Australia Day in Townsville ?

[Nathanrb4]

Whats everyone up to australia day in townsville?

[Nathanrb4]

High tides just after 7am and with 2m of run i`m thinking i might head over towards rattlesnake and cordelia (if the weather plays the game). ifs its blowy i`ll probly head down to Burrumbush and the haughton to do abit of crabbing and see if there are any jacks about.

[nonibbles]

Sounds good but I think I'll be mowing and weeding the way things are going. Keep us posted. Need an anchor puller? Give us a call I'll start negotiating with the appropriate minister.

[al_neibling]

I am sure if my other half is not working I can talk him into rattlesnake, if the weather not so good not sure about the haughton. How far from Bushland beach is that?

[nonibbles]

M&G sandspit on Herald at low tide

[Leo_N.]

I might be able to make it. Running the new Poly in.

[vermin]

Lucinda for 4 days. 15 of us staying at Hinchinbrook Marine Cove. Should be interesting!

[al_neibling]

Now that does sound good nonibbles!!!

I will start the whinging and whinning now buy aussie day he will have to yes!!!


Al

[nonibbles]

I've been a good boy it seems and will likely be giving Hot Chilli a swim with a friend. If weather is good will be found around rattlesnake/phillips/cordelia area. Did you fix that problem with ya motor Nathan? If its still a worry I'll make room for you on my tub otherwise will probably see you on the water if not before.

Oh, it seems I've been a VERY good boy . Britto on Fri!

Better get to regreasing those trailer bearings!

[al_neibling]

Just checked the weather and could only see to Wednesday, if it stays stable You can counts us in for sure!!

Will be in a sportfish with a boat full of billy lids (kids ) Look for the bright pink barbie rod (not mine!)

Al

[Kendall249]

Few greys macks around rattlesnake isle last weekend, as well as some doggies and spanish. Coral trout have also been having a chew. I'll probly go up leaving from the bohle, preferably if the weather stays under 20/25.

[nonibbles]

The weather gods hate me!

the boat aint going anywhere.

IDQ1005007
HERBERT AND LOWER BURDEKIN DISTRICT
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Light to moderate SE to NE winds,
freshening along the coast on Wednesday.
Outlook for Thursday ... Scattered showers, thunderstorms and rain areas.
Moderate to heavy falls. Windy.
Outlook for Friday ... Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Windy.

IDQ1005008
TOWNSVILLE
A few showers and the chance of a thunderstorm. Light to moderate SE to NE
winds, freshening on Wednesday.
MIN 25 MAX 31
UV INDEX - 15 [Extreme]
Outlook for Thursday ... Showers. Windy.

IDQ1126003
Tropical Waters, Cardwell to Bowen:
Tuesday until midnight: SE/E winds 10/15 knots. Seas to 1.2 metres. Scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Wednesday: SE/E winds 10/15 knots, increasing to 15/20 knots by evening. Seas
1.2 metres rising to 1.7 metres. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Thursday: SE/E winds 15/20 knots increasing to 20/25 knots.
Friday: SE/E winds 15/20 knots increasing to 20/25 knots in southern waters.

and for the final nail in the coffin:

http://www.buoyweather.com/wxnav.jsp...one=10&units=e

I guess that means I'm not going to Britto either

At least there's fish in the freezer, thanks Nathanrb4.

[cooky]

hmmm - i'm off to Mission Beach on Friday for the weekend - had planned to take the boat. Anyone have any thoughts on whether it's worth taking it in the event the weather is good in the mornings? I'll have Sat / Sun morning to take the boat out. I just think the pm will be rough as guts.

it's a 5.4m glass, so i don't want to take it if there isn't a good chance of going for a run

[nonibbles]

You could always put the bungs in, throw in a cake of soap and have a bath.
Seriously, I doubt you'll get the boat out and I think the roads will be cut before you get back.

It's only getting worse. The system is travelling northward

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

PRIORITY
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For coastal waters between Cardwell and Mackay.
Issued at 9:35 am EST on Thursday 26 January 2006

Synoptic Situation
A small low has developed on the monsoon trough near Lucinda and is expected to drift to the north-east.

Strong Wind Warning
Strong Wind Warning
Cardwell to Mackay
Expect SE/E winds at 25/30 knots to continue for another 24 to 36 hours. Seas will rise to 3 metres in open waters.

The next warning will be issued at 5 pm Thursday AEST.

Please be aware
Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

-------------------------- End of warning ----------------------------

[cooky]

I'm only concerned about getting there, not getting back I can think of worse places to be stuck than Mission Beach.

Yep - those 3m seas with 20kts + just don't really turn me on. > boat will have to stay home and get wet with fresh water from the sky.