioregion.aspx look for the link to the guide, directly below the map of WA, where you'll find all the info about the bag limits for all species as well as the closed season for baldies, allowable quantities of fish being brought back from the islands, etc.
Hope this helps.
Looking forward to this trip.
regards
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Looks like a good shake down
Looks like a good shake down trip for your Kimberley Trip. Looking forward to seeing some pics
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Yer the boat is nearly
Yer the boat is nearly finished,would love to do the Kimberly .are you guys doing another trip next year.
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Not planning to, looks like
Not planning to, looks like i've sold my boat. Need a husband and wife team come decky/guides? :)
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I would be pushing for
I would be pushing for space,but will see when time comes.I will have three and could sleep five at a push.
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Cheers mate, think 5 would
Cheers mate, think 5 would be way to many. Stick with 3
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Kimberley crew
Hi chris
I am looking 4 a crew 4 next May...ur welcome on my boat anytime. PM me if ur interested.
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Kimberley crew
Hi chris
I am looking 4 a crew 4 next May...ur welcome on my boat anytime. PM me if ur interested.
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Should be going tomorrow till
Should be going tomorrow till friday, thats the synoptic ya want
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Yep pitty I need to work.but
Yep pitty I need to work.but yes thats what we want.I will still go with winds to 18-20 knots.as once there we can keep to the shallows in the kayaks,and not move the boat for the time there .But you would struggle if you were bottom bashing each day,in the 40ms Anyway still a few weeks away.
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Paul, We are interested in a
Paul, We are interested in a trip over to the islands soemwhere between 27- 30 for 2-3 days.
All weather dependant, but if all looks good i'd say we would be over for sure!
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Got my permit in today. Now
Got my permit in today. Now just waiting for the weather.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
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Yep permit sorted new go pros
Yep permit sorted new go pros on order ,going to be a good trip if weather plays the game .Will post up our trip movements closer to time ,Wil be interesting to see how many are going closer to time .bring it on.
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Leave pass signed!
Hi Paul
Yep, I've got my permit sorted and my leave pass has been stamped and signed.
Still sorting out some stuff for the boat but it's full steam ahead...fingers crossed for fine weather....bring it on!!
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yep permit sorted yesterday
just need to service my motors and will be all set
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chasing a little info on
chasing a little info on where to anchor up at night whilst over there.
Have seen the pics where you moore up Paul, but expect there will be a few baots and looks like limited room.
Given its summer, and likely to be easterly winds in the morning and SE-SW winds in the arvo, where around the southern group would be good for Anchoring / Mooring up?
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That bay can hold 6boats no
That bay can hold 6boats no worries.too the north there are a few bays around the next group of islands.only a km north .jump on google earth and have a look.
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Ok We are leaving Yanchep at
Ok We are leaving Yanchep at 6pm,on the 26th December and returning to perth the early on the 31st December .We can stop over at jurien bay for the night( I am happy to drive straight through ),as one of the guys coming over has offered us a stop over at his house, I would think you would need to sleep on your boat or on the front lawn. This would mean an early start for Gero the next morning.
I have a yard for us to put the cars and trailers it is fully fenced and locked, You park there at you own risk .A lot better than them left at the marina .I am the only one with a key and can,t be given it to anyone heading back before me, if you are only there for a couple of days try Ray White they have a fenced area ,I think it $20 but you need to Let them know well in advance to get a key.Anyone heading over should have a look at google earth and see where the mooring and bays are as there could already be boats in the bay I stay at. And a plan B may be needed. A star picket and hammer is a good accessory Hit the star picket into the shore and tie to it with your second anchor out back .You need all fuel ,water and ice as you can not depend on others to be giving up the supplies Make sure your boat and safety gear is all in good condition as in choppy conditions it can be a rough trip over. once there you can always find shelter from the wind ...If you need any other advice pm me.Weather permiting who is definitely going.And do you think there is any need to get together for a chat before the trip.
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Hi mate
I'm going - weather permitted but our dates are slightly out, I'm hoping to spend Xmas over there and heading back when you guys are heading out. If the weather doesn't play nice I have 4 weeks off from the 4th January so will definitely get a weather window to get out there sometime then.
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Great having
A skipper like you Paul.
i get to drive to places like Mukinbudin, Damboring, Beacon etc in the comfort of knowing your organising my holiday.
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Careful or I,ll leave without
Careful or I,ll leave without you.
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I am going flat out to get
I am going flat out to get the tub ready for this event Abledog!
Waiting for the weather to turn and test allthe new gear out propperly before making the crossing!
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Count me in!
Hi Paul
it's only the weather that will stop me. I'll be towing the boat to Perth on boxing day, ready to be at Yanchep by 6pm.
As for getting together for a chat beforehand, I think it would be a great idea. I'll be in Perth on Saturday 22nd Dec so if you could arrange something for that day, I'll be there!
Will PM you with a couple of questions, thanks.
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Permit Lodged today
Got the abrolhos off Season permit lodged today so all go on that front.. As Paul mentioned above anyone going on this trip (Weather Permitting) who would like to travel to Jurien the afternoon before and stay the night, send me a pm, have plenty of room for boats etc and a few spare beds..
Looking forward to it and hope it all goes to plan...
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Yep. Im in. We will be
Yep. Im in. We will be launching from Dongara and hitting Turtle Dove for a few hours then doing a bit of prospecting for some billies for a day or 2. Should get up as far as the Islands but will definately be in radio range.
Bad weather back up is launching from Gero and going direct.
Will look at 26th as a start date as well.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
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you are
all a bunch of bastards
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What the lucky pearls
are not going again .didnt think you would miss 2 trips in a row
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Serious
Not including divorce, absolutely beyond my control.
One very unhappy camper
Hope everything switches on for y'all, Good luck sorting the Dhuies from the Baldies tho, maybe big hooks & baits ?
Def in for the next one ... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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There's a rumor going round
There's a rumor going round that you have given up fishing and missing two trips to the Abrolhos seems to prove that's it's true! :P
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Sprung
Yeah, its true Alfred
totally over it
Made a decision to give all my fishing gear away as well
or will swap for a new vaccume cleaner
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You have this bad habit off
You have this bad habit off out fishing the skipper ,no wonder you can,t get a deckie spot.I,ll get you a vaccume cleaner .just drop the fishing gear at my place.Next school holidays we will be in the Islands again and your corner is on hold.
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shouldnt be to much of a problem
last trip only got 5 baldies 1 pinkie and over 40 dhuis
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looks like our dates may have
looks like our dates may have changes, heading up next weekend instead if the weather looks any good.
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looks like I am not going
to be able to make the trip this time paul ,both my deckies have pulled out ,and the missus has over spent on chrissy as usall ,theres always next time
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Dates no good for me either,
Dates no good for me either, plenty of time in the new year, i'll wait till the winds are looking good then hit it.
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Yer well I will see what the
Yer well I will see what the weather brings .I have two weeks off so I will also sit back if the winds are up .See a lull in the wind between now and the 7th I,ll head out .Am planing a trip for April school holidays ,will be a Friday to Monday trip for anyone keen.
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Im still in Paul. Crew all
Im still in Paul. Crew all confirmed and ready to rock.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
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I'm in too
Hi Paul
As per our chat today, I'm good to go anytime......except the April school holidays, though...already booked our Esperance trip for those holidays. Then it's off to the Kimberleys in early May....can't wait for that, either
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I will be there aswell.
Hi Guys
Just give me a few hrs heads up and i will be there...
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Hope I don't jinx things but
Hope I don't jinx things but there is some cracking weather coming after Chrismas .Five days and not a lot of wind. Ho ho ho.
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Fingers Crossed
Yeah I hope so Paul wait n see... :-)
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Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
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28 Dec 29 Dec 30 Dec 31 Dec 1 Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan
Weather:
Description: Sunny.
Warm. More sun
than
clouds.
Warm. Showery.
More clouds
than sun.
Warm. Showers
early.
Mostly
cloudy.
Mild. More sun
than
clouds.
Warm. More sun
than
clouds.
Warm. More sun
than
clouds.
Warm. Partly
cloudy.
Warm.
High temperature: 32 °C 32 °C 29 °C 27 °C 30 °C 30 °C 30 °C 28 °C
Low temperature: 22 °C 24 °C 23 °C 22 °C 22 °C 23 °C 22 °C 21 °C
Comfort Level: 32 °C 36 °C 32 °C 29 °C 31 °C 32 °C 33 °C 29 °C
Wind Speed: 6 km/h 9 km/h 5 km/h 15 km/h 14 km/h 14 km/h 26 km/h 25 km/h
Wind Direction:
Humidity: 42% 55% 73% 63% 54% 51% 60% 58%
UV Index: 10 (Very high) 10 (Very high) 7 (High) 7 (High) 10 (Very high) 10 (Very high) 10 (Very high) 10 (Very high)
Chance of Rain: 10% 15% 84% 63% 0% 10% 10% 10%
Amount Rain: - - 10.5 mm 6.3 mm - - - -
Sunrise: 5:24 AM 5:25 AM 5:25 AM 5:26 AM 5:27 AM 5:27 AM 5:28 AM 5:29 AM
Sunset: 7:22 PM 7:22 PM 7:23 PM 7:23 PM 7:23 PM 7:24 PM 7:24 PM
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Decision time?
Hi Paul
When will you make a decision about when to head off? Is it safe to assume that you've cancelled the Boxing day drive to Geraldton, in favour of next Thursday/Friday?
I really only need a day's notice, as I'm 85% ready now, and beavering away at my 'things to do before we leave' list.
regards
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Yes canceled the first date
Yes canceled the first date trip and I'm saying 28-29th it is windy right up too the 27th then nothing for five days .fingers crossed .You will have a couple off days notice.
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weather
I hope your forecast is right Paul (dont know who you use) but BOM has changed xmas/boxing day from 39/41 (which means little wind or easterlies) to 33/30 and windy.
Very generally here in summer temps under 30 mean seabreezes and over 30 mean fresh easterlies and/or calm.
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yep paul where are you
yep paul where are you getting your forecasts from mate!
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if your looking at
if your looking at willyweather.....i call bullshit for their forecast! nothing above 12 knots for the next 9 days.....in the middle of summer!
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Where are you gettin that
Where are you gettin that from Bodie? Willyweather tells me abrolhos not under 20 knots for next week.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
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next week is shit it drops
next week is shit it drops from 27th onward
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was looking at perth not
was looking at perth not Abrolhos.
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What forecast you looking at
The one for pelseart island is blowing 15 /25 knots southerly .willy weather got it spot on last trip over
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http://www.timeanddate.com/we
http://www.timeanddate.com/weather/australia/geraldton/ext
http://www.accuweather.com/en/au/geraldton/16643/daily-weather-forecast/16643?day=6
Both say pretty much the same thing. Winds are in kmh so just half it for knots.
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Yeah think ill leave my trip
Yeah think ill leave my trip till January, I have the while month off - surely the weather gods will play nice at some point!!!
Gooooone Fishin!