Thanks for the comment, always appreciated. Yes its a pretty good life but still doing lots on the old house and garden, more time for sailing soon. Cheers Mark
Great video Mark and very informative. We've only managed to get to the lakes once so far but there looks to be plenty to explore. Your insight definitely wets my appetite for another lakes trip.
Thanks Tony, been busy with our move to Metung and all the renovations that go with moving into an older house. Hopefully there will be a few more sailing opportunities coming up soon. Cheers Mark
Thanks for all the great information for all of us trailer sailors always looking for good boat ramps iam in Gosford NSW love to get down there this helps heaps! 👍🙏
Thanks Ross, I try to put in the sort of information that I often find had to find when I visit an area. Glad to know it may help others enjoy the area. Cheers Mark
I have been following you and your travels with great interest. I well remember your Mud island trip, as it is one i want to do. We also sail the Gippsland lakes, having also entered the MPONR in 2018. I find your port philip, western port and "lakes" videos VERY helpful. Thank you. BTW we sail a '75 Hartley TS16 Fair winds.
Hi John, glad you find the videos helpful. Always try to include things that I have found hard to find out. Really miss the Port Phillip Bay sailing now we live in Gippsland. I you ever see Neringa on the Lakes be sure to say hello. The Hartlys are a great little boat, hope you get out to mud Islands in the near future, lovely spot. Fair winds. Cheers Mark
Hi Mark, I just don’t know how I missed this great video. Only now watching it. My brother and his family would go to Duckarm and rent a place there. He had been renting the same place for ten years but the last year things happen. Any way cannot wait until the next video. And yes I seen a lot of the lakes and found it wonderful.
Hi Mark, Nice to hear from you. Been doing lots of small trips on the lakes since moving here but not long enough for videos. Too much house renovating. I have been multiple times across to the Perry (90nM return) in the last 12 months, taken up bow hunting and there is a good place over there for deer and rabbits. I really need to get out for a new trip some time soon for a new video. Been thinking going up Bunga arm to its very eastern end might be interesting. Cheers Mark
Thanks David. I wanted to sail to Marlay Point but Lake Wellington is shallow and wide. I am told the Avon and Perry rivers are worth a visit but the lake itself could get unpleasant in a strong winds. The eastern shore north of McLennans Strait has sandy beaches that may be worth a look in the right weather. Plover point where I stayed the night is a lovely spot to overnight. Cheers Mark.
Hi, great video. I was wondering how easy is to access Lake entrance from the ocean. I am planning to sail down from Brisbane to Devonport and I was thinking to stop by at Lake entrance. Have you done the passage? Any tips? Many thanks
The entry to Lakes Entrance is regularly dredged and in most conditions is pretty tame these days. Best to follow the usual bar crossing rules, slack water or flooding tide. The leading lights are easily visible on the tower on the dune and on the eastern breakwater of the entrance. Line them up and follow this line until almost level with the breakwater and then take the center or slightly west of the center line through the entrance. If there is a big swell running watch the approach for a while just to make sure but its usually pretty good. The approach using the leading lights is slightly off to the west side of the entrance. Obviously don't cross if there are constant breaking swells on the lead but this is pretty rare and only in really rough weather. Cheers Mark
The Gippsland Lakes is where I come from and was raised and my home turf I love. But the changing demographic of my home region is now forcing me to leave and relocate, probably back to the city (Melbourne). I will miss the natural geographic beaty of the place and the big ocean waves at Lakes Entrance I can hear crashing to shore at night from my place and will keep making annual trips back home to Lakes from the city as I had for all my life away working, studying etc in the city. There are also very beautiful sea locations around Melbourne and further west, especially along the Great Ocean Road that can even surpass the beauty of the Gippsland Lakes, but I am partial to the Gippy Lakes region, geographically, because it is where I came from. Such a shame its character has now been changed by the changing demographic, maki g it now unbearable for the old locals who gave the area its character, to remain there. They have all moved away, many hoing c to real, rural Outback Australia or to less popular but equally beautiful remote, forgotten seas side locations, to fit with and contribute to building their local communities. Thanks for nice video.
You sound like a kindred spirit. I have always lived in the bush and moved from the Macedon ranges 70km north of Melbourne where I ran a small wholesale plant nursery and worked part time teaching a the local high school. Sadly the "gentrification" of so many beautiful places in the bush and near the ocean has changed their character, less friendly and more obsessed with wealth and status. It is one of the reasons for leaving Macedon hoping the lakes were far enough away. As you have said it is also starting here. I am lucky to be out in the bush and near the water with some really nice neighbours. It is so beautiful to walk along the lake shores on calm mornings, listen to the birdsong that nearly always fills the air and off course enjoy the tranquility of long sails on the lakes. I often sail alone and often to the far corners of the lakes. Its a wonderful way to connect with your thoughts, the beautiful environment and feel at peace. Hope your move to Melbourne is a good one and that you still come back to the Gippy lakes regularly to reconnect and remember the joy of the place. Kind wishes Mark
Yes you can but at least one powerline and 1 bridge that need the mast down. Only had 3 days this trip so didn't get to Sale this time. Will do it at some stage. The rivers are a bit high at the moment. Cheers Mark
@@TRAILERYACHTADVENTURES well done , explains the last video I guess ! I’m still in Orbost but have found that getting service and maintenance for my trailer sailer is a catastrophe , had no idea this would be the case , at least I have a giant movable paperweight I suppose ! 🤔.
@@christopherrussell1677 Yes, nearly all trailer sailers were made by businesses that no longer exist so buying parts is not an option.. Like all boats the bits to fix them up can be expensive and the only way I can afford it is doing most things myself buying things as cheaply as possible. Hope you find a way to get you expensive paperweight sailing again. Cheers Matk
Thanks again for a great video
Thank you.
Great video.
Lots of helpful information included for would be cruisers wanting to visit the lakes also.
Cheers
Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time and effort to post. Seems like the life now.
Thanks for the comment, always appreciated. Yes its a pretty good life but still doing lots on the old house and garden, more time for sailing soon. Cheers Mark
Nice video 👍
Great video Mark and very informative. We've only managed to get to the lakes once so far but there looks to be plenty to explore. Your insight definitely wets my appetite for another lakes trip.
Yes lots of great little spots to explore around the lakes. Hope you get on the water soon. Cheers Mark
Thanks Mark great video with lots of good mooring/berthing options presented
Glad you found it helpful. Always find it hard to find information on berths and anchorages so I like to include them in the videos. Cheers Mark
Another great video! Another interesting place to explore one day!
I like to think the videos encourage others to get out there and enjoy being out on the water. Cheers Mark
Good to see you back Mark. Great trip: thanks for the video!
Thanks Tony, been busy with our move to Metung and all the renovations that go with moving into an older house. Hopefully there will be a few more sailing opportunities coming up soon. Cheers Mark
Thanks for all the great information for all of us trailer sailors always looking for good boat ramps iam in Gosford NSW love to get down there this helps heaps! 👍🙏
Thanks Ross, I try to put in the sort of information that I often find had to find when I visit an area. Glad to know it may help others enjoy the area. Cheers Mark
I have been following you and your travels with great interest. I well remember your Mud island trip, as it is one i want to do. We also sail the Gippsland lakes, having also entered the MPONR in 2018. I find your port philip, western port and "lakes" videos VERY helpful. Thank you. BTW we sail a '75 Hartley TS16 Fair winds.
Hi John, glad you find the videos helpful. Always try to include things that I have found hard to find out. Really miss the Port Phillip Bay sailing now we live in Gippsland. I you ever see Neringa on the Lakes be sure to say hello. The Hartlys are a great little boat, hope you get out to mud Islands in the near future, lovely spot. Fair winds. Cheers Mark
Hi Mark, I just don’t know how I missed this great video. Only now watching it.
My brother and his family would go to Duckarm and rent a place there. He had been renting the same place for ten years but the last year things happen.
Any way cannot wait until the next video. And yes I seen a lot of the lakes and found it wonderful.
Hi Mark,
Nice to hear from you. Been doing lots of small trips on the lakes since moving here but not long enough for videos. Too much house renovating. I have been multiple times across to the Perry (90nM return) in the last 12 months, taken up bow hunting and there is a good place over there for deer and rabbits. I really need to get out for a new trip some time soon for a new video. Been thinking going up Bunga arm to its very eastern end might be interesting. Cheers Mark
@@TRAILERYACHTADVENTURES hi Mark, thanks for the reply. Hopefully I may come down your way soon. Maybe February.
Will keep you informed.
Mark
If you do, let us know, would be great to catch up. Cheers Mark@@CaptMarkSVAlcina
Just left Loch Sport last week. Great trip.
Thanks for the reply. I had never been to Loch Sport, quite enjoyed my time there, a bit of a sleepy small village. Cheers Mark
Great trip. I’ve done some of it a few times. Never down into lake Wellington. Maybe next time.
Thanks David. I wanted to sail to Marlay Point but Lake Wellington is shallow and wide. I am told the Avon and Perry rivers are worth a visit but the lake itself could get unpleasant in a strong winds. The eastern shore north of McLennans Strait has sandy beaches that may be worth a look in the right weather. Plover point where I stayed the night is a lovely spot to overnight. Cheers Mark.
Hi, great video. I was wondering how easy is to access Lake entrance from the ocean. I am planning to sail down from Brisbane to Devonport and I was thinking to stop by at Lake entrance. Have you done the passage? Any tips? Many thanks
The entry to Lakes Entrance is regularly dredged and in most conditions is pretty tame these days. Best to follow the usual bar crossing rules, slack water or flooding tide. The leading lights are easily visible on the tower on the dune and on the eastern breakwater of the entrance. Line them up and follow this line until almost level with the breakwater and then take the center or slightly west of the center line through the entrance. If there is a big swell running watch the approach for a while just to make sure but its usually pretty good. The approach using the leading lights is slightly off to the west side of the entrance. Obviously don't cross if there are constant breaking swells on the lead but this is pretty rare and only in really rough weather. Cheers Mark
@TRAILERYACHTADVENTURES thanks for the tip Mark!
The Gippsland Lakes is where I come from and was raised and my home turf I love. But the changing demographic of my home region is now forcing me to leave and relocate, probably back to the city (Melbourne). I will miss the natural geographic beaty of the place and the big ocean waves at Lakes Entrance I can hear crashing to shore at night from my place and will keep making annual trips back home to Lakes from the city as I had for all my life away working, studying etc in the city. There are also very beautiful sea locations around Melbourne and further west, especially along the Great Ocean Road that can even surpass the beauty of the Gippsland Lakes, but I am partial to the Gippy Lakes region, geographically, because it is where I came from. Such a shame its character has now been changed by the changing demographic, maki g it now unbearable for the old locals who gave the area its character, to remain there. They have all moved away, many hoing c to real, rural Outback Australia or to less popular but equally beautiful remote, forgotten seas side locations, to fit with and contribute to building their local communities. Thanks for nice video.
You sound like a kindred spirit. I have always lived in the bush and moved from the Macedon ranges 70km north of Melbourne where I ran a small wholesale plant nursery and worked part time teaching a the local high school.
Sadly the "gentrification" of so many beautiful places in the bush and near the ocean has changed their character, less friendly and more obsessed with wealth and status. It is one of the reasons for leaving Macedon hoping the lakes were far enough away. As you have said it is also starting here. I am lucky to be out in the bush and near the water with some really nice neighbours. It is so beautiful to walk along the lake shores on calm mornings, listen to the birdsong that nearly always fills the air and off course enjoy the tranquility of long sails on the lakes. I often sail alone and often to the far corners of the lakes. Its a wonderful way to connect with your thoughts, the beautiful environment and feel at peace.
Hope your move to Melbourne is a good one and that you still come back to the Gippy lakes regularly to reconnect and remember the joy of the place. Kind wishes Mark
Can u go from sale to Metung or do you have to drop your mast
Yes you can but at least one powerline and 1 bridge that need the mast down. Only had 3 days this trip so didn't get to Sale this time. Will do it at some stage. The rivers are a bit high at the moment. Cheers Mark
Are you still planning to move to Metung ?
Been here since February this year.
@@TRAILERYACHTADVENTURES well done , explains the last video I guess ! I’m still in Orbost but have found that getting service and maintenance for my trailer sailer is a catastrophe , had no idea this would be the case , at least I have a giant movable paperweight I suppose ! 🤔.
@@christopherrussell1677 Yes, nearly all trailer sailers were made by businesses that no longer exist so buying parts is not an option.. Like all boats the bits to fix them up can be expensive and the only way I can afford it is doing most things myself buying things as cheaply as possible. Hope you find a way to get you expensive paperweight sailing again. Cheers Matk