AFO wanderers camping at Blakesleys nth Stradie july 20/22

[tugger]

Going have a camping social at Blakesleys anchorage just south of Dunich on nth stradie as its a better option for the area with camp fires allowed and deeper water in front of the camp site for the boats rather than Peel island that doesn't allow fires and has a beach that goes out to far at low tide which we had considered.

Most of us throw up simple tent and i will bring a tarp, table and bbq for the middle of the camp. A fold up chair is essential for around the fire at night or some beach fishing relaxing style.

If the weather allows we'll get some of the bigger boats offshore fishing in the mornings other than that there is alot of fishing options around the bay nearby. Blakesleys is only accessable by boat and this time of year will be quiet over there so if you need a lift over we will try to organise it with the guys with boats.

These camps have always been a good way to introduce yourself to the AFO crew so if you haven't been to an event yet feel free to come along to the social. Most sized boats can make it over there safely but if you need a hand carrying extra gear we'll organise it with the bigger boats

[madmullet]

hopefully this can be my first trip out in my boat since the road rage thing back in august last yr.... be good to be its debut out on the water....

if not i would require a decky spot for ash and myself

[Malcolm]

I'll be doing all I can to get to this one it's been too long

[crazywalrus]

should be at this one

[aussie123]

If any of the offshore guys have a deckie spot please let me know,especially if you are heading there on the Friday

Thanks

Lance

[sehrguht]

Ill be there but not sure if ill have deckie spot or not yet

[aussie123]

My deckie spot is now sorted.

Thanks heaps Ted,will be another ripper of a weekend.

[haines490slc]

Kurt, Ash, you can be my deckies if you want (if madmullet isn't ready). I will be bringing the rotisserie again so bring chooks if you want them roasted up, I will do another big pumpkin and a load of potatoes too. I have also got some good hardwood for the fire. If anyone needs a spare tent let me know as I have a spare 2 man. It is my B day on the 23rd, so we can celebrate that too, might even get my missus to make some fancy cake. Reckon I might take a few pots too. If Kurt ends up getting Madmullet on the water, I will have a deckie spot, I will save it for you shano if you are coming along.

[neal82]

i'll be there, unsure if my wife will be coming and might have Dad's boat for the weekend if he doesn't want to camp, might have to pick him up from the mainland if he wants to come along for a day. Otherwise i'll be begging for a deckie spot. Will know by the weekend

[crazywalrus]

Kurt, Ash, you can be my deckies if you want (if madmullet isn't ready). I will be bringing the rotisserie again so bring chooks if you want them roasted up, I will do another big pumpkin and a load of potatoes too. I have also got some good hardwood for the fire. If anyone needs a spare tent let me know as I have a spare 2 man. It is my B day on the 23rd, so we can celebrate that too, might even get my missus to make some fancy cake. Reckon I might take a few pots too. If Kurt ends up getting Madmullet on the water, I will have a deckie spot, I will save it for you shano if you are coming along.

I will see if I can borrow Mal's temprite Esky for this one and bring along a couple of kegs.

[Malcolm]

[quote="crazywalrus"

I will see if I can borrow Mal's temprite Esky for this one and bring along a couple of kegs.

[Malcolm]

Mopar Kev will be my decky for this I think

[mottly crew]

josh and myself will be there if anybody wants any tips on catching snapper around peel

[daveylad]

Had a look at the place on Google Maps it looks a great place to settle down and have a drink, theres a couple of pics of boats beached there.

[kreel]

Just to confirm Tugg, this is the place you're talking about aren't you?

[kmcrosby78]

"I will see if I can borrow Mal's temprite Esky for this one and bring along a couple of kegs.

[woody1]

This looks like a top spot. i don't know the southern bay to well, but the run over looks pretty protected from Viccy Point, Am I right in guessing the small tinnies can get over there in 10-15 knots?

[tugger]

Thats the spot mate

Just to confirm Tugg, this is the place you're talking about aren't you?

[attachment=51472]Blakesleys-Anchorage.jpg[/attachment]

[tugger]

This is sounding epic already, Eddies birthday with keg beer and rotiserie spit over the fire. I'll bring the beach cricket set for the AFO cricket comp

[daveylad]

Just to confirm Tugg, this is the place you're talking about aren't you?

I just had a feeling youd come in bayden and put the map in, couldnt get my picture insertion hat on to do it

[attachment=51472]Blakesleys-Anchorage.jpg[/attachment]

[Ricko69]

Does anyone know if it is safe to leave the car and trailer around the ramps at Vic Point. I am keen to make this one and meet some more people from the site so they can give me a hard time about the No Spark post face to face. Looking forward to it :whistle:

[aussie123]

The Viccy Point ramp may still be closed due to upgrade works so it will be either Cleveland or Redland Bay if thats the case

[Ricko69]

OK,Thanks for that, so would it be safe in that area to leave the car and trailer for a couple of days ?

[Malcolm]

OK,Thanks for that, so would it be safe in that area to leave the car and trailer for a couple of days ?

If your boat is not to big I'd be leaving my car at the ramp in cleveland next to the barges I have never had a problem leaving my car down there for the weekend

[haines490slc]

there is also secure parking at cleveland boat ramp, think you have to be a member of a club to get in, perhaps we could arrange some short term for the weekend in there if you are really worried.

[Ricko69]

Ok thanks I will look into it. It would ruin the weekend to get back and the trailer be gone. The company car I could deal with but a long trip back to D,Bay by boat

[daveylad]

Ok thanks I will look into it. It would ruin the weekend to get back and the trailer be gone. The company car I could deal with but a long trip back to D,Bay by boat

Mate my trailer is secured wheel clamps and other devices chain it to mine and if they get nicked no insurance company would knock us back, I've been there several times and I'm real paronoid about the security and never had a problem. Threr'll be plenty of guys there bring a chain and have a goofd time

[pancakes_and_haggis]

if you're concerned then you can leave it outside mine for a large price! hahahahaha

nah in all seriousness i always see cars n trailers left at raby bay and never seen one damanged yet, but i do have an area at mine that would fit 10plus cars n trailers. i used to leave my company box trailer there unlocked all week and only use it on weekends and believe me it was worth a fair few pennies!

Mine is about 10 mins walk back to the ramp though.

Callum

[aussie123]

if you're concerned then you can leave it outside mine for a large price! hahahahaha

nah in all seriousness i always see cars n trailers left at raby bay and never seen one damanged yet, but i do have an area at mine that would fit 10plus cars n trailers. i used to leave my company box trailer there unlocked all week and only use it on weekends and believe me it was worth a fair few pennies!

Mine is about 10 mins walk back to the ramp though.

Callum

I might even take you up on that offer Callum if thats ok.

Mine will just be a car,no trailer.

Lance

[pancakes_and_haggis]

no trouble mate, cars we can fill the vistor spots inside the complex, although out the back is just as good my car sits there happily!

well i think shes happy sitting there

[Bi_polar]

Only the ramp next to the ferry wharf and barge will be closed i believe.

The other main ramp will still be open and your car is pretty safe there.

[haines490slc]

we can also just reverse our trailers in and park them all in with AFO crew cars. Will make them very hard to get out then, I reckon if you have a trailer hitch lock with lock pin, and wheel lock on one wheel, you should be pretty right, especially if you back it right up.

[kmcrosby78]

Or we could just get Eug to 'wet' all of our trailers, then we'd only be worried about that dodgy bloke police need assistance with out Ipswich way stealing our trailers ............... Although he'd probably leave a 'trail' all the way home ..... :woohoo:

[Malcolm]

have the dates changed or have I stuffed up

[kmcrosby78]

have the dates changed or have I stuffed up

Just checked the forum - same dates Malcolm. Hope you can still make it?

[Malcolm]

have the dates changed or have I stuffed up

Just checked the forum - same dates Malcolm. Hope you can still make it?

Yeah I see that too I stuffed up and will not be there

[straddiebrad]

i read the dates wrong too if its july i can make it so iam in at this stage.brad

[tugger]

Same dates we've stated before i've picked them for the tides in the morning so if the weather allows we can get offshore after some snaps

[neal82]

i've been lucky enough to secure the use of dad's boat for this weekend. i'll be there from sometime on friday, haven't decided if i'm going to take the day off work yet.

i'll have a decky spot or 2 if neither Dad or my wife decide to join us. probably won't know that until a couple of days before hand

[MoparKevUk]

Due to Malcolm "stuffing up" I require a ride to the gig! Any offers? I am off on the Friday so any time I'm good to go! Can Decky Bitch like a good 'un! Also have boat licence.....