I was under the impression the shire had cleaned the ramps up a couple of months ago. If they decide to do it now it no doubt will have an impact just when the white season could be starting
In todays society where "squeaky" wheels get oiled, may I suggest emailing the Council and contacting the Councillor/s who represent the Ward the boat ramp is in.
Make sure that you ask who is liable for any costs to vehicles, equipment, people who may suffer as a result of omissions as an effect of the boat ramp being neglected.
I work for a neighbouring City in the Local Government circle, You can achieve quite a lot by enlisting the help of elected members.
They would love to be elected again as a result of helping people and gaining votes.
"It was high tide at point Perron." - sorry, I must have got confused when you said "cant even launch a 21ft boat at bent st at low tide".
Watch 6m and 7m boats going out from Bent st all day long and in a couple of weeks when the cray madness begins some of them will be lauching from the Donald St beach ramp.
I guess having a vehicle appropriate for the job probably helps.
Not that I live there but why not? They upkeep many other facillities that I would probably never use but other people in the community would, like playgrounds etc.
I do feel for those that haven't a 4x4 as getting bogged at the ramp is not a good experience.
If some one is experiencing problems at a ramp I think it behoves us all to get out of the car and give our fellow boatie a hand, too many times I have seen peps sit in their 4x4 and give the person who is experiencing trouble retrieving their boat a heap of caustic comments which are not going to help the situation at all.
Get out of the cab offer the stuck boatie a hand and hey, the ramp is cleared quick as and you can feel good about the help you have given some one without being asked, a good feeling for the rest of the day even if you haven't had a good catch to take home.
My folks got bogged on Sunday in a prado. Wheels on the trailer washed out and 4 wheels spinning. Backed down a bit further at pace and applied right foot to get out.
I’m one of those people who prefer not to back my vehicle so far as the exhaust is bubbling away and half the undercarriage is being rinsed by saltwater. Yes my vehicle is suitable 105 series LC
Yeh no problem for me ive got a smaller tub 5m and as long as im quick retreiving no problems. If you got a fourby I dont think it should be a problem. It can be a pain tho when the extra sand in the area attracts the waves into the harbour.
Yet the same council have a bobcat to clean the Pt Kennedy ramps the moment they get weeded or sand build up ......go figure. Perhaps the mayor uses those ramps ???
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meglodon
Posts: 5981
Date Joined: 17/06/10
I was under the impression
I was under the impression the shire had cleaned the ramps up a couple of months ago. If they decide to do it now it no doubt will have an impact just when the white season could be starting
SeperateKnob
Posts: 660
Date Joined: 28/11/16
For sure. I saw two cars get
For sure. I saw two cars get bogged in the short time I was there....
When are we going to get decent boat ramps here in Rockingham? Can’t even launch a 21ft at bent st low tide just goes straight onto sand
Bagged-Out
Posts: 21
Date Joined: 01/06/19
In todays society where
In todays society where "squeaky" wheels get oiled, may I suggest emailing the Council and contacting the Councillor/s who represent the Ward the boat ramp is in.
Make sure that you ask who is liable for any costs to vehicles, equipment, people who may suffer as a result of omissions as an effect of the boat ramp being neglected.
I work for a neighbouring City in the Local Government circle, You can achieve quite a lot by enlisting the help of elected members.
They would love to be elected again as a result of helping people and gaining votes.
Red Dog
Posts: 311
Date Joined: 13/12/12
I've said it before and I'll
I've said it before and I'll say it again - at least they are free to use and no parking fees.
FFS, we've got 6 boat ramps to choose from within a matter of a few kilometres. What more do you want?
Low tide is not the council's fault.
In 25 years of boating in the Rockingham area not once have I not been able to make it out.
SeperateKnob
Posts: 660
Date Joined: 28/11/16
It was high tide at point
It was high tide at point Perron. I’d rather pay $100 per year for parking and have facilities that are maintained as required
Could have 50 ramps within a few kms but no point if there aren’t fit for use
Red Dog
Posts: 311
Date Joined: 13/12/12
"It was high tide at point
"It was high tide at point Perron." - sorry, I must have got confused when you said "cant even launch a 21ft boat at bent st at low tide".
Watch 6m and 7m boats going out from Bent st all day long and in a couple of weeks when the cray madness begins some of them will be lauching from the Donald St beach ramp.
I guess having a vehicle appropriate for the job probably helps.
aaasnapper
Posts: 218
Date Joined: 15/01/10
Just to clarify
The ramps may be free but the up keep would be coming out of the Rockingham Shire budgets which are funded from our rates?
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sea-kem
Posts: 14853
Date Joined: 30/11/09
Not that I live there but
Not that I live there but why not? They upkeep many other facillities that I would probably never use but other people in the community would, like playgrounds etc.
Love the West!
Lefty 44
Posts: 146
Date Joined: 04/12/17
I've gotten into the habit
I've gotten into the habit of engauging 4x4 at all times at Peron, whether I think I'll need it or not.
meglodon
Posts: 5981
Date Joined: 17/06/10
Right on lefty 44
I do feel for those that haven't a 4x4 as getting bogged at the ramp is not a good experience.
If some one is experiencing problems at a ramp I think it behoves us all to get out of the car and give our fellow boatie a hand, too many times I have seen peps sit in their 4x4 and give the person who is experiencing trouble retrieving their boat a heap of caustic comments which are not going to help the situation at all.
Get out of the cab offer the stuck boatie a hand and hey, the ramp is cleared quick as and you can feel good about the help you have given some one without being asked, a good feeling for the rest of the day even if you haven't had a good catch to take home.
SeperateKnob
Posts: 660
Date Joined: 28/11/16
Definitely will always give a
Definitely will always give a helping hand no qualms. Many have assisted me too at times and I’m very grateful
Lefty 44
Posts: 146
Date Joined: 04/12/17
Yes Definately
Yes Definately Help.....after a quick laugh maybe.
Swompa
Posts: 3783
Date Joined: 14/10/12
My folks got bogged on
My folks got bogged on Sunday in a prado. Wheels on the trailer washed out and 4 wheels spinning. Backed down a bit further at pace and applied right foot to get out.
I love Woodies point ramp...
Jason P
Posts: 521
Date Joined: 16/02/13
Woodys is the best, free and
Woodys is the best, free and so much parking.
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SeperateKnob
Posts: 660
Date Joined: 28/11/16
I’m one of those people who
I’m one of those people who prefer not to back my vehicle so far as the exhaust is bubbling away and half the undercarriage is being rinsed by saltwater. Yes my vehicle is suitable 105 series LC
Jim
Posts: 1321
Date Joined: 05/05/06
Yeh no problem for me ive got
Yeh no problem for me ive got a smaller tub 5m and as long as im quick retreiving no problems. If you got a fourby I dont think it should be a problem. It can be a pain tho when the extra sand in the area attracts the waves into the harbour.
Bend over
little johnny
Posts: 5329
Date Joined: 04/12/11
All they have to do
Is extend rock wall out to small bridge. No brainer
Lefty 44
Posts: 146
Date Joined: 04/12/17
Now Now....let's not throw
Now Now....let's not throw logic into the aurgument
sunshine
Posts: 2554
Date Joined: 03/03/09
Seem to ignore those ramps
Yet the same council have a bobcat to clean the Pt Kennedy ramps the moment they get weeded or sand build up ......go figure. Perhaps the mayor uses those ramps ???
Swompa
Posts: 3783
Date Joined: 14/10/12
I hadn't my onc annual
I hadn't my onc annual launch there with my boat last weekend and they seemed to have tidied it up, or it was high tide.