Tuesday 28 November 2017

Tuesday 28 November 2017 Wagonga Inlet

 A little before 8.00am and after leaving one car at our finish point, G&R and S&V joined L and me up the back of the inlet at the picnic spot and jetty just off Wagonga Scenic Drive. We finished unloading the boats and gearing up and were taking to the water by 8.22am; ahead of schedule - all the more time to take advantage of the last of the incoming tide.

After some limbering up


The CKC settled down to the real business of the day - natter and chatter whilst waiting for L and me to launch.


Oops, to much natter and chatter - our leader has left!


Glassy water

An odd type of craft to find in shallow water at the top of a lake


After passing the strange boat we tried Billa Bilba creek to the right but with 100 metres or so our way was blocked. Next we tried Burrimbigee Creek to the left and ventured  a little way up it until the lead paddlers were stumped.


The lead paddlers returning to meet up with the stragglers


We retraced our steps and continued on down the inlet. Lots and lots of Oyster beds all over the upper part of the inlet.


The forecast breeze still hadn't arrived and the water was glassy. Gulaga, her top shrouded in cloud, off to our right.



Remnant rainforest


And beautiful water, what more could you ask for?


Pulling in for a 'nature' break at 10.20

After a half hour break we took to the water again to complete our journey and found a slight and welcome breeze had sprung up.


We were soon traversing the open part of the lake.



Sea grass near the shore


Our destination comes into sight


Rounding the last point


I found the slappers wanting a memorial photo taken.


 
Is this end, my friends?


L enjoying the sea grass




 Paddle over, we pulled in beside the Quarterdeck jetty at 12.50pm


And while G, L & S went to retrieve the two vehicles left at the picnic area,
V, R and I retrieved all the boats and got them ready for loading.


The view from our lunch spot back in Bermagui




Trip Notes:

Put In: Wagonga Scenic Drive Picnic Area and Jetty
Take Out: near the Quarterdeck Cafe
10kms
4hrs 10min

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