Monday 16 November 2009

Vansittart Bay – Beginning of September

With another calm forecast we decided to head around to Vansittart Bay, taking the shortcut past Middle Rock which being charted incorrectly is the source of much fear amongst boaties. Armed with a waypoint that contradicts the guides, we had some last minute gitters before it became clear that during mid flood tide in calm conditions the swirling water clearly marks the deepest channel and we flew through at over 8 knots without a worry.


We headed straight for the site of a wrecked DC3 from World War II, which Simon was keen to explore. The wreck was really well preserved across a salt pan from the anchorage. There were bullet holes in the side and we’re both curious as to whether it was shot down during the war??


Despite the sun falling we decided to push on for Jar Island. In hindsight this was probably not the best idea as we had to pick our way between rocks and pearl leases in uncharted waters. The next morning at low tide, the extent of the random rocks was clear and we were amazed we managed to anchor without hitting one. Apparently last year someone had tied a buoy to one with a sign, “Biggest Hit 2006”.

I was dying to see some Bradshaw style aboriginal rock paintings and Sloop managed to convince us he was too so we all trundled off to shore for some exploring. Here’s hoping it’s easier to find than the art at King George River!



3 comments:

Amanda said...

Holy cow, those rocks!

Stu wants to know if you got the plane rego as it'd be easy for us to find out for you if you did.

Amanda said...

Holy cow, those rocks!

Stu wants to know if you got the plane rego as it'd be easy for us to find out for you if you did.

Amanda said...

agh, delete one of those (and this I guess), I must have the wobbles.