Hi All.
Im after some further knowledge on Jervis Bay and more specifically on the public mornings at Bindijine Beach and also anchoring at Long Beach for my first overnight stay.
I have read that the Bindijine moorings are only for smaller shallow draft vessels but does not give me much more info. Would I be ok there in a 29ft that draws 1.6m?
If not I have been told that Long Beach is a very safe place to anchor overnight. I was preferring a mooring for my first overnight stay onboard so I didn't have to stress over the anchor holding.If anyone has further Information formation it would be much appreciated.
Staying overnight in Jervis Bay is very dependent on the weather and in particular the wind direction. Over the Long beach side is perfectly safe in the summertime North easters but I would not bother going there in the Westerlies. Hole in the wall or off Vincentia will be more likely suitable this time of the year.
What about the moorings off Huskisson? I stayed there in Summer NE not real flash, but South aspect should be better!
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What about the moorings off Huskisson? I stayed there in Summer NE not real flash, but South aspect should be better!
The last week or so the large swell has had a dramatic effect on various places in the bay. If you go as far as Huskisson in a 29 footer that draws 2.6 metres may as well go into Currambene creek.
I have been down to Jervis Bay a few times and I would suggest the following. Anything East to South West, head for moorings at Hole In The Wall, Anything East of North head for Long Beach (anchor), or maybe Callala bay mooring (if available), and anything NorthWest to Westerly try Huskisson, moorings off Shark Net beach. The moorings at Bindijine would probably not be suitable for a 29ft boat. The main point is that Jervis Bay is big so you want to be on the protected side if the weather picks up. All of this is just my rule of thumb though.
