MelbCatSailor Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Sunday was quite a nice day here in Melbourne, so I took this rare opportunity to take the cat out for it's first sail since last summer. Went for a cruise from Brighton up past St Kilda, and back. The trip there was cruisy, but it was abit of a struggle getting back, as the wind was coming from that direction (and i'm still a noob) - the missus wasn't too happy, but we got back in the end Looks like i've still got alot of learning to do! I saw one other cat out there, with nice colourful sails - was that anyone from this forum? Hey does anyone know what the rules are about landing beach cats on the beaches there, st kilda etc.? Was wondering if it's ok to beach it and have lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmozz Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 beach landing Sunday was quite a nice day here in Melbourne, so I took this rare opportunity to take the cat out for it's first sail since last summer. Went for a cruise from Brighton up past St Kilda, and back. The trip there was cruisy, but it was abit of a struggle getting back, as the wind was coming from that direction (and i'm still a noob) - the missus wasn't too happy, but we got back in the end Looks like i've still got alot of learning to do! I saw one other cat out there, with nice colourful sails - was that anyone from this forum? Hey does anyone know what the rules are about landing beach cats on the beaches there, st kilda etc.? Was wondering if it's ok to beach it and have lunch its ok to land on any beaches unless signed other wise.....the only place that I know of in the bay that has a sign is Williamstown beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbCatSailor Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 cool, thanks for the info blackmozz. I'm looking forward to many more beach landings in the coming months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 A tip is go to windward when you start a day's sail so that coming home is downhill and you don't have to pull tack after tack to get back to the launching point. It makes the return journey a lot easier especially if you are tired from a long day out on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbCatSailor Posted October 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 yep that would be ideal QB2, but I launch at the brighton boat ramp as it's close to my house, and it's far more interesting sailing towards the city past st kilda - I don't think there's much to see if i go the other way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 the towering high rises of Frankston, the elite houses of Chelsea .... Maaatey you gotta go there. I gather things have changed a lot on 30 years since i lived at Chelsea heights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbCatSailor Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'm afraid if I sail past Frankston i'll get robbed and my boat will get stolen! lol j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon sailor Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 hi can some one tell me what beaches i can launch off beach in the top end of port philip bay ? I plan on joining Port Melbourne Yacht club & know i can launch from that beach are there any others? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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