Launching boat in broome??`

Hi

Is there any tricks for launching a 6m ali boat in broome. I have been there a few time and understand that it is beach launching but I have never had my boat with me.

Any ideas, photos videos etc would be great

 

thanks CCC


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Broome

Sat, 2010-12-18 18:20

It's not all beach launching but given the huge tides the end of the ramps soon become part of the beach.

Best ramp is the concrete ramp beside the sportfishing club next to the wharf/jetty, but again watch the tides.

If you beach launch then again watch the tides as the sand becomes very soft just behind the tide so don't waste time. If in doubt only use the concrete ramp just remember the tide time or have a snatch strap very handy.

I think you get the idea of the tide concerns.........

Just go speak with the local fishing shops if your worried.

I found the neap tides the best and one does not have to travel far for fish.