Hi Folks.
I've just got a 24ft Rob Legg Yatch and as it my first boat I'd like to know what's the best Pittwater location, considering all the aspects , pros and cons.
I just called the RMS and now I know all the available sites and how many people are on the waiting list, for all the Pittwater areas
thanks
You have the answer- what is available. The best spots have long waiting lists. Where is the boat now? Is that mooring available?
If it's an RL24 trailer sailer, why would you put it on a mooring? Keep it on its trailer and launch it at Winnererremy Bay, Mona Vale.
Select to expand quoteYara said..
You have the answer- what is available. The best spots have long waiting lists. Where is the boat now? Is that mooring available?
There are available moorings in Clareville and Refuge Cove.
342 people on BayView waiting list,
Salt Pan Cove - 1 person
Crystal Bay - 4 people
Palm Beach - 1 person
Horseshoe Cove - 13 people
Select to expand quoteGravy7 said..
If it's an RL24 trailer sailer, why would you put it on a mooring? Keep it on its trailer and launch it at Winnererremy Bay, Mona Vale.
BecauseSelect to expand quoteYara said..
You have the answer- what is available. The best spots have long waiting lists. Where is the boat now? Is that mooring available?
The boat is in Cronulla. I'll apply for a rms private mooring.
Select to expand quoteGravy7 said..
If it's an RL24 trailer sailer, why would you put it on a mooring? Keep it on its trailer and launch it at Winnererremy Bay, Mona Vale.
BecauseSelect to expand quoteYara said..
You have the answer- what is available. The best spots have long waiting lists. Where is the boat now? Is that mooring available?
The boat is in Cronulla. I'll apply for a rms private mooring.
Bear in mind parking cost too. Pittwater council are thieves. If I park at Church Point for a weekend on the boat can easily be $200-$300. Now park at the top of McCarrs Creek where its free and motor down in IRB. But sooner or later Pittwater council will put parking meters there too no doubt!!
Parking is often an issue at Salt Pan. Refuge can have spots but the access is worse.
Crystal Bay and Horseshoe are basically closed to new moorings.
Claireville is a big bay with a few different parking options but it's also a big bay and if you're on the outside, it can be a long row out.
Not sure about Palm Beach. There's some big parking areas (mostly metered) and street parking but it can get busy on weekends.
We still do not know if your RL is a trailer-sailer version or fixed keel. If you are new to sailing I would advise strongly against trying to sail the boat yourself from Cronulla to Pittwater. If it is a trailer-sailer then no problem, but then you also do not need a mooring!
Select to expand quoteTrek said..
Bear in mind parking cost too. Pittwater council are thieves. If I park at Church Point for a weekend on the boat can easily be $200-$300. Now park at the top of McCarrs Creek where its free and motor down in IRB. But sooner or later Pittwater council will put parking meters there too no doubt!!
Trek....there used be a parking meter at McCarrs Creek Reserve but some lunatics kept putting chewing gum in the money slot and it never worked. We had hand written notices on our dashboards 'Meter not working" in the end they took it away.
Hi Sam, well done to those who like chewing gum. Pittwater council is extra greedy. Previously if I had credit left on my ticket when leaving I would give it to someone coming in. Some times half a day which is $40 or $50. So the council spent a fortune on parking meters where you have to type in your number plate so you cant give away the ticket. They book the car with ticket not matching number plates. So they get double money. Disgraceful 
Select to expand quoteTrek said..
Hi Sam, well done to those who like chewing gum. Pittwater council is extra greedy. Previously if I had credit left on my ticket when leaving I would give it to someone coming in. Some times half a day which is $40 or $50. So the council spent a fortune on parking meters where you have to type in your number plate so you cant give away the ticket. They book the car with ticket not matching number plates. So they get double money. Disgraceful
I think council made up for the money shortfall by taking away the pensioner discount for the dinghy moorings. Oh well.
