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--- upper_swan_river [2025/08/31 23:47] – [Guildford Boat Ramp] pk
+++ upper_swan_river [2025/09/05 15:52] (current) – [Sandy Beach Reserve] pk
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 ====== Upper Swan River ======
-//This page under construction//
+The upper Swan River offers some nice cruising options, especially if the sea breeze is howling making sailing elsewhere uncomfortable.  Sailing is only really possible between the Causeway and Garratt Road Bridge.  Upstream of the Garratt Road Bridge you are most likely rowing, paddling or motoring due to powerlines and low bridges.
+**Once you are upstream of the Garratt Road Bridge you should study the DoT boating guide very carefully for the locations of powerlines.**
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 [[ https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/getmedia/88895aba-7bc5-41b2-9799-fba080becd2f/mac_g_boating_swancanningriver.pdf | DoT Swan Canning Boating Guide ]] \\
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-This ramp is right on the freeway and tends to be busy with water ski boats.  Use the Maylands ramp on the other side of the river instead, it is much more pleasant.
+This ramp is right on the freeway and tends to be busy with water ski boats.  The Maylands ramp just on the other side of the river is so much nicer.
 [[ https://www.google.com/maps/@-31.9535049,115.8982304,115m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D | Google Maps Location ]]
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+==== Memorial Drive ====
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+This ramp gets you into the river upstream of the Garratt Road Bridge.  This is a lovely section of river  to cruise but **you should study the DoT boating guide very carefully for the locations of powerlines.**
+Just upstream of the ramp are the Bayswater overhead powerlines at 9.5m.  Further upstream you have the Redcliffe Bridge at 7.3m.  Beyond that, at Pickering Park, you really should have your mast down as you then have some powerlines at 4.5m.  This is then followed by the Guildford Road Bridge (3.7m), the Rail Bridge (5.7m) and the water pipe bridge and powerlines (4.2m).  After that you are rewarded with the bend around Fishmarket Reserve which I find a particularly attractive part of the river.
+[[ https://www.google.com/maps/@-31.9308483,115.927605,127m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D | Google Maps Location ]]
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 ==== Sandy Beach Reserve ====
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+Not a ramp and as a beach launch spot it is only suitable for kayaks due to the limited gap between the barrier poles around the car park.  However, it is a nice place to stop at if you are cruising up the river.  It is also a good toilet stop!
 [[ https://www.google.com/maps/@-31.9221796,115.9506143,128m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D | Google Maps Location ]]
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+==== Pickering Park ====
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+As mentioned in the description for the Memorial Drive Ramp there are powerlines just upstream of this ramp at a height of just 4.5m.
+[[ https://www.google.com/maps/@-31.9136802,115.9583002,161m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D | Google Maps Location ]]
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+Note the water pipe bridge and powerlines are just upstream at a height of 4.2m.
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