Macster Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I am thinking of going out on the harbour on NYE to watch the fireworks. Have heard a few stories that it can be an absolute sh*tfight, but still keen. Has anybody done this in a small boat? Apparently the ramps out can get pretty congested. Any suggestions or advice is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen glover Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I am thinking of going out on the harbour on NYE to watch the fireworks. Have heard a few stories that it can be an absolute sh*tfight, but still keen. Has anybody done this in a small boat? Apparently the ramps out can get pretty congested. Any suggestions or advice is much appreciated. 25066[/snapback] believe the stories! you can find the odd good spot thats been over looked but if you get caught up with the gin palaces its madness. Also wash is incredible so Id take great care in a small tinnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outnumbered Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 We are going to brave it, we will be in mort bay hopefully early enough to get a spot. the only thing i can think of is to make sure you have 2 anchors out (bow and stern) and if possible find someone to raft up with for some added stability. I was at Bias boating this morning and they wished us luck they said everyone should do it once but not many go back for a second time unless they are in a real big boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Good map of the no go zone. Ive been told that most people will be on the water as early as 5am tomorrow to get the best spots on the water. I suggest getting there early for those brave enough to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macster Posted December 30, 2004 Author Share Posted December 30, 2004 Sounds like a nightmare! But one I think we will undertake just for the hell of it. Thanks for all the tips guys. I'd heard the ramps are highly congested after the fireworks, anybody have any experiences they can share? If you see a 4.5m Bermuda with a blue canopy getting smashed against a multi-million dollar cruiser with spa and bowling alley come over and say gudday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Sounds like a nightmare! But one I think we will undertake just for the hell of it. Thanks for all the tips guys. I'd heard the ramps are highly congested after the fireworks, anybody have any experiences they can share? If you see a 4.5m Bermuda with a blue canopy getting smashed against a multi-million dollar cruiser with spa and bowling alley come over and say gudday! 25122[/snapback] If you intend to use wharf road ramp, expect to wait until 2-3 am to retrieve your boat . Yep, expect mayhem ...stay calm and enjoy the experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GI JOE Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Good luck Macster, I was thinking about taking my 4.5mtr stacer out with the misus but decided not to. Saw pictures from last year and looked very scary. Let us know how you go mate. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outnumbered Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 (edited) Just got back from our o/nighter on mort bay, only one word to describe the night. FANTASTIC!!!! all up there were maybe 8 - 10 boats there, thousands of people on the foreshore and it was dead calm. my daughter was the photographer for the night and she took some great pics (will post some later). will definately do it again this year. Edited December 31, 2004 by wombat10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macster Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 Great pic. Had a great night. Put the boat in at Greenwich wharf which was clear putting boat in and out - easy to park the car. Who would've thunk it? Anchored between McMahons Point and Luna Park and had an awesome view of the fireworks. Even caught a small bream while waiting (and received a round of applause from the yachtful of Kirribilli types passing alongside). Would definitely do it again and recommend it to anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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