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The following information is for members and guests.

WHERE TO LAUNCH: Northbridge Ramp, Brothers Ave, Northbridge
Park, Northbridge

HOW TO GET THERE: Access via main road Strathallen Rd, turn into Cliff Ave, and continue into Lower Cliff Ave, then Brothers Ave, into the launching area.

LAUNCH TIME: 8 - 9 am Sat. 1st, depart at 10:00 am sharp to arrive at the Spit Bridge opening at 11:30am ( next opening not till 14:30)

FRIDAY: Meet in the evening at Northbridge Ramp prior to launching on
Saturday

SATURDAY: Morning Tea in park at Northbridge ramp while assisting new arrivals. Motor/Sail to Spit Bridge for the opening, then Clontarf Park for a lunch break. Sail out of Middle Harbour into Sydney Harbour, head due south past Shark Island to Rose Bay ? dependent on weather & swell conditions. Happy Hour at 17:00 at Rosebay, south-west end, our preferred overnight spot.

Alternate overnight spot, depending on wind conditions will be Clontarf Beach, Sandy Bay, inside Middle Harbour, adjacent to the Spit Bridge.

BBQ DINNER ? bring your own food - Careel Barbie, table & light provided.

SUNDAY: Depart ?Early Careel Time? for a sail to Watson?s Bay for a Doyle?s Fish?n Chips lunch. Alternate lunch stop will be Clontarf Park. Sail to the Spit Bridge for the 14:30 opening (next opening 16:30). Motor/Sail to Northbridge to de-rig & retrieve boats

Radio Contact: Channel 27.88 then 27.94,

Facilities: Toilets at Northbridge, Clontarf, Chowder Bay, Watson?s Bay - Rose Bay to be confirmed.

Important Notes:
Observe Spit Bridge opening times and light signals for one-way boat traffic. Observe all boating rules-of-the-road on the Harbour, including exclusive right-of way for Sydney Ferries. Avoid large ships, tug-boats, racing dinghy?s & big yachts! Beware of Float Planes landing on the water between Shark Island & Rose Bay. Listen to our club radio comms for updated instructions or changes.

CRUISE CAPTAINS: Barry Neaton & Catherine