Leaving home just before 7.30am, with S&V following we dropped their car at the boat ramp and proceeded up Nutley's Creek Rd and then down the River Rd to our put in point where we met up with G&R.
After unloading the boats and getting ready
We took to the water at 8.30am and headed upstream
Reaching the Nutley's Creek confluence at 9.10am, L noted the tide had turned and the choice of continuing on against the current or stopping for morning tea was easily made! During which we demanded instruction from L on how to avoid been swept into rocks on rapids. With the aid of the sand and a stick he drew diagrams and explained. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if the eager audience was left any the wiser. We lounged around, all trying out the new chairs with side tables that R&G had purchased - one of them for me - thank you. No more juggling of mugs, tea bags, milk etc.
After a break of 40 mins we began our paddle back downstream, this time flushing not one, but two Sea Eagles from their blowfish meal.
We had a leisurely paddle, ably assisted by the tide, back down stream
We flew down the last kilometre or so and had to exert ourselves to avoid being swept under the bridge, finishing our paddle at 11.25am.
While the others went to retrieve the two vehicles left down the end of River Rd, V, R and I unpacked the boats and got them ready for loading then relaxed in our deck chairs gongoozling the kayak hirers battle the outgoing tide with amusement, sometimes concern and a definite feeling or superiority :)
Upon the vehicles return we loaded the boats, changed our retired to Sundeck for a not particularly well earned, leisurely lunch topped off with some gelati in a cone.
Trip Notes:
Put in: River Rd, off Nutley's Creek Rd
Take out: Bermagui Bridge boat ramp
Hight Tide: 814am 1.8m
8.7km
2hrs 50 mins
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