Cape Jervis South Australia

[alans1100]

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[Shiney]

Sounds like you guys had fun, thanks for sharing

[Lionel]

Thanks Alan.
Kangaroo Island is on my bucket list (4WD and boat).
I've often wondered if I can make the crossing in my 6 metre boat to avoid the horrific ferry fees.
Going by your pics its looks doable.
Being retired I don't need to worry about deadlines so I could wait out any patch of bad weather before crossing or returning.
Travelling at about 40 km/hr (in swell up to 1 metre) it would take less than 30 mins each way.
Did you see any smaller craft making their way across?

[alans1100]

avoid the horrific ferry fees.

One of the reasons we haven't crossed yet........that goes for Tasmania as well

Did you see any smaller craft making their way across?

Not that I noticed....there's a few boats in town so I guess some have done the trip on calmer days and it's only about 8 miles of the coast.

[StinkyPete]

It's a relatively short crossing, but is notoriously rough if tidal flows out of the Gulf are running against the wind.  They will bring up a short, high chop.

[Lionel]

Thanks Alan and StinkyPete.
I wouldn't deliberately set out in an uncomfortable chop although the boat (Haines Signature 600F) is very seaworthy. A smaller Signature with a similar hull completed an epic journey.

"Signature's classic 542F hull is an old Aussie favourite that's been around long enough to be considered a tried and true, proven performer. She's based on the Haines Signature 540F hull, which comprehensively proved its sea keeping abilities during Hans Tholstrup's solo journey from Australia to Japan a few years back. The trip gave this Haines Signature hull an undeniable pedigree."

I also want to have a go at the King George whiting (unsure where or when they bite) and snapper off Whyalla.

[STroppy]

I also want to have a go at the King George whiting (unsure where or when they bite) and snapper off Whyalla.

I'm sure John and I would be available to help launch your boat at both mainland and KI . . .