matilda bay boat ramp.

[shaynes_god]

hello guys
can anyone confirm for me if the matilda bay ramp is open or not for the classic this sunday.
cheers shayne

[Craig]

Can't see why it would be closed - nothing was mentioned by DEC when I was there the other day.

So I presume it is open as usual - if I get time I will drop past on Friday and/or Saturday to check - If I don't post saying it is shut then assume it is open.

[shaynes_god]

thanks mate
just heard it was closed so i want to make sure.

[Gazza]

Last time I launched there, there was a lot of roadworks going on. Maybe that has something to do with it?

[Squidgee_Man]

I know there's about 40 odd boats entering this comp :eek: ive only been to Matilda Bay ramp once but from what i can remember there's not much parking, is this right?

[Craig]

Parking - yes & no

There is a number of bays available close to the ramp - when they are full you go across the road to the grassed area where there is plenty more.

[shaynes_god]

so can we launch from there on sunday

[Squidgee_Man]

hey shano gimme a ring when ya have 5

[Mark M]

so can we launch from there on sunday

YES but get there early Shane, lots of overflow parking in the grassed area opposite RPYC in the area surrounded by pine logs.

[Timmah]

What road does the boat ramp come of guys?

Cheers
Tim

[Hooked]

Can l suggest new entrants maybe take a drive to suss out the boat launching facility's and location before the day.You will sleep easier knowing exactly where to go,park and meet.Just a thought but l'm no Einstein.:rolleyes::p:D E=mcXhamburger.

Steve.

[shaynes_god]

i don't think i'll be launching from there too many people. might find somewhere else near by.

[Becker_11]

i don't think i'll be launching from there too many people. might find somewhere else near by.
I'll start off by saying I'm no boater so feel free to ignore everything I say :)

But there is a good sized car park at deep water point and 2 ramps from memory plus you get to work off the nerves with a bit of an blast over to the start. Keeping the speed limits in mind of course.

Then theres also the chance to check out Canning Bridge and the fwy flats for promising sigbs of life before the start.

Cheers
Nathaniel

[shaynes_god]

yeah mate deep water point is a good launching spot but it is a pain on the weekend with all the ski boats.

[vegasbreamman]

you can launch near the narrows at the jetski ramp have done it many times

[shaynes_god]

i thought that ramp was only for jetski's

[cleetus]

Coode st for me. Safe FREE parking and a short hop to M bay. Check it out;)

[Lone Ranger]

Have fun guys, pity I couldn't be there.

Ben and I tried the jetski ramp year ago but we picked the wrong Sunday. I think once a month they have a group gathering throughout all the Clubs and returning to the ramp was a nightmare, you are lucky to be able to squeeze through the jetskis, and the glares you get! Good luck.

I have a feeling all ramps will be have breamers e.g. Maylands, Belmont, Matilda Bay, Coode Street.

And if you plan to get there early, don't forget to bring your boat lights and even a torch. I remember once we launched from Coode Street and heading to Matilda Bay in the dark, even with the lights and a hand torch, we nearly hit a post in the middle of the Perth Waters. With the city light reflection off the waters, it wasn't that easy to see.

Good luck guys!