Mr__Bean
02-04-2013, 11:22 PM
Can I recommend the jetski trip from Scarborough boat ramp to Caloundra, up the inside of Bribie Island. With or without your rods this is a great trip, just add a bottle of water and some sunscreen.
Dropping in at Scarbough you head stright across Deception Bay and into the Pummicestone Passage. As you come into the passage on the right near the jetties there are a couple of nice places for Bacon and Egg or a coffee if that is your scene, otherwise continue up and under the bridge.
Remembering that the direction of bouyage in the Passage is that you are leaving Brisbane Port, red on your right and green on your left as you enter and continue up the Passage. This takes some getting used to as it is back to front to what many would think, you are not coming into port you are still leaving Brisbane.
Anyway, continue up the passage and admire those setting up on the beaches and up to the fantastic camping spots. Watch your speed, distances and your behaviour as it is regularly patrolled and it is easy to piss off those that go there for the peace and quiet. Up through the narrows is a great experience with the channel down to a few metres wide in places, respect the other boaters and fisho's but remember that the 6 knot go-slow zones do not apply if you are in the marked channel.
Out the other side and it widens up onto waterski alley, follow the makers to avoid sandbars and consider pulling up at the beach near the old military jetty, fish and chips or coffee from one of the stores there and a toilet stop / leg stretch as well.
Then the fun starts, watching your speed it is off to the play area, out through the Caloundra Bar (if safe to do so). For first timers this should only be done on an incoming tide and with a buddy ski. The bar at Caloundra is quite calm on most reasoanable days and one where many fun times can be had on a variety of wave sizes each side of the bar itself.
But!!!!!!! Keep everyone else in mind. Boats are trying to get in and out safely and at times there are people in water you don't expect them to be in. Keep safe and have a ball on the waves. Respect the speed restriction zones and don't piss off the public andthen we all get to enjoy the area. Watch for less considerate riders and give them a wide berth but have your fun.
Then it is time for the run home, reverse order coming back with a fuel check before going past Spinnaker. Carefully back across Deception Bay and back into the harbour at Scarborough. Ski back on trailer then a check of the body, face - burnt, legs - tired, bum - sore, all up a great time had.
Maybe not for everyone, but a great place for a trip out and some jetski fun to be had.
Darren
Dropping in at Scarbough you head stright across Deception Bay and into the Pummicestone Passage. As you come into the passage on the right near the jetties there are a couple of nice places for Bacon and Egg or a coffee if that is your scene, otherwise continue up and under the bridge.
Remembering that the direction of bouyage in the Passage is that you are leaving Brisbane Port, red on your right and green on your left as you enter and continue up the Passage. This takes some getting used to as it is back to front to what many would think, you are not coming into port you are still leaving Brisbane.
Anyway, continue up the passage and admire those setting up on the beaches and up to the fantastic camping spots. Watch your speed, distances and your behaviour as it is regularly patrolled and it is easy to piss off those that go there for the peace and quiet. Up through the narrows is a great experience with the channel down to a few metres wide in places, respect the other boaters and fisho's but remember that the 6 knot go-slow zones do not apply if you are in the marked channel.
Out the other side and it widens up onto waterski alley, follow the makers to avoid sandbars and consider pulling up at the beach near the old military jetty, fish and chips or coffee from one of the stores there and a toilet stop / leg stretch as well.
Then the fun starts, watching your speed it is off to the play area, out through the Caloundra Bar (if safe to do so). For first timers this should only be done on an incoming tide and with a buddy ski. The bar at Caloundra is quite calm on most reasoanable days and one where many fun times can be had on a variety of wave sizes each side of the bar itself.
But!!!!!!! Keep everyone else in mind. Boats are trying to get in and out safely and at times there are people in water you don't expect them to be in. Keep safe and have a ball on the waves. Respect the speed restriction zones and don't piss off the public andthen we all get to enjoy the area. Watch for less considerate riders and give them a wide berth but have your fun.
Then it is time for the run home, reverse order coming back with a fuel check before going past Spinnaker. Carefully back across Deception Bay and back into the harbour at Scarborough. Ski back on trailer then a check of the body, face - burnt, legs - tired, bum - sore, all up a great time had.
Maybe not for everyone, but a great place for a trip out and some jetski fun to be had.
Darren