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Shark Bay
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.
Shark Bay cruising notes by Peter Kovesi
Description of 2015 trip made by Whimbrel and Araluen
2016 Trip made by Whimbrel
2017 trip made by Whimbrel and Gryphon
Other links:
DoT Carnarvon and Denham Boating Guide (pdf)
Denham Forecast
Gascoyne Coastal Waters Forecast: Cape Cuvier to Kalbarri
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
Denham
Main Ramp
Situated half way along Knight Terrace
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.
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.
