====== Shark Bay ======

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Shark Bay is a remarkable place.  What you can see and get to from a cruising dinghy is so much richer than what you can get to in a larger craft, and infinitely greater than whatever you could get to in a car.

It can be a challenging place and you do need to equip yourself for unsupported sailing in a remote location.  Here are some trip descriptions to guide you in your preparations. \\
[[ https://peterkovesi.com/whimbrel/campcruising/campcruising.html | Shark Bay cruising notes by Peter Kovesi ]] \\
[[ https://gaffers.org/index.php/trip-and-event-blogs/1718km-of-driving-222km-of-sailing-and-84mm-of-rain/ | Description of 2015 trip made by Whimbrel and Araluen ]] \\
[[ https://peterkovesi.com/whimbrel/sharkbay2016/index.html | 2016 Trip made by Whimbrel ]] \\
[[ https://peterkovesi.com/whimbrel/sharkbay2017/index.html | 2017 trip made by Whimbrel and Gryphon ]]

Other links:  \\
[[ https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/getmedia/6d409d6e-8140-430f-8df2-30db03345fdb/mac_g_boating_carnarvon.pdf | DoT Carnarvon and Denham Boating Guide (pdf) ]] \\
[[ http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/denham.shtml | Denham Forecast ]] \\
[[ http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/gascoyne-coast.shtml | Gascoyne Coastal Waters Forecast: Cape Cuvier to Kalbarri ]] \\
{{ charts:WA661_shark_bay.pdf | Chart WA 661 Shark Bay }} \\
Note that while you can get reception over a surprising amount of Shark Bay, especially if you climb hills, you cannot count on it being available.

**Marine Rescue Shark Bay**\\
Telephone: +61 8 9948 1376 \\
Mobile: 0429 481 446 \\

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==== Denham ====

=== Main Ramp ===

Situated half way along Knight Terrace

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Depending on the tide when you launch you may have a jetty to tie up to, or you may have a small rocky beach with a jetty that is out of reach. 

[[ https://www.google.com/maps/@-25.9277457,113.5328422,134m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D | Google Maps location ]]

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=== Small ramp at NW end of Knight Terrace ===

At the far end of Knight Terrace is another ramp which is worth checking.  No jetty but you have the option of walking your boat across in front of a short section of sea wall to the beach in front of the caravan park situated at the end of Knight Terrace.  This may be a better option depending on the tide.

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[[ https://www.google.com/maps/@-25.9267162,113.530532,133m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D | Google Maps location ]]

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==== Monkey Mia ====

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A good ramp with a sandy beach on each side to pull your boat up on.

[[ https://www.google.com/maps/@-25.7930453,113.7202214,138m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D | Google Maps location ]]

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