anyone know what this bouy is?
Submitted by Bon chovi on Wed, 2016-07-06 10:50
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Was out off the back of carnac the other day and saw this bobbing around...
seemed to be attached to the sea floor as it would go under when the swell passed (was only about 1-15m deep)
no lights or anything on it
just wondering what it could be?
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markj
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Waverider buoy
It's a waverider buoy for measuring height and direction of waves.
Rob H
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Probably is as Mark says but
Probably is as Mark says but it looks pretty small for that and should be lit, and shouldnt be going under
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Everyone's just winging it.
Brock O
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Cruised past it on the
Cruised past it on the weekend...phukin dangerious and i predict wont be long before someone collects it.
Grey Ghost
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Been there for at least four weeks
I was confused what it was when I went out last time. Been out there for awhile - at least 4 weeks... Needs to have a light on it.
"Grey Ghost", 670HT Barcrusher with 150 Yamaha, based at Cockburn PBC.
Bon chovi
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thanks guys
yeah was nice and spikey on top
if you didnt see it and somehow got on top of it in a swell it could do a bit of damage
definately agree that it needs a light
meglodon
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Has anyone checked in notices to mariners
I've had a quick look and can't see anything listed in notices to marines and as a side issue official buoys usually have lights on them.
just dhu it
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Power generator
looks the same as the wave power generator bouys that are positioned behind garden island , but the should have cardinal markers around it to stop boats hitting it , unless it's dragged it anchor , maybe pass the info onto the local VMR groups for indentification before it does get run down
Subaquatic
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Thats not one of Carnegies
Thats not one of Carnegies generators.
resurgence
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No idea what it is but
No idea what it is but sounds like a buoy that's dragged its ground tackle to a depth where there's zero scope on the rope/chain.
Lastchance
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If it is in port limits and
If it is in port limits and registered there is no requirement for it to be illuminated. Stupid rule imo but that's the way it goes unfortunately